Blue Prince Doesn’t Have A Satisfying Ending, But That’s The Point

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🚨 Proceed with caution! We’re delving into major plot reveals of ‘Blue Prince’, far beyond the ending and even past Room 46. Enter at your own peril, spoiler enthusiasts!

As a devoted player, I clocked over 100 hours into the captivating world of Blue Prince before it finally dawned on me – I’d grasped the essence of this remarkable game.

The secret information was found in a journal, tucked away inside a safety deposit box, concealed deep within the mysterious and labyrinthine Mount Holly Manor’s vault. Solving one of Blue Prince’s most challenging, enigmatic, and ultimately satisfying puzzles will lead you to this document. You may not even recognize the puzzle until you’ve solved riddle after riddle, uncovering mystery upon mystery. This revelation completely changes everything that came before it, including the complex mental challenge posed by the manor itself, as well as the narrative journey that mirrored it – a tale of political machinations and family sorrow, the rise and fall of empires, the spark of revolution, and the selfless acts required to nurture ideals.

The diary note penned by Herbert Sinclair, the mysterious great uncle who crafted the intricate mansion known as Mount Holly Manor, hints at his discovery following his brother’s demise. Notably, their mother, Lady Aurevei, was deeply fascinated with puzzles, riddles, and encoded messages. After her passing, Simon stumbled upon something related to their mother – a grid of four-letter words, apparently unrelated, yet they formed an encrypted message or cipher.

When Simon stumbled upon that note, I could almost sense the thoughts racing through his mind, as they have been doing in my own head throughout my Blue Prince adventure, but amplified. It’s that sensation of doubt and exploration, of questioning what lies just out of reach, and of searching for the perfect solutions, the crucial hints, to reveal it. Solving these puzzles is thrilling; it’s a surge of adrenaline as creativity blooms or realization dawns, and even more so when you’re doing it purely for fun. The emotion that comes from discovering something once owned by a lost parentfrom accidentally unearthing a hidden path behind an enigma that could potentially reveal new truths about someone cherishedit’s difficult to describe and nearly impossible to resist.

The journal reveals that Simon spent years working on deciphering a code. He delved into books about cryptography and scrutinized research, aiming to grasp its intricacies and jotting down his progress. However, he was never successful in breaking the code. Remarkably, just as Simon stumbled upon the cipher within his mother’s belongings following her demise, it wasn’t until after Simon himself had passed away that Herbert found the cipher and Simon’s efforts to decipher it.

After accepting the task, Herbert eagerly dived into it, much like his mother who was a connoisseur of puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers. As the affluent baron of Mount Holly, he spent his days crafting puzzles for the local newspaper – Baron’s Bafflers. Although Herbert saw that his brother had been diligent and intelligent in his efforts to decipher the code, he also understood that Simon lacked a knack for code-breaking. However, these tasks seemed more instinctive to Herbert, and he channeled all his abilities into solving the cipher. He was determined to succeed where Simon fell short, to uncover what their mother had left behind.

Thirty years passed.

In my own words as a fan, here’s how I might rephrase the passage: Over the years, I’ve grappled with the fact that, just like everyone else, even Herbert couldn’t crack Aunt Vee’s cipher. It’s a truth I’ve had to reconcile with. Unfortunately, I never discovered what the message held or why she encoded it. Aurvei is long gone, and I can’t inquire about her intentions for us, the brothers. All I can do now is acknowledge that a fragment of my mother’s life lies within my grasp – the cipher – but it remains an enigma to me, forever locked away.

Reading through Herbert’s journal, I couldn’t help but realize that the persistent sensation I had about Blue Prince – where every answer seemed to open up two more questions – was deliberately designed by its creators. They wanted us to feel like we were spiraling deeper and deeper into a mystery. They intended for us to question what it was all leading to. They aimed to instill in us the frustration that arises from the growing sense that we might never reach the bottom of this enigma.

Throughout most of its duration, Blue Prince appears as an unraveling mystery as you tread where others have walked before. Gradually, intriguing aspects of Blue Prince emerge, hinted at subtly by the game itself and guided by clues it provides. Certain areas conceal deeper enigmas that open up other sections of Mount Holly Manor. Others house computer terminals with emails or unique functions, only accessible once you’ve deciphered the network password. Some include safes whose combinations must be found, while others contain archives of news articles revealing family secrets and historical insights, or books filled with cryptic puzzles. As more of these pieces fall into place, a clearer image begins to emerge, and each new discovery amplifies the captivating revelation that Mount Holly Manor harbors far more than meets the eye.

As you delve deeper into Sinclair’s narrative and solve his intricate riddles, you simultaneously uncover the tale of Mary, Sinclair’s niece and mother of Simon Jones, the game’s main character. At the onset of Blue Prince, Mary had been missing for years; however, by tracing the clues strewn across Mount Holly Manor, you gradually comprehend that Mary left a trail for Simon to follow – a more intriguing puzzle than any other, offering greater depth and allure.

Herbert Sinclair and Mary meticulously prepared this path for you, and each lock, clue, and note is a challenge for you to overcome – intentionally concealed to ensure only you would discover it. They had a purpose for you, a destination they wanted you to reach, and they provided a roadmap to help you get there. In essence, you’re conversing with figures from Simon’s family’s past, communicating even beyond their mortal existence. As you unravel each correspondence or clue, you learn more about them, gaining insights into their personalities and feelings towards their roles. You come to understand Sinclair and Mary not only through the pieces they deliberately left for you, but also through the glimpses of their lives that are hinted at in the scattered clues.

As you explore Mount Holly, you finally stumble upon Sinclair’s bedroom – the place where he rested. Finding it isn’t straightforward due to Mount Holly’s unpredictable nature and the unique conditions needed for its manifestation, which usually means it might take several hours of gameplay before you chance upon it. Inside, there’s another letter intended for Simon, but unlike the previous ones, this one hasn’t been sealed – it’s still in the typewriter.

Simon, I didn’t mean to complete this letter, but by this point, you should understand that…” – and the rest is left unsaid.

Regardless of what Sinclair aimed to convey in his last message to Simon or what he intended to complete in this letter, it remains a mystery. Sadly, Sinclair has passed away, and thus the letter will remain unfinished forever.

As you keep unraveling clues left by Sinclair and Mary, that familiar sensation arises once more. Where does this journey lead? Time and again, I feel like I’ve reached your destination; time and again, I imagine stepping through a door to find it lying ahead – but instead, I’m met with more doors. Treading on the path of Blue Prince, there’s no denying we’re advancing, yet each milestone passed and achievement made only reveals another one waiting in the distance.

In Lady Clara’s bedroom, an enthusiastic amateur astronomer and Mary’s mother, you might come across a piece of paper with a spiral scribbled on it and a message penned below: “Does it ever finish?” This note is in reference to a celestial pattern found in the Blue Prince’s expanse, known as the Whirling Stars. With each look at it, an additional star is added, and its description expands by one word, creating an ongoing process that appears boundless. Over time, the question on the note seems to shift from referring to the Whirling Stars to encompassing the Blue Prince itself.

I’ve clocked around 200 hours into Blue Prince, and from what I can gather, everything that any player who’s delved into or is currently exploring has come across, experienced, or solved seems to be on my screen. The credits have rolled twice now. I’ve witnessed scenes hinting at endings, bringing a measure of emotional resolution. However, each time the game simply restarts, and every restart leaves me with a few leads that remain unexplored. For instance, Room 46 has been unlocked, Mary’s secret message to Simon has been deciphered, Aurvei’s code was cracked, and it’s led to even more intriguing questions.

I’ve traversed as far as the path has been laid out, but there are still many secrets waiting to be uncovered. The Blue Prince has offered potential solutions, yet none of them seem entirely conclusive or definitive. Many stories and puzzles remain incomplete, unsolved, and unexplored. Even with all that we currently know about the game, it leaves you with a plethora of questions still to be answered.

The curved note I referred to earlier belongs to a set containing multiple notes featuring spiral designs, each carrying an anagrammed message linked to the others. Members of the Blue Prince community are puzzled about their purpose and meaning. They remain as enigmatic hints, guiding us through a mysterious fog where few have glimpsed the other side.

For some gamers, Blue Prince can feel as though, despite spending countless hours constructing a superb game, it ultimately loses its appeal. At a certain stage, they may possess hints and ideas, yet struggle to arrange them effectively to proceed. As roadblock after roadblock arises, eventually, they tire of the game and decide to stop playing.

Is Blue Prince an Everlasting Enigma?”

In this piece, Aftermath’s Chris Person delves into the idea that perhaps Blue Prince doesn’t truly conclude, but instead leaves a lingering sense of incompleteness. His exploration focuses on how the game subtly seeps into one’s consciousness, reshaping perceptions and sparking an all-consuming fascination. Additionally, he discusses how the game’s enigmatic qualities might cause confusion and madness if one spends too much time peering into its mysterious depths, attempting to discern vague, drifting responses that could merely be random shapes given significance by an overactive imagination.

The author suggests several possibilities regarding the numerous unresolved plot points in the game: it could be a rare oversight from a usually detail-oriented design, intentional misdirection to frustrate players, or a sign that the game has not been fully completed. Additionally, they speculate that this may mark the end of an intricate rabbit hole of mysteries, where even a satisfying ending might not satisfy the dedicated player base. Alternatively, it could be a commentary on puzzles and clues, suggesting that some mysteries may remain forever just out of reach, tormenting us throughout our lives.

It seems to me that the enigmas within Blue Prince exceed the number of ways we can unravel them. It might be that this game stands alone among puzzle video games, for it may never fully be deciphered due to its inherent complexity. I’m inclined to suggest that perhaps it is impossible for Blue Prince to ever be completely understood.

In my opinion, the final interpretation of that quote concerning hidden messages, conundrums, and the suffering induced by enigmas, aligns with the intended meaning. It’s not that The Blue Prince is trapped in a disheartening denouement, the masterful complexity and grand aspirations forming an all-consuming void that defies escape – quite the contrary; this very lack of climax seems to be the core message the game seeks to convey.

Lately, my grandmother succumbed at 94 years old. She boasted a large family comprising five children, over a dozen grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, making her send-off resemble a family gathering more than a funeral. It offered the chance to catch up with long-lost relatives, creating an atmosphere that was both melancholic and celebratory.

During my stay at home for the entire duration of the event, I uncovered previously unknown details about my grandmother. Born in France in 1930, she spent her childhood in Italy – information I was already aware of, but my relatives shared more insights about this transition and her experiences during World War II, a topic she usually avoided discussing. Both familiar and novel stories helped me understand her better, with some aspects becoming clearer, while others remained somewhat vague in my mind.

Growing up, I spent countless hours with my beloved grandmother, developing a bond only families can share. Yet, despite this intimacy, there were numerous aspects of her life I never inquired about, stories untold, secrets unshared – mysteries that remain buried with her.

I’ve searched high and low for letters, clues, or any evidence that might reveal more about her past, but alas, they elude me. The truth is, there will always be questions left unanswered, tales untold, memories unsaid – parts of her life I’ll never truly comprehend.

She may no longer be with us physically, but the essence of who she was remains imprinted on my heart. I must learn to embrace the reality that some answers will forever remain a mystery, a poignant reminder of our shared history that cannot be rewritten or revisited.

It’s likely that Simon and Herbert Sinclair experienced a similar feeling of despair as they grappled with their mother’s coded message, for which they couldn’t find the solution. As they came to realize that the answer was beyond their reach, their feelings of loss deepened.

The Blue Prince understands that true life often lacks a fulfilling ending, one where all loose ends are neatly tied up, even though it’s something we’ve come to anticipate from structured and designed experiences like video games. This is true regardless of our human desire for such an outcome.

The Blue Prince narrative doesn’t revolve around the climax where every secret about Sinclair, Mary, and Auravei is uncovered, where all efforts are rewarded, and where nothing more is left unknown. Instead, it delves into the sorrow of those we’ve lost, revealing that despite our attempts to comprehend them, to piece together their stories, and to gather their remaining fragments, there comes a point when we can no longer fully grasp who they truly were. Each mystery we solve only leads to another until we eventually encounter an enigma we cannot decipher.

In due course, you must acknowledge that the individual who could have provided the solution is the one you can never inquire from. Seeking Mary will offer insights into her actions, but ultimately, she remains an enigma. Interacting with Sinclair offers him the chance to share his knowledge with Simon even after his death, yet it culminates in an unresolved letter. Our pursuit may persist, but the truth will forever remain out of reach, and the cycle continues. The sentiment Blue Prince aims to evoke through this journey is not discontentmentit’s melancholy.

As a devoted gamer, I must say that Blue Prince carries a profound message that transcends typical game conventions. Unlike other puzzle games, it pushes boundaries within the gaming medium and challenges our deepest human desires. Instead of merely solving puzzles to reach an end, it invites us to dig deeper, to question, and to grow.

One day, maybe, we’ll unravel every secret hidden within Blue Prince, illuminate all its enigmas, and witness each previously locked door swing open. However, I have my doubts. Instead, I believe the essence of Blue Prince lies in its unresolved nature. Its true finale, I feel, occurs not within the game itself, but within us. It’s the bittersweet, melancholic realization that we must find our own resolution, move on, and make peace with what remains unanswered.

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2025-06-27 22:11