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As Dusk Falls' fifth chapter, Paradise Found, is split between the perspectives of Jay on the run with Vanessa and Paul, as he encounters Sharon in his house. This chapter has some of the most colourful scenes in the game, as well as many decisions that will affect the ultimate ending of the story.

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In the penultimate episode, many of the decisions you make as Jay can alter details and events in the finale, while your decisions playing as Paul will effect the ending states for him and Sharon.

Darts Or Jail

As Dusk Falls Chapter 5 Darts

This chapter once again starts at the Desert Dream Motel, where you'll get to see the consequences of some of your decisions. Depending on who is left alive, characters like Ash and Joyce, or Vince, Michelle and Zoe, can all reunite. From there we'll switch over to Jay's situation. The outcomes from Chapter 4 will dictate whether Jay begins this episode in custody, or still on the run.

If Jay escaped the last chapter as a fugitive, he'll begin this chapter by entering a bar. After asking around for a ride, a trucker will offer Jay a ride if you can beat him at darts. To win, simply press the button prompt in time and you'll unlock the 'Bullseye' achievement. Jay will be able to escape to Utah, regardless of the trucker's decision. While hiding from the policewoman, if you fail the QTE, you'll be arrested.

If Jay was arrested either at the end of the last chapter or at the bar, he'll start this scene handcuffed in a room with FBI Agent Bradley. Bradley will promise Jay that he can help, and that all Jay needs to do is cooperate. At a certain point, he'll ask you who was calling the shots in the Desert Dream Massacre, and Jay will be able to respond in a few ways.

Choice

Consequence

Confess

  • If you decide to blame Tyler or Nobody, Bradley will change his tone and tell Jay he can explain himself to the judge.
  • Confessing may lead to Jay being executed at the end of the game.

Don't Confess

  • Staying silent or asking for a lawyer means Bradley won't have evidence against you. Jay may be offered a stay of execution at the end of the game.
  • Not confessing will unlock the 'Plead the Fifth' achievement.

Once Bradley leaves the room, Jay will escape through a quick-time-event (QTE) and escape to Utah.

Old Acquaintances, New Plans

As Dusk Falls Chaoter 5 Sharon and Paul

The chapter then heads over to Paul's house, where he finds that Sharon broke into his house and slept in his bed. There are no major crossroad choices here, but you do learn that there's some kind of romantic history between the two.

Sharon will mention that Paul was the one to give the Holts the safe combination. You can accuse Sharon of blackmail, but she'll offer you a drink regardless. Whether you decide to accept or not won't matter. Sharon will then reveal her plan to rob Dante's offshore account, and invites Paul to join her. You can refuse or kiss Sharon, but again, this won't have any major consequences for now. Dante will come knocking at the door, at which point the scene ends.

Short Stays

As Dusk Falls Chaoter 5 Hotel Room

We'll then switch to Jay's perspective in Utah, for another short scene. It will begin with Vanessa meeting Jay in the hotel room. After talking for a while, Vanessa's dad will catch both of you, forcing Jay and Vanessa to escape through the window.

Then you'll need to complete a series of QTEs to run away, hide, and successfully steal a car. If you complete every single button prompt, you'll escape in a car unseen. If you make too many mistakes, Mr. Dorland will see the car you escaped in.

Dante Or Sharon

As Dusk Falls Chaoter 5 Dante or Sharon

The game switches to Paul's perspective for the last time here. Dante is still knocking on the door, so Sharon hides in the spare room. Your following actions will dictate whether Dante becomes suspicious or not.

The best way to avoid suspicion is to tell him you'll be "Just a minute", and put away Sharon's bra and the two alcohol glasses before Dante walks in. When Dante goes to make coffee, hide the ashtray as well.

Either way, you'll get to a point where Sharon will sneak up on Dante, ready to attack. You can choose to warn him or not, but they will fight regardless. Eventually, Dante's gun will fall at your feet and you'll need to decide whether to help Sharon or Dante.

Choice

Consequence

Help Sharon

  • Paul will pick up a kettle and swing to attack Dante. This will trigger a QTE, but if you lose to Dante, Sharon will escape without you.
  • If you win against Dante, you and Sharon will run to the car, where you'll need to complete another set of QTEs. If you fail, Paul and Sharon will be arrested.
  • If you successfully complete this QTE, Sharon and Paul will escape to Cuba and you'll unlock the 'Cuba Libre' achievement.

Help Dante

  • Paul will attempt to kick the gun towards Dante. If you fail this QTE, Sharon will grab the gun and escape. If you succeed, Sharon will be arrested and won't be seen until the end of the game.
  • Sharon's arrest will grant you the 'Jailbird' achievement.

Todd's Party

As Dusk Falls Chaoter 5 Party

This next scene will begin with Jay and Vanessa arriving at a party. Near the beginning, the pair will be offered drugs. If you decide to take them, the scene becomes a little trippy, offering up the most creative visuals in the game. The last stretch of the game contains quite a few important decisions back-to-back, that can lead to a variety of different end states.

There are three different outcomes for this chapter: Vanessa will leave Jay, they will stay friends, or remain lovers. Your ending will depend on a different combination of choices, so let's look at everything you need to do to get each ending.

Ending

Path

Stay Friends With Vanessa

  • When Jay interrupts Todd and Vanessa, choose to fight him, but choose to not smash a bottle on his head later.
  • Come clean to Vanessa when she asks about being a Holt, and ask her to stay when she's considering leaving.
  • Finally, confess your love for her. Vanessa will decide to come with you to Canada, unlocking the 'Bonnie and Clyde' achievement.

Remain Lovers With Vanessa

  • When Jay interrupts Todd and Vanessa, choose wait outside by the car. When Vanessa comes outside, choose to leave the party with her, don't go back in to fight Todd.
  • Later on, the two will talk and kiss, unlocking the 'Heart To Heart' achievement.
  • Vanessa will then ask to come to Canada with you. Agree to her plan and you'll also unlock the 'Bonnie and Clyde' achievement.

Vanessa Leaves

  • No matter what you do at the party, Jay and Vanessa will eventually have a conversation about leaving together for Canada. Ask for/agree that Vanessa should leave, if you want Jay to be alone next chapter.
  • If you smash a bottle in Todd's face, if you don't come clean to Vanessa, and if you don't confess your love for her, she will also leave.
  • Vanessa leaving will unlock the 'You're On Your Own' achievement.

If you decide to fight Todd and smash a bottle on his head, you're more likely to be executed at the end of Chapter 6, if Jay ends up being arrested.

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