Walkthrough for The Medium: Meeting with Sadness

This guide will provide a walkthrough for stage 4 of The Medium game, where you will encounter Sadness. We have detailed all the interactions required with Sadness, and also included some minor interactions that will enhance the plot and immersion.

• First Encounter with Sadness
• Fixing the Elevator
• Searching for the Razor
• Finding Sadness

First Encounter with Sadness

Upon entering the hotel, take a look around and find a postcard. You can find the locations of collectibles on a separate page.

After exploring the floor, head towards the locked hallway. You will hear a constant bell sound as you approach the bars.

Go to the bell and try to use it. A ball will fall down the stairs, leading you to Sadness.

After a conversation with Sadness, she will run away. You will not meet her again until you reach the second floor.

The stairs will be blocked, so you will need to use the elevator to reach the upper floor.

Press the appropriate button and wait for the elevator to arrive. Keep in mind that you cannot change the events of the story line.

Fixing the Elevator

Once you reach the floor, you will not be able to leave the elevator. Switch to your spirit form and exit the elevator. However, you cannot stay in this form for too long or your normal form will pull you back, requiring you to explore the hotel again.

Go down the stairs and head towards the tombs at the end of the living room. Absorb the energy to perform spiritual attacks.

Go back upstairs, approach the elevator and use the spirit blast to open the doors, allowing your normal form to exit.

Searching for the Razor

As you reach the hallway, moths will attack your spiritual form. Use the spirit shield to protect yourself, earning the Medium Rare achievement.

For more information on achievements, check the Achievements page.

Use the door on the left, switch to your spirit form and run over the threshold. The only interesting object in the room is a key.

The peculiar key can be found on the small table located on the right side of the room. Keep it with you as you will require it shortly.

Exit through the door on the right which is near the evacuation sign and use the key to enter the room.

You can jump down to the lower floor through the hole in the floor as soon as you enter the next room.

As soon as you enter the next room, examine the vase to notice the absence of flowers. This will bring back a memory which you can read about in detail on a separate page of our guide.

Make your way out to the balcony, but ensure to switch to your spirit form to prevent the area from collapsing, hindering your progress. Move to the next room in your spirit form.

Enter the room and head straight towards the door with the hole. You can peek through the hole, but it may scare you. After the short cut-scene, enter the room.

Approach the tub in the bathroom and drain the liquid to find a razor which will be crucial to your progress. Without it, you will not be able to proceed with the story.

Completing this task will unlock the Edge of Sanity achievement.

If you want to know more about the achievements available in the game, check out the Achievements page.

Switch back to your normal form and approach the wall covered by skin. Use the razor to cut it open and proceed to the next room.

Remember that cutting the skin will create a passage for you in both the normal and spiritual worlds.

Reaching Sadness

Upon reaching the room, you will come across a dried sunflower. Take it out of the pot as it will be useful shortly.

Return to the room with the hole in the ceiling and place the sunflower in the vase. This will give you the energy required to move forward. Failure to recharge at this point will require you to go back, as you will be unable to make a spirit strike or a spirit shield.

Return to the corridor and head towards the stairwell passage at the very end. Your spirit form will be attacked by moths, which you must protect yourself from using a spirit shield.

Proceed to the upper floor to access the next part of the building.

On the upper floor, move the cart blocking the passage to reveal the door without any issues.

The first step is to exit the stairwell and turn right. To progress to the next part of the room, you will need to use the razor to cut the skin. Once you have done this, you will come across Thomas\’s office. However, when you attempt to open the door, Sadness will appear and Marianne will have to speak with her. Further instructions for what to do in Thomas\’s office can be found on the following page of this guide.

FAQ

What is The Medium: Encounter with Sadness?

The Medium: Encounter with Sadness is a psychological horror game developed by Bloober Team. The game revolves around the character of Marianne, a medium who can communicate with spirits and enter the spirit realm. Marianne is on a mission to uncover the truth behind a mysterious tragedy that occurred many years ago. As she explores the abandoned Niwa Resort, she encounters many spirits, some of whom are benevolent and others malevolent. The game is unique in that it features a split-screen presentation that allows players to experience both the physical world and the spirit world at the same time.

What are some tips for playing The Medium: Encounter with Sadness?

One of the most important tips for playing The Medium: Encounter with Sadness is to pay attention to your surroundings. The game is full of clues and hints that will help you solve puzzles and progress through the story. You should also take advantage of Marianne\’s abilities as a medium. Use her insight to communicate with spirits and learn more about the world around you. Another tip is to be prepared for jump scares. The game is full of tense moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Finally, make sure to take breaks if you start to feel overwhelmed. The game can be intense, and it\’s important to take care of your mental health while playing.