Duskfade has 25 achievements totaling 1000G: 12 Bronze, 5 Silver, 8 Gold, and 1 Platinum. Here's the complete list with tips for earning each one.
Earn all trophies in Duskfade. This platinum requires completing every other achievement — a true completionist run. Expected playtime for 100%: 20-25 hours.
These achievements are visible in the achievement list without being hidden:
| Achievement | Description | Gamerscore | Tier | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat army | Find all of Tailord's kittens | 80G | Gold | See Collectibles — kittens are scattered across all regions. Invest in Cuckoo's Item Finder. |
| Master of melodies | Return all the music boxes to Arpeggio | 80G | Gold | Music boxes are hidden collectibles. Return them to Arpeggio (butterfly NPC in Mount Cinder area). |
| Collector | Complete the card collection | 80G | Gold | Cards may come from chests, enemies, NPCs, or the Traveler. Check every source. |
| Compulsive buyer | Buy all of the Traveler's items and upgrades | 80G | Gold | Save Star Shards for the Traveler's full inventory. Don't waste currency on consumables. |
| Don't call Dr. Peppermint | Max out your health | 80G | Gold | Collect all Clock Heart Pieces (3 per upgrade). Dr. Peppermint is the health NPC. |
| Advanced clockmaking | Max out your time energy | 90G | Gold | Find all Time Energy upgrades. Highest non-secret gamerscore — prioritize this. |
| The most beautiful sword in the kingdom | Find all the rainbow ingots | 90G | Gold | Rainbow Ingots are hidden in each region. Off-path exploration required. |
| No peeking! | Find Wally every time | 15G | Bronze | Wally is hidden in multiple locations. Look carefully at every scene — a "Where's Wally?" nod. |
| The mask of pain | Dazzle Palette with your best outfit | 15G | Bronze | Collect cosmetic outfits and show your best one to Palette (fashion NPC in Tick Town). |
The following achievements are hidden to avoid story spoilers. Read at your own risk!
| Achievement | Description | Gamerscore | Tier | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not that way! | Fall from the top of the Tower | 15G | Bronze | Reach the top of the Clock Tower and fall off. May be an environmental hazard achievement. |
| We fixed Time, didn't we? | Break Tick Town's Time Anchor | 30G | Silver | Story-related. Break the Time Anchor in Tick Town — likely early-mid game event. |
| Sign me an autograph | Find Arpeggio in the caves | 15G | Bronze | Meet Arpeggio in the cave system (Mount Cinder region). Also gives you the Grapple. |
| Back to school | Find the Clockmaking Academy | 30G | Silver | Locate the Clockmaking Academy — likely a mid-game area. Explore thoroughly. |
| Be my muse! | Help Tailord escape the Academy | 15G | Bronze | After finding the Academy, help Tailord escape. Related to the Cat army quest. |
| You won't be alone anymore | Befriend N1-C0 | 15G | Bronze | Find and befriend the robot NPC N1-C0. Likely in the Underwater Realm. |
| The last star | Help Grandpa cross the Veil | 30G | Silver | Story-related emotional moment. Help Grandpa's spirit cross "the Veil." |
| Don't talk to strangers | Meet the mysterious desert explorer | 15G | Bronze | Meet the Traveler NPC in the Sun-scorched Dunes region. |
| I've missed you | Meet up with Cuco | 30G | Silver | Story-related. Reunite with Cuco (possibly Cuckoo's full name or another character). |
| Despair, get ready | Open the Tower door | 15G | Bronze | Late-game story event. After breaking all 4 chains, open the Clock Tower door. |
| Don't leave my side | Escape the Tower with Allira | 30G | Silver | Story finale. After defeating Despair, escape the Clock Tower with your sister. |
| Master XII's secret | Discover Grandpa's big secret | 90G | Gold | Highest secret gamerscore. Grandpa is "Master XII." Find his secret — likely deep lore or a hidden area. |
| You seem familiar | Confront the cloudie with the strange crown | 15G | Bronze | Find a specific Cloudie wearing a strange crown. Likely in Cloudy Heights. |
| You have no heart | Break the poor Cloudie Guard's pots | 15G | Bronze | Find and break a Cloudie Guard's pots. Likely in Tick Town. A fun/cruel achievement. |
| You really didn't see it coming? | Kill Wilson | 15G | Bronze | Kill a specific NPC/enemy named Wilson. Details TBD at launch. |
| A grandmother's love | Receive a little money from the Canyon granny | 15G | Bronze | Find the Canyon Granny in the Sun-scorched Dunes and talk to her for a small monetary gift. |
During your first playthrough, you'll naturally unlock:
After finishing the story, backtrack with all abilities to collect:
Once all 24 other achievements are unlocked, the platinum pops automatically. You are the Master Clockmaker!
| Achievement | Why It's Hard | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Master XII's secret (90G) | Highest gamerscore, likely well-hidden | Explore every area thoroughly. Look for hidden lore, secret rooms, or special interactions with Grandpa-related items. |
| Advanced clockmaking (90G) | Requires finding all energy upgrades | Use Cuckoo's Item Finder skill. Backtrack to every region with new abilities. |
| The most beautiful sword (90G) | All rainbow ingots in hidden locations | Same strategy — Item Finder skill, thorough exploration, check every "unreachable" spot. |
| Cat army (80G) | Kittens are small and easy to miss | Item Finder skill. Check behind breakable objects, in high places, and in hidden alcoves. |
| No peeking! (15G) | Must find Wally every time — missable | Look carefully at every scene. If you miss a Wally, you may need to replay that section. |