Episode 1 of Pink Noise contains a mix of story choices, minigame outcomes, and hidden interactions that unlock achievements. Most achievements are tied to decisions you make during the Pumpkin-Man arcade minigame and the final Act 5 sequence, so understanding those branching paths is key if you want to unlock everything.
Below is a clear breakdown of how to obtain every achievement in Episode 1.
Pumpkin-Man Minigame Achievements
These achievements are tied to the arcade minigame Pumpkin-Man, which appears early in the story.
Fare Dodger
Lose the Pumpkin-Man minigame at any time.
Simply fail one of the levels intentionally.
Keep it Up!
Beat Level 2 of Pumpkin-Man and choose Redeem Tickets instead of continuing.
Pumpkin King
Beat Level 2, choose All or Nothing, then beat Level 3 successfully.
Prize Choice Achievements
If you redeem tickets after Level 2, you can select a reward. Each item unlocks a different achievement.
Leave It to Chance
Choose Cards as your prize.
Multifaceted Personality
Choose the Cube as your prize.
For Little Brother
Choose the Slinky as your prize.
The Predictor
Choose the Magic Ball as your prize.
Ask the Ball
After selecting the Magic Ball, ask it any question before leaving the scene.
Confrontation with Peter
After beating three levels of Pumpkin-Man, Peter confronts you.
Pacifist
Give Peter the tickets.
Heroes Don’t Wear Capes
Refuse to give him the tickets.
Chris and the TV Scene
This scene only appears if you redeem tickets after Level 2.
When entering Ashley’s shed, Chris is using the TV.
Harmless Fiction
Ask him to stop and lie.
Truth Teller
Ask him to stop and persuade him honestly.
Workshop Choice
In Eva’s mother’s workshop you will hold a string and face a decision.
Ignorance Is Bliss
Choose Run.
Are You Sure?
Choose Stay.
Post-Workshop Story Choices
These depend on the choice you made above.
Protect the Little Ones
Steps required:
- Beat two Pumpkin-Man levels
- Redeem tickets
- Choose Slinky
- Choose Run from the workshop
- Visit Tony’s room
Daddy’s Girl
Choose Run from the workshop.
Later choose Garage after visiting your parents’ room.
First Word
Choose Run from the workshop.
Later choose Kitchen instead of the garage.
Act 5 QTE Achievements
These occur during the final sequence.
Clicker
If you stayed in the workshop, complete the QTE successfully.
Butterfingers
If you stayed in the workshop, fail every QTE input.
Escape Ending Achievements
If you ran from the workshop, Eva grabs keys near the door.
Keys to Freedom
Use the keys on the monster.
Nice Try
Attempt to free your hand instead of using the keys.
Ending Achievements
Art Demands Sacrifice
Eva dies in Act 5.
Occurs if:
- You fail the QTE
- Or choose to free your hand instead of using the keys.
A Colorful Beginning
Eva survives Act 5.
Occurs if:
- You succeed in the QTE
- Or use the keys correctly.
Hidden Pug Achievement
Eagle Eye
Find at least one hidden pug.
Possible locations include:
- Behind the leaderboard near the arcade machines
- On the left button of the prize machine
- Under the cabinet in Ashley’s shed
- Behind photos in Eva’s room
- Behind a book on the top shelf in Tony’s room
Only one pug is required for the achievement.
Unconfirmed Achievements
These were not yet discovered at the time of the guide.
Seeker of Truth [WIP]
Unknown method.
Red Pickup [WIP]
Unknown method.