Ustwo Games has unveiled Monument Valley 3, introducing players to a captivating collection of serene puzzles. The latest chapter, titled The Hidden Fens, invites gamers to embark on a journey with a new companion while illuminating the Lighthouse with the guidance of a mentor.
The storyline follows Noor, an apprentice under the care of a mystical figure, who is entrusted with the vital task of ensuring the Lighthouse’s light shines bright, guiding villagers safely home. This sense of purpose adds a profound spiritual layer to the gameplay experience. As with previous installments, the puzzles encountered in this chapter provide both a relaxing atmosphere and intricate challenges. This comprehensive guide will help you successfully navigate the puzzles within The Hidden Fens in Monument Valley 3.
How to Solve The Hidden Fens Puzzles in Monument Valley 3
The Hidden Fens comprises the third level of Monument Valley 3, divided into two segments featuring a total of three intricate puzzles. Below are detailed solutions for each puzzle:
Part 1: Meet a New Friend
The first puzzle in The Hidden Fens challenges players to activate all the pastel-blue floor buttons simultaneously. However, stepping off a button deactivates it, increasing the complexity of the task. Here’s how to tackle this challenge:
- Start by pulling down the stairs by tapping and holding the three small blue circles located on it. Ascend the stairs and return them to their original position.
- Once you are on the ledge, shift the cube that features a pastel-orange plant in the middle two spaces to the right until you uncover three tiny circles hidden behind the structure. Stand on this, drag the block above, and then move the cube back two spaces to the left to realign the building.
- Walk over to the top blue floor button.
- Watch a short cutscene depicting the structure transforming, revealing a Totem-like yellow movable block reminiscent of the items from Monument Valley 2. Shift the entire building two spaces to the left with the cube.
- Once the path aligns, jump onto the Totem block.
- Next, drag the Totem three spaces to the right and step onto the floor button.
- Finally, shift the cube two spaces to the right and position the Totem on the second floor button.
The second puzzle features a breathtaking giant flower encircled by towering pillars under the ocean, creating an illusion-filled maze-like setting. Your objective is to place the Totem-like block onto the pastel-blue button at the flower’s center. Follow these steps:
- Pull the ledge forward using the yellow Totem-like block.
- Shift the middle cube entirely to the left to establish a pathway, then transfer the Totem-like block onto this track.
- Extend the cube to the far right, aligning it with the middle pillar, and position the Totem block onto the right pillar.
- Revert the cube back to the left and move the Totem forward to the center.
- Rotate the cube right, leading the Totem to the right ledge, then move the cube back to the left to activate the floor button within the giant flower.
- This action initiates a cutscene where the Totem block metamorphoses into a boat—your newfound ally for upcoming underwater adventures.
- Board the boat and navigate it to the right side of the ocean until you encounter a bridge obstructing your path. Move the central section of the bridge, indicated by three blue circles, to the left to clear your route.
- Advance to a solitary structure with a massive door submerged underwater. Stop at the dock and tap on the floor button to open the gate.
- Return to the boat and pass through the opened gate.
Part 2: Catch the Light
Upon passing through the gate, you will arrive at the next side of the ocean, marking the commencement of the second part of The Hidden Fens. Your goal is to guide the sacred light into the mentor’s staff in this segment.
- Dock the boat near the building where the mentor stands.
- Step onto the ledge adjacent to the wall with three small yellow circles. Elevate the wall to match the ledge level, climb onto it, then pull the movable wall downward and activate the first button.
- A gear will materialize, reducing the ledge’s height. Return to the boat, rotate the gear to the right, and navigate to the opposite side, then climb onto the movable wall and move it upward.
- Go back to the boat, shift the other gear left, and sail to its location. Step onto the ledge, move the gear to the right, descend the stairs, and activate the second button.
- Ascend back up the stairs with the mentor, shift to the left side, rotate the gear in reverse, and return to the boat.
- Navigate to the nearby structure boasting two floor buttons and activate both. This action will create a staircase leading to the mid-level of a higher platform. Ascend and stand on the geometric sign.
Upon doing so, a cutscene will unfold where a light beam will emerge from the platform. Arrange the five dots of light on your screen to create a sacred geometric pattern. Lastly, tap on the mystic’s staff to capture the light, successfully concluding level three of Monument Valley 3.
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