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The Spirit and the Mouse: achievement checks, Japanese and official fixes

Released: all 137 lightbulbs and the northern/western/GA-DX main route covered · Updated 2026-10-13

Do not mix launch-era input problems with current mechanics. Official changelog fixes are distinguished from unresolved reports.

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Achievements with specific actions checked by the source

Check ground, wall grilles, beams and wires at their different heights. Conversations that start requests and conversations during a break have separate conditions.

Place/characterAction/conditionChecks and cautions
Take a breakSpeak to every break-time target in east and north.Before starting or after finishing the western request.
Deep LoreSpeak to Kicry during a break before the northern lamp shop.Conversation about the name.
Warm BedSleep on a Box.Different from sleeping on ordinary ground.
CartographerBuy all Kishine maps.A complete price table is not included.
At your serviceReturn every Kibblin to a Box.Complete the two eastern, four northern and western main routes in order.
Riddle MasterAll Kilearn riddles.See nine answers and northern clue routes.
The Garland and the LightbulbsReturn all lightbulbs to Kishine.Separate from simply collecting every lightbulb.
The Spirit and The MouseFinish the story.Complete the western antenna and reach Lumion in the south.

Official fixes and settings

Check ground, wall grilles, beams and wires at their different heights. Conversations that start requests and conversations during a break have separate conditions.

Place/characterAction/conditionChecks and cautions
1.13g: inputFixed failure to confirm riddle answers using only the mouse.Distinguish old-version input reports.
1.13g:KigleanFixed the trash count exceeding four and causing a softlock; includes save correction.Problems while leaving the area.
1.13h: westFixed a softlock caused by quitting after the first western Kilearn conversation.Added correction for older saves.
1.2b: hide-and-seekAfter two failures, Kidive shows the answer with light.Check the hint display.
1.2b: western runningKisprint's game changes difficulty after failure.Do not assume every attempt uses a fixed time.
1.2b: settingsAdded hold/toggle crouching, contrast, automatic camera rotation, subtitles and autorun.Settings: Game/Audio.
Japanese addedTeyon Japan's Japanese translation added to PC too.Do not require an old unofficial translation tool.

Remaining guide gaps

Check ground, wall grilles, beams and wires at their different heights. Conversations that start requests and conversations during a break have separate conditions.

Place/characterAction/conditionChecks and cautions
Every wireUnique IDs and full access routes for every wire are not included.137 lightbulbs and the wire-use achievement are separate.
Actual in-game unlocksNot a test of unlocking all 40 again on every platform.Distinguish documented conditions from measurements.
Platform differencesAll fishing/assembly icons, current Japanese UI and save differences have not been directly viewed.Prioritize on-screen requirements.

Conditions for 40 Steam achievements

Check ground, wall grilles, beams and wires at their different heights. Conversations that start requests and conversations during a break have separate conditions.

Place/characterAction/conditionChecks and cautions
Energy Seeker50 cumulative Energy.Shock objects and collect it.
Energy Collector250 cumulative.Separate from the balance spent in shops.
Energy Expert800 cumulative.Inspect objects around the areas.
Unlimited Power!!1,500 cumulative.Not a remaining-balance condition after purchases.
Lightbulb SeekerOne lightbulb.Any one from the full location tables.
Lightbulbs Collector10 lightbulbs.Cumulative collection.
Lightbulbs Expert50 lightbulbs.Not repeated collection of the same bulb.
Lightbulb Detective100 lightbulbs.Check remaining locations in regional tables.
South Square LightbulbsAll 24 in the south.S01〜24。
East Street LightbulbsAll 47 in the east.E01〜47。
North Town LightbulbsAll 50 in the north.N01〜50。
West Residence LightbulbsAll 16 in the west.W01〜16。
Lightbulb MasterAll 137 in town.Complete four areas.
The Garland and the LightbulbsReturn all 137 to Kishine.Speak after completing collection.
South Town Energy200 Energy in the south.Southern-square regional cumulative total.
East Street Energy350 Energy in the east.Eastern regional cumulative total.
North Town Energy500 Energy in the north.Northern regional cumulative total.
West Residence Energy100 Energy in the west.Western regional cumulative total.
Grilled MouseGain electrical powers.Early lightning-rod section.
The Old Man and the CaféFix Michel's television.Three dishes and five mail locations.
The Girl and the HomeworkComplete Sophie's request.Three eastern requests.
The Painter and the LightsRestore Eugene's power.Three notes and seven sign letters.
The Ghost and the LampsResolve the lamp shop's problem.Three wiring codes and Kicry.
The Woman and the PizzeriaFix Lisa's shop.Two rescues and two prices.
The Quiche and the Hair DryerHelp with Paul's quiche.Fishing and four trash-bin locations.
The Woman and the StarsMake it possible for Rose to see a shooting star.Western recruitment and antenna.
The GA-DXAssemble Great Antenna DX.Collect 26 parts and hand over the correct ones.
The Spirit and The MouseReach the end of the story.Bring Rose's Happiness to Lumion.
At your serviceReturn every Kibblin to a Box.Complete and report each individual request.
Riddle MasterSolve every Kilearn question.Price and year answers.
CartographerBuy all Kishine maps.South is free; east: 100/north: 150/west: 200.
PhotogenicUnlock the photo function.15 lightbulbs and 100 Energy.
That's one way to travelUnlock warp.25 lightbulbs and 50 Energy.
Fabulous!Unlock the special appearance.137 lightbulbs and 100 Energy.
Warm BedSleep on a Box.Not merely sleeping on the ground.
Take a breakSpeak to every break-time target.Five eastern groups and seven northern groups. Speak to both members of pairs.
Deep LoreHear the origin of Lila's name.Kicry's northern break conversation.
Out of serviceFind a broken Box.Its exact specific location has not been directly viewed.
Lightning fastUse every wire in town.Check wire travel as well as collection.
OK, I heard you!!Perform the squeak action 100 times.Separate from the number of shocks.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1 Do I need a translation tool to play in Japanese? ▼
A

Official Japanese has been added to PC. Old 2022 unofficial translation steps are not current prerequisites. Check language settings.

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