Developed by Brocap Studio, Hubert is an adventure game where you play as a loyal shepherd dog assisting Lily with her chores while managing the sheep. The game immerses you in exploratory gameplay, often leading you on little adventures that can catch you off guard if you’re not prepared. This is especially true when trying to find specific items or shepherding the flock — so awareness is key to avoid wasting time.
With a focus on exploration and finding hidden objects, your journey through Acts 1 and 2 will require you to complete various objectives while engaging with the environment. You might find yourself scrambling to gather missing sheep or locating important tools. Getting these tasks done in a timely manner can enhance your experience, so be prepared for a bit of a challenge ahead!
Before you dive in, remember to master Hubert’s scent mechanic. It’s vital for tracking down objectives and items. Trust me, activate it early and often to simplify your quest!
Act 1 is all about finding the farm. Once the cutscene ends, follow the road ahead and you’ll swiftly get your first objective to knock on the door of the house you encounter. Don’t miss this interaction—it triggers a crucial cutscene to move forward.
Act 1 comprises several key tasks you should keep in mind. Here’s a summary of what to get done:
- Follow the Lamb
- Join the Other Herd
- Search the Barn
- Find a Crowbar
Next up, we delve into the specifics of each objective to guide you through!
Once the cutscene ends, you’ll need to chase down a runaway lamb. Sprint forward to get a glimpse of it, but it will dart through a narrow passage. Take the left route around to intercept it again. After another brief cutscene, the lamb will be within sight.
To guide the lamb, circle around and bark at it — this gets it moving in the opposite direction. You’ll then be introduced to the scent mechanic, which will help locate your sheep. It’s crucial for getting them safely inside the farm.
Joining the other herd is simple enough. Use your barking ability to lead them up the hill, and after a cutscene, you’ll have a new objective: time for a break. You aren’t required to follow Lily, so head to the cabin in the distance for another cutscene.
Your next task after resting is to search the barn. If you’re unsure where to go, activate the scent mechanic — it will direct you right to your objective. Once there, use it again to locate three specific items inside the barn.
Follow the trails carefully, interact with all three of them, and you’ll be ready to move on.
Follow the Lamb
Once the cutscene ends, you will have to find a lamb that has run away. Sprint ahead, and you will find the lamb, but it will slip through a narrow passage. So, go around from the left side. Then, head up, and a short cutscene will commence. After that, continue ahead, and the lamb will be on the right side.
Run around the lamb to adjust its direction, and bark to make sure it runs in the opposite direction from you. As you continue ahead, you will get an introduction to the scent mechanic. Use this mechanic to see where the sheep are, and then lead both of them inside the farm.
Join the Other Herd
Now, you have to use the bark mechanic to lead this herd up the hill and join the other herd. Doing so will be quite simple, so once you have taken them up the hill, a cutscene will commence. After that, you will get another objective. It is time to take some rest.
You do not have to follow Lily to complete this objective. Simply head up to the cabin ahead, and a cutscene will commence.
Search the Barn
After Hubert has rested, the next objective will be to search the barn. If you get confused about where to go, worry not. You simply have to use the scent mechanic, and it will lead you straight to the objective. Once you have reached the location, use the scent mechanic again to find the items.
There are going to be three items, so simply follow the scent trails and interact with each of them. Once you have done that, you will be able to proceed to the next objective.
Finding a crowbar for Lily takes you to a different barn. Use your scent mechanic to guide you straight to its location. After securing the crowbar, head back to Lily, and prepare for another cutscene. Then it’s time to play fetch! You’ll need to retrieve a stick that she throws. Do this three times, then find three more sticks, all while using the scent mechanic to help. Once done, a cutscene will begin, leading into a dream sequence.
Now, you have to find a crowbar that Lily wants, but you will need to go to a different barn to get it. For that, simply use the scent mechanic, and it will lead you straight to the location. Once you have found the crowbar, head back to Lily. As you get close to her, a cutscene will commence.
After that, you will get a new objective to play with Lily. She will throw a stick, and you will have to fetch it. Do this three times, and she will then ask you to get more sticks. You will need to find three more sticks, which can be located by using Hubert’s scent mechanic. Once you have collected all of them, a cutscene will commence, and a dream sequence will begin.
Now you’ll enter Hubert’s dream, tied to some past trauma where Lily saved him. Follow the light as you progress. At one point, you’ll have to do a bit of platforming. After what seems like an initial platforming effort, wait patiently for the next platform to appear before moving forward. Keep progressing, but beware: when you jump, a platform may vanish, causing a fall into water and triggering a cutscene. This concludes Act 1 and marks the start of Act 2.
This dream is related to Hubert’s trauma, as Lily saved him when he was drowning. Therefore, this dream sequence revolves around that experience, and you simply have to follow the light.
Keep moving ahead, and you will eventually have to do some platforming. Once you think the platforming section has ended, do not move forward just yet. Instead, wait for a platform to appear, which will take you up.
Continue progressing, and then, as you jump onto a platform, it will disappear, causing Hubert to fall into the water. This will trigger a cutscene, after which he will wake up. With that, Act 1 ends in Hubert, and Act 2 begins.
The morning dawns and your new objective is to locate Lily. Spoiler: she’s in the toilet. Use the scent mechanic to find her, then get some toilet paper that’s conveniently located back at the barn you visited earlier. Don’t worry, the scent ability will easily point you in the right direction. After bringing the toilet paper back to her, you’ll have to help Hubert find a good spot to relieve himself, which leads to another cutscene involving a farmer that interrupts your progress.
As the morning begins, you will get an objective to find Lily. She will be in the toilet, so use the scent mechanic to find her. After that, you will have to find some toilet paper for her. Remember the container you reached at the first barn? It contains some toilet paper that you can bring to her.
You do not have to go there based on your memory, as Hubert’s scent mechanic can tell you where it is. Once you have found the toilet paper, bring it back to Lily, and a cutscene will commence.
After that, you will have to find a place for Hubert to do his business. As you reach the fourth location, a cutscene will commence featuring the farmer stopping Hubert from going any further.
Now, to reach that location, go left and make your way around the area. As you do so, another cutscene will commence.
To maneuver past the farmer unnoticed, press C to crouch and activate the scent mechanic. Always stay on the right side of the area to avoid being seen. Wait patiently for the farmer to shift his attention toward the right before you sneak left to the small gate to gain access. Once you’re in the clear, bring Hubert to the right spot so he can take care of business — instinctual, right?
Your next chase task involves the same lamb from earlier. Use the scent trail to find it, leading you to the location where Lily parked the car. Guide the lamb back and watch out for new objectives along the way.
When you reach the water, don’t panic. No need to leap in—just interact with the area where the scent trail ends to retrieve the lamb.
Wait until the farmer moves far towards the right side. Once he does, head left and interact with the small gate.
After the farmer moves away, head to the designated spot and let Hubert do his business.
Catch the Little Runner
The little runner is the same lamb you encountered earlier, so follow the scent trail to find it. You will eventually reach the location where Lily’s car is parked. From there, lead the little runner back to the farm. Along the way, you will receive a new objective.
The lamb will be in the water, but you do not need to jump in. Simply head to the location where the scent trail ends and interact with it.
Follow the lamb again, and another cutscene will commence. After that, you will receive a new objective.
To find the radio, head outside the barn because it won’t be there. You can utilize the scent mechanic again to find it without trouble. Once you’ve snagged the radio, take it back to Lily for the next cutscene to unfold.
The radio will not be inside the barn but somewhere near it. Head over there and use the scent mechanic to determine its location. You should be able to find it easily. Once you have located the radio, pick it up and take it back to Lily.
Fixing the car is crucial now. You’ll need some fuel, which you can locate within the car junkyard. The fuel box might look odd, but it’s exactly what you need. Once you’ve got the fuel, run straight to the parked car. You don’t need to follow Lily; trust your intuition to get there and deliver the goods!
Now, to get the car running again, you will need fuel. You can find a fuel box inside the car junkyard. It may look like a strange box, but it is the item you need to progress.
Once you have found the fuel, take it to the car. You do not need to follow Lily to get there. Simply sprint towards the location where the car is parked and deliver the fuel to complete the objective.
To find the herd, simply venture further down the path. When you spot a broken bridge, it signals the need to seek another route. Keep going, and you’ll eventually reach the herd, but remember—you’ll need to lead them back too! As you approach the river, guide the sheep into their fenced area, then continue your mission by locating the remaining members of the herd.
To find the herd, simply head further ahead, and you will notice that the bridge is broken. This means you will have to find another path. Head down the path and keep moving forward. You will reach the herd in no time, and, of course, you will need to guide them back.
Expect quite a bit of running ahead. Ascend the mountain, then descend it once a cutscene plays. As you progress, the scent trail will appear again—follow it until you reach a cave.
The next section features a lot of running, so be prepared to cover some distance. Head to the top of the mountain, where a cutscene will commence. From there, make your way down. As you continue ahead, the scent trail will reappear, so follow it until you reach a cave.
Inside the cave, a sleeping bear may greet you. Move left while crouching to stay out of its way. Once you’re beyond the red particle area, it’s safe to sprint again. Press on, and you’ll find an injured dog at the end of the path. Engage attack mode and strike at the designated spot to proceed with the story. Another cutscene will follow, marking your successful completion of the challenges in Act 2.
Inside the cave, you will eventually encounter a sleeping bear. You need to move to the left while crouching to avoid waking it up. Once you are out of the area covered by the red particles, you are free to sprint again.
As you move ahead, you will see an injured dog. To save it, continue forward until you reach the end of the path. Switch to attacking mode and strike at the designated spot. A cutscene will then commence.
