I’ve killed a bunch of enemies, but Alex hasn’t leveled up yet!

In Chapter Two (shortly after the Factory Hotel scenario), Alex meets a character who teaches him how to use the Mind Dungeon to level up.
Once you’ve gained access to the Mind Dungeon you will be able to spend the EXP you’ve acquired in battle to level up.

how do i run?

J on PC, Square on PlayStation, and Y on Nintendo Switch.

I forgot where I was supposed to go and I’m lost. Where do I go next!?

In the Options Menu (F2 on PC), there is a hint option that tells you where to go next.

how do I automatically equip the best gear for my party members?

Open the menu and select Equip. Then select a party member.
I on PC, Triangle on PlayStation, and X on Nintendo Switch.

how do i sort items?

Open the menu and select Items. 
I on PC, Triangle on PlayStation, and X on Nintendo Switch.

how do i scroll through the inventory system faster?

You can scroll quickly through menus by holding the Run Button.
​J on PC, Square on PlayStation, and Y on Nintendo Switch,

wHERE ARE ALL THE POGS? i'M MISSING A FEW AND IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY!

  • Alex's House: In bookcase under stairs
  • Exterior Factory: In trash can inside gray shipping container
  • Wind Town: Behind 777 and Record Stop
  • Frankton: In the bottom left area behind all of the hairwhip bushes
  • Mall: Along the back wall in a trash can
  • Frankton Mountain: Top right hand corner after 2 arch bridges. In center chest In chest to the right. You need to use the cat to get it.
  • Mt. Town Cave: In the room where you blow up rocks and drop to room below.
  • Flagtown: On the right hand side after going through the little wood posts
  • Essentia Dungeon: defeat Boss at the end of the dungeon.
  • Pawn Shop: The player will be able to buy a Rare Collectible Pog in chapter 4. The player will only be able to purchase 1 of these. It costs $149.99.

where do I hang the missing posters?

  • Twin Pines Mall
  • Easton University
  • Strip Mall
  • Route 91 Gas Station
  • Wind Town
  • Frankton
Then, talk to the character who sent off on this quest!

how do I complete the "stop signs come alive" side quest?

This quest can only be completed at night. Wait until a night-specific story sequence occurs, then head over towards Michael's house. The Stop Signs will be waiting for you!

where can i find mt. town keys?

KEY 1 can be found in the second room of the cave dungeon across the poison pathway.
The second key can be found on the bottom floor of the dungeon in the middle of three chests.

mt. town cave Bridge puzzle solution

Vella's Mind Dungeon: Acquiring the skateboard

Place Panda in Skateboard Vella's path to knock her over. She’ll give you the skateboard!

VELLA'S MIND DUNGEON: skateboard room 

Essentia's mind dungeon: path of darkness

When the lights are off, the borders surrounding this room disappear, allowing you to walk through and wrap around to the other side of the puzzle.
The goal is to retrieve the key, blocked by a gate. This gate can be unlocked by flipping the red switch.  Alex will only be able to interact with switches and chests when candles are lit.

essentia's MIND DUNGEON:  Magic carpet and Blowing faces

For the purpose of this guide:
  • Levers move the magic carpets and are represented by letters.
  • Switches control the fans and are represented by numbers
Walkthrough:
  • Start by hitting lever 0 and crossing to the adjacent platform via the magic carpet. Pull switch A.
  • Return to previous platform using lever 1.
  • Head west and use lever 2 to ascend on the magic carpet.
  • Move to the next carpet to the north, and pull lever 4. activate Switch B.
  • Get back on the carpet and pull lever 5.
  • Don’t exit the carpet, and pull lever 4 once more. This will take you to Switch C. Activate Switch C.
  • Return to the carpet and pull lever 6. Now pull lever 4 yet again to head north to Switch D.
  • Activate Switch D.
  • Pull lever 7 to return.
  • Return to the carpet by lever 3. Pull the lever.
  • Cross to the east side of the platform and pull lever 8 to ascend.
  • Activate Switch E. Return using lever 9.
  • Now cross back to the west platform and use lever 2 to ascend.
  • Get on the northern carpet and cross using lever 4.
  • Activate Switch D again.
  • Return using lever 7.
  • Go to the bottom platform using lever 3.
  • Use the center carpet and use lever 0 to cross. Activate Switch A.
  • Return using lever 1.
  • Head east and use lever 8.
  • Head north and pull lever 11 while on the carpet.
  • Activate switch F to open the screaming door.
  • Shoot Dali at lever 12. Head south and take the carpet using lever 10 to return to the center platform.
  • Use the center carpet and use lever 0 to cross. Activate Switch A again.
  • Return using lever 1.
  • Now once again head west and use lever 2 to ascend.
  • Head north, use lever 4. Activate switch B to make the wind blow up towards the open door.
  • Return using lever 7, then lever 3 to get to the main platform.
  • Use the center carpet to ascend to the now open door!
  • Exit through the open mouth into the portal!