When The Past Was Around Walkthrough, Guide, Gameplay, Wiki
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Updated Apr 27, 2023
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When The Past Was Around is a visually stunning hidden object game developed by Mojiken, the same team behind A Raven Monologue and She & The Light Bearer. Published by Toge Productions, the game was released on Steam for Microsoft Windows on September 22, 2020. The game follows the story of a young girl named Eda, who is stuck in a world of memories and dreams after the death of her lover, the owl.
The game's beautiful artwork and haunting music create an immersive experience as Eda journeys through her memories to uncover the truth about her past and her relationship with the owl. Players are tasked with exploring Eda's memories to uncover hidden objects and solve puzzles to progress through the game's narrative. The gameplay mechanics are simple, yet engaging, as players navigate through Eda's memories, piecing together her story.
As players progress through the game, they uncover more about Eda's relationship with the owl and the events that led to his untimely death. The story is both poignant and heart-warming, as players witness the love and connection between Eda and the owl. When The Past Was Around has been praised for its gorgeous art style, emotive storytelling, and clever gameplay mechanics.
When The Past Was Around Walkthrough
Chapter 0
Prologue The prologue chapter introduces players to the game's mechanics and storyline. It begins with Eda in her apartment, where she is trying to deal with the loss of a loved one. Players must help Eda explore her apartment and gather objects that will help her unlock memories of her past.
Room 1
In the first room, players must find two keys - Eda's key and Owl's key. Eda's key is located on a small table near the entrance. To find Owl's key, players must move the carpet on the floor to reveal a hidden compartment underneath. Use Eda's key to unlock the desk drawer, and click on the picture inside to unlock the Memoir achievement.
Room 2
In the second room, players must find a key, a piece of clef, an Owl statue, and a crank handle. The key is hidden behind one of the black drums on the right-hand side of the room. The piece of clef can be found behind the two jars on the left-hand side of the room. The Owl statue is located in the upper-right corner of the room. To find the crank handle, players must click on the trash can on the left-hand side of the room.
Room 3
In the third room, players must find a piece of bread and a dirty sponge. To find the bread, players must look behind the cup on the table on the left-hand side of the room. To unlock the Shattered achievement, players must break all the pots in the game. In this chapter, players must break all the pots on the right-hand side of the room.
Chapter 1: When the Door Opened
The game opens with Eda standing outside a mysterious house. As she approaches the front door, she realizes that it is locked. To unlock the door, players must first break all of the tombstones in the yard. Doing so will unlock the Requiem achievement. Once inside, players will see a basket of flowers and an owl statue. By placing the Owl Eye in the statue, players will unlock the door to the next chapter.
Chapter 2: When I Found You
In this chapter, players must find a crank handle on the floor and use it to open a secret compartment. Inside the compartment, they will find a button that can be used to unlock a case. To open the case, players must first open all four windows in the room. Clicking on a bird and opening a letter will reveal a clue for an outside puzzle.
Chapter 3: When We Were Together
In this chapter, players must water a plant using a mug. To do so, they must first fill the mug with water from a pitcher. Clicking on the green table on the right side of the room will reveal a feather and a box of matches. Using the matches to light a candle will reveal a blue piece of paper at the bottom of the candle. Players must collect all of these items to progress.
Chapter 4: When The Day Arrived
In this chapter, players must turn on all of the lights in the room and hang all of the clothes. Clicking on a radio will unlock the Sound of Silence achievement. To progress, players must input the code "1915" into a safe. Doing so will unlock the 1915 achievement.
Chapter 5: When The Past Was Around
In this final chapter, players must find musical notes hidden throughout the game. Before leaving the house, players must find all of the musical notes until their color changes. Players must also open all of the windows inside the cafe to unlock the Let The Wind Blows achievement. In the garden, players must break all of the pots to unlock the Shattered Achievement.
When The Past Was Around Trophy Guide
Prologue
Memoir - Look at the photo inside the drawer
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - Play twinkle twinkle little star on the piano
Prologue - Complete Prologue
Chapter 1
Requiem - Break all of the tombstones
Behind The Curtain - Open the curtain
Spick and Span - Tidy up Eda's room
When the Door Opened - Complete Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Messenger Bird - Click the bird inside the postbox
When I Found You - Complete Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Tea Time Symphony - Finish the Tea Time with Eda and Owl
Right Tastes Better - Eat all of the ice creams on Owl's side
When We Were Together - Complete Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Sound of Silence - Turn off the Radio Tape
1915 - Input 1915 on the safe
When the Day Arrived - Complete Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Let The Wind Blows - Open all the windows
Shattered - Break all the pots
When the Past Was Around - Complete Chapter 5
Virtuoso - Play all the music notes
Finale - Complete all trophies
When The Past Was Around Gameplay
When The Past Was Around is a beautifully crafted point-and-click puzzle game developed by Mojiken Studio. It tells the story of a girl named Eda, who is trying to come to terms with the loss of her lover while exploring her memories and revisiting the moments they shared together. The game features hand-drawn illustrations and a mesmerizing soundtrack that sets the mood for each scene.
The gameplay is simple yet challenging, as players must solve puzzles to progress through the story. The puzzles are integrated seamlessly into the game, using objects and clues found throughout the environment. As players journey through Eda's memories, they will encounter various surreal and whimsical elements, such as talking animals, flying books, and enchanted musical instruments.
These elements are not only visually stunning, but they also serve as metaphors for the emotions and memories that Eda is experiencing. The game's narrative is told through a series of visual sequences, which are accompanied by poetic prose that further enhances the emotional depth of the story. As players progress through the game, they will begin to understand the relationship between Eda and her lover.
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When The Past Was Around Walkthrough - FAQs
When The Past Was Around is a hidden object game developed by Mojiken and published by Toge Productions. The game follows the story of a young girl named Eda as she explores her memories to uncover the truth about her past and her relationship with the owl.
The game is currently available on Microsoft Windows via Steam, as well as on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and mobile devices.
The game can be completed in roughly 2-3 hours, depending on how quickly you progress through the story and solve the puzzles.
The game is designed to be accessible to players of all skill levels, with a gentle learning curve and intuitive gameplay mechanics.
Yes, the game has full controller support and can be played using a gamepad.