Gone Home commentary and replay guide: modifiers, journals and optional secrets
Choose a second visit focused on missed evidence or developer commentary.
Edition covered
The original Gone Home story with the updated PC release’s commentary and achievement features. Route and code pages contain puzzle spoilers; the family guide discusses relationships without quoting the final journal.
Start commentary through Modifiers
The PC version offers commentary when starting a new game through the Modifiers options. Its recordings explain design, music and performance decisions around the house.
| Replay goal | Useful setup | Places to prioritize |
|---|---|---|
| Developer commentary | Enable Commentary in Modifiers | Recording locations throughout the house |
| Sam’s journals | Normal exploratory run | Bedroom, music and relationship clues |
| Terry’s story | Evidence-focused visit | Office, library and cabinet |
| Oscar’s history | Basement evidence visit | Safe and concealed documents |
Plan a focused replay
The main ending, full journal collection, family-history investigation and commentary listening are distinct goals. Pick one so a short return visit does not become an unfocused search of every drawer.
| Optional discovery | Why return | Helpful reference |
|---|---|---|
| Filing-cabinet papers | More context for Terry | Code 0451 |
| Oscar’s safe | Earlier family history | Code 1963 |
| Music objects | Sam and Lonnie’s shared interests | Bedroom and living spaces |
| Commentary recordings | How the house tells its story | New-game Modifiers menu |
Optional codes shorten evidence cleanup
Use 0451 for Dad’s filing cabinet and 1963 for Oscar’s safe when returning specifically for their papers. Sam’s locker code remains 0501 for the main basement route.
Check achievement conditions individually
The updated PC version has achievements, but special runs can impose modifier or time restrictions. Read the in-game achievement condition before combining commentary, all-access options and a speed attempt.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Gone Home publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Gone Home route and codes | www.jayisgames.com |
| Gone Home full walkthrough | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |
| Fullbright official game site | gonehome.com |