During your eerie exploration of the Adler Estate in Oxenfree, the tone takes a darker turn when Clarissa calls you downstairs for a strange game of “I Spy.” It’s quickly apparent that something isn’t quite right, Clarissa isn’t really Clarissa. The ghosts are using her appearance to toy with Alex.
This unsettling moment marks the start of an interactive puzzle that you must complete to continue progressing through the story.
🎮 How the Puzzle Works
You’ll be asked a series of “I Spy” questions by the ghosts, and you must correctly interact with the object that matches the clue. Choose the wrong one, and you’ll get glitched visuals, ghostly dialogue, and be forced to try again.
Here are all the I Spy questions and correct answers during the Adler House scene:
👁️🗨️ I Spy Puzzle – Questions & Answers
- “I spy… with my little eye… radiation.”
🟢 Answer:The TV set- Located near the center of the room. It glows ominously, hard to miss.
- “I spy… with my little eye… a knot.”
🟢 Answer:The blue painting next to Ren- Look for a blue-toned abstract painting on the wall. It has a knot-like design.
- “I spy… with my little eye… a picture of a memory.”
🟢 Answer:The portrait of two people in the bedroom- Found in Maggie Adler’s bedroom, this portrait likely depicts a young Maggie and a companion. It stands out emotionally.
🌀 What Happens After?
Once you correctly complete all three “I Spy” riddles:
- The ghosts continue to torment Alex, warping reality.
- You enter a time loop, a major turning point in the story.
- This loop gives you a rare chance to influence Michael’s fate, one of the game’s most emotional choices.
- After escaping the loop, the narrative returns to the present, and you can reconnect with your friends, who watched helplessly as Alex faced the ghostly forces alone.
📝 Summary
This section of Oxenfree blends puzzle-solving with narrative tension. The “I Spy” game is more than just a puzzle, it’s a chilling moment of psychological manipulation by the ghosts. Knowing the answers lets you progress smoothly without trial and error in this already disturbing sequence.
