Gotmail - Escaper: The Bird in the Cage
[REPLAY] Gotmail - Escaper: The Bird in the Cage is another Japanese point and click type room escape game from Gotmail. In this game, you are locked in a room and you have to search the room for items and some clues to find the way of escape. Good luck and have fun! [Subbed by Catalyste]Update: English version available now!
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@K
Pliers are under the small brown table with the lamp on.
I don't have time for writing a wt now, but I think that most things were told in the posts above. Maybe not where to find the
glass:behind a book on top shelf, and the
cutter: in a book on middle shelf.
The silver coin you get from the round box in the locker, when using cutter combined with pliers on it.
Pliers + cutter, gold coin or silver coin make usable tools.
I'll try writing a walkthrough to the best of my ability...hoo boy...some of those things were a bit odd to do.
Wow....I've changed my mind....I'm totally tired....
sorry guys!
Please, can anybody explain how to make the flashlight work ? I think that I am the only one who didn't understand ?
And how do you open the safe-like thing in the second locker ? I have seen the hint on the golden stick, but none of the red crosses I try works (+ or x).
Thanks Ellie, I didnt turn the lamp on
Pascale open back of flashlight and click it to open it (think twice).
Plug it and make sure you turn around all th room until you come back to sofa.
Take it and view it to turn it on.
Pascale, to open safe, you must have coin (over door) first!
@Pascale, maybe you found out already but if not:
to use the flashlight you first need to look at it, click on the bottom part to turn it around, open it and click inside to see the battery. Then you should be able to put it in the charger, but make sure that it is turned around in your inventory or you can't place it.
And to open the X-safe, you need to look on top of it as well, to see the star.
For lighter:
look at floor under window first (not the one with sofa)
turn around to other window, click sofa and up to window...
GPS: if you have charged it and don't have the red spot and can't plus it anymore, that is because you have not done something.. As soon as you will have done this action, red spot will appear!
Can't open the safe on wall :( i used the gold coin and pliers to turn the || symbol but don't know what to do now :(
@Jerome, after turning the sign to = you are finished with that safe. It's not possible to open.
Okay, thanks Ellie. In fact i haven't found the GPS...
@Jerome, to find the GPS you need to combine the pliers with the cutter and use it on the couch (zoom on the left side, close to the top of the side).
Thanks again Ellie ! I would never have found it. I resolved all the other things to do and it's really frustrating being stuck because of pixel hunting... very good game but could have been better without this :)
Thanks a lot Ellie. I saw the battery in the flashlight, but I don't know what the charger is. I thought that it was the basis of the lamp, but no luck.
I noticed the same symbol on the golden stick and on the safe, and tried to copy it on the safe, but it doesn't work.
I'm totally stuck !
BTW, in my inventory I have : pliers with a golden coin, a silver coin, a round thing (Carribean sea summer), a lighter, a non working flashlight, the golden stick, a glass, and a cutter blade (?)
I love gotmail. Good game.
I can't seem to be able to create a Gotmail account! Their site is in Japanese and when I click English, it takes me to a page with no option to create an account. Can anyone help?
I'm sorry, I had to leave.
@Pascale, you find the charger inside of the safe, inside of the sedond big locker from the left. You can open your golden stick on two places. If you open it in the middle, not on top, you get two "keys" that can be put together in a way that opens the second locker. Makae sure to look on top of that safe before you attempt to open it, use the clue from the golden stick.
@Templar, look at one of the earliest posts for the e-mail and the password to use.
what shadow? please tell me where i can find this shadow? Clicked on the floor like mad with zero result.
Well, POP i quess. Shadow is NOT in couch view. Finally did it...
Now i can make some food ;)
Thank you, Ellie. I succeeded by myself to open the locker, but I still can't do anything with the safe. I unscrewed the plate on the wall and found a II symbol. After many trials I cut the sofa and found an unidentified device in it.
I tried another time to switch on the torch, and now it seems to work. I fail to see any logic in this.
NOTORI in the glass, KAGON on the silver coin, and 3 mysterious symbols from the bottle.
oefff
Thais is not my game :(
Can't open any of the lockers, so pretty stuck....
Is anyone writing a walkthrough? If not then maybe I'll start one if I hit Megavideo 72 minute watching limit and have some time while waiting :)
You mean if you opened the door, that's the ending, but I so want to see what's inside the other 3 cabinets, I'm so curious. >_<
Ok...NOW I'll try that walkthrough! *fully awake and pumped for action*
Ok...peke is doing it!
Lol, good luck man! lol
@Catalyste
If I'd known you were willing to make a WT. I would have been saved from lots of trouble and headaches :D
That's fine Peke. You were brave enough to front this....clue confusing game....yeah, that's it.
I mean, you have to find clues to the items in order to get to the next phase, otherwise you're stuck.
However hard I try, I simply can't turn the safe sign || to =. I'm using the pliers with the gold coin, but zilch. What am I missing?! Heeeeelp please...
@Ginger, did you see the clue on the light bulb? You need to put the bulb in the lamp, turn the lamp on on the white button on the "foot", then turn it off, take the bulb again, view it from the inventory and click on it one time to turn it a little bit.
@Ellie, no I never saw the clue, and I can't activate the light bulb in my inventory anymore...does this mean I have to restart the game? :- (
@Ginger, is that because you have it on the lamp? Go and check there. You will be able to activate it once you have taken it back. But make sure to turn the lamp on and off before you take it back. You must see the = sign on the bulb.
When I played this game yesterday I found the lighter... by accident? I thought I was following the light bulb hint when I found it but later on, the hint was more evidently used behind the fake safe and now I'm wondering, did the light bulb clue really have a double meaning or was it actually an accident that I used it to find that lighter?
I'd like to know what someone else think... @Xenon maybe?
I mean, the light bulb clue was [|| down-arrow ==] and when I didn't know what to do with it I saw a similar pattern on the vertical wooden planks of the wall and the horizontal wood in crates on the right side, and I thought the arrow was pointing to something down in-between... that's the way I found the lighter's shadow.
My question is, was the light bulb clue to be used this way as well or was it just a fortunate coincidence/accident that it served for me as with a double purpose? Just an idea anyways.
LOVE YOU Gotmail, you make a fun game always!!! I got out happy! :-)
Edgar, the light bulb clue is exclusively for the puzzle behind the fake safe.
To get the lighter, you would have to click the spot on the floor showing the bars coming from the window over the couch. By clicking this area you activate the ability to get the lighter from the window when you zoomed in on the couch and click over it.
Unlike other games, this game is heavily dependent on clues.
@Catalyste
Light bulb clue could be EXCLUSIVELY used for the fake safe... or not.
I think no one can deny it would be at least slightly possible what I stand in my point above; but if it's a coincidence or not, that's something only the author knows... and we just express our personal opinions here.
I'll see if this helps:
Quick Guide:
Couch - Zoom in. Zoom in on left leg. Click leg again and get Gold Capsule. View it, click front part to reveal clue. Click again. Click cap to close and click second segment to get Keys. Click to close and click star shape.
Lamp - click base twice to get Coaster.
Table - click floor under table to get Pliers.
Second locker - View keys and align with shape. Use to unlock. Zoom out. Open locker. Zoom in on second shelf. Click above safe. Click shape. Zoom out. Make X shape with dial: /, Enter, \, Enter. Open safe and get Charger.
Red Compartment - Get flashlight/torch. View it. Click towards back. Open back, click it again to see charging outlet. Zoom out.
Clickable spot on floor - You'll see shadows of window bars. Click on thing between them.
Bookcase - Top shelf: move big book; get glass. Middle: click green book; get razor. Bottom: flashlight/torch needed.
Metal door - Zoom in; click upper-right corner; click coin till it falls; click lower-right of door till you find Gold Coin.
Window above couch - click window twice. Get Lighter.
Couch - Click left arm. Combine razor/pliers; click a little below the top of the table to get GPS. View it; click the bottom; notice charge outlet. Click right arm; click towards back; plug in charger; plug in flashlight/torch; go around the room; get flashlight; turn it on. Hook up GPS to charger. View pliers, undo razor. Click left pillow; use pliers on handle; use flashlight; get Rum. View glass; use Rum; click glass. View Coaster; use glass. View it. Word says: NOTORI.
Bookcase - Bottom: use flashlight; get bulb.
Lamp - remove shade; install bulb; replace shade, click on white spot on base to turn on lamp; turn it off; remove shade; get bulb. View bulb; click top; click clue.
Second Locker - Click can; use razor/pliers on hole; click hole; get Silver Coin. View it. It says: KAGON
Safe - Use Silver Coin/Pliers to unscrew; click safe. Use Gold Coin/Pliers to move || to =; just click it and it will move.
GPS - its done charging. Grab it; check the screen. Go near Metal Door & bookcase. Use GPS, click slightly discolored wooden panel between bookcase & door. Use pliers on nails. Plug in GPS; click green button. It says: ONAKA
View lighter; turn it on. View Rum, view its backside. Use lighter on Rum to get label. Turn label over and associate the order of the shapes: Coin, GPS Screen, Glass. Put all the words together to get password: KAGONONAKANOTORI
Click Enter and write the password in all caps. Click Enter again; get key.
Zoom out, use key on door. OUT!
Edgar, I think the intention of the bulb's clue is for the player to understand it's significance to solving the puzzle behind the safe, rather than the location of the lighter. If not, then the clue on the floor indicating the lighter's location would have no purpose. Also, trying to explain what the = has to do with locating the lighter would be hard to explain.
I got a heavily edited v2 version of walkthough that I wrote, but I'm not sure how to post it.
Editing original post seems to be impossible...
Well maybe tomorrow. (Unless somebody else wants to post a more accurate WT. I can delete my WT anytime ,)
Pretty please... :) Somebody make a better...
Lol, Peke I just made a quick guide. lol
Edgar, you can play the game again to see if your theory is true. Try playing it without clicking the spot on the floor to see if you still get the lighter or not.
Oh.. problem solved.. thanks Catalyste.. I'll remove my WT and give you the honors ,)
@Peke
I've done a quick read to your WT and I couldn't find anything wrong with it... if you feel it can be done in a better fashion, then it's you to decide if you change it or not, and you the one to perfect it... no one else.
Personally, I'd like to see your new version of it.
@Catalyste
That was not my point, but thanks anyways.
@Peke, I think your walkthrough is excellent as it is!! There was no need to change it and no need for anyone to make a better.
But, since you did work on an edited edition: if you want to post it the only way is to make it as a new post and remove the old one.
@Peke, please don't remove your WT! It's needed together with Catalyste's Quick Guide.
You don't need to Peke. My quick guide is for those having issues understanding how to get something in case they've missed a clue.
Walkthrough v2 part 1
Opening words:
This game requires for some clues to be found before some things can be done.
Remember to click anything that looks like a clue.
(For example: examining an item,
click on it twice or three times to be sure you don't miss a clue.
Examine it again.
If still in doubt click everything.
This game really requires it.
On the other hand When you find the clue
you'll get long line of kanji symbols as a reward.)
Opening scene:
a sofa, a window and a table.
Click table and then click under it.
Get pliers from there.
Zoom out to first view and then click the sofa.
Click the bottom left side of sofa.
Click the leg and it opens.
You'll find a metal tube thing.
Examine (double click) it.
It can be opened from the middle and from the front end.
Click first on front part and it shows a X shaped red mark.
Close the tube.
Click in middle and you'll find a set of keys.
Also notice the orange star on tube.
Zoom fully out and turn right.
Click on lockers and their locks.
Notice the hexagonal shapes on them.
Now examine the set of keys you found.
Arrange the end pattern to fit the second locker's hexagonal pattern (3 clicks)
Use the key on door, zoom out and open it.
You'll find a safe and a coin box.
Zoom on safe and then click above the safe.
You'll find a similar star shape that was on the metal tube thingy.
Click star (Just to be sure) and zoom back to the safe.
Remember the red X shaped mark on metal tube?
Input that shape to the safe using the dial and Enter button.
The Ok sign should light up.
Click the handle to open the safe and get a battery charger.
Zoom completely out.
Turn right and click on red box twice.
Get the flashlight.
Examine the flashlight.
Click the end of the flashlight to turn it around.
Click twice more to see that there is a place for recharger.
Now turn back to the sofa and click on it.
Click the right side of sofa twice to find an electrical outlet.
Plug your charger in it and then plug the flashlight to charger.
Now this might be real time based, because I had difficulties to get the flashlight charged.
So while we wait...
Zoom out and turn completely around.
Zoom to the floor below window.
Notice from the shadow that there is something on the opposite windowsill.
(Remember to click the shadow, It's a clue)
Zoom out, turn around and click on the sofa.
Click upper part of screen to focus on the window.
Zoom on it and take a lighter.
Go back and turn left.
Click the door and then the upper right corner of it.
You'll see a gold coin.
Try to take it (3 times) and it falls.
Zoom out and click the lower right corner of the door.
Now you can get the gold coin.
Zoom out and click the middle of the bookshelf.
Open the green book to get a cutter blade.
Also zoom to upper self and move the big green book to find a glass.
Now go back and get your flashlight
Check if you can turn it on. (Examine and click on switch)
If not, then put it back to charger and wait.
When the flashlight is charged and turned on we can go on.
Walkthrough v2 Part 2
Click on sofa and then to the left cushion twice to reveal a panel.
Open the panel with pliers and use the flashlight to find a bottle of rum.
Zoom out once.
While still in sofa view, click the left side of sofa.
Examine the cutter blade and combine it with pliers.
Use this to cut the armrest.
Get a mysterious device.
Examine the device and click to the bottom of it.
Notice (click) that it has the same recharger plug that flashlight had so go charge it.
(You know the drill)
Go to opening view and turn right to face the lockers and open the second locker.
Click the can in the bottom twice.
Use your blade/pliers combination to it to get a gray coin with text: KAGON.
Now go to the bookshelf and zoom to the bottom of it.
Use your flashlight to find a lightbulb.
Go to the opening view and click the table.
Lift the lampshade off and put bulb in place.
Turn lamp on and off and take the bulb pack.
Also take a coaster from under the lamp.
Examine lightbulb and click on it to see a code.
Be sure to click the code.
Then go to opening view and turn right.
Click the safe on left. Well, it is not really a safe but a fake one.
Examine your blade/pliers combination and click on blade.
That will disassemble it.
Then combine the gray coin with pliers.
Use it to unscrew the corners on 'safe'.
Take the plate off to see || in a circle (hint from the lamp).
Dismantle your gray coin/pliers combination.
Combine gold coin with pliers.
Use this to turn shape || to =.
Now get the device from charger and examine it.
Pressing green button it should turn on.
(if not then plug it back in and wait).
You should see a floor plan of the room and a red dot.
Red dot points to the left of door so go there.
See the differently colored board to left of door
zoom into it to see a new view.
Use pliers and take the nails out.
(Remove gold coin from pliers first)
Remove the board to see a hole.
Put the device into the hole and zoom on it.
Press the green button and notice word on screen: ONAKA.
Now it's time to get the last clues.
Fill the glass with rum and drink it.
Place glass on coaster and notice clue: NOTORI
Examine lighter and turn it on.
Examine the bottle of rum.
Turn it around to see that the label has something written on the back.
Turn the bottle around again.
Use lighter on it to get a paper label.
Turn label around for the last clue 'circle/rectangle/trapezoid'.
Those are symbols for the gray coin, the screen of device and the glass.
Press Enter on device and input the code.
SPOILERKAGONONAKANOTORISPOILER
Click Enter and screen should display 'YOU'.
Click Enter again to get a key.
Use this key and go out.
Trivia:
xploded-tb explained that:
Password is actually 'Kago no naka no tori' which means 'the bird inside the cage'
End..
Lol, Edgar it's fine! Just don't over think things.
Hope this is somewhat more readable and correct.
Thanks @Peke for spending so much time doing this! I couldn't even find any mistakes in the previous one and it wasn't hard to read. You made it better after that, well there is no other words than EXCELLENT Walkthrough!!
Oh..Thank you you @Ellie and @Catalyste and others too... Your walkthroughs and hints have helped me previously so much.. I just try to give little something back to the escapers community.
Well you get a Gold Star from me, Peke! I hope to see more from you in the future! :)
great game
so i read what all of you wrote about the gold coin on top of the door..apparently it's supposed to fall on the bottom right corner of the door...ok i poked the damn coin, it fell, but it's not there!!!
help please!
@ivana,
you need to zoom once in the lower right corner of the door to see the coin, and to have some clicking patience to find the place to zoom:)
If you click on the door when facing it you get a text box. Zoom right above that text box, in the right side, on the door.
yay! I did really well for me in a gotmail game. I always need help in these, but this time I got most of it on my own. I didn't get the code, though -- I thought the middle work was rum. Oops!
Great game and great walkthrough, Peke.
Again a great Gotmail game. @Edgar: finding the lighter has nothing to do with the lightbulb-clue but everything with the hint when you click on the shadow of the windowbars under the window nearby the boxes: "the light hits the window.....there something there. What could it be".
After that you can get the lighter from the window above the couch :)
LOL! Here we go again... after 2 years!
@ca3na, This far I'm pretty much convinced that having found the lighter by using the lightbulb clue the way I did and explained above, was nothing but a mere and lucky coincidence.
I was just pondering the possibility that the author could have vaguely made a single clue for 2 different things, considering the lack of English captions at the time I played and how coincidentally similar were to me the wood alignments with the mentioned clue... but that's history.
Let's move on now, shall we?
Haha, didn't realize that this was an old game. I'm far behind. See you in the future lol
Talking about English captions...
The new translation of the 2012 version is EXCELLENT!
Though it is no native speaker's translation, it is -- excuse me -- very unusual for a Japanese speaker to get it that perfectly.
(Wait, how can I say it hasn't been done by a native speaker? Well, it's actually quite subtle: you would not say "cutter's blade" but rather "cutter blade", as you would find the "'s" rather with people and their professions than with tools themselves, like in: a "tailor's fabric" or a "carpenter's chisel". Anyways, ignore my babble, other than that, this translation was just fantastic.)
Charging the flashlight (what finally worked for me)
- Look at flashlight, turn and click until you see the "it needs to be plugged in"
- plug charger into socket
> back out 1 step for second view of plugged-in charger
- attach flashlight to charger
> when you go around the room, zoom in on a few views (to make time pass?), just "spinning" isn't enough
Nice to not have to enter the email/password (or is that just because I originally entered from another site?
Got maybe half way through on my own yesterday before getting thoroughly stuck, but took FOREVER for the game to post here. Couldn't even get the pliers + blade on basket to work!
Wow. A game with my walkthrough.
I vividly remember how hard it was to write it :D
LOL @Peke - and a great WT it was!
*clap clap*
How on earth do I
TURN OFF THE LAMP
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