Imagine surviving a devastating car crash only to find yourself stranded in a flooded city, desperately searching for your missing friends. This is the gripping scenario that unfolds in Reanimal: After the Flood, the third chapter of this thrilling adventure. But here’s where it gets even more intense: not only must you navigate treacherous waters and fend off dangerous creatures, but you’ll also need to uncover hidden collectibles and secrets to unlock the game’s most elusive achievements. And this is the part most people miss—every mask, poster, and statue you find brings you closer to the secret ending. Ready to dive in? Let’s go.
After the Flood Walkthrough: A Comprehensive Guide
Following the harrowing events of The Cleaning House (as detailed in our Reanimal Walkthrough), you’ll find yourself back on the beach, shaken but determined. When you’re ready, head right and use your crowbar to pry open the gate attached to the chainlink fence. This is just the beginning of a journey that will test your wits and reflexes.
Navigating the Flooded City
Climb the stairs, traverse the catwalk, and ascend the ladder to reach the roof. From there, head left and enter the nearby building. Inside, you’ll find a wheel in the back room—grab it. This seemingly mundane object is key to your next challenge. Attach the wheel to the device beside the ladder, turn it two full rotations to the right, and then leap across the gaps to the other side. Pull the lever to open the flood gate, and make your way back to the beach. Controversial question: Is this puzzle too straightforward, or does it strike the perfect balance between challenge and accessibility? Let us know in the comments!
A Linear Path with Hidden Dangers
For now, the path is straightforward, but don’t let that fool you. Mines lurk in the ruins, and speed is your ally. Once you escape the flooded grocery store, follow the path left, then right, and right again through a collapsing tunnel. On the other side, park your boat and prepare for what’s next.
Collectibles and Secrets: The Key to Unlocking Everything
Climb the small stair set to your left to find the first Propaganda Poster—tear it down to add it to your collection. Then, use a nearby dumpster to hoist yourself and your sister up to a partially collapsed building. Inside, you’ll discover harpoons on the lap of a deceased person. These aren’t just weapons—they’re essential for destroying naval mines and fending off creatures. But here’s where it gets controversial: Should games require players to destroy a specific number of objects (like 20 naval mines) to unlock achievements, or does this feel like busywork? Share your thoughts below!
Angie’s Tip: Keep an eye on your mine count by checking the trophy list. Destroying mines not only progresses the story but also unlocks the Naval Blazing achievement.
Confronting Creatures and Unlocking Secrets
As you continue, you’ll encounter fast-moving creatures—harpoon them quickly to survive. Follow the path, destroy blocking mines, and beach your boat. Squeeze through a well-lit fence to find the second coffin, a crucial step toward the secret ending. And this is the part most people miss: slowing down during the hotel sequence makes it significantly easier to navigate. Creatures will come to you, giving you more time to react.
A Friend in Peril and a Lighthouse Chase
After a cutscene where a large bird snatches your friend, you’ll enter a large open area. Before chasing after them, explore the area for collectibles. Circle the central island with the cannon (don’t worry about it for now—it’s for a later chapter) and explode mines along the rocky outskirts. Head left to find a hidden tunnel leading to a beach with the second coffin. Free the spirit inside, then return to your boat.
Cliffside Challenges and Unexpected Trophies
Park your boat near the red flashing buoy and climb the ladder scaling the cliff face. Beware of attacking seagulls—defeat them with your crowbar to unlock the Tarred and Feathered trophy. At the top, explore the field to find a scarecrow. Hit it with your crowbar, and watch as its head—now home to a crab—scurries away. Kill the crab to earn the No Shelter Mask and progress toward the Critter Kill Hit trophy.
Barn Secrets and a Pelican Chase
Make your way to a barn, where you’ll find a locked door. Retrieve a key from a tipped-over metal drum after defeating attacking birds. Inside the barn, discover a Prayer Statue. Continue through the pigs and exit to the left, eliminating seagulls along the way. In the next barn, find the second Propaganda Poster behind a tractor. Enter the lighthouse, rescue your friend, and prepare for a chase with a giant pelican. Retrace your steps to the pig barn, where a cutscene reveals the pelican’s fate.
Final Collectibles and the Chapter’s End
After escaping, find the third Propaganda Poster at a bus shelter. If you’ve collected everything, you’ll unlock the Hidden among the pines trophy. Sit on the bench to trigger an eerie cutscene, then board the bus to conclude Chapter 3.
What’s Next?
Ready for more? Our Chapter 4 - No Shelter Walkthrough (coming soon) will guide you through the next leg of this adventure. But before you go, we want to hear from you: Did this guide help you uncover every secret, or did we miss something? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share your most controversial take on the game’s achievement system!
