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PatriotMemoirs Steam Achievements

Every trophy for Zhu Shiming's 16 endings and Shangchuan side routes.

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Achievements

PatriotMemoirs ships with 34 Steam achievements on its base app ID, viewable from the Steam overlay or community stats page. They track chapter progression through No. 86 Demon’s Lair, mastery or failure of spy minigames, relationship milestones with Shangchuan’s cast of more than thirty characters, and the long tail of ending collection beyond the 16 finals advertised on the store page. Global completion percentages range from above thirty percent for early story beats down to one tenth of one percent for full exploration and ending-hunter trophies, which tells you exactly which routes demand dedicated saves versus casual play.

This guide lists every achievement in sensible order—story first, then skills, relationships, and completionist goals—with practical tips cross-linked to Spy Skills, Day and Night Cycle, and Controls so you know when to rewind, grind, or reload.

Story and chapter milestones

These achievements unlock as Zhu Shiming advances the main undercover plot. Missing a chapter gate usually means you died or soft-locked earlier, so keep manual saves at each office-day finale described in Getting Started.

AchievementRequirementTips
You’ll get used to it.First attempt at unlocking an ending failedNatural on a blind run; keep playing
Leaving YangguanClear Chapter 1Follow mandatory day scenes before night exploration
The blind man with a lanternClear Chapter 2Complete interrogation beats; see Spy Skills lie detector section
Taking chestnuts out of the fireClear Chapter 3Prioritize main markers over casino grinds this chapter
Blood Road TogetherClear Chapter 4Major moral choices; save before execution orders
Where is the road ahead?Clear Chapter 5Leads toward late-game Tokyo-facing branches
Mission accomplishedKill Nakamura cleanly the first meetingAssassination skill check; reload if the scene turns messy
A glorious achievementUnlock any final ending onceEnables story hints and relationship levels
Founding of the NationGo to America with RebeccaSpecific late-game political ending branch
The strongest undercover agentReach the highest infiltrator rankRequires consistent cover performance day and night

Spy minigames and side activities

These trophies map directly to minigames covered in Spy Skills. Several reward intentional failure or exhaustive wrong answers, so use throwaway saves.

AchievementRequirementTips
Perfect teamworkYang Yongzhen beats Ma Shicai at rock-paper-scissorsOffice day scene; rewind with mouse wheel if needed
Slam DunkBeat Li Lingyu at paper-ball throwingRepeat office minigame until shots land in the hole
The meat patties smell so good!Ask Gao Xianglin for an exorbitant amountLunch bargain dialogue; pick the greedy option
My heart rate has betrayed me againDie 3+ times failing lie detectorFail intentionally on a test save before mastering calm answers
Drink more hot waterChoose hot water twiceHealth-check scenes; comedic wellness trophy
Kamikawa God of GamblersBeat Mu Jianqiu at Texas Hold’emCasino night; learn poker prompts
God of GamblersWin 10,000 coins total at casinoLong grind; dedicate multiple nights
The Road to Collecting CardsObtain Spy Poker first timeCasino collectible event
genius baristaMake perfect Irish coffeeCoffee shop latte art minigame
Sharp EyesCorrectly identify every cafe customer as spy or notSurveillance night; see Spy Skills
Exquisite knife skillsButterfly knife game without cutting handBar performance timing
Creativity is top-notchTry all wrong bank shootout explanationsExhaust incorrect dialogue tree
EscapeCarry Deng Jiaru through maze escapeNight mission; map routing in Day and Night guide

Relationships and character endings

PatriotMemoirs ties achievements to emotional beats with specific characters. Relationship grinds span both office and night phases, so consult Day and Night Cycle for send-off scenes and date windows.

AchievementRequirementTips
See you again somedayYang Yongzhen reluctant hug when she leaves ShangchuanRaise friendship; attend dock farewell
HeartbeatReceive kiss from Zhao ShuyingRomance route choices across multiple chapters
chivalrous and tenderMu Jianqiu kisses Zhu ShimingAlternate romance; casino and story overlap
The actor’s confessionHear Li Lingyu reveal true feelingsOffice and night dialogue depth
We’ll meet again someday.See Deng Jiaru again after the warLong-term route; 0.1% global rate

Philanthropy, sacrifice, and morality

These achievements judge how Zhu Shiming treats civilians and comrades when no Japanese officer watches directly.

AchievementRequirementTips
Helping othersGive homeless NPC all needed helpRepeat visits across days; moral patience
Great philanthropistFully help the little beggarParallel charity route; 2.1% global
SelflessnessHeroically sacrifice yourself for comrades 3+ timesWerewolf-kill and rescue scenes; high difficulty

Completionist and meta trophies

The rarest achievements require breadth across PatriotMemoirs’s 256 decision points and hundreds of branch scenes.

AchievementRequirementTips
Shiming’s Multiple UniversesReach 100% total exploration levelVisit every district day and night across replays
The End HunterCollect more than 50 endingsIncludes variants beyond the 16 finals; systematic replays
insightful peopleUnlock all item catalogsCollect every document, card, and catalog entry

Unlock A Glorious Achievement first on any final ending to enable in-game hint mode and visible relationship meters—critical tools before chasing The End Hunter or insightful people. Steam Cloud preserves saves if you rotate accounts between family members, but achievement progress binds to the profile that earned it.

Suggested achievement roadmap

Playthrough 1: Focus on story through Chapter 5, unlock Leaving Yangguan through Where is the road ahead?, and finish any single final ending for A glorious achievement plus hint mode. Pick up incidental trophies like Perfect teamwork, Drink more hot water, and Creativity is top-notch when they appear naturally.

Playthrough 2–4: Target romance routes for Heartbeat, chivalrous and tender, See you again someday, and The actor’s confession. Grind God of Gamblers and Spy Poker on dedicated casino nights using saves from Controls. Use a fail save for My heart rate has betrayed me again if you want the comedy trophy without derailing a serious run.

Completion phase: After hint mode unlocks, chase Founding of the Nation, The strongest undercover agent, Selflessness, Great philanthropist, and We’ll meet again someday. Track exploration percentage after every chapter until Shiming’s Multiple Universes hits 100%, then systematically branch for The End Hunter and insightful people.

PatriotMemoirs achievements narrate the same history lesson as the main campaign: ordinary people attempted extraordinary things, and most never saw every outcome. Steam simply measures how many of those hidden paths you are willing to uncover for Zhu Shiming.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions.

How many achievements does PatriotMemoirs have?

The Steam store lists 34 achievements for the base game. They cover chapters, minigames, relationships, charity routes, and completionist exploration.

Why does The End Hunter mention more than 50 endings when the game advertises 16?

The 16 figure refers to distinct final endings. The End Hunter counts additional variant outcomes, partial routes, or bad endings encountered across replays, so the total collectible endings exceeds the marketed finals.

Which achievement is the rarest?

Shiming's Multiple Universes, The End Hunter, and insightful people each sit around 0.1% global completion according to Steam stats, making full exploration and catalog completion the hardest goals.

Do achievements unlock in-game rewards?

A Glorious Achievement explicitly unlocks story hint mode and relationship level display. Other trophies are cosmetic on Steam unless future patches add in-game bonuses.

Can I earn achievements after enabling skip mode?

Yes, but skipping unseen text risks missing decision points required for branch achievements. Use skip only on replays when you know the path.