Forever Ago Achievements Guide – Unlock Memories

Forever Ago invites players into the evocative journey of Alfred, a man traveling north to find peace after a life-altering tragedy. This narrative-driven experience rewards you for exploring beautiful landscapes, capturing moments through photography, and piecing together memories that hold the key to Alfred’s past. These achievements add layers of depth and give you extra goals to strive for as you unravel the story.

Throughout the game, there are 29 achievements to unlock, all accessible within a single playthrough. They range from story progression milestones to exploration discoveries, photo challenges, and special chapter-based tasks. Among them are seven mosaic pumpkins to find after the credits, making sure even the post-story moments are rewarding.

Forever Ago Achievements: Quick Overview

• Total achievements: 29
• Difficulty: Easy
• Estimated time to complete: About 6 hours
• Minimum playthroughs: 1
• Missable achievements: Yes
• DLC required: No

Some achievements require specific actions before advancing to the next chapter segment. Be especially careful in areas like Karl’s Pumpkin Market and Captain Marley and the Pirates’ Hideout; rushing through might cause you to miss key interactions that unlock achievements.

Story Achievements

Seven achievements are tied directly to the narrative milestones of Alfred’s journey. Simply progressing through these moments will unlock them naturally.

• Before I Forget: Stop at the local gas station and gather supplies.
• No Travel: Decide to return home and end the journey early.
• On the Road Again: Find a reason to keep traveling.
• In Memory: Carve your initials into the memorial tree.
• What’s in a Name?: Name the dog.
• Coffee First: Complete the walk to the lighthouse.
• You Can’t Plan Life: Reach Alfred’s final destination.

Collectible and Repeatable Achievements

Beyond story milestones, a range of achievements encourage exploration and interaction. Finding memories, resting in designated places, and taking in-game photos contribute to this set.

Glimmer of the Past

Requirement: Activate a memory by collecting orange petals scattered in specific spots outdoors—usually near benches or signs. Tracking down these petals is essential to unlocking some of the most meaningful achievements.

To activate a memory, you have to find some orange petals scattered around a specific area. You can find them in many places, like near benches, tables, boards, etc. I have also added the exact locations and the image so you can quickly find the memory locations.

Moment Collector

Requirement: Find all memories across the game. Exploring thoroughly each chapter is key, as many are tucked away in subtle locations requiring a keen eye.

There are multiple memories that you can discover throughout the journey. Search the areas you visit and collect the required petals before moving on.

Old Bones

Old Bones

Requirement: Use all six designated resting spots scattered through Alfred’s travels. Pausing at these places deepens immersion and unlocks this achievement.

Photographer’s Selfie

Photographer’s Selfie

Requirement: Take 10 selfies using the in-game camera feature.

Viewfinder

Requirement: Capture a total of 25 photos. The camera is accessible almost anytime, and photos count toward multiple achievements.

Photo Pro

Requirement: Take 50 photos overall. Pressing C triggers the camera; there’s no need to keep every shot—the game credits all takes regardless of storage.

Early opportunities to snap photos abound, especially in Karl’s Pumpkin Market. Use these chances to rack up your photo count and unlock achievements sooner rather than later.

Chapter 1: Woolson Falls

Chapter 1: Woolson Falls

Curious Photographer

Requirement: Photograph every notable object inside Alfred’s room before taking his picture. This is an early, easy-to-miss achievement, so be thorough before moving on.

The key is to capture interactable items or uniquely detailed objects, not just Alfred himself.

Chapter 2: Karl’s Pumpkin Market

Chapter 2: Karl’s Pumpkin Market

This chapter features several achievements tied to shopping and interacting with characters at the market. Take your time to complete all tasks before leaving.

Selfie for Stories

Requirement: Take a selfie with Milton. While you can visit the market early, the selfie function unlocks later—return once it’s available to capture the moment with Milton.

Angelic Patience

Angelic Patience

Requirement: When buying items from Milton, allow him to finish speaking before purchasing. This means listening to his dialogue about the road atlas and windshield wipers completely to unlock this achievement.

Interrupting the conversation or hastily taking items won’t work—patience pays off here.

Shopaholic

Shopaholic

Requirement: Purchase every item available at Karl’s Pumpkin Market before leaving. The necessities include:

• Windshield wipers
• Road atlas
• Cookies
• Chips
• Canned goods
• Air freshener
• Shirt
• Sticker

• Windshield wipers
• Road atlas
• Cookies
• Chips
• Canned goods
• Air freshener
• Shirt
• Sticker

Pumpkin Market Memories

Pumpkin Market Memories

The market also houses hidden memory locations. Look carefully around the area to find key scenes related to Alfred’s past.

the game Forever Ago colorful market memories and mosaic pumpkin scene

The largest mosaic pumpkin in the world

Chapter 3: Highway Star Roadside Cafe

Hats Off

Requirement: Lose Alfred’s cap and recover it. First, sit on the bench near the cafe where Alfred falls asleep and his cap is lost.

Then, talk to Maddie inside the cafe; she’ll send you to search the backyard. Find the cap there to claim this achievement.

Roadside Cafe Memories

Roadside Cafe Memories

This chapter offers several memory scenes to uncover. Explore your surroundings carefully to find them.

In search of shelter

In search of shelter

Chapter 5: Visiting Sam

Stupid Gizmo!

Requirement: Close the broken kitchen drawer five times while visiting Sam’s house. The drawer reopens after each exit, so repeat until the achievement unlocks.

The drawer opens again after you leave the kitchen, allowing you to close it repeatedly. Keep doing this until the achievement unlocks.

Natural Born Gardener

Natural Born Gardener

Requirement: Beat Sam in the flower-watering contest. Move quickly and efficiently between watering spots to outpace Sam’s speed.

Keep moving between the flowers and water them quickly. Staying active throughout the competition will help you finish ahead of Sam.

Make a Wish

Make a Wish

Requirement: Make a wish on a shooting star during a campfire scene. Choose your wish within the time limit; hesitation means missing the achievement.

Don’t wait too long to choose your answer.

Chapter 6: Captain Marley and the Pirates’ Hideout

This amusement park chapter offers multiple achievements through mini-games, collectibles, and exploration. Complete them before boarding the boat.

Guardian Lord

Guardian Lord

Requirement: Score over 1,337 points in the arcade meteor game. Focus on breaking meteorites to rack up points, and use shields earned from destroying ships to stay alive.

Focus on destroying targets and staying alive long enough to beat the record.

Olympic Stick Throw

Olympic Stick Throw

Requirement: Play fetch with the dog three times by throwing sticks. Most sticks are found near the cannon, but others are scattered throughout the park.

You can also look for other sticks scattered around the park if you need them.

The Roberts Con Artists

The Roberts Con Artists

Requirement: Collect all eight notes and newspaper clippings around the park to uncover the story of the amusement park’s bankruptcy. Each piece is vital for this achievement.

Note 1 Location

Note 2 Location

Note 3 Location

Note 4 Location

Note 5 Location

Note 6 Location

Note 7 Location

Note 8 Location

Make sure to collect all eight before going for the boat.

Battered by Life

Battered by Life

Requirement: Find the Marley bobblehead before heading onto the boat. Break the lock near the park entrance and grab the figure from a table.

Pick it up before going.

Complete a Full Rotation

Complete a Full Rotation

Requirement: Perform one full rotation during the boat ride to the island at the end of the day to unlock this achievement.

Captain Marley – Memories Location

Farewell Forever, Marley!

It’s Tradition

Responsible adults

Chapter 7: Winslow Lighthouse

Chapter 7: Winslow Lighthouse

Requirement: Instead of photographing the typical bird’s nest, take a picture of the dog to unlock this achievement. Choosing the right subject at the right time makes all the difference here.