If you’re trying to unlock every ending in The Adventures of HILLS, this guide will help. The game has five different endings. Each ending depends on the choices and events completed during the story.
This guide explains all the ending requirements in simple steps. It also includes strategies for Albert and Tentacle Alpha, two of the deadliest bosses in the game.
Warning: This guide contains major story spoilers.
How to Check Ending Progress
The easiest way to track progress is through the Recollection Room.
The Recollection Room shows hints for:
- Story events
- Achievements
- Endings
If you’re missing an ending requirement, visit the Recollection Room and check the available hints.
Ending 1: Hills the Adventurer
To unlock Hills the Adventurer, complete all required events and defeat the final boss.
Step 1: Help Reda
Before the night of Day 2:
- Visit the Tavern in the Port District during the daytime.
- Help Reda.
Step 2: Meet Micoco
Before the night of Day 6:
- Visit the Adventurers Guild during the daytime.
- Meet Micoco through Reda.
Step 3: Help Cove
Before the night of Day 6:
- Go to City Forest.
- Meet Cove.
- Help her collect mushrooms.
Step 4: Work at the Mayor’s Mansion
Before the end of Day 6 daytime:
- Visit the Port District.
- Meet Misty.
- Take a job at the Mayor’s Mansion.
- Complete the mansion job twice.
Step 5: Save 50,000G
Before finishing the game:
- Save at least 50,000 Gold (50,000G).
After completing all requirements above:
- Defeat the final boss.
This will unlock ED.1 Hills the Adventurer.
Note: The first three requirements appear as blue text inside the Town Guide.
Ending 2: The Legendary Courtesan
Requirements:
- Complete Reda’s event.
- Meet Micoco.
- Help Cove.
- Work twice at the Mayor’s Mansion.
Once you complete all the above steps, you’ll unlock the ending 2 in The Adventures of HILLS.
Ending 3: Burning Gadola
For this ending:
- Complete Reda’s event.
- Continue the story normally.
Do not expose the mastermind’s conspiracy before finishing the game.
Clear the game while keeping the conspiracy unresolved.
This unlocks ED.3 Burning Gadola
Ending 4: Human Ranch Ending
This ending happens when Micoco is never recruited.
Requirements:
- Ignore the event chain that starts with Reda.
- Never meet Micoco.
Then:
- Reach the end of Night 9.
Doing this will unlock ED. 4 Human Ranch
Ending 5: A Fleeting Life (Hidden Ending)
This is the secret ending and requires a special event chain.
During the daytime of Day 7:
- Visit the General Store in the Slums.
- Trigger the event where Albert’s pendant is returned.
Next:
- Rescue Sara in the Great Underground Hall.
- Obtain the Amorphous Construct.
- Meet the Mysterious Merchant.
During the daytime of Day 8:
- Talk to the Mysterious Merchant in the Slums.
A one-on-one battle will begin.
- Lose the fight against the Mysterious Merchant.
After losing:
- Return to the Great Underground Hall alone.
- Reach the lowest floor.
Trigger the event there.
Boss Requirement:
During the following boss battle:
- Reduce the boss’s HP below 70%.
Once this condition is met, the game unlocks: ED.5 A Fleeting Life
The Adventures of HILLS Boss Fight Guide
Albert Boss Strategy
Albert follows a predictable attack pattern.
He charges power on specific turns and releases a powerful attack on the next turn.
This means that timing is more important than raw damage.
What To Do:
- Watch for his charge turns.
- Use the Evasion Counter skill when his powerful attack is coming.
Successful counters build Buff stacks. As Buffs increase, your damage output becomes much stronger.
TP Management:
Don’t waste TP early.
Instead:
- Use normal attacks.
- Use Evasion Counter whenever possible.
Save TP for important moments.
When needed:
- Use shields.
- Use Ice Rend.
- Recover HP safely.
Winning Strategy:
- The fight is all about patience.
- Build Buffs slowly.
- Save TP.
- Survive Albert’s charged attacks.
- Once enough Buff stacks are active, unleash stronger skills to finish the battle.
Tentacle Alpha Boss Strategy
Tentacle Alpha has a large health pool and can summon additional tentacles during the fight.
Your party can include:
- Hills
- Micoco
- Cove
Party Roles
Micoco should be the main damage dealer. Focus on building TP throughout the battle.
Hills and Cove should focus on:
- Defense
- Healing
- Survival
Keep both characters alive by:
- Defending when necessary
- Using healing items
- Casting healing skills
Once Micoco has enough TP:
- Use Ultimate: Endless Rampage.
This attack hits:
- Tentacle Alpha
- Summoned tentacles
Using it early helps clear multiple enemies at once.
After most summoned enemies are gone:
- Focus all attacks on Tentacle Alpha.
- Continue healing when necessary.
- Repeat Micoco’s strongest attacks whenever TP allows.
Following the steps above will help you to unlock every ending in The Adventures of HILLS and defeat both Albert and Tentacle Alpha with much less effort.
