Overview
The Shimizu Residence contains numerous valuable collectibles essential for character progression and completing your collection. This comprehensive guide covers all Offerings, Character Upgrades, Omamori, and Inventory Items found throughout this haunted location.
Total Collectibles in Shimizu Residence:
- 7 Offerings (various Faith values)
- 2 Character Upgrades
- 1 Omamori
- 1 Inventory Upgrade
Offerings Locations
Offerings provide Faith points crucial for character development. Each offering has a specific Faith value that contributes to your spiritual progression.
Antique Comb (300 Faith)
Location 1: Initial Nook
Where: In the first left alcove as you enter the residence.
Details: This ornate comb sits prominently in a shadowy nook, easily visible upon exploration of the initial areas.
Location 2: Hokora Shrine Area
Where: Near the Hokora Shrine, accessible after opening the red door.
Details: Found in the shrine vicinity after progressing through the locked red door sequence.
Dried Carcass (200 Faith)
Location 1: Northern Room Pillow
Where: Resting on a pillow in the northern room.
Details: Search the sleeping area thoroughly - this preserved remains sits atop bedding materials.
Location 2: Calendar Room Crate
Where: On a wooden crate in the first left room after using the Calendar.
Details: Only accessible after solving the Calendar puzzle mechanism. Check storage containers systematically.
Location 3: Third Northern Room Drawers
Where: Inside a chest of drawers in the third northern room.
Details: Open all drawers in the furniture pieces - this offering is concealed within storage compartments.
Shriveled Abura-age (500 Faith)
Location 1: Eastern Hallway
Where: Down the eastern hallway, positioned near an enemy encounter.
Details: Exercise caution when collecting - hostile entities patrol this area. The withered tofu offering provides substantial Faith value.
Location 2: Eastern Room Shelf
Where: On a shelf in the eastern room, available after using the Calendar.
Details: Post-Calendar puzzle access required. Examine shelving units methodically for this high-value offering.
Character Upgrades
These permanent enhancements improve your character's capabilities and are essential for progression.
Character Upgrade 1: Southern Hallway
Where: Located within a room off the southern hallway.
Details: Search thoroughly through the southern wing's accessible chambers.
Character Upgrade 2: Northwest Corner
Where: Hidden in the northwest hallway corner, concealed behind a watering can.
Details: Investigate environmental objects - this upgrade is deliberately obscured behind gardening equipment.
Inventory Items
Furoshiki (Inventory Upgrade)
Where: Southwest kitchen area.
Details: This traditional wrapping cloth expands your carrying capacity. Essential for managing the increasing number of items you'll acquire.
Omamori
Cuckoo Omamori
Where: Hidden room accessible after completing the Photo Puzzle.
Details: Requires solving the Ominous Photo Puzzle first. This protective charm provides ongoing benefits and is crucial for completionist goals.
Essential Puzzles for Collectible Access
Several collectibles require puzzle completion to access. Here are the key mechanisms:
Scales Puzzle
Objective: Balance the scales by placing dolls in correct positions.
Strategy: Experiment with different doll arrangements until equilibrium is achieved. This unlocks access to additional rooms containing collectibles.
Ominous Photo Puzzle
Objective: Rotate photographs to correct orientations, with Hinako's photo inverted.
Solution: All photos should face upright except Hinako's, which must be positioned upside down. Successful completion reveals the hidden room containing the Cuckoo Omamori.
My Room Puzzle
Objective: Position crests on the plaque in the specified arrangement.
Details: Study the environmental clues carefully to determine correct crest placement. This unlocks progression to areas with additional collectibles.
Trophy Opportunity
"Just Shut Up for Once, Dad!" Trophy
Requirement: Defeat the giant blade boss first during the boss encounter.
Strategy: Focus fire on the larger blade enemy before engaging other threats. This specific kill order is necessary for trophy unlock.
Collection Tips
- Systematic Exploration: Check every room, drawer, shelf, and container methodically
- Puzzle Priority: Solve Calendar and Photo puzzles early to access locked collectibles
- Enemy Awareness: Some collectibles are near hostile encounters - prepare accordingly
- Faith Management: Higher Faith value offerings provide better character development benefits
- Inventory Space: Collect the Furoshiki upgrade early to manage increasing item loads
Pro Tip: The Shimizu Residence collectibles are largely accessible during your first visit, but some require specific puzzle solutions. Don't leave the area without collecting all available items, as backtracking may not always be possible.