Silent Hill f puzzle box solution

What is the Silent Hill f puzzle box solution? As you explore your school: silent, empty, lonely; you, or rather Hinako, uncover the hidden feelings of your so-called friends, the secrets of your other classmates, and even how to decipher code. A beautiful wooden puzzle box also awaits you in your old classroom, and it is your key to progressing.

Puzzle boxes appear in many of the best horror games, including the Silent Hill series, where puzzles stand between you and keys, crests, and other important items. We're not sure we've ever seen one as big as the Silent Hill f puzzle box, though, but it's not as difficult as it is large - once you know what you're looking for. Here's all the information you need to get the secret box open.

How to open the Silent Hill f puzzle box

The trick to solving the Silent Hill f secret box lies in the messages left by Rinko to Shu, with the first found next to the box itself. Pick out the relevant words in the letters that relate to the images on the puzzle box, and reveal only those that are relevant. Like a Captcha puzzle.

The hint you're looking for on the first letter reads: 'The sweet and tart fruit on the cake…', telling you that you must reveal only the images of fruit. Move the panels on every fruit engraving on both sides of the box, and the first part opens, revealing another clue.

The second hint you're looking for lies in the words 'By filling up one journal after another with our thoughts, I know we can make a fresh start.' This time, you're looking for the engravings of books.

Finally, to open the box completely, you should be looking for the images of Sakura - don't confuse it with other flora, like Bonsai. On Hard mode, there are three: the top and bottom right on one side, and a sakura tree in the middle of the other side. This comes from the part of Rinko's third message that reads: 'Can you picture the beautifully blooming Sakura awaiting us?'

From here, the Silent Hill f puzzle box opens, revealing a final letter from Rinko and the set of keys required to progress through the school. As you progress, there are more enemies and bosses to fight, including a tough Rinko boss, so think about kitting yourself out with the best Silent Hill f Omamori to make your fight easier. And don't forget to read our Silent Hill f review for our thoughts on the game.