Puzzle Solutions

Navigate the tricky puzzles in Directive 8020 with our expert guide. Learn how to solve the riddles and progress through the game.

Alright, let's talk about the puzzles in Directive 8020. Sometimes these games throw some real head-scratchers at you, and it's easy to get stuck. This section is all about helping you through those tricky spots, especially when you're controlling Jamie, Kate, and Mark in the chapter called "Riddles". The Setup So, you're in the cellar, and there's this locked door. Charlie's in trouble on the other side, and you've got a riddle to solve: "Years are the wine that fill the cup of time." Above the door, you'll see five lights, and they start going out one by one. This is your cue that time is ticking! The Puzzle Around the cellar, you'll find wine bottles. Some are unlabeled, but others have numbers and colors on them. Your job is to interact with these bottles. As you do, the lights above the door will go out. Keep an eye out for the labeled bottles – Jamie will read them out, and you'll eventually piece together the code. The key is to match the numbers on the bottles to the colored strips above the number pad on the door. The Solution The code you're looking for is 1896. Once you enter this, the door will unlock, and you can move on to see what Charlie's up to. Important Notes: * Failure Means Trouble: If you don't solve this puzzle, Charlie's death in the next chapter, "Ignition," is pretty much guaranteed. So, pay attention! * Game Modes: How the puzzle plays out can differ slightly depending on your game mode. In singleplayer or "Movie Night," the lights are timed, and the difficulty affects how much time you have. In "Shared Story," a light goes out each time Charlie pulls a switch in the "Incinerator" chapter, and the last one goes out when he grabs his cigarettes. * The Year 1896: Fun fact, 1896 is the year Holmes was executed, which ties into the game's themes. Don't worry if you don't get it on the first try. Just retrace your steps, check those bottles, and you'll get through it. We've all been there!