PS4 / PS5
The Gimmick! 2 route hinges on one distinction: chests complete stage collections, while stickers determine the good ending. Learn to bounce Yumetaro’s star and ride it to out-of-the-way ledges. Set aside separate attempts for Pacifist and Iron Man, because their rules differ from ordinary exploration.
Separate Gimmick! 2 lists on PS4 and PS5. Date refers to the European PlayStation version.
- Difficulty: Challenges require specific actions; the game also offers an assist mode.
- Missables: Use stage selection to recover collections and replay challenges.
- Online: No trophies require other players.
Practice star movement before hunting secrets
Throw the star while moving and while standing still. It carries momentum and bounces differently depending on the trajectory. Use the rebounds as platforms as well as attacks. In Cloud Castle, where the jumps and side paths are more demanding, check where the star lands before trying to follow it.
- Practice riding the star before tackling higher routes.
Track chests and stickers separately
Check Midsummer Meadows, Tadpole Temple, Fishy Factory and Cloud Castle for chest trophies. For stickers, also check Arctic Ascent for the cake and cartridge, and return to Cloud Castle for the crayons and cow. Track the Sailor Ohagi in Fishy Factory separately; defeating them all is a different objective from collecting items.
- Check both collectible types before leaving an area.
Reach the ending again with all stickers
After finishing the story, compare missing stickers against stage selection. Return to Tadpole Temple for Kholrabi’s Broom if you skipped it, or check Horse Adornment and Pickled Herring in Fishy Factory. Once the collection is complete, play through the ending for Good Ending; having already seen the credits without the stickers does not satisfy it.
- Verify the sticker collection before the last stretch.
Isolate Pacifist, Iron Man and Frog Leap attempts
For Pacifist, cross Midsummer Meadows using the star for platforms or switches, without using it to kill enemies. For Iron Man, choose a familiar level and aim to finish without relying on a checkpoint. In Tadpole Temple, attempt Frog Leap by crossing the moat with the star while leaving the bridge raised.
- Avoid using the star as a weapon on your Pacifist attempt.
Equip both parts of the 8-bit look
Chests also grant cosmetics. After finding the 8-bit look, check that you have both the Yumetaro and star variants. Equip them together in customization. If one is missing, revisit the chest collections instead of replaying the ending; It’s A Classic checks what you have equipped.
- Check both Yumetaro’s and the star’s skins.
Trophies to watch
Good Ending
Complete game after getting all Stickers
Fill the sticker list and reach the ending with the full collection.
It's A Classic
Find and Equip a 8-bit skin and star
Equip the 8-bit skin and matching star together.
Pacifist
Clear Midsummer Meadows without killing an enemy with the star
Cross Midsummer Meadows without killing an enemy with the star.
Iron Man
Complete an entire level without using a checkpoint
Finish a familiar stage from start to end without using a checkpoint.
Frog Leap
Get over the moat without lowering the bridge in Tadpole Temple
Cross Tadpole Temple’s moat without lowering the bridge.
Frequently asked questions
Are chests enough for the good ending?
No. Good Ending checks stickers. Chests have separate trophies.
Can I use the star for Pacifist?
Yes, for movement and switches. Avoid killing enemies with it during the stage.
Is this for the original Gimmick!?
No. It covers the sequel, released on PS4 and PS5 in Europe on January 30, 2025.
Sources
- PlayStation Store – data europea PS4 e PS5
- Clear River Games – fisica della stella e versioni
- PlayStationTrophies – lista base
- StrategyWiki – adesivi e prove dei livelli
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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