Hollowreach: what to do when you have no idea where to go

Hollowreach deliberately withholds a map, which is wonderful until you are stuck on a ridge with no clue where to head next. I hit that wall twice, so here is how I got moving without a full walkthrough.

First, read every note twice. The game hides directions inside diary entries and it is easy to skim past a line like 'the mill lies east of the broken bridge.' Those are your signposts.

Second, when a path seems blocked, look for a light source. The game consistently uses lanterns and glowing plants to mark routes you are meant to follow. If you are wandering in the dark, you are probably off the intended track.

And if you are truly stuck, step away. Twice I returned the next day and immediately spotted the path I had walked past. Hollowreach rewards a fresh, unhurried eye more than persistence.