In Gone Home, players are immersed in a rich narrative experience, piecing together the story of the Greenbriar family through exploration and interaction with various environmental clues. To indicate that you are nearing the completion of the story, certain key discoveries and actions must be undertaken.

Key Milestones and Indicators of Completion:

1. Sam’s Locker Combination: Early in the game, players will encounter Sam’s locker, which requires a specific combination to unlock. Successfully opening this locker is pivotal as it not only reveals vital information about Sam’s character but also advances the narrative significantly.

2. Basement Exploration: After accessing Sam’s locker, players find the basement key. This area often contains important narrative elements and secrets about the family. Exploring the basement allows players to gather more context about the events that led to the current situation in the Greenbriar household.

3. Secret Passage Discovery: Throughout the house, clues located in areas such as the greenhouse or library lead to the discovery of a secret passage in the foyer. Gaining access to this passage leads to obtaining the key to the attic, which is another critical step in unveiling the storyline.

4. Attic Exploration: The attic serves as the climax of the game’s narrative. Upon entering the attic, players will discover Sam’s final journal entries scattered across her desk, bed, and within her notebook. This collection of writings serves as the game’s emotional and thematic climax, providing closure to Sam’s story.

Final Confirmation of Completion:
The narrative in Gone Home culminates once players have read through all of Sam’s entries and letters in the attic. These writings not only conclude her story but also weave together the various threads discovered throughout the game, encapsulating the experiences and emotions that the Greenbriar family has undergone. At this point, the narrative is considered complete, and while the game allows for further exploration, all significant story elements have been uncovered.

Upon reading Sam’s final writings in the attic, players can confidently conclude that they have grasped the entirety of the story and achieved completion within the game’s narrative arc. The triggering of the ending sequence following this reveals the intended resolution and emotional payoff crafted by the developers, emphasizing the game’s themes of discovery, connection, and resolution.