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Resentment And Forgiveness Endings
Each story in Layers Of Fear (2023) has multiple endings, usually influenced by choices that seem subtle or insignificant on a first playthrough. The first side story, originally a DLC for the first game in the franchise, is no different. While it takes an hour or less to play, Inheritance will require at least three runs if you want to see all possible endings.
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If you keep seeing the same ending over and over, or just can't quite figure out the trick to viewing the True Ending, this guide breaks down exactly what you need to do. Will your story end in Resentment, Forgiveness, or will you discover a hidden secret?
Resentment And Forgiveness Endings
The Daughter's Story, Inheritance, can be played after completing the Painter's Story by reading the book on the desk to the right of the typewriter in the lighthouse. It follows the Daughter, now an adult, as she explores the empty house. This story has three endings: Resentment, Forgiveness, and a hidden True Ending.
Your actions over the course of the run will cause the Daughter to lean either toward forgiving her father or fostering a lifelong resentment of him. In each room of the house, you'll trigger a flashback. Take the following actions to build toward the ending that you want to see:
Room | Forgiveness | Resentment |
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Pantry |
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Basement |
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Studio |
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Musician's Bedroom |
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Upstairs Living Room |
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Daughter's Bedroom |
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Office |
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There is a flashback in the Kitchen that you can't interact with, but viewing it pushes the Daughter toward Forgiveness. If you're going for Resentment, stay out of the kitchen entirely.
After you've completed the main rooms, the door to the Playroom, next to the Musician's bedroom, will unlock. You'll find out which ending you got when you go inside, based on whether you took more Resentment or Forgiveness actions.
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True Ending
To get the True Ending, you'll need to collect all the Daughter's childhood drawings throughout the house and complete the run with full Forgiveness. Drawings will appear in each room, though some only do so after completing the room's flashback. Some will only drop drawings if you choose the Forgiveness outcome, hence the need to focus on that route while collecting them.
Room | Drawing Location |
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Pantry | On the floor in front of the door after completing the challenge. |
Kitchen | On the wall of the back storage room after the flashback. |
Basement | On the crates in front of the piano after the flashback. |
Studio | On the desk, immediately to your left after completing the challenge. |
Musician's Bedroom | In the closet immediately to the right when you enter. |
Upstairs Living Room | On the small table just outside the Musician's Bedroom. |
Daughter's Bedroom | At your feet after completing the challenge. |
Office | On the desk after completing the challenge. |
Failed Painting Storage Room | In the corner to the right after entering. |
When you have all nine drawings, do not open the Playroom door. Instead, return to the Studio and place the drawings on the wall where you triggered the room's flashback. You'll be able to swap the drawings' positions one at a time. Arrange them so that the black lines form a face; the Daughter will speak when it's complete. The correct order is:
Musician In Bed | Looking Out Window | Dog Destroying Dolls |
Sitting For A Portrait | Surrounded By Mousetraps | Failed Paintings |
Big Scary Door | Playing The Piano | Cooking The Dog |
When the Daughter finishes speaking, turn around and examine the cabinet behind you to reveal the True Ending.
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