Mushroom Oasis Ending 3Playing Pretend

Route A — Leave the Needles

1. Step 1

   Freak out.

   ⚠Route change

   Enter ending branch

2. Step 2

   Leave them.

   ◆ Ending 3 — Playing Pretend

This is the shortest route to Playing Pretend.

Route B — Take the Needles, Then Listen

1. Step 1

   Freak out.

   ⚠Route change

   Enter ending branch

2. Step 2

   Take them.

   ●Ending 2 or 3 still possible

3. Step 3

   Listen to him.

   ◆ Ending 3 — Playing Pretend

Taking the needles does not lock in Ending 2. The final “Attack him.” / “Listen to him.” choice still decides the result.

Compare the 2 Routes

Two routes, one ending.

Why Do I Keep Getting Ending 3 Instead of Ending 2?

• Leave them.→ Ending 3
• Take them. → Listen to him.→ Ending 3
• Take them. → Attack him.→ Ending 2

“Take them.” is not the final Ending 2 decision.

Get Ending 2 instead →

Which Route Should I Use?

Best Save Point for Endings 2 & 3

Collecting all four endings? See the fastest ending route →

Why Did I Get Playing Pretend?

To get You Monster instead, use “Take them.” → “Attack him.”

How Do I Avoid Ending 3 and Continue the Story?

The key is earlier: choose “Remain calm.” instead of “Freak out.”

Once you choose “Freak out.”, you’re inside the Ending 2 / Ending 3 branch.

Do Earlier Day 1 Choices Matter?

• Pretty. / Cool. / Hot.

  ○ No Ending 3 impact

• Pretend to be asleep. / Stay awake.

  ○ No Ending 3 impact

• Early dialogue choices

  ○ No Ending 3 lock

• Freak out.

  ⚠ Important route entry

The Ending 3 route really begins with “Freak out.”

FAQ

How do I get Playing Pretend?

Use either “Freak out.” → “Leave them.”, or “Freak out.” → “Take them.” → “Listen to him.”.

Are there really two routes to Ending 3?

Yes.

Does “Take them.” give Ending 2?

Not by itself. “Listen to him.” after taking them still gives Ending 3.

How do I get Ending 2 instead?

Take them, then choose “Attack him.”

How do I continue to Day 2 instead?

Choose “Remain calm.” at the earlier major Day 1 split.