Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10.
Explore this complete Ripples walkthrough guide. Covers chapter 7 Episodes 1–10 with all choices, tips, and scenes to help you unlock every path.
Episode 1 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Agree to go (“What choice do we have?”).
- Pack the 1999 outfit.
- Refuse the gun (“Put it back”).
- Take $500 (not the full stack).
- Choose the name “Donnie”.
- Hide the USB screwdriver.
- Enter the power plant.
- Press the blue button in elevator.
- Discard all electronics when prompted.
- Hold the handlebar during elevator sequence.
That’s it! These are the only meaningful choices in this segment. The episode is mostly linear with these few decision points.
Episode 2 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Don’t drink the coffee (Safe option).
- Eat the banana (Best snack choice).
- Accept the nano-implant (Mandatory story progression).
- “Give her confidence” (Best for Darci’s character development).
- Sneak past workers quietly (Avoid detection).
- Listen to workers’ conversation (Optional lore).
- “Search for uniforms” (Prepares for next episode).
- “Find keycards” (Alternative preparation).
Key Tip: Always choose supportive options with Darci for best story outcomes.
Episode 3 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Compliment Darci’s height/cuteness (Boosts morale).
- Agree to split up (Mandatory story choice).
- Return Jenny’s call (Optional but useful for lore).
- Return Scarlet’s call (Triggers key meeting).
- “Play dumb” with hostile girl (Avoids Eric conflict).
- Meet Scarlet at college (Mandatory).
- Show Gabby’s photo to students (One admits knowing her).
- Ask about the necklace (Dead end but tries).
Key Tip: Always answer calls for extra dialogue hints.
Episode 4 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- “My cell phone doesn’t get reception” (Lie to Scarlet).
- Ask about the necklace (Key story clue).
- “I think it’s pretty” (Reason for interest in necklace).
- Accept Scarlet’s contact for crystal expert (Optional but useful).
- Ask about Gabby (Mandatory story progression).
- When Eric appears: Run with Scarlet (Avoid fight).
- Hide in the park bushes (Stay hidden).
- Share weird facts/jokes (Boosts Scarlet’s affinity):
- “Plates are great inventions” (Funny).
- “Brushing cleans your skeleton” (Charming).
- “Tell me a joke” → “Why can’t a tomato win?” (Lightens mood).
- Ask about April’s power plant job (Lore hint).
- “I’ll stop by if I can” (Keeps Scarlet’s route open).
- Go to Blockbuster drop-off (Story progress).
- Visit Jade’s Jewelry next (Necklace investigation).
Key Tips: Avoid fights with Eric. Humor boosts relationships. Follow necklace clues for main story.
Episode 5 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Enter the store – Mandatory story progression.
- Show the purple necklace – Key plot clue about the crystal.
- Stay for the dares – Optional but adds fun interactions: Agree to B’s leg-lift dare, let Chloe lift her top, and accept their final dare.
- Ask Valerie about Mr. Osborne – Critical info about the necklace’s origins.
- Leave the store – Concludes the scene.
- Call Jerzy – Story progresses even if she doesn’t answer.
Key Tip: Save before entering to explore dares risk-free. Skip them by leaving early to save time.
Episode 6 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Enter the coffee shop – Order the house blend and apple fritter.
- Ask about Gabby – Clerk hasn’t seen her; no new leads.
- Jenny calls – Agree to meet her at the coffee shop.
- Chat with Jenny:
- Gabby search: Share limited info (avoid mentioning future details).
- Voicemail: Promise to listen later (builds rapport).
- Eric: Confirm he’s all bark, no bite.
- Games: Bond over Final Fantasy 7 and ForeverQuest (optional but sweet).
- Flirtatious fritter moment – Feed Jenny; triggers intim*te scene (optional but recommended for relationship depth).
- Print Gabby flyers – Mandatory story progression.
- Post flyers:
- Arcade: Jenny’s workplace (safe choice).
- Bowling alley: New location; note existing flyer.
- Halloween chat – Discuss costumes (detective for you, s*xy teacher for her – flavor dialogue).
- Part ways – Jenny offers help; sets up future meetup.
Key Tips:
Save before coffee shop to replay the fritter scene (major relationship flag). Avoid detailed Gabby info to prevent plot inconsistencies. Post all flyers – Required to trigger later story events.
Episode 7 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Talk to Jenny – Listen to her concerns (mandatory dialogue).
- Spot Darcy being chased – Choose to walk down the street (safer than running).
- Meet “Dolly” (Darcy in disguise) – Play along with her act (critical for progression).
- Recruit Stabby Mike – Agree to front door approach (he’ll cause a distraction for free).
- Disguise prep – Wear the rich brat outfit (no alternative; mandatory).
- Front desk interaction – Be rude to the receptionist (roleplay to sell the act).
- Stabby Mike’s distraction – Watch the chaos unfold (automatic; key to accessing Osborne’s office).
- Search Osborne’s office – Let Darcy grab the key card behind the book (plot-critical).
- Restricted area – Follow Darcy, then change outfits in the tunnel (mandatory stealth prep).
- Power plant door – Proceed through (triggers final scene).
- Discover Gabby – Witness the lab scene (cliffhanger; no choices here).
Key Tips:
Save before talking to Jenny to replay dialogue options. Front door vs. back door: Front is easier with Stabby Mike’s help. Distraction success: Mike’s antics auto-succeed; no fail state. Outfits: Changing clothes in the tunnel is unskippable.
Episode 8 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Confront the lab workers – Fight initiates automatically (no choice).
- Dodge the knife – Quick-time event success avoids injury (critical).
- Disarm the gunman – Let Darcy attempt the shot (fails) or offer to shoot (untested outcome).
- Mystery savior appears – Older Darcy kills Osborne (plot twist; no choice).
- Free Gabby – Untie her immediately (mandatory).
- Explain your identity – Claim to be “family” (avoids time paradox issues).
- Escape the facility – Leave quickly before authorities arrive (mandatory).
- Post-rescue dialogue – Reassure Gabby and promise hospital transport (critical for her safety).
- Hotel plan – Agree to Darcy’s idea for a “vacation” (optional but recommended for bonding).
- Haircut decision – Accept Scarlet’s offer (trims missing chunk; triggers next scene).
Key Tips:
Save before the lab fight to replay the knife/gun sequence. Older Darcy’s intervention is unavoidable but reveals future timeline implications. Scarlet’s haircut leads to unique dialogue and potential relationship flags.
Episode 9 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Get a haircut from Scarlet at her apartment.
- Compliment her painting skills to increase relationship.
- Accept her painting gift when offered.
- Participate in the paint fight flirtation scene.
- Allow the romantic moment to play out naturally.
- When April interrupts, explain your presence honestly.
- Listen to April’s time travel revelations.
- Hug April when she becomes emotional.
- Reject April’s inappropriate offer firmly.
- Take a shower at the gym after leaving.
- Meet Darcy at Loose Café as planned.
- Order food and chat with Luna at the café.
- Tip generously again if you want to help Luna.
- End the day preparing for final events in 1999.
Key Tips: Save before haircut to replay romantic scenes. April’s dialogue contains important lore hints. Luna’s scene foreshadows future events.
Episode 10 – Ripples Chapter 7 Walkthrough
- Choose a career suggestion for Luna.
(teacher, actress, banker, or gambler – choice doesn’t impact story). - Listen to Luna talk about Napster (dialogue only).
- Eat your burger quickly when served.
- When asked about tipping, choose the modest 20% option.
- Answer “yes” when Luna asks if you believe in fate.
- Agree to join the party when the girls arrive.
- Take Jenny’s hand when offered to leave together.
- The episode ends as you head to the party.
Key Tips: Only tipping choice matters (pick 20%). Luna’s career talk is flavor text. Taking Jenny’s hand ends the episode. No major decisions – just setup for next chapter.