Mouthwashing is an independent horror game developed by Wrong Organ and published by Critical Reflex. Released on September 26, 2024, it stands out for its oppressive atmosphere, dark humor and original mechanics. Although the game is relatively short if you simply follow the story, it proves a little more complicated to obtain all its achievements. This guide will help you unlock all 18 trophies, so that you can display them in your attractive achievements window on your profile.
Overview
- Total number of trophies: 18
- Difficulty to unlock all: Moderate
- Estimated time to 100%: ~8 to 12 hours, depending on your familiarity with the game.
- Most difficult trophies: “Profiter” and “Joli Tir”, due to time and accuracy constraints.
Success Stories
- I Hope This Hurts.
Start Mouthwashing.
How to: Start the game.
This achievement is automatically unlocked as soon as you start your first game.
- Go Home.
Finish Mouthwashing.
How to: Complete the main story.
Play to the end of the game to earn this achievement.
Employee Cards
These cards are scattered throughout the game. You must collect them in specific chapters.
- Daisuke.
Find Daisuke’s employee card.
Where: On the coffee table in the living room before going to see Curly.
Daisuke’s employee card is here.
- Swansea.
Find your Swansea employee card.
Where: Stuck in the broken vending machine in the living room when you’re looking for the axe.
Swansea’s employee card is here.
- Anya.
Find Anya’s employee card.
Where: Glued to the left-hand side of the locker in the cabin during the opening sequence.
Anya’s employee card is here.
- Jimmy.
Find Jimmy’s employee card.
Where: Hidden in Polle’s hat in the living room, during cocktail preparation.
Jimmy’s employee card is here.
- Curly.
Find Curly’s employee card.
Where: Next to the cryostasis capsules when you need to find the code to retrieve the gun.
Curly’s employee card is here.
Interactive Successes and Challenges
- Sock puppet.
Open and close Curly’s mouth several times.
How to do it: Open and close Curly’s mouth several times during the analgesic task until you get the notification of success.
- Yimpy.
Hold Yimpy for 10 seconds.
How to do it: Stare at Yimpy’s post-it for 10 seconds or more, it’s on the board in the infirmary. You can do this simply in Chapter 4, after talking to Anya about the psychological evaluation.
Stare at Yimpy’s post-it for 10 seconds or more.
- Cheater.
How to: Open the hold door before getting the code scanner. The code is 4517.
- Taking notes.
Open the Pony Express™ protection kit without returning to the cockpit.
How to: Open the Pony Express™ protection kit without returning to the cabin. The code is 739.
- Wasteful.
Prepare the Pony Express™ alcohol-free cocktail at Curly’s birthday party.
How to do it: Make a cocktail instead of a cake at Curly’s birthday party.
- Friendly Introduction.
Find Curly’s hideout next to the TV.
How to do it: Find Curly hiding near the TV in the cargo hold. Look between the storage shelves to locate him.
Find Curly’s hideout next to the TV.
- The Name of The Game.
Use a mouthwash bottle.
How to do it: Use the mouthwash bottle from your inventory.
Use a mouthwash bottle.
- Any% Glitched.
Take the bottle of mouthwash to Polle in 35 seconds or less after the start of chapter 14.
How to do it :
This is the most complicated achievement, so follow each of the steps below.
- Open the developer console, activate the cheats in the top right-hand corner and go to chapter 13.
- Press N to go to chapter 14.
- Hold down the P key to skip the dialog, activate your code scanner and press O to activate the no-clip mode (for going through walls).
- Pass through the floor, press O again to fall faster.
- On the stairs, do this again. Press O, pass through the floor and press O again to fall faster.
- In the Polle room, press O and fly over the void and straight ahead to retrieve the Polle bottle. You don’t need to deactivate O to take it.
- Back with Daisuke, give him the bottle and you’ll get the achievement.
Combat and Endgame Successes
- The Good Ending.
Get killed 10 times by Swansea in the cemetery.
How to do it: Die 10 times against Swansea in the cemetery.
- Trickshot.
Shoot Swansea in the cemetery just after taking a 360-degree tour.
How to do it: Rotate 360 degrees and immediately shoot Swansea in the cemetery.
- Developer.
Open the developer console.
How to do it: Access the developer console using the “superscript ²” key (above tab), or by pressing both joysticks if you’re on a controller.
Open the developer console.
Tips to Complete 100%
Replay Chapters
One of the most useful features for completing a game 100% is chapter selection. If you miss a trophy, there’s no need to restart the whole game: use this feature to revisit specific sections and focus on the remaining objectives. For example, for trophies linked to collectibles such as employee cards or specific interactions (such as “Yimpy ” or “Take notes“), go back to the corresponding chapter with a checklist at hand. This method reduces the stress of collecting everything at once, and makes it easier to manage secondary objectives.
Save Often
Some trophies require precise timing or several attempts, such as “Nice shot”, where you have to perform a 360-degree rotation before shooting an enemy. By saving just before attempting these challenges, you avoid wasting time returning to the starting point if you fail. Remember to save manually before each crucial section, such as boss battles or interactive sequences requiring quick choices.
Experience and Explore
Mouthwashing is designed to encourage exploration. Many trophies, like “As the name suggests”, reward non-essential but fun actions. Interact with everything around you, even if it doesn’t seem necessary for the main progression. Take the time to try out different approaches and observe objects that might have hidden functions. Curiosity is often the key to unlocking hidden trophies or discovering easter eggs added by the developers.
Note Missed Trophies for the Endgame
During your first playthrough, concentrate on the story and make a note of the trophies you’ve missed or those that seem too complex. Then, at the end of the main story, use your list to plan a second session focused on those remaining trophies. This allows you to fully enjoy the game without feeling overwhelmed by all the objectives at once.
Use the Developer Console
Some trophies, such as Developer or Glitched 100%, require the developer console. If you’re comfortable with this kind of modification, it’s a great way to access handy shortcuts to complete these technical achievements.
With patience and perseverance, you’ll join the exclusive 100% club for Mouthwashing. Good luck in unlocking all its mysteries!
