Noir: A Shadowy Thriller

Getting Started

Jack's Office

Move forward so you are behind the desk. When you hear the intercom, turn left twice and press the left button to hear from Marjorie - you will then see her leave. Back behind the desk, turn right twice and listen to the radio.

Turn left twice so you are looking at the desk, then look down to see the desk drawers. Search the top left drawer to find two keys (Joan and 135). Search the bottom left drawer to find a journal that you can use throughout the rest of the game. Search the top right drawer to find a small key. Search the second right drawer to find a flashlight. Open the bottom right drawer and read all of the available files. Now search the middle drawer to find a magnifier and a wallet. Also examine the matchbox on the left to see the clue "knock twice, knock once".

Just above the top right drawer, pull out a smaller sliding shelf twice. Read the note here, which gives you the combination of a safe (30L20R10L). Now focus on the top of the desk. Examine the newspaper. Use the small key to unlock the Rolodex, then look through the 5 cards and use the help card, then use the phone to call. Next examine the papers on the right side of the desk. Step away from the desk and go over to the painting of apples on the wall. Move the painting and open the safe (you will use the combination you found earlier). Take the money, gun, film reel, book and security badge. Listen to all 4 audio recordings here.

Back out and you will close the safe again. Now it is time to start working on the cases.

Case 1

The Death of Pegasus

Jack's Office

Examine the map on the wall, then click on a location to visit - start by going to the Race Track.

Race Track

Walk forward and open the doors, then enter the stables. Go along the passage to the right and look in the stables on the left. Look inside Pegasus' pen, which is empty. Turn back to the left and head forward to meet Eddie Ranchero, the jockey. He will give you a key.

Return to Pegasus' pen and use the key to unlock the padlock. Lift the latch and enter the pen. Turn right twice, then turn on the light switch. Examine the feed schedule, newspaper article and business card on the walls. Search the hay beneath the saddle to find a hypodermic syringe.

Go back outside and use the car to return to the office.

Jack's Office

Examine the map on the wall again, and this time travel to Winthrop Mansion.

Winthrop Mansion

Go right along the path and open the gate on the left, then enter the garden. Look up to view the tower at the corner of the house - you will see the lights turn off. Look back down again, Approach the front door, then turn right and enter through the window at the bottom of the tower (next to the white trellis).

You will automatically turn on your flashlight and find yourself in a sitting room.

Staying downstairs, go towards the sofa, then turn right 3 times and go through 2 doorways to reach the study. Turn on the desk lamp, then look at the desk more closely. Take a cigar from the box on the right, then read the folded veterinary prescription on the left of the blotter pad. Also read the pamphlet on the right and the letter in the tray on the left. Look down and read the documents in both drawers.

Back out from the desk and turn right twice. Go forward and open the door near the base of the stairs to overhear a conversation between the maid and the butler. Go back through the downstairs rooms and out through the window in the sitting room. Go back outside through the window, and use the car to return to the office.

Jack's Office

Examine the map on the wall. Select to travel to Manorwood.

Manorwood Estates

Turn left and approach the shack - knock on the door, but the guard is not helpful. Back out and turn around, then get on the bus.

Jack's Office

Answer the phone on the desk for a hint from your informant. Find and open the closet door. Use the light bulb hanging near the ceiling to turn it on, then take a bottle of whiskey from the top shelf. Use the map to head back to Manorwood.

Manorwood Estates

Turn left and approach the shack - this time you will be able to head straight inside. Continue forward until you can examine Pollock's desk. Read the letter in the middle of the desk, the folded letter in a stand on the right and the letter in the tray on the left. Open the desk drawer to find a telegram and a medicine bottle - take this. Answer the phone that rings on the desk. Back out from the phone and turn right. Open the white closet door and get inside, then turn around.

Jack's Office

You will see the newspaper headline "Pegasus Killer Escapes to UK".

Case 2

The Chinese Connection

Jack's Office

Search the briefcase below the map on the wall, and read the file here. Now look up at the map and choose to travel to Chinatown.

Chinatown

From your starting position, go forward to the left, then forward to the Dragon's Den sign. Turn left, then go forward to the right. Go forward to the left twice, then head forward up the stairs twice and forward again. Open the gate and go through it, then continue down the stairs to see a symbol on the door ahead.

Open this door and go through. Turn right and go forward 3 times, then turn right again. Head forward to the left, then forward again to see the same symbol on the door here. Approach the door, open it and go through. Continue forward to the right, forward twice more, then over to the right door, which again shows the symbol.

Open this door and proceed through. Go down the stairs and around to the right into the laboratory. Approach the desk and examine the vases and the white powder. After meeting Charlie Kwan, look at the calendar on the wall - notice the Eastern Pacific Warehouse address.

Now you need to return outside. Back out from the calendar, then turn right, go forward and turn right again. Go forward to the base of the stairs, up to the left and forward again. Continue forward 6 more times, then open the next door and go through. Continue forward, forward to the left, and forward 3 more times. Open the door and head through. Go straight up the stairs ahead, then open the gate and go through. Turn right and go forward twice, then forward to the right. Continue forward to the left, back to the left, forward to the right, forward, forward to the right twice, and onto the train.

Jack's Office

Examine the briefcase beneath the map on the wall again. Pull out the map from the back of the briefcase and unfold it. Click on the Warehouses to travel there now.

Warehouses

Walk towards the truck, then open the door and look inside. Push the handbrake and it will roll backward. Climb into the back of the truck, then look up and climb through the high window.

Continue forward, down the ladder and over to the crate. Look inside to see that it is empty. Back out and look at the small toolbox on the ground to the left of the crate. Open this and examine the Geiger counter inside - turn it on to detect some radiation. Pick it up to take it with you. Back out and look at the crate lid to the left - examine the shipping labels.

Make your way back through the warehouse and down from the back of the truck. Go forward to the left to see two men. Go forward to the left, then turn left to see a phone booth. Go over to this and get inside. Look at the Taxi Service sign, then use the phone to call a taxi. Back out of the phone booth, then walk back to the truck. Keep turning left to find your taxi, then get in.

Jack's Office

Use the map in the briefcase again, and select to go to the Shipyards.

Shipyards

Turn around and approach the ship, then turn left and go up the stairs twice. Continue around to the right, then turn right and go forward. Turn left and go forward through the open doorway. Next head forward to the right, then down the stairs. At the bottom, go forward to the left, then forward to the right and down another set of stairs - here you will see a lot of gauges. Turn right and enter a dark doorway.

Wait until you turn on your flashlight, then go forward 3 times, right, forward, and then left twice. Examine the crate (your Geiger counter will detect radiation), then keep examining it until you see the shipping label.

Back out, then go forward, left, forward and right. Open the door here, then go forward, right and forward again. Twist the 2 valves here, then turn right and twist another valve - water will start flooding in.

Jack's Office

You will see the newspaper headline "Chinese Ship Sinks in Harbor".

Case 3

Max's Rare Book

Jack's Office

Look in the bottom right desk drawer and take out the Max Englehart file. Examine everything inside. Go over to the map on the wall and choose to travel to Max.

Max's House

Approach the door and knock, but there is no answer. Look up and pull the fire escape down. Climb up to the very top, then open the window and climb inside. Here you will find Max's body. Look at his hand and take the note - you will put it back after reading it. Replace the phone receiver, which is hanging near his other hand. Look at the wallet on the floor next to him.

Look up from the body and answer the phone when it rings. Back out, then go forward and turn right. Enter the bathroom and look down into the trash. Pick up the train ticket. Now turn around and climb back out the window, then climb all the way back down to the ground. Explore the streets until you find a trolley car you can board.

Jack's Office

Examine the map on the wall. Select to travel to Union Station.

Union Station

Go straight ahead and through the station until you see a sign that says "To All Trains". Turn right to see some lockers. Examine the top left locker. Unlock it with your key, then open the locker and read the note inside. Back out and turn around. Go forward, then turn right and continue forward to see the sign for "Trains 5 & 6". Go forward once more, then turn left and go forward until you talk to a conductor.

Jack's Office

You will see the newspaper headline "Man Killed Over Rare Book".

Case 4

A Breach of Security

Jack's Office

Look in the bottom right desk drawer and take out the Watkins file. Examine the letter inside. Go over to the map on the wall and choose to travel to Joan.

Joan's Apartment

Go forward and find an elevator to the left - open the doors then insert Joan's key in the slot at the bottom of the elevator controls. The elevator will take you up to the 13th floor. Open the elevator doors, then step forwards twice. Go forward to the right, forward, forward to the right twice and forward to the phone. Examine the phone, then press the white button behind it to open a drawer. Take out the diary and read it.

Back out from the drawer and the phone, then turn right and go forward, right, forward, right, forward, left, forward, right and forward to the bath. Examine the bath, then read the burned letters in the bath. Make your way back to the elevator. Press the button on the wall to the left to open the elevator then get inside. After you automatically return to the ground floor, exit the elevator. Head out to the street and enter the trolley car.

Jack's Office

Examine the map on the wall. Select to travel to Bradbury.

Bradbury Building

Open the left door and go inside. Continue forward until you can look at a sign on the left wall that tells you that Bradbury Cryptography is on the 5th floor. Back out and go up the stairs to the top floor. Make your way around this floor and look at each of the doors - when you find the right one, you will also pull out the access card. To enter the office, you can just try each of the possible switch combinations as listed on the access card (4, 15, 23, 134, 45, 25, 135). Note that after each failed attempt you need to turn away from the door to reset the lock so you can try again.

Once you can enter the office, go forward, then turn left 3 times and use the light switch to turn on the lights. Examine the padded door and open it to reveal a safe. Examine this, but you don't have a combination yet. Next look at the desk, then at the tall bookcase behind it. Look up at the ceiling and you will see a broken skylight.

Exit the office and turn right. Go through the entrance in the right corner here, then continue forward. Turn around and climb some more stairs to reach the roof. Go over to the lit skylight and you will see the same hole from up here. Now head back down from the roof. Enter the office using the same code as before. Turn the light off in the office, then leave again. Make your way down to the ground floor and head outside, then find a trolley car.

Jack's Office

Examine the map on the wall. Select to travel to Watkins.

Watkins House

Approach the front door and knock - you will get a confession from Phil Watkins.

Case 5

The Mystery of Wo-Tan the Wonderdog

Jack's Office

Look in the bottom right desk drawer and take out the Agnes Simon file. Examine the letter inside. Go over to the map on the wall and choose to travel to Agnes Simon.

Agnes Simon's House

Turn left and go forward, then open the gate. Follow the path up to the front door of the house, then knock and you will be let inside. Go right, forward, left, forward and then forward to the right. Examine the picture of Wo-Tan, and Agnes will tell you about it. Take the portrait of Niles, and you will be escorted out of the house.

Head back out to the street and get into the waiting taxi.

Jack's Office

Answer the telephone call from your informant, then use the map on the wall to travel back to Bradbury.

Bradbury Building

Head inside through the left door, then climb all the way up to the 5th floor again. Enter the Bradbury Cryptography office once more. Turn on the light, then approach the desk and answer the phone when it rings. Quickly turn the light off again, then enter the closet and turn around.

After the cutscene, leave the closet and turn the light on once more. Go to the desk and answer the phone to hear from your informant again. Turn the light back off, then leave the office. Go down the stairs and outside, then catch a trolley car.

Jack's Office

Turn around and leave the office. Turn right and open the next door, then go through. Continue forward and down the stairs until you make it out to the street. Turn right here, then go forward along the street 4 times. Continue forward towards the doorway and open the door, then head inside.

Mannie's Used Books

Turn right to meet Mannie. Examine the two books carefully, noting that the one with II has a marker pointing to the letter M, and the one with III has a marker pointing to the letter R. Take the cash once Manny puts it in front of you. Next go forward to the left, then walk through to the back of the store and go through the Employees Only door. Continue forward and around to the left, then look left and pull the large switch on the wall. Back out, turn around, then go forward and turn left. Move the bookshelf here to reveal a secret door, then open the door and go through.

Look around this room to see a map on the wall and a telegram on the desk in front of the map. Turn around to see a stack of envelopes. You will also hear Wo-Tan barking in here. Leave the secret room and pull the large switch on the wall to close it again. Leave the book store and go left along the street, opening the doors on the left at the end. Make your way back upstairs to the office.

Jack's Office

Answer the telephone call from your informant again, then use the map on the wall to travel back to Bradbury.

Bradbury Building

Head inside through the left door, then climb all the way up to the 5th floor again. Enter the Bradbury Cryptography office once. Turn on the light, then open the padded door. Set the three dials on the safe, then turn the large wheel to open it. Go inside and walk forward to the left, then pick up a paperclip.

Examine everything throughout the room. When the phone rings, go to the wall and answer it. Now quickly go back to the gears on the back of the vault door mechanism and insert your paperclip.

Jack's Office

You will see the newspaper headline "Nazi Break-in Plot Foiled".

Case 6

The Case of the Missing Heiress

Jack's Office

Look in the bottom right desk drawer and take out the Harrison Smythe file. Take the left photograph and examine the letter. next go to the closet and use the light bulb hanging near the ceiling to turn it on. Look at the dark section on the right to find a movie projector. Insert your film reel at the top right, then use both small switches to start the projector. Back out and remove the picture from the wall, then watch the movie. Now use the map on the wall to travel to Scheherazade.

Scheherazade Bar

Go forward 4 times to reach the front door, then turn right and go forward twice, turn left and go forward twice again. Knock on this door to get inside. Turn left and approach the bar to give the photograph to Ernie. Turn left and approach the billboard to see a picture of Joan. Now leave the bar and head back to the waiting car.

Jack's Office

Answer the telephone call from the Mayor, then use the map on the wall to travel back to Joan.

Joan's Apartment

Go forward and enter the elevator on the left, inserting the key in the slot at the bottom of the controls to get up to the 13th floor. Open the elevator doors at the top, then make your way to the bedroom. Open the closet and examine the brooch on the shelf. Back out.

Jack's Office

You will see the newspaper headline "Torch Singer Is Missing Heiress?". Use the map on the wall to travel back to Scheherazade.

Scheherazade

Go straight ahead and through the main doors. Approach the desk and you will pay the IOUs that you found in the briefcase in your office earlier. Back out, then climb up the spiral staircase. Enter the first room on the left to find a stuffed lion, then keep looking until you are discovered.

Find a set of double doors and go through into a bedroom. Open the mirrored closet door in here to see it is empty. Head back to the room where you saw the stuffed lion, and examine a tapestry on the wall. Pull this to the side, then open the door behind it. Examine the equipment here - in particular find the film recording amplifier and flip the switch on. Back out and leave the secret room.

Jack's Office

Turn on the radio to hear an interesting news article. Go over to the map on the wall to travel to Scheherazade again.

Scheherazade

Go around to the side entrance again. Approach the bar to show Niles' photograph. Now leave the bar and head back to the waiting car.

Jack's Office

Answer the phone to hear from Agnes. Use the map on the wall to travel to Agnes Simon.

Agnes Simon's House

Turn left and go forward, then open the gate. Follow the path up to the front door of the house, then knock and you will be let inside again. Go right, forward, left, forward and then forward to the right. Examine the picture of Wo-Tan, then back out, and Agnes will show you a ransom note. Open the note, then take it and you will leave the house. Go out to the street and into the waiting car.

Jack's Office

Answer the phone to speak to your informant. Open the wall safe and take out the audio recording of Agnes, then also take the audio player. You will automatically head to the next destination.

The Griffith Observatory

Head towards the main building, then climb the spiral staircase to the left. Continue forward 3 times, then turn right and go forward 3 more times - here you will see the crate containing Wo-Tan (do not examine it or you will be captured). Turn around, then go forward 3 times, forward to the right and forward again. Examine the recording device and try to use it, then back out. After the confrontation, use the recording device.

Jack's Office

You will see the newspaper headline "Actress Re-United With Dog". Back out and use the radio.