This should be an easy puzzle. It isn't. I can't get the statue rocking to the other side no matter when I click. Has anyone passed this puzzle?

Thanks.

Let's wait for someone playing the game to help you.

I think you can choose the difficulty level? Maybe that would help?

I have finished the demo.

Read my tip here

Hope that helps

Thanks, Kolby.

Wincey.

Thanks Kolby. Done!

MaG: I chose the higher level and didn't save, so I didn't want to restart the game. You can't change it after you've chosen.

Actually, I'm still not sure how I got through it. It seems to be random luck whether it swings back or not. However if you click as close as possible to when the statue is stationary either at right or left, it seems to have the best chance of working.

I also finished the statue in 2 swings on easy.

Click on one arrow and as soon as the statue leans to the farthest point - click on opposite arrow.
It will swing wider. Do this until Nina automatically enters the window.

Well as 'puzzles' go this one is pretty wretched. Doesn't bode well for the rest of the game - hope I'm wrong because I really enjoyed the first two. Timed clicks (or timed anything) in adventures just leave me cold:-(

Not even close to getting past this yet, yuck.

Wouldn't you just know it, as soon as I have a whinge I manage to complete it:-)

Great!

I feel the same way mj2c. Stuck on this stupid rocking puzzle (is this actually a puzzle?). Not enjoying it. Can't seem to find the rhythm. Have saved game a couple times including autosave, but it won't let me open a saved game. I'm not going back to the beginning again just to do this mini-game.

I'm glad there was a demo because I know now that I'm not missing anything when I don't buy the game.

Edit: Well, after this mini-rant I re-read the readme and found how to load a game. I just assumed there was supposed to be a load option on the main menu. There isn't in my game. I have to do a Control-L to get to the saved games.

Anyway, once I got back to this mini-game I tried again and got thru it pretty easy. Why is that always the way?

Sorry for sounding off.

Sharon

Where did you buy your game?
I am downloading it now from Gamersgate and in another thread on this forum, 2 other people who downloaded it from there got the German version! It didn't mention anything about it being in German.

I got mine at Steam since they were the only one available yesterday that I know of.
I have mine in English.

At control panel of steam - When you right click the name of the game, you can select properties.
The select the language tab and select the language you want to play it on.

Maybe GamersGate has similar choice.

Thanks MaG...I don't know what to do now. I've downloaded the game from Gamersgate, and the Install Wizard Shield opened and it's all in German, so I don't even know what button to click because i can't read German.
I don't know if I should wait to hear from GamersGate or what.

Let's wait.

Several gamers have this problem - click here.

Okay, for what it's worth I went back and was able to complete the demo. Turns out there is a load option in the main menu, I just missed it...

The game is better than I thought, I just got off on the wrong foot with it. This game reminds me that I stink at games...

On second thought this is a good game. It wasn't as hard as I felt it to be at first. I will buy this game after I complete the 1st two games.

Edit: UruKat, When I tried to install the german choices were installerein and something else. I chose installerein and after that the language changed to english. But that was for the English Demo and may not be what you have.

steam

Didn't want to start a new thread but I've just started the game and am already stuck. I've climbed the wall and am supposed to either dispose of or distract the guard I'm sure. I've tried every combination of everything I can think of and nothing works. Maybe I didn't pick up something I was supposed to.

I have in inventory snake in bag, grappling hook, and incendiary agents.

Look through the window at left. It is the stable where the horses are.
Horses are afraid of snakes.

Thank you MaG. I was at the right church but wrong pew.

Have fun.

Hi Mag,
Do you think that you will write a walkthrough for this game? We Boomers are SO spoiled! LOL
Sandy

Sandy,

I'm about done but need one replay as well as pictures and edit. It's coming - if I don't get stuck again.


Spoke too soon. Have to stop playing for a bit.

Thanks, Mag. I look forward to it. As a matter of fact, we ALL look forward to it.I think I speak for all of our fellow Boomers when I say that we appreciate what you do for us.
Sandy

i just purchased today and i would like to know if anyone can send me a save game for right after rocking the statue i have been doing it for 3 hours now and i cant seem to get it..thanks.

Hi All,


There is a walkthrough for Secret Files 3 here

http://secretfiles3walkthrough.blogspot.com/

in case anyone needs it.

Enjoy!
jmdsmd1

Thanks, Sandy. I am delayed a bit but will get back to game soonest.

Sheri,
If you selected the easy mode:
- click one arrow
- wait til the statue reaches the farthest opposite swing and then click the other arrow.
- do this until Nina automatically jumps out.

I am not good at arcade but in 3 replays I did it this way.

I sent you the saved game. You will miss 3 cutscenes: the robed man, waking up with Max and Max being arrested.

Ok...believe it or not....I finally got the game playing in English...yay!
Now....I can't find where I select the play mode difficulty. I definitely need the easy mode, but I don't see the option anywhere on the main menu or in options.
Sorry to be such a pain over this game....just want to get to playing it.

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Nevermind...I started playing the game and eventually when it was the first challenge, it gave me the choice to choose easy. I'm used to it being in the Options menu.
So far I am loving the game!

Glad you're enjoying it, UruKat!

Thanks Rushes and thanks to everyone that helped. I think the game will be worth all the initial hassle I went through to download it!
Loving it so far!

What a great game. Took long enough to get it to load. well worth it.
Richard

Thanks so much, Mag. You've done it again!
I purchased this game from Steam, but there has been a problem (after downloading it) in installing the game. I have e-mailed Steam Support three times about this problem, and they still haven't sent me a reply. The only thing I HAVE received from them are 3 e-mails saying that they have received my request, and will reply to me by mail.I HAD successfully downloaded and played the DEMO without any hitches, so I KNOW the full version will run well on my computer.
Anyway, I'm trying to be patient. I'll keep you posted on my "progress" concerning this matter.
Sandy

Sandy,

What is the problem you're having with the game download?

Do you think the demo that you downloaded might interfere with the full game?
Maybe delete the download first?

I DID delete all the files for the demo, Mag. Another day and I'm still waiting to hear from Steam Support. I have bought many games from Steam, and I've never had a problem before. All I want from them is a reply. That's not too much to ask for. I thank you for YOUR support,Mag
Sandy

Sandy.

Hi Mag,
I turned on Steam, went to my "Library" (for the umpteenth time) and there was SF3 in the listing this time and asking to install the game, which I DID, and it's running perfectly. I think that Steam might have had a temporary Server problem, but all is well now.
As I'm saying this to you, I'm printing out your superb WT of the game.HAPPY GAMING!
Sandy

sanford,I know how you felt I had a lot of trouble downloading from Gamersgate. Finally got it to download a few days ago what a great game. I printed out the WT to.
Richard

Hi,kjos. I'm glad that you are "up and running" also. With Mag's help, I know I'm going to enjoy playing this one.
Sanford

I'm in the museum in San Francisco. I've already looked at the picture through the x-ray and am trying to leave, but when I do, I get a voice that's speaking German and I can't get out of the basement. What's going on?

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I did manage to get out.

I had that German dialogue too but I didn't stall.

Glad you're moving forward now.

Hello,
I too am having trouble with the rocking statue.
I can't get the arrows to work right to make the statue to rock.so may I please have a save game for this part, with instructions on how to put it in the game. thank you.
kathy

kathy,

You will miss a LOT of cutscenes with the saved game I have.

Try and have patience; click or double click on opposite arrow when the statue swing farthest at opposite side.

I also sent the saved game.

I've been working on this puzzle for like 5 hours and have gotten nowhere. Sometimes the statue moves when I click the arrows and other times, I get nothing.

Adam

to GameBoomers, Adam.

Another player here offered this advice:



If this still doesn't work for you, let us know and someone can probably send you a saved game.

Thanks everyone. I think I'm following everyone's advice but I'm still getting no closer to finishing. Sometimes the statue moves but other times it just won't.

Adam. My saves are unlabelled, but I'll send you a few from around the start of the game and hopefully one of them will be what you need.

Thanks for the save, Rushes. I finished the game with no problem after that.

You're welcome. Hope you enjoyed the game.