Hubert is a captivating adventure game where you control a brave dog named Hubert. You’ll face challenges such as gathering and protecting the herd, helping Lily stay safe, and navigating through tricky scent mechanics while encountering wolves. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed at times, especially when managing the herd or evading danger, but these moments actually highlight the game’s emotional storytelling and immersive gameplay.
The realism in Hubert often caught me off guard; I found myself becoming genuinely invested in the tasks, especially when trying to keep those adorable sheep safe. Don’t waste time ignoring the scent mechanics early on; they’re crucial for tracking your objectives and avoiding pitfalls.
Make sure you’re comfortable with the controls for managing Hubert’s actions and practicing on the scent trails before diving into the tougher sections. This preparation will make the upcoming challenges in Acts 3, 4, and 5 far less stressful!
Although you’ll receive plenty of guidance throughout the game, there are sections where using your own intuition becomes essential. In this walkthrough, let’s dive into Acts 3, 4, and 5. We’ll tackle each part and provide practical strategies to navigate the challenges you’ll face.
- Hubert: Act 3 Farm: Gather the Herd
- Protect the Herd
- Investigate the Forest
- Defend Against the Wolf
- Escape the Area
- Keep Avoiding Wolves
- Hubert: Act 3 Dream: Chase the Light
- Hubert: Act 4 – Footprints
- Get Help to Control the Fire
- Gather the Herd
- Open the Gate
- Gather the Rest of the Sheep
- Find the Lost Lamb
- Survive
- Follow Doggo
- Hubert: Act 4 Dream – Catch The Light
- Hubert: Act 5: Find a Way Out of the Cave
- Firestarter: Help Lily to Start a Fire
- Get Back to the Farm
- Defeat the Wolves
- Save Lily
Act 3 kicks off with a mission to gather the herd. It might feel tricky at first, but it’s straightforward if you follow the right path. Head straight from your starting position. If you get lost, use your scent mechanic to help locate nearby sheep. The sheep will gradually lead you towards your shelter where you need to gather them. Some might wander off, but don’t fret! If you’re having trouble spotting them, the scent mechanic can guide you back to any missing sheep. Once all the sheep are in the shelter, a cutscene will play, signalling that you’re ready for your next objective.
As Act 3 starts in Hubert, you will be tasked with gathering the herd. This may seem like a difficult task at first, but it is actually quite simple. Head forward from your initial location, or use the scent mechanic if you are confused, and you will notice a few sheep nearby.
These sheep will lead you to the right area. Your objective is to gather the herd inside the shelter. From there, the remaining sheep will be scattered around the surrounding area. They should be easy to spot, but if you have trouble finding any of them, use the scent mechanic to track them down. Once you find a sheep, guide it back to the shelter.
Once you have gathered all the sheep, a cutscene will commence, and you will receive your next objective.
Protect the Herd
You must now keep the sheep close to the shelter and protect them from running away. You can do this by keeping an eye on them, and Lily will also warn you whenever a sheep runs off. Additionally, the indicator in the bottom-left corner of the screen will show you how many sheep are currently safe.
Initially, you will see 13/13 displayed in the bottom-left corner. If this changes to 12/13, it means that one sheep has run away. Your task is to find that sheep and bring it back to the shelter.
However, keep in mind that more than one sheep can run away at a time. A group of sheep may run off together, and they can scatter in different directions. After you have successfully returned the runaway sheep to the shelter a few times, a cutscene will commence, and you will hear a gunshot. Lily will immediately run towards the source of the sound, and Hubert will notice a wolf standing on top of the cliff.
Your next objective is to investigate what is happening in the forest.
Investigate the Forest
For this objective, you simply need to follow the scent trail. There is nothing particularly complicated about this section, so keep following the trail as it leads you deeper into the forest.
Along the way, Hubert will pick up another scent. However, this additional scent will not appear for you to follow, so do not get distracted by it. Instead, continue following the scent trail that is visible on your screen.
As you proceed, you will eventually come across a closed door blocking your path. You will need to hit the door to open it. Once the door is open, head forward, and a cutscene will commence.
Defend Against the Wolf
The animal Hubert spotted earlier is indeed a wolf, and you will now have to survive an encounter with it. You will notice a mouth symbol filled with blood on the wolf. Your objective is to deplete this symbol, which should be relatively easy if you approach the fight correctly.
Start by locking on to the wolf and attacking it repeatedly. During this encounter, Hubert will bite the wolf instead of attacking with his paw. Your main strategy should be to keep moving sideways and avoid confronting the wolf head-on.
The wolf will usually charge at you from directly ahead, so try to move to its side and continue biting it whenever you get the opportunity. Keep repeating this strategy until you have depleted the symbol.
Once you have done that, another cutscene will commence. It will initially appear as though the wolf has gained the upper hand, but a twist will soon take place.
Escape the Area
You must now escape the area. Hubert appears to be seriously injured, and he will limp as he moves forward. However, after a short while, you will be able to sprint normally again. Your next objective is to return to Lily and warn her about the wolf.
As you make your way forward, another cutscene will commence, and you will enter a stealth section. During this part, you must find a path that does not contain any red particles. Follow the safe route and make sure to use the scent mechanic frequently to identify the correct direction.
You must also avoid entering the wolf’s line of sight. Pay close attention to the surroundings and use the scent mechanic to help you navigate through the area safely.
As you proceed further, your objective will change, and you will be asked to distract the wolf. However, simply barking will not be enough to accomplish this task.
Instead, activate the scent mechanic and look for the scent trail pointing towards the back of the crane. Head in that direction and interact with the object or scent source indicated by the game. Once you have done this, move forward, and a cutscene will be triggered.
After the cutscene, the wolf blocking your path should move away, allowing you to continue. However, if the wolf does not move and continues to block your way, do not worry. Allow yourself to get caught by the wolf. When the game restarts you from the last checkpoint, return to the same area, and the wolf should no longer be there.
Keep Avoiding Wolves
There are plenty of wolves in this area, so you will encounter more of them as you continue moving forward. The game will instruct you to crouch and hide in the grass to avoid detection, but you do not necessarily have to rely on this method throughout the entire section.
You can also run ahead, provided that you remain careful and avoid entering the wolves’ lines of sight. Make sure not to step into the red particles, either. All of these details will be visible when you activate the scent mechanic.
Continue moving forward while keeping an eye on the wolves and avoiding their detection zones. Eventually, another cutscene will commence. After the cutscene, Hubert will start limping again. Continue moving forward a little further, and another cutscene will begin.
With this, Act 3 of Hubert’s farm sequence comes to an end.
Hubert: Act 3 Dream: Chase the Light
This section will involve a lengthy running sequence. As usual, your objective is to follow the light and keep moving forward. Along the way, you will encounter several wolves, but they should not pose much of a threat as long as you continue running.
As you make your way forward, the wolves will disappear one by one, only to reappear again further along the path. This will happen several times throughout the sequence, so do not be surprised if the wolves keep showing up as you progress.
If you ever lose track of the light, you can always activate the scent mechanic to help you locate it again. Continue running forward and following the light as the sequence progresses. Eventually, you will reach an area with water. As Hubert falls into the water, a cutscene will commence.
With this, the Act 3 dream sequence in Hubert comes to an end.
