Anamorphine Endings Walkthrough and First Playthrough Guide

Anamorphine is a short, surreal walking simulator about grief, depression, memory, and denial. It has no combat, dialogue, or traditional puzzle mechanics. The challenge is understanding how to move through its abstract spaces, how endings work, and how to avoid replay frustration.

Content Warning: Anamorphine includes themes of depression, trauma, substance abuse, and self-harm. The game includes warnings before emotionally intense scenes, and Accessible Mode can skip at least one self-harm scene.

Introduction

This walkthrough is for players who want a clean first run and a clear plan for both endings. It does not claim to be a complete memory-fragment location guide yet; exact collectible locations require a fresh verified playthrough with screenshots.

Expect a playthrough around two hours. Because there is no chapter select, ending and collectible planning matters before you commit to completionist goals.

Before You Start

• Choose Standard Mode if you want the full authored experience.
• Choose Accessible Mode if you want the option to skip the self-harm scene.
• Avoid VR for a first playthrough unless you are comfortable with jarring transitions and performance issues.
• Plan to replay the full game if you want both endings or missed collectibles.

Chapter 1: First Playthrough Mindset

Objectives

• Learn the game’s interaction limits
• Move slowly enough to absorb environmental storytelling
• Decide whether this run is for story or completion

Walkthrough

Anamorphine uses movement and observation as its primary verbs. There are no combat encounters and no traditional dialogue prompts. Move through each scene slowly and watch how objects, architecture, sound, and memory transitions communicate Tyler and Elena’s story.

Do not rush through surreal spaces looking for obvious objective markers. The game is built around mood and interpretation, so important context often comes from room composition rather than explicit text.

Tips for This Section

• Use headphones if possible; sound design carries emotional context.
• Let scene transitions settle before moving quickly.
• If performance stutters, pause your pace rather than forcing movement through load or hitching.

Collectibles in This Area

Item Type	Location	Notes
Memory fragments	Throughout the game	Exact locations need screenshot validation
Family objects	Memory spaces	Must stand close enough to register

Chapter 2: Collectible Awareness

Objectives

• Understand how collectible registration works
• Avoid missing obvious memory objects
• Prepare for a future 100% run

Walkthrough

Research notes that memory fragments and important objects must be collected from very close range. A glowing or visible item may not register if you only pass near it. Walk directly up to objects such as family photographs, fragile boxes, paint buckets, welcome cards, books, and plants.

Because there is no chapter select, missed collectibles can force a full replay. If you are not using a verified location map, treat the first run as story-focused and save 100% cleanup for a second run with screenshots.

Tips for This Section

• Sweep each scene from the outer walls inward.
• Approach every prominent object until you are confident it registered.
• Keep your own notes for suspicious objects if you are doing an unassisted completion run.

Collectibles in This Area

Item	Location	Notes
Family photographs	Requires validation	Stand directly beside them
Elena’s fragile box	Requires validation	Memory object; exact scene needed
Tyler’s fragile box	Requires validation	Memory object; exact scene needed
Paint buckets	Requires validation	Stand close to confirm pickup
Welcome cards	Requires validation	Memory object
Box of books	Requires validation	Memory object
Cactus plant	Requires validation	Memory object

Chapter 3: Ending Choice

Objectives

• Understand the final decision
• Choose Light or Dark ending intentionally
• Avoid accidental ending lock-in

Walkthrough

At the final section, the ending hinges on the cell phone interaction:

• Light Ending: Access the cell phone in the final section.
• Dark Ending: Ignore the cell phone in the final section.

The Dark Ending route is noted as roughly five minutes longer. Trophy or achievement outcomes may differ by route, so completionists should plan for both.

Tips for This Section

• Decide your ending before entering the final scene.
• If you want the most direct ending, use the phone.
• If you want the alternate route, do not interact with the phone.

Collectibles in This Area

Item	Location	Notes
Ending-dependent trophies	Final section	Exact trophy names need validation
Final memory context	Final section	Interpretive, not a standard pickup

Chapter 4: Replay Route

Objectives

• Plan a second run efficiently
• Pick the opposite ending
• Clean up missed memory fragments if using a verified map

Walkthrough

Since Anamorphine does not include chapter select, your replay plan should be simple: move faster through scenes you understand, slow down near collectible-heavy areas, and take the opposite final phone choice.

If your goal is trophies or achievements, do not rely on memory alone. Use a validated collectible checklist once available, because missing a single object can require another complete run.

Tips for This Section

• Use the second run for the ending you skipped.
• Save VR experimentation for after a standard screen playthrough.
• Expect performance issues and load times; they are documented across platforms.

Endgame Content

• Both endings
• Trophy or achievement cleanup
• Memory fragment collection
• Story interpretation and symbolic analysis
• Optional VR comparison after standard play

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long is Anamorphine?
A: Research indicates roughly two hours for a standard playthrough.

Q: How do I get the Light Ending?
A: Access the cell phone in the final section.

Q: How do I get the Dark Ending?
A: Ignore the cell phone in the final section. This route is noted as slightly longer.

Q: Is there chapter select?
A: The research says no. Plan for full replays if you miss collectibles or endings.

Q: Should I play in VR first?
A: Not recommended for most players. Research notes jarring transitions and poor optimization in VR versions.