Little Vampire:Hints

Little Vampire is old and unfair, but old and unfair games used to come with hints, so here they are! Just like the old days, the hints on this page are hidden so that you can reveal them one at a time if you still want to figure the puzzle out on your own. Click and drag to highlight the text to reveal the text.

But don't get greedy! Just like the old days, there are a few misleading hints to keep you from relying on the hints instead of your own wits! The final hint will always have the right answer, but don't rush to it!

Example:

Q: Wait, where's Rance?
 * Canonically, the unemployment line.
 * It's a long walk from here to the Free Cities, better get started.
 * Wrong game!

Q: I don't have any money!

 * Try Talking to Miki in the park.
 * Three times! And get used to it, because repeating actions until you get results is part of the game!

Q: I don't have ENOUGH money!

 * You'll only get one item to sell at the pawn shop, so make it count.
 * It's possible to barter with characters in various ways, be creative!
 * There is another opportunity to make money if you get 8 coins from your first sale, but that's it! If you don't have enough money after that point, you're dead-ended!
 * To make 8 coins, remind the owner just what a nice bracelet you have here.
 * Show -> Bracelet a second time.
 * To make 12 coins, show her how insulted you are by her offer.
 * After showing the bracelet, leave the room.
 * To make 20 coins, do the above, and then show her you've given up on getting a good offer.
 * Throw Away -> Bracelet (yes really!).

Q: How much money do I need?

 * 10 coins, though you'll probably want to make an additional purchase that puts you up to 11.
 * This means it's possible to win the game if you pawn the bracelet for 12, 20, or even 8 coins, though in that last case, you have to access a special haggle with Sugar later in the chapter (only available if you sold the bracelet for 8 coins) - mind what you purchase before that point! If you sold the bracelet for 4 coins, you're dead-ended from the start.

Q: What items should I buy from the Pawn Shop?

 * The Binoculars, the Nail Puller, the Knife, and for an optional bonus, the Rope.
 * You'll be buying other things in other parts of the chapter too.
 * If you have spare cash by the end of the chapter, the Matches and Lamp can help you complete a generic requirement in Chapter 2, but there are other items that can do that if you can find them.

Q: I've eaten. What next?

 * Be a good hero and look around for quests.
 * Socialize, ask people about themselves.
 * ...And about other people.
 * Ask Betty about the Flower Shop. Twice.
 * Then ask around town for directions.

Q: Where do I find some glasses?

 * Look around thoroughly. You might not have found the room you need yet.
 * Search near Dracula's Castle.
 * You'll find it in the old hut if you search enough.

Q: How do I collect a Shrinking Violet? It keeps dying on me.

 * You're going to have to ask a character you might not have met yet.
 * Try a session with the fortune teller (if you haven't already). You have to be able to pay!
 * After your session, ask around town.
 * Specifically, ask Tina about the fortune teller. She'll tell you where to find a better one.

Q: Help, Masumi won't make any more Sweets!

 * Masumi will only make five batches of Sweets. Don't waste them or you'll be dead-ended!
 * You'll need at least three in total.
 * If you can get a spare, carry it into Chapter 2.

Q: I got the Beanstalk, now what?

 * Someone in town has something new to say.
 * Sugar. Talk to her for an interesting lead.
 * Once you've talked to Sugar, go to the hill and Look -> Around to find a new location.
 * The game doesn't prompt for either of these steps, so don't be ashamed about getting caught here.

Q: How can I speak to the ghost?

 * Not in any way you'd think of from everyday ghost lore.
 * Confront fantasy with science.
 * Ask at the pharmacy.

Q: How can I help the ghost?

 * Have you tried an indulgence?
 * Get advice from the same source you did last time.
 * Arcy.

Q: How do I find a Buddha Flower?

 * It's a flower, don't overthink it.
 * Look for your flower in the flower shop.

Q: Where can I find the cemetery?

 * The same place everything else outside of town seems to be.
 * It's at the hill.
 * You need to Search for it this time.

Q: I got the shampoo, but now what?

 * Ask the weapon shop girl about Alternate Dimensions. Twice, if necessary. The game doesn't prompt for this either.
 * Then ask around town to follow a chain of leads.
 * Ask Tina about Alternate Dimensions (twice if necessary), ask Masumi about the Hermit, ask Betty about the Hermit's Home.

Q: How can I get some Sake?

 * Make sure you need it first or you can't get it.
 * In other words, learn about it from Arcy.
 * Where would you find alcohol in town?
 * Badger Jenna about it until she caves.

Q: Miki says it's time to get a room at the inn. How do I rent a room?

 * First off, the game won't let you rent a room unless you're still carrying the key items you won from the day's two quests (the Beanstalk and the Shampoo). If you tossed them or gave them away to someone, you're dead-ended.
 * You also have to buy the Katana. Make sure you still have it too. No, the game doesn't hint at this either.
 * Once you have all the items you need, you can go to sleep by going to the inn and saying "Move -> Room."

Q: What items should before I go to bed to make sure I won't be dead-ended?

 * The Beanstalk, the Knife, the Nail Puller, the Binoculars, the Shampoo, the Katana. and one or more other items, such as the Ring, Sweets, Matches, or Lamp.
 * You'll probably want to keep the Sleep Mask and Rope while you're at it.

Q: Wait, I didn't recognize one of those objects!

 * The Ring? Don't worry too much, it's not mandatory.
 * Check the fountain twice.

Q: How should I get started?

 * You need to find a hidden location and then ask about it in town.
 * The hidden location is not in town.
 * Walk back and forth to the river until Miki spots a waterfall.
 * After you've visited it, ask about it in town. Once you have an objective (a new response to Think -> Think), you'll be able to do more at the falls.

Q: How do I get back into town?

 * You need a way to see if the guards are at the gates before you get there.
 * If you don't have the item, you're dead-ended, but Miki will tell you what you're missing.
 * The binoculars.
 * Use them twice!
 * You have to do this every time you enter town in this chapter! If you lose the binoculars before you're 100% done in town, you're dead-ended!

Q: What's the deal with the monster in the cemetery?

 * It's not guarding anything you need to beat the chapter.
 * But if you don't defeat it, you'll be dead-ended in the long run.

Q: How do I defeat the monster in the cemetery?

 * Heroes typically fight monsters.
 * No luck? Maybe someone in town has an idea. Getting their advice isn't mandatory but it helps!
 * Show off your items in town.
 * Specifically, show Masumi.
 * We're talking about another optional item from another location.
 * Use the Gemstone to seal the monster.

Q: How do I get more Sake for the hermit?

 * You can't get the Sake or speak to the hermit in this chapter.

Q: What on earth do I do with a giant eyeball?

 * Weapons don't work.
 * It's a fantasy setting, so there's only one person who might be an expert on the human eye.
 * Try the pharmacist.
 * You're going to have to do this stunt twice.

Q: Eyeball's gone, now what?

 * Summon the Goddess at the waterfall.
 * Then ask around town about her suggestion.

Q: I can't get past Jenna to talk to Arcy.

 * Are you sure you need to? Make sure the game has suggested you talk to Arcy, or you won't be able to find a way in. You also have to see the scene where Jenna kicks you out even though Kentarou and Miki mention Arcy.
 * Once that's done, check the stock at the Flower Shop.

Q: How do I get enough money for the Sleep Pea Flower?

 * You don't.
 * Flora really doesn't like you. Can you fix that somehow?
 * Masumi sort of has a hint for this if you Show her the Ring.
 * Try some gifts.
 * You have to increase Flora's affection by giving her two gifts (just two, any more would be a waste).
 * She'll accept nearly anything, but give her anything required to win the game and you'll be dead-ended. For a list of safe items, see below.
 * Safe items include the Ring, Sweets, the Matches, the Lamp, and the Nail Puller. You can give her the Rope or Sleep Mask, but it's not recommended.
 * Don't give her the Nail Puller unless you've already used it during this chapter!

Q: How do I get the Gemstone?

 * You need an item from Chapter 1. If you have it, you just need to Take the gem.
 * Do you still have the Nail Puller?

Q: How do I cross the Shining Fields?

 * Don't you have anything that can protect from electricity?
 * Something you found in Chapter 1?
 * Who would know how to use it?
 * Ask Sugar about the Shampoo.

Q: What items should I have at the end of the chapter to make sure I won't be dead-ended?

 * The Beanstalk, the Knife, the Katana, and the Black Gemstone. You'll probably want to keep the Rope if you still have it.

Q: Where's all my stuff?

 * Where did Linda find you?
 * The River.
 * You may have to poke around a bit for each item.
 * Only certain items will carry over!
 * But one item is found elsewhere...

Q: Where's my Sleep Mask?

 * Gone!
 * You'll have to find a new way to save, or to beat the game with only one remaining save point (found at the doors of the tower).

Q: Where is the Black Gemstone?

 * You did have it at the end of Chapter 2, right? If you didn't, it won't show up now!
 * It's somehow returned to where you found it: the cemetery.
 * Try Pushing the gravestones.
 * Twice.

Q: Should I really be following advice from a sheep?

 * Yes, but it's not mandatory.
 * Throw Away the Rope at the Waterfall and you'll get a new way to save.
 * Don't throw anything else.
 * She'll accept the Katana, but the prize can't help you.

Q: How do I keep from being robbed near Dracula's Castle?

 * There's no reason to go there!

Q: How do I get into Castle Dracula?

 * You can't.
 * But thankfully, you don't need to, either.

Q: Is there anything to do in the hut?

 * Yes.
 * Poke around a lot.
 * A LOT.
 * You'll eventually meet Jeeho the Dwarf.

Q: Is there anything to do with Jeeho?

 * No.

Q: How do I get back to the Hermit?

 * You'll need Sake to talk to him. Make sure you try (and fail) to Climb the Ladder or you won't find it.
 * There aren't many people left to ask.
 * Speak to Linda. Press your case!

Q: What should I do before I enter the forest?

 * You'll want to find/recover certain items: the Beanstalk, Knife, Katana, Black Gemstone, Purification Fruit, and the Flute.
 * The Squeaky Hammer is also helpful since it allows you to save.

Q: How do I get the Purification Fruit?

 * Linda has it.
 * She won't give it to you during your first encounter in the Chapter, but make sure to Talk to her after deciding to leave.
 * Go the waterfall at any point after Talking to Linda as above. That's step 2.
 * Go back and Talk to Linda again. She'll give you the fruit.

Q: Someone stole the katana!

 * Sorry, you're doomed! You'll be killed the next time you meet Ramon, if not earlier!
 * Better reload!

Q: Someone stole the Purification Fruit!

 * Sorry, you're doomed!
 * The best you can do is to get one step short of the ending!
 * Better reload!

Q: Why can't I walk straight in the forest?

 * There's evil magic at work, better ask an expert.
 * Your old buddy the Hermit knows.
 * You forgot to Give him the Sake, didn't you?
 * Use the Flute after entering the forest maze, not the forest entrance (i.e. after the music changes).

Q: How do I keep from being killed in the forest?

 * Some squares in the forest are instant death, you'll have to avoid them entirely to reach the tower.
 * You'll have to map the place through trial and error! Check the trees for coordinates!
 * Welcome back to the 80s! Got a pen and paper?

Q: How do I keep from being robbed in the forest?

 * Just avoid the square where it happens, it's not mandatory.

Q: How do I get into the tower?

 * Prove you're a bad guy by showing off something really evil.
 * You must have found it in Chapter 2 or it won't be in Chapter 3.
 * Show the door the Black Gemstone.

Q: What do I do in the infinite expanse?

 * You can Jump to get out.
 * ...But you shouldn't.
 * Look around.
 * Just keep searching until results find you.

Q: How do I get into the locked room?

 * The answer's on the top floor.
 * Start hitting the wall.
 * Don't stop until you get results.
 * Yes, this is the worst "puzzle" in the game.

Q: Where's the crystal I was given?

 * Check the room on the first floor.
 * It's in the drawer.

Q: What do I do in the swamp?

 * Hit the swamp, then Look at it.

Q: Where'd my red stone go?

 * Check the painting in the library.

Q: How do I keep Ramon from hypnotising me?

 * You'll need help, so make sure you have the Crystal.
 * Also, make sure you aren't carrying anything that might help his evil powers.
 * Check your inventory descriptions for a hint.
 * Throw Away the Black Gemstone at any point after entering the tower.

Q: How do I defeat Ramon?

 * The best lead's in the library.
 * Have you tried getting him to read the Black Book?
 * Not possible, huh?
 * You need the Red Stone.
 * But how do you use it? Where would you find that kind of information?
 * Read the Red Book again after you leave the swamp.
 * You have to dodge Ramon's attacks twice before Kentarou will think of using the Stone.
 * Oh, and if you don't have the Beanstalk, you're dead.

Q: How do I beat Miki in the duel?

 * Vampires are traditionally killed with a stake to the heart.
 * Have you tried your secret technique?
 * How about the pistol?
 * Try the battleship from Tina's shop in Chapter 1.
 * You can't beat the queen of the monsters!

Q: How do I stop the Old Man?

 * First, get to the point where Kentarou identifies his target, or you won't be able to do anything. Get knocked down and then look around a few times.
 * At this point, think about your situation.
 * You can't move... much. How would you hit something far away?
 * You need a throwing weapon. Make sure to use the "Throw" command, not "Throw Away!"
 * It's from Chapter 1.
 * The Knife.

Q: How do I operate the machine?

 * Little Princess knows.
 * If you cure Miki too soon, you'll never find out.
 * Hold off on the Purification Fruit until the last possible moment.