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Silent Hill f

Ominous Photo Puzzle Solution and Guide

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Silent Hill f Ominous Photo Puzzle Solutions

The Ominous Photo puzzle in Shimizu Residence in Silent Hill f requires players to adjust the orientation of the frames in the photo room. Learn how to solve the Ominous Photo puzzle for all endings, Hinako's photo location, how to unlock the Ominous Photo puzzle, and all of its rewards here!

Ominous Photo Puzzle Solution

Solution is Affected by Ending Progressed

Ending Upright Upside Down
Coming Home to Roost All Photos except Hinako Hinako
Fox's Wedding Hinako and Her Parents Rinko, Shu and Sakuko
The Fox Wets Its Tail Hinako, Shu, and Sakuko Rinko and Hinako's Parents
Ebisugaoka in Silence Hinako All Photos except Hinako

The orientation combination of the different photos in the room vary based on the ending being progressed. The upright photos represent the people Hinako values the most, while the upside down photos are the ones she chose to forget, may it be herself.

This is also indicated in who is blurred out in the picture with everyone in the frame.

Hinako's Photo Location

Located in Shimizu Residence II

Hinako's Portrait can be found in Shimizu Residence II. You can find it inside the right-most room past the long hallways.

Ominous Photo Puzzle Location

Located in Shimizu Residence

The Ominous Photo Puzzle can be found in Shimizu Residence I. Locate it by entering a series of rooms in the middle section of the floor until you get to a closed room with hanging photos of Hinako's loved ones.

Ominous Photo Puzzle Rewards

White Bird and Fox Crest

White Bird and Fox Crest

Completing the puzzle rewards you with the White Bird and Fox Crest, found behind the large picture frame the blurred people. This item will be used for the My Room Puzzle to unlock Hinako's room.

My Room Puzzle Solution and Crest Locations

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Altar Puzzle Shrine Vault
Fields (Fog Town)
Doctor's House Field Puzzle
Middle School
Stairwell Puzzle Secret Box
Locker Code
Worship Hall
Door Puzzle Light Puzzle
Cage Puzzle Memories Puzzle
Main Hall
Crimson Water Puzzle
(New Game+)
Shimizu Residence
Scales Puzzle Ominous Photo
My Room Puzzle
Treasure Hall
Mural Puzzle

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