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Ripper Hints

How can I get into the hidden well?

  • 1 of 8: Have you decrypted Catherine's notes yet?
  • 2 of 8: The journal says the password is "Leather Apron"
  • 3 of 8: Now how to get past the face puzzle?
  • 4 of 8: Clicking each square has an effect.
  • 5 of 8: The effect is the same each time for the same location.
  • 6 of 8: Do the center first, the eyes forehead, and chin.
  • 7 of 8: Then you can solve it (sometimes) with a simple plan.
  • 8 of 8: Solution method