The Sinking City 2 Walkthrough

This walkthrough separates the main route from optional rewards so you can stay spoiler-light while still knowing when a return trip is worthwhile. It is a route map based on the audited media walkthroughs, not a claim that every room or puzzle has been exhaustively documented here.

Route overview

1. Redemption Church: use the early church route to understand the first investigation loop and open the initial watergates.
2. Watergates: open the first three gates, then note which paths remain blocked for a later return.
3. The Silver Eel area: use the dead whale and crane as a landmark for the Printing House detour.
4. Printing House: collect the route items and printing plates connected to the Red Press side objective.
5. Devil’s Reef Hotel: continue the main route and follow the Lorelei/Siren clues without mixing them with unrelated locks.

Early route: church and watergates

After opening the first three watergates from Redemption Church, check the nearby rooms again before committing to the next long route. The purpose of the return is not to clear every enemy; it is to collect clues, identify shortcuts, and avoid reaching a safe room with no healing or ammunition left.

Printing House detour

The dead whale and crane near The Silver Eel bar provide a useful return landmark. The Red Press route records three printing plates, the A. P. H. Key, gasoline for the crane, and a final choice between silver Dream Essence and a gold-side shotgun attachment. The press can be used once per run, so read the clue and decide before consuming the reward.

Devil’s Reef Hotel

The hotel is the main route destination after the early watergate section and also contains the Lorelei/Siren search term used by many players. Search staff areas, keys, chest clues, and locked doors before spending one-time resources. For the exact Lorelei interaction order, use the hotel walkthrough and Lorelei lock guide.

Return-trip checklist

• Revisit watergates after a shortcut opens.
• Return to the crane landmark when you have the required fuel and key items.
• Finish optional investigations before advancing past a clearly marked route transition.
• Record unopened locks and safe codes rather than guessing them from memory.

Spoiler control

The overview above gives objectives and landmarks without reproducing every story reveal. Use the linked media walkthroughs when you need room-by-room solutions.

Sources

• DualShockers Red Press guide
• Neoseeker walkthrough
• GameSpew review