FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How long does it take to beat Mixtape?

Mixtape takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete the main story. For 100% completion including all 28 trophies and the 'Front to Back' achievement, expect 5-6 hours. The game has 30 chapters divided into 4 acts.

Q: What is Slater's secret slushie recipe in Mixtape?

Slater's secret slushie recipe for the 'Grunge Metal Alchemist' trophy is: Blue Crush + Bubblegum + Lime + Orange. Mix these four flavors in Chapter 8: Ultimate Slushie. The recipe can be found hidden in the game environment around the convenience store.

Q: How many endings does Mixtape have?

Mixtape has branching endings based on your choices. The finale involves a 'press and hold' quick-time event with two options: 'Don't let go' (hold the button) or 'Let go' (release). Your choices throughout the game also affect where characters end up - Stacey goes on a roadtrip, and Slater may or may not go to New York depending on your decisions.

Q: Who are the main characters in Mixtape?

The four main characters are: 1) Rockford (also called Stacey) - the skater protagonist, 2) Cassandra - the athletic softball player, 3) Slater - the laid-back music lover with the secret slushie recipe, and 4) Debbie - Rockford's sister whose room is initially locked until Chapter 7.

Q: How do I get the 'Front to Back' trophy in Mixtape?

The 'Front to Back' trophy requires finding everything in all bedrooms and all unique conversations. Key tips: 1) Interact with every white-circled item, 2) Talk to characters BEFORE interacting with yellow-circled items, 3) Don't miss the closed door in Rockford's hallway (Chapter 2), 4) Look UP at curtains in Cassandra's room (Chapter 16), 5) Exhaust all dialogue until characters say 'should we leave'.

Q: How many trophies/achievements are in Mixtape?

Mixtape has 28 trophies/achievements total: 5 story trophies (unmissable), 9 skill-based trophies, 4 mini-game trophies, 6 destruction trophies, and 3 exploration trophies. The platinum trophy 'The Sound of the Future' requires unlocking all others.

Q: What song plays at the end of Mixtape?

The ending song in Mixtape is 'Plainsong' by The Cure. The game features a rich soundtrack with licensed music from the late 80s/early 90s era, fitting its 1989 setting.

Q: How do I get the 'Instructions Not Required' trophy?

To get 'Instructions Not Required', assemble the Minimaster camera in under 15 seconds during Chapter 13. Steps: 1) Flip it over, 2) Remove battery cover, 3) Insert batteries correctly (check + and - icons), 4) Replace cover, 5) Flip back, 6) Press power button. Important: The timer doesn't stop until you press the power button!

Q: Is there chapter select in Mixtape?

Yes, Mixtape has chapter select available after completing any chapter. The game tracks your interactions across replays, so you can go back to clean up any missed items or trophies without losing progress.

Q: What platforms is Mixtape available on?

Mixtape is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch. The game was developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive.

Question 1

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How long does it take to beat Mixtape?

Playtime and completion estimates

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Answer

Main Story: 3-4 hours

100% Completion: 5-6 hours (all 28 trophies, all interactions)

The game has 30 chapters divided into 4 acts, with chapter select available for cleanup.

Question 2

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Who are the main characters in Mixtape?

The four friends at the heart of the story

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Answer

Rockford (Stacey) — The protagonist, a skateboarder
Cassandra — Athletic softball player with a trophy-filled room
Slater — Music lover with the secret slushie recipe
Debbie — Rockford's sister (room unlocks in Chapter 7)

→ Full character profiles

Question 3

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What platforms is Mixtape available on?

Where you can play

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Answer

Mixtape is available on:

PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
PC (Steam)
Nintendo Switch

Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur, published by Annapurna Interactive.

Question 4

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When is Mixtape set?

The game's time period

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Answer

Mixtape is set in 1989. It's a coming-of-age story about four teenage friends spending their last night together before life takes them in different directions.

The game explores themes of friendship, nostalgia, and the inevitable end of teenage friendships, with a rich soundtrack of licensed 80s/90s music.

Question 5

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Is there chapter select in Mixtape?

Replaying chapters

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Answer

Yes! Chapter select is available after completing any chapter.

The game tracks your interactions across replays, so you can go back to clean up any missed items or trophies without losing progress.

Question 6

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What is Slater's secret slushie recipe?

Grunge Metal Alchemist trophy

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Answer

Secret Recipe:

Blue Crush + Bubblegum + Lime + Orange

Chapter: Chapter 8: Ultimate Slushie

Tip: The recipe can be found hidden in the game environment around the convenience store!

Question 7

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How do I get the 'Front to Back' trophy?

100% exploration trophy

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Answer

Find everything in all bedrooms and exhaust all unique conversations:

Interact with every white-circled item
Talk to characters BEFORE interacting with yellow-circled items
Exhaust all dialogue until characters say "should we leave"

Commonly Missed:

⚠️ Closed door in Rockford's hallway (Chapter 2)
⚠️ Curtains ABOVE the window in Cassandra's room (Chapter 16)

→ Full walkthrough with all interactions

Question 8

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How do I get 'Instructions Not Required'?

Minimaster assembly under 15 seconds

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Answer

Chapter: Chapter 13: Cassandra's House

Steps:

Flip the Minimaster over
Remove the battery cover
Insert batteries correctly (check + and - icons)
Replace the battery cover
Flip it back over
Press the power button

⚠️ Important: The timer doesn't stop until you press the power button! Some players report this trophy being bugged on certain platforms.

Question 9

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How many trophies are in Mixtape?

Total achievement count

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Answer

Mixtape has 28 trophies/achievements total:

📖 5 Story trophies (unmissable)
🎯 9 Skill-based trophies
🎮 4 Mini-game trophies
💥 6 Destruction trophies
🔍 3 Exploration trophies
🏆 1 Platinum ("The Sound of the Future")

→ Complete trophy guide

Question 10

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What are the room completion trophies?

Bedroom-specific achievements

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Answer

Three trophies for completing each character's bedroom:

Goodbye, Stacey's Room — Rockford's room (Chapters 1-10)
Matching The Drapes — Cassandra's room (Chapters 11-18)
Eight Minute Odyssey — Slater's room (Chapters 19-26)

These unlock automatically when you complete all memories in each location.

Question 11

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How many endings does Mixtape have?

Branching paths explained

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Answer

Mixtape has branching endings based on your choices throughout the game.

The Final Choice:

A "press and hold" quick-time event with two options:

"Don't let go" — Hold the button
"Let go" — Release the button

Character Paths:

Stacey goes on a roadtrip after high school
Slater may or may not go to New York (depends on choices)
Characters end up going "three different places"

Theme: The ending represents "the inevitable end of teenage friendships."

Question 12

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What song plays at the end of Mixtape?

The ending music

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Answer

The ending song is "Plainsong" by The Cure.

The game features a rich soundtrack with licensed music from the late 80s/early 90s era, perfectly fitting its 1989 setting and nostalgic themes.