Tandem: A Tale of Shadows Trophy Guide & Road Map

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows Trophy Guide

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Overview:

Estimated trophy difficulty: 2/10
Offline trophies: 25 (6, 11, 7, 1)
Online trophies: 0
Approximate amount of time to platinum: 2-4+ Hours
Minimum number of playthroughs: 1 + Cleanup
Number of missable trophies: 0, All of the secrets can be earned via chapter select
Glitched trophies: 0
Does difficulty affect trophies?: No difficulty settings

Introduction:

As Emma walks the London streets at night, a carriage going full speed ahead drives by her, and Fenton, the Teddy Bear, falls out. To her amazement, the Teddy Bear comes to life and begins chasing after the carriage. Bewildered and curious, Emma chases after Fenton and the carriage until they all reach Kane Manor. It's here that Emma discovers a dark mystery surrounding Thomas Kane and his untimely disappearance. With the help of Fenton and his light-shifting abilities, they'll need to traverse through the Manor to discover what really happened to Thomas and who is ultimately responsible for his disappearance. You'll play through 45 puzzle-filled levels, each unique with their own riddles.

Walkthrough:

Step 1: Play through the game while finding all 18 secrets

If you miss any secrets along the way, there is chapter select available so you can go back and replay anything needed. The puzzles in the game aren't anything too crazy, but if you find yourself stuck or are unable to progress forward, walkthrough videos for each chapter have been provided under their respective "final room" trophy. After this step, you will earn the trophies in the following order if you got everything in one go and didn't need to go back for anything:

First Shadow

Through the Cubbie Jail

Inside a wall

Playing with fire

Foodchain

Taking the Time

Getting past the blind soldiers

Not afraid of the third eye

Step 2: Cleanup

If you missed any of the secrets along the way, again you can use Chapter Select to go back and collect them. You don't need to complete the levels for them to count, you just need to find their respective hidden rooms and then can back out to the map once the trophy unlocks. After this step, you will earn:

Platinum

Platinum

Get all Trophies
Earn all of the other trophies in the game to unlock this Platinum.
Secret Exit

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 1 Level 6, "Red Light".

At the very end of the level when you open up the red gate with Emma, go into the exit area and down into the secret room just below the crystal to find this secret.
Last minute Left

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 1 Level 8, "See no Evil, Hear no Evil".

When you make it to the top of the level with Fenton, go left from the crystal to find a hidden room in the wall to unlock this secret.
In the spider's den

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 1 Level 10, "Zig Zag".

In the small area where you pick up the red key to unlock the red gate, there is a secret room just below where the key itself is that will unlock this secret.
Sleeping beauty

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 2 Level 1, "A Matter of Piping".

When you reach the very end of the level with Emma and turn the last valve to fill the pipes so Benton can reach the crystal, don't switch to him just yet and instead, go down from the crystal (between the pipe and the wall) find a the hidden room where you'll unlock this secret.
With the Black Cat

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 2 Level 4, "Tweedle puddle riddle dum".

In the final room of this chapter where you have to cross over filling pipes with Fenton, there will be a button he presses to remove some hazards from blocking the room with the red key. Before moving on, jump down one platform to the left with Fenton, then switch to Emma. Go inside the room with the red key and create a shadow bridge for Fenton to get into the room with, then go into a hidden room on the left to unlock this secret. If you go past the button with Fenton, you won't be able to get back and will need to restart the level to get this, so just make sure you stop at the button.
A spacious secret

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 2 Level 8, "The Lock".

In the second large room you enter after unlocking the gate with the red key, go right of the piano (along the backwall) to find a hidden room to unlock this secret.
Through the Cubbie Jail

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 3 Level 3, "A Cube to Click".

At the very beginning of the level, after you release the two initial cubes and place them on the central button, create a shadow bridge for Fenton that leads into the cage on his left, just above the jailed cube. There is a hidden room just on the other side of the wall that will unlock this secret.
Inside a wall

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 3 Level 4, "Soup Cubes".

After crossing the rotating pool of cubes with Emma, go down from the crystal and past the last cube. Tucked in the wall on the right is a hidden room that will unlock this secret.
Playing with fire

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 3 Level 6, "On the Grill".

Roughly about halfway through the level, you'll come to a puzzle section where you need to turn some burner knobs with Fenton so Emma can get a red key. In the bottom section where the key is actually located, go past it, and to the left of the key will be a hidden room where you'll unlock this secret.
Taking the Time

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 4 Level 3, "Safe Passage".

At the very end of the level, when you're in the room with the crystal, don't climb up the platforms to it with Fenton right away. Instead, walk left, underneath the crystal, to find a hidden room that will unlock this secret.
Getting past the blind soldiers

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 4 Level 4, "Safe Passage 2".

After getting through the initial red gate, you'll find yourself in a room with a lot of spinning enemies. Using Emma, make your way to the far right side of the room, and in the lower section will be a hidden room where you'll unlock this trophy.
Not afraid of the third eye

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 4 Level 6, "On the Beat".

About halfway through the level, you'll come to a section with 3 eyeballs each connected to 3 enemies. The eyeballs will each produce a shadow to a beat (they last about 2-3 seconds each) which you'll need to time with Emma to get across without alerting the enemies (they won't attack you if you're in the shadows). When you initially make your way across, go underneath the platforms you just ran above (Fenton will use these to get through), and to the left of the leftmost eyeball will be a hidden room that unlocks this secret.
In the music box

Find a secret
This secret is found in Chapter 4 Level 7, "Music Box".

When you have to use Fenton to climb up the shifting/rotating platforms, Emma will need to flip a timed switch so an eyeball on the far right goes into a shadow so they can pass. Just under this switch (it's on the left side towards the top) will be a hidden room that Fenton can go in to unlock this secret.
Before the Crossing

Find a secret
This secret can be found in Chapter 5 Level 2, "What grows in the dark".

At the very beginning of the level, move the very first light with Emma all the way up. This will create a path for Fenton to jump down on. Jump onto the shadow and go left, underneath the initial platform he starts on, and there will be a hidden room that unlocks this secret.
Above the Ring

Find a secret
This secret can be found in Chapter 5 Level 3, "Duel in the ring".

When you get through the first gate (after moving the light along the platforms so Fenton can get through), you'll find yourself in a long hallway. With Emma, go up when you reach the end of the hallway (this will be just above the room with the large vine circle puzzle) and in a hidden room will be a pentagram that unlocks this secret.
Through the Green

Find a secret
This secret can be found in Chapter 5 Level 4, "Garden of Thorns".

About halfway through the level, you'll need to press a button with Fenton so Emma can grab a key. Ignore the button at first and run past the key with Fenton. There will be a hidden room on the right that will unlock this secret.
Far from the Buzz

Find a secret
This secret can be found in Chapter 5 Level 6, "Detours of Green".

In the final room with the crystal, Emma will need to move one final light to move some fireflies out of the way for Fenton to get the crystal. Just above this light is a hidden room Emma can enter to unlock the final secret of the game.
A bridge from a door

Find a secret
This secret can be found in Chapter 1 Level 4, "Heavy Lifting". This will be the first secret you can find in the game.

At the very start of the level, have Emma stand on the topmost button (where you would normally put the cart to keep it pressed down). This will open up a path to the left for Fenton to get through the gate. Go through the gate and into a hidden room to unlock this secret.
Back in the Box

Get past Jack
Story Related.

This trophy will unlock when you beat the final boss of Chapter 1, The Gardens. If you're having any trouble with this level or any of the levels in Chapter 1, please reference the video below for a walkthrough. In this Chapter, you'll be getting secrets related to A bridge from a door , Secret Exit , Last minute Left , and In the spider's den .
6 Feet under the Sea

Get past the Octopus
Story Related.

This trophy will unlock when you beat the final boss of Chapter 2, Boiler Room. If you're having any trouble with this level or any of the levels in Chapter 2, please reference the video below for a walkthrough. In this Chapter, you'll be getting secrets related to Sleeping beauty , With the Black Cat , and A spacious secret .
Foodchain

Get past King Cubbie
Story Related.

This trophy will unlock when you beat the final level of Chapter 3, The Kitchen. If you're having any trouble with this level or any of the levels in Chapter 3, please reference the video below for a walkthrough. In this Chapter, you'll be getting secrets related to Through the Cubbie Jail , Inside a wall , and Playing with fire .
Your time has come

Get past Father Time
Story Related.

This trophy will unlock when you beat the final level of Chapter 4, Clockwork. If you're having any trouble with this level or any of the levels in Chapter 4, please reference the video below for a walkthrough. In this Chapter, you'll be getting secrets related to Taking the Time , Getting past the blind soldiers , Not afraid of the third eye , and In the music box .
Last Shadow

Finish the game
Story Related.

This trophy will unlock when you beat the final level of Chapter 5, Greenhouse, which is also the final level of the game. If you're having any trouble with this level or any of the levels in Chapter 5, please reference the video below for a walkthrough. In this Chapter, you'll be getting secrets related to Before the Crossing , Above the Ring , Through the Green , and Far from the Buzz .
First Shadow

Make your first shadow
Story Related.

This trophy will unlock when you create your first shadow as Emma for Fenton to cross over. You'll be making these in every level so this will unlock during Level 1 of Chapter 1.

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What is the estimated trophy difficulty for Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?
The estimated trophy difficulty for Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is 2/10.
How many offline trophies are there in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?
There are 25 offline trophies in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows.
How many online trophies are there in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?
There are 0 online trophies in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows.
How long does it take to get the platinum in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?
The estimated time to get a platinum in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is 2-4+ hours.
How many playthroughs is needed to get a platinum in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?
1 + cleanup.
How many missable trophies are there in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?
There are 0 missable trophies in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows.
Does difficulty affect trophies in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?
Difficulty does not affect trophies in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows.
Are there any unobtainable/glitched trophies in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?
There are no unobtainable/glitched trophies in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows.