RETURN Machine.Love() Secrets: Hidden Content & Easter Eggs Guide

How to Unlock Hidden Scenes in RETURN Machine.Love()

The three robot romance stories in RETURN Machine.Love() contain multiple hidden scenes that are easy to miss on a first playthrough. These secrets often require specific choices or repeated interactions with characters.

Triggering alternative dialogue: Many NPCs have unique lines if you revisit them after key story events. For example, in Story 2, talking to the maintenance drone after completing the "Memory Fragment" quest reveals a hidden conversation about the protagonist's past.

Secret scene locations: Look for interactable objects that glow faintly. In Story 1, the broken terminal in the eastern corridor can be activated three times, each revealing a different hidden memory. Missing these interactions locks you out of the best ending.

All Secret Achievements and How to Get Them

RETURN Machine.Love() features 8 secret achievements that are not listed in the game’s achievement menu. Here is the complete list:

• "Echoes of Copper" – Find all 5 hidden audio logs in Story 1 without reloading the chapter.
• "Heart of Wire" – Complete Story 2 with the "empathy" dialogue option selected in every conversation.
• "Reconnection" – Trigger the hidden ending in Story 3 by collecting all memory fragments before the final scene.
• "Ghost in the Machine" – Interact with the same object 10 times in a row during the prologue.
• "Unlikely Friend" – Talk to the stray cat in Story 1 at least 5 times across different chapters.
• "Lost Transmission" – Find the secret radio frequency in the underground area of Story 2.
• "Perfect Loop" – Complete the game three times without skipping any cutscenes.
• "Creator's Mark" – Find the developer room hidden in the final chapter of Story 3.

Hidden Lore Fragments and Their Meanings

The world of RETURN Machine.Love() is rich with background lore that explains why robots have developed emotions. These lore fragments are scattered across all three stories and often require backtracking to find.

Story 1 lore locations: The library area contains a hidden bookshelf that reveals a document about the "First Awakening." You need to push the third book from the left on the top shelf to unlock it.

Story 2 lore locations: In the factory zone, there is a locked terminal requiring a 4-digit code. The code is hinted at in a note found in the break room. Entering 7429 reveals a log about the "Emotion Protocol."

Story 3 lore locations: The final area has a hidden room behind a waterfall. Inside, you find the "Creator's Diary" which explains why the machines were built with the capacity to love.

Secret Endings Guide: How to Get Every Conclusion

Each story in RETURN Machine.Love() has at least two endings, with Story 3 having three possible conclusions. The secret endings require specific conditions.

Story 1 secret ending: To get the "Reunion" ending, you must repair the old robot in chapter 2 and then choose to stay with it in chapter 4. This triggers a hidden scene where both characters find peace.

Story 2 secret ending: The "Liberation" ending requires you to free all trapped machines in the factory before the final confrontation. Missing even one machine locks you into the standard ending.

Story 3 secret ending: The "Transcendence" ending is the most complex. You need to collect all memory fragments, choose the "forgive" option in the final dialogue, and have completed both previous stories with their secret endings.

1. Complete Story 1 with Reunion ending

   Repair old robot in chapter 2, stay with it in chapter 4.

2. Complete Story 2 with Liberation ending

   Free all trapped machines in factory before final confrontation.

3. Complete Story 3 with Transcendence ending

   Collect all memory fragments, choose forgive, have both secret endings from previous stories.

Easter Eggs and Developer References

The development team behind RETURN Machine.Love() included many personal touches and references to other games. These easter eggs are fun discoveries for observant players.

Poster references: In the starting area of Story 1, there is a poster that references the developer's previous game. The text "Fable Was Here" appears in multiple locations as a signature.

Hidden developer room: In Story 3, chapter 5, there is a wall that can be walked through near the save point. Inside, you find portraits of all nine developers and a message thanking players for experiencing the game.

Nod to classic visual novels: The save screen shows a subtle reference to the "999" series if you look at the background pattern closely. This was confirmed by developer riverg00 on social media.

For more tips, check our beginner guide and achievements guide. If you are stuck on a specific section, our walkthrough covers all three stories in detail.