Part 16

Explore Part 16 of the Fez walkthrough, including details on music, puzzles, and frequently asked questions. Discover secrets and solutions.

This section of the guide delves into various aspects of Fez, including details about the game's soundtrack, puzzle design, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Interviews and Music Details:

The developers discuss inspirations for the soundtrack, such as Italian horror band Goblin and Chopin. They touch upon the game's melancholic and lonely atmosphere, the meaning behind certain track tags (like the accidental ISRC tag on 'Glitch'), and the implementation of audio spectrogram secrets, noting that while the idea was theirs, the puzzle's solution was entirely Phil Fish's work.

The lyrics for 'The Impartation' are provided:

as the red descends
as it's crowning me
i'm enraptured by
transcendent majesty

something's changing me
and it's wondrous
all I thought that I knew
is irrelevant

something's lifting me
and it's glorious
it's as white as the sun
and it's beautiful

as the red descends
as it's crowning me
i'm enraptured by
transcendent majesty

Favorite tracks mentioned include 'Beacon' and 'Progress', with special praise for remixes like Hyperduck Soundworks' 'One-Two Quickstep Lighthouse Keeper' and Stemage's cover of 'Flow'. Developers also mention ongoing game projects like 'Cannon Brawl', 'The Floor is Jelly', and 'Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake'.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: Hey Steve, I'm missing one last cube bit. Where is it?
A1: If you've checked all rooms with regular gold cube icons, the final cube bit is likely in a room in the Cemetery area containing an owl statue. Solving its mystery yields the cube bit and an Anti-cube. If already obtained, search other rooms; it will be visible on the map as a room without golden plating.

Q2: What's up with all the hate for Phil Fish?
A2: Phil Fish has outspoken opinions, which some gamers find offensive. The guide suggests separating the creator's personality from the game's artistic merit.

Q3: Why should I support someone I don't like?
A3: The guide argues against boycotting Fez due to dislike of its creator, drawing a parallel to appreciating Mozart's music despite his personality. It asserts that Fez is one of the best games ever created and that disliking the creator is not a valid reason to miss out on it.

Q4: Shit! I accidentally looked at the solution of some of FEZ's mysteries. I've completely ruined the entire FEZ experience now haven't I?
A4: Not necessarily. While natural progression is ideal, getting stuck can be frustrating. Even if secrets were revealed prematurely, the game's design and complexity still allow for appreciation of its puzzles and overall experience.