AI: The Somnium Files is a brand new murder mystery visual novel developed by the creator of the Zero Escape series. As you might expect, it comes with several puzzles you’ll need to solve as well. Here’s a handy walkthrough for the Psyncing in the Pain puzzle in AI Somnium Files.
AI Somnium Files Psyncing In the Pain Walkthrough
First off, there are two possible ways to solve this puzzle and break all three Mental Locks. One solution will cure Mizuki’s trauma and allow her to speak again, while the other solution will not. However, there are pros and cons to both outcomes.
First Solution: Curing Mizuki
- Examine the photo of Shoko on the ground and pull out the ice pick.
- Go to the Control Room and open the door.
- Approach the left bird cage and lift it up.
- Piece together the torn pieces of paper.
- Approach the panda ride and stop it.
- Approach Mizuki and hug her.
Completing the Psyncing in the Pain puzzle with the above steps will cure Mizuki, allowing her to speak again in the scene that follows immediately after.
Second Solution: Mizuki Traumatized
- Examine the photo of the Shoko on the ground and pull out the ice pick.
- Go to the Control Room and open the door.
- Approach the right bird cage and lift it up.
- Pick up the deflated balloon and blow it up.
- Go to the panda head and kick it away.
- Go to Mizuki and choose the Speak Kindly option.
Solving the puzzle this way will not cure Mizuki, and she’ll still be mute when you try to talk to her afterwards. However, this also opens up another narrative branch, and gives you new information you might not have otherwise gotten if you had actually cured her.
The good thing about this game is that it features a Flowchart that you can access in the menu, allowing you to jump back to any previously completed puzzles so that you can retry them and go for a different outcome.
That’s all you need to know about how to solve the Psyncing in the Pain puzzle in AI Somnium Files. Be sure to search for Twinfinite for more tips and information on the game.
