Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved Walkthrough
Farewell, My Beloved is a slow-burn detective game that quietly punishes rushing. It doesn’t fail you immediately for mistakes, but it remembers them. This walkthrough is designed to help you see everything, miss nothing critical, and keep your options open all the way to the end without spoiling the story.
If you feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure whether you’ve done “enough,” you’re probably playing it correctly.
If you would like to read our personal take on the game before you venture further, check out Detective Instinct Farewell My Beloved – Mystery and Frustration.
How Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved Wants You to Think.
Before diving into chapters, understand this:
- Not every clue is obvious
- Dialogue changes after evidence is found
- Wrong conclusions don’t always end the game they echo later
- Instinct highlights relevance, not truth
Play slowly. The game rewards restraint more than confidence so take your time and enjoy the process.
Do Not Rush the First Scene in Detective Instinct
What to Do
- Inspect everything, even objects that seem like set dressing
- Examine key items twice, some details only appear after your first interaction
- Use Detective Instinct after manual inspection, not before
Common Mistake Gamers Make
Leaving the area as soon as the game allows it. There is at least one optional but important observation most players miss here that affects later dialogue.
Tip: If the game lets you leave, double-check the room anyway.
Chapter 1 Walkthrough – First Interviews
This chapter teaches you how conversations really work.
Dialogue Rules
- Always exhaust every dialogue option
- Return to characters after finding new evidence
- Neutral questions unlock stronger options later
What Not to Do
Do not accuse anyone yet, even if the game presents the option. Early accusations don’t end the case, but they close doors.
Tip: If a character reacts defensively without giving new info, come back later.
Chapter 2 Walkthrough – Evidence and Contradictions
This is where players start making permanent mistakes.
Focus on these things to avoid these mistakes early.
- Cross-reference documents, times, and locations
- Look for small inconsistencies, not dramatic clues
- Revisit earlier locations, new interactions appear
Common Frustrations I have faced
On my first playthrough, I missed a secondary document or object because it’s partially obscured by the camera angle. I found that if I rotated the camera slowly near desks, shelves, and corners, that this really helped me find things I would have otherwise missed.
Rule: If your journal feels “thin,” you missed something.
Using Detective Instinct Correctly
Detective Instinct is not a hint system.
It does:
- Highlight objects tied to your current understanding
- Unlock new interactions after mental connections
- Draw attention to suspicious elements
It does not:
- Tell you what’s important
- Confirm correctness
- Protect you from bad conclusions
Best approach that worked for me.
Observe → Think → THEN use Instinct
Chapter 3 Walkthrough – Interrogations (Critical Section)
This chapter is where outcomes begin to solidify.
Interrogation Rules
- Never accuse with fewer than two solid clues
- Choose calm dialogue first
- Pay attention to avoidance, not just lies
What Breaks Runs
- Pressing suspects too early
- Repeating the same accusation
- Ignoring emotional reactions
Once a suspect shuts down, they stay shut down. If an option feels aggressive, it probably is.
Mid-Game Walkthrough – Backtracking Is Mandatory
At this point:
- New evidence reframes old scenes
- Some locations gain new interactables
- Journal entries do not auto-update fully
What to Do
- Revisit at least one early location
- Re-read earlier notes with new context
- Compare timelines carefully
Tip: If the story feels “too clear,” you’ve likely accepted a false assumption.
Late Game Walkthrough – Preparing for the Ending
This is where patience matters most.
Before Final Decisions
- Review every major clue
- Double-check timelines
- Revisit conversations where characters felt “off”
Common Ending Mistake and one that I made myself.
Locking in the most obvious conclusion without reconciling one lingering inconsistency the game deliberately leaves unresolved. The game allows silence and hesitation for a reason, keep this in mind.
How to Avoid Bad Endings (Spoiler-Free)
You don’t need perfection, but you do need consistency.
To keep the best outcomes available:
- Avoid reckless accusations
- Solve optional objectives when possible
- Correct at least one early misdirection
Don’t force conclusions, let evidence stack naturally
Some Advice for First-Time Players
- Slow down
- Read everything
- Trust patterns, not instincts alone
- If stuck, leave and come back
Farewell, My Beloved is more about discipline than anything else, once you get this down, you are going to really enjoy the game.
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved rewards players who respect uncertainty. The game isn’t trying to trick you at all, it’s testing whether you’ll stop and think when the answer feels obvious.
This walkthrough won’t solve the case for you but I hope It gives you enough detail to make sure you solve it on your terms.
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
