- Sally Face chapter 4 walkthrough: Follow the route from the opening dream to the final boss.
- Collectibles: Find all nine VHS tapes and five teeth before leaving their areas.
- Achievements: Chapter 4 contains seven achievements, including three tied to optional objectives.
- Music barriers: Switch between Sal and Larry carefully, and avoid mistakes during guitar sections.
- Critical order: Finish the apartment exploration and barrier tasks before entering room 103.
Sally Face chapter 4 walkthrough: Route Overview
Sally Face Episode 4 combines exploration, environmental puzzles, character switching, collectibles, and rhythm-based guitar sequences. This Sally Face chapter 4 walkthrough follows a safe completion route designed to help you collect every VHS tape, locate all five teeth, complete Larry’s optional conversations, and unlock all seven achievements.
The episode is divided into four practical phases: the opening dream, the house and apartment investigation, the barrier sequence, and the final confrontation. Several objectives can be completed in different orders, but the route below reduces backtracking and protects missable collectibles.
Opening Dream
Decode the Nordic-style symbols, enter the fourth room, record the number exactly, and collect the first VHS tape.
House and Apartments
Speak with Neil, inspect the shed, explore every apartment, gather teeth, and complete Larry’s optional conversations.
Barrier Route
Alternate between Sal and Larry, transfer energy with the stone, and clear every guitar barrier without mistakes.
Final Sequence
Collect the last VHS tape, enter room 103, defeat the final threat, and finish the episode.
| Phase | Main Objective | Important Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Opening dream | Solve the three-symbol door and inspect room four | VHS tape 1, Her Fate clue |
| The house | Recover the phone and investigate the shed | VHS tape 2 |
| Apartments | Talk to residents and search hidden rooms | Teeth 1–5, VHS tapes 3–5 |
| Barrier route | Combine Larry’s stone powers with Sal’s guitar | VHS tapes 6–8, Dark Melodies |
| Final route | Set up the carrot and lighter sequence | VHS tape 9, Her Fate, Destroyer, Suffer |
Keep a note of every number, tape, tooth, and optional Larry conversation. The episode uses information from the opening dream much later in the apartment puzzle.
For additional room-by-room details, consult the Sally Face - Episode 4: Walkthrough and Achievements guide on Steam. Use it as a reference for specific interactions while following the organized route in this article.
Opening Dream, House, and First Collectibles
The episode begins with Sally waking in a distorted version of his room. Move left and speak with Bubs, then inspect the first three art rooms. Each room displays Nordic-style symbols. These symbols are part of the code logic for the locked fourth door.
The fourth door requires three symbols. The solution comes from counting the lines in the paired symbols shown in the earlier rooms. The resulting values are 7-6-8. Select the matching symbols on the keypad rather than trying to translate the symbols as ordinary letters.
Inspect the First Three Rooms
Enter rooms one, two, and three, then speak with each piece of art. Record the symbols on the opposite side of the rooms and observe how their shapes become more complex.
Open the Fourth Door
Count the lines in each pair of symbols. Add the values for each room to produce 7-6-8, then enter the corresponding three symbols on the locked door.
Record the Dream Number
Inside room four, write down the number exactly as displayed. The number’s visual form matters later, so do not rely on memory or rewrite it in a different style.
Return to Bubs
Speak with Bubs about the artwork and ask to pass through. Pick up VHS tape 1 of 9.
Investigate the House
As adult Sally, speak with Neil twice, exhaust his dialogue, inspect the cabinets upstairs, and enter the backyard shed using code 4035364.
The shed contains VHS tape 2 of 9. Explore the house before charging the phone if you want to inspect optional details, but the important progression is to speak with Neil twice, obtain the phone, find the shed code, collect the tape, and then charge the phone.
| Location | Action | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Bubs’ area | Inspect rooms 1–4 and solve the symbol code | Opens the passage |
| Room 4 | Record the displayed number and speak with the artwork | Sets up the later code puzzle |
| Upstairs house | Speak with Neil twice and inspect cabinets | Reveals shed code |
| Backyard shed | Enter 4035364 and search the room | VHS tape 2 |
| Phone station | Charge and use the phone after the shed visit | Advances the story |
The opening number must be copied exactly as shown. Its digital-style presentation affects the later carpet puzzle, and changing the original shapes can produce the wrong result.
Apartment Exploration and Collectible Route
After using the phone, return to Addison Apartments and speak with Larry. Wait for all three of his automatic conversations, including the dialogue about being packed up and the conversation about other people being happier. If a conversation does not trigger, revisit the house screen and interact with the front door before returning.
Explore the apartments methodically. The five teeth are required for the hidden birdcage puzzle, while several conversations contribute to the Catching Up and Brothers achievements.
Collectible Sweep
Search rooms 102, the secret apartment bedroom, 202, 304, and 501 for all five teeth.
Conversation Sweep
Speak with every listed resident and repeat Larry-related interactions when the route requires them.
Puzzle Sweep
Repair the VHS tape in room 404, solve the upside-down compass puzzle, and decode the carpet clue.
| Room or Area | Required Interaction | Reward or Result |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | Interact with Rose’s chair twice; search beside the door | Tooth 1 |
| Secret apartment | Search bedroom 1 | Tooth 2 |
| 202 | Search the bathroom toilet tank | Tooth 3 |
| 304 | Search the first kitchen counter | Tooth 4 |
| 501 | Wait for the bum to leave, then search the boarded window sill | Tooth 5 |
| 404 | Use the pocket knife on the VHS tape | VHS tape 3 |
| 503 | Interact with the wall opening three times | VHS tape 4 |
| 201 | Use the knife on the ripped carpet | VHS tape 5 |
Use the pocket knife found in room 203 to repair the damaged tape in room 404. In room 502, use the knife on the birdcage, then place the teeth into the sockets. The compass is upside down because of the sticker orientation: treat south as the top direction and west as the right-side reference when arranging the teeth. The black tooth belongs in the center. Completing this arrangement provides the key.
Larry’s optional dialogue requires several deliberate interactions. Talk with him in room 104, room 102, room 204, the secret apartment area, and the treehouse. In Larry’s apartment, interact with the stereo twice, then visit the treehouse and continue the conversation. These interactions support the Brothers achievement.
Before beginning the barrier sequence, confirm that you have five teeth, five VHS tapes, the pocket knife, and the key from the birdcage puzzle.
Fighting Back With Music: Barrier Solutions
The barrier section requires frequent switching between Sal and Larry. Larry uses the floating stone to move or absorb energy, while Sal uses the guitar to activate and destroy barriers. Follow the character order carefully, especially around rooms 202, 201, and 504.
The Dark Melodies achievement requires completing every barrier song without a failed input. If you make a mistake, restarting promptly may save time, although replaying the sequence is another option.
| Sequence | Larry’s Task | Sal’s Task |
|---|---|---|
| First barrier | Pick up the floating stone and place it near the barrier | Play the guitar song and descend |
| Rooms 501 and 504 | Move the stone near room 501, then send it through the bedroom opening | Use the key to open room 504 |
| Rooms 402 and 401 | Absorb energy from the TV sparks and radio, then activate barriers | Play the required songs |
| Rooms 404 and 301 | Send the tape through the darkness; tune the radio connection | Collect the tape and match the radio frequency |
| Rooms 202 and 204 | Unlock room 202, then place Dark Pony on the pentagram | Interact with the toilet and destroy the barrier |
| First floor | Activate the final barrier | Play the last guitar sequence |
Clear the Upper Barriers
As Larry, pick up the floating stone, place it beside the first barrier, and switch to Sal. Play the guitar sequence, then continue downward.
Connect Rooms 501 and 504
Use Larry’s stone near room 501 and beside the bum. Switch to Sal, enter room 501, collect the key, and open room 504.
Transfer Energy Through the Building
As Larry, send the stone through the opening in room 504. As Sal, collect VHS tape 6, then inspect the static TV in room 402.
Match the Radio Frequencies
Charge the stone using the sparks in room 402 and the radio in room 401. Continue through room 301 by matching the radio frequency across both dimensions.
Finish the Lower Barriers
Place the Dark Pony in room 204, collect VHS tape 8, activate the first-floor barrier as Larry, and complete Sal’s final guitar performance.
A key correction for the room 202 sequence is important. Larry must first use the stone to unlock the bathroom door. Sal can then enter and interact with the toilet. Switch back to Larry afterward to obtain the key to room 201. This order prevents a common progression problem.
Do not rush the guitar prompts. If a song input fails, leave the sequence promptly and reload if appropriate before continuing, since the achievement depends on clean barrier performances.
All Seven Achievements and Final Route
Episode 4 includes seven achievements. One is awarded for completing the episode, while the others depend on collectibles, conversations, barrier accuracy, or the final encounter.
Room 103 must remain unopened until the apartment objectives, barrier route, and final collectible setup are complete. Entering it too early can interrupt the route for Her Fate and Destroyer.
| Achievement | Requirement | Best Time to Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Suffer | Complete Episode 4 | End of the episode |
| Teeth | Collect all five teeth | Apartment exploration |
| Catching Up | Talk with everyone in the apartments | Before leaving the apartment sweep |
| Dark Melodies | Fail none of the barrier songs | Barrier sequence |
| Her Fate | Collect all nine VHS tapes | Collect tapes throughout the episode |
| Brothers | Complete Larry’s optional conversations | Apartment and treehouse route |
| Destroyer | Defeat the final threat without failing | Final confrontation |
After clearing the barriers, do not enter room 103 immediately. As Sal, collect the carrot near room 104 and place it in front of room 101 while the door is slightly open. Switch to Larry, pick up the lighter at the far end of the corridor, and use it on the carrot. Switch back to Sal to collect VHS tape 9 of 9.
Only after collecting the final tape should you enter room 103. Complete the guitar-based confrontation without mistakes to earn Destroyer, then follow the remaining instructions to finish the episode and unlock Suffer.
Episode 4 Completion Checklist:
- Solve the opening symbol puzzle and record the dream number exactly
- Collect VHS tapes 1 through 5 during the dream, house, and apartment routes
- Find all five teeth and solve the upside-down birdcage compass puzzle
- Complete Larry’s optional conversations for Brothers and every apartment conversation for Catching Up
- Clear every music barrier, collect VHS tapes 6 through 9, and finish the room 103 encounter
Treat Her Fate, Brothers, and Dark Melodies as route achievements. Tracking them during the story is safer than trying to clean them up after the final sequence.
Puzzle Notes and Troubleshooting FAQ
Most Episode 4 problems come from missed interactions rather than difficult combat. Repeat dialogue until it is exhausted, interact with objects more than once when noted, and switch dimensions whenever an object appears inaccessible.
| Problem | Likely Cause | Recommended Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Larry’s conversations do not advance | An automatic dialogue has not triggered | Revisit the house screen and interact with the front door |
| Room 202 bathroom is inaccessible | Larry has not unlocked the door in his dimension | Use the stone as Larry, then enter with Sal |
| Mattress interaction does not appear | The room state has not refreshed | Leave room 504, return, and interact with the mattress twice |
| Room 201 carpet code fails | The original number was copied or rewritten incorrectly | Recheck the digital-style number from the opening dream |
| Final VHS tape is missing | The carrot and lighter sequence was skipped | Place the carrot near room 101, use Larry’s lighter, then search as Sal |
The late code puzzle
In room 201, use the pocket knife on the ripped carpet. The number from the opening dream is converted by counting the visual lines in its original digital-style characters. The guide route records the intermediate number as 342 697 and the resulting code as 435542. Preserve the original writing style when checking the transformation, because the visual form is part of the puzzle.
The final barrier setup
Before entering room 103, confirm that the lower barriers are complete and the carrot sequence has produced VHS tape 9. If the final tape is not collected, return to the first-floor corridor and repeat the Sal-and-Larry setup before proceeding.
Q: What is the correct code for the fourth door in the opening dream?
Count the lines in the paired symbols from the first three rooms. The resulting values are 7-6-8, which correspond to the three keypad symbols.
Q: How many VHS tapes are needed for Her Fate?
You need all nine VHS tapes. They are collected across the opening dream, the house, apartment rooms, barrier sequence, and final corridor setup.
Q: Why can’t Sal enter the bathroom in room 202?
Larry must first use the floating stone to unlock the bathroom door in his dimension. After that, switch to Sal, enter the bathroom, and interact with the toilet.
Q: When should I enter room 103?
Enter room 103 only after completing the apartment sweep, collecting the first eight tapes, clearing the barriers, and obtaining VHS tape 9 through the carrot and lighter sequence.
The safest Sally Face chapter 4 walkthrough route is collectible-first: finish optional conversations, solve every apartment puzzle, clear the barriers cleanly, and enter room 103 last.