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Zuish Script

2026-06-21T10:13:26Z

Krzyhau: Created page with "'''Zuish Script''' is a writing system developed by Zu. It consists of 6 unique square symbols, each in 4 orientations, for a total of 24 characters. Plain Zuish writings are read top-to-bottom first, then right-to-left. The script can be seen in various places of the world, as well as being used by its native speakers within the Zu City. Two out of four artifacts are related to Zuish language: the Tome and the Writing Cube (Artifact)|Lette..."

'''Zuish Script''' is a writing system developed by [[Zu]]. It consists of 6 unique square symbols, each in 4 orientations, for a total of 24 characters. Plain Zuish writings are read top-to-bottom first, then right-to-left. The script can be seen in various places of the world, as well as being used by its native speakers within the [[Zu City]].

Two out of four artifacts are related to Zuish language: the [[Tome (Artifact)|Tome]] and the [[Writing Cube (Artifact)|Letter Cube]]. Additionally, the [[Security Question Room]] puzzle heavily relies on player's knowledge of the Zuish script.

== Deciphering ==
The most convenient way (and presumably the intended one) of deciphering Zuish script is by going into the [[Quick Brown Fox Room]] and matching the English pangram "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog", represented physically in said level, to the writing on a monolith, also present in said level.

The text in Zuish script is meant to be read similarly to the [[Tetromino Code]], which requires rotating the entire text 90 degrees counter-clockwise.

== Structure ==
[[File:Zuish Script.png|thumb|Every Zuish character matched with its English equivalent]]
[[File:Zuish Script Reading.png|thumb|A three-step process of translating in-game pangram written in Zu text]]
Zuish script acts as a substitution cipher for English, where all 26 English letters have its Zuish counterpart. Since there are only 24 characters in this script, two pairs of English letters share the same character.

Similarly to a Tetromino Code, every time a sequence of letters is present in a form of a text, entire sequence, including its characters, is rotated 90 degrees clockwise. However, when symbols are present in isolation (like in Security Question Room), their original orientation remains.

== Observations ==

* Substitution happens in a specific sequence - in order of the alphabet, all of unique Zuish symbols are being assigned for the first six letters, then they are rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise (except the symbol representing A, G, M and S, in which case, it's rotated clockwise) and assigned to the next 6 letters in the same order. This process is repeated until all letters are exhausted. Exceptions from this rule are characters with multiple letters assigned (K/Q and U/V) and Z being in between P and R instead of the very end.

File:Zuish Script Reading.png

2026-06-21T10:03:38Z

Krzyhau:

An example of Zuish text translation on popular English pangram

File:Zuish Script.png

2026-06-21T10:00:31Z

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Translation table for Zuish Script

Security Question Room

2026-06-21T09:45:17Z

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[[File:Security Question Room.png|thumb|Front side of a Security Question Room]]
'''Security Question Room''' is a space-themed puzzle room hidden behind the doors in [[Waterfall Island]], which are initially submerged in the water. The room is a meta puzzle, heavily related to the [[Zuish Script]]. It contains a hovering monolith with Zuish writings on it, along with 8 cubes, each containing four different orientations of a Zuish symbol carved into its walls. Solving this meta puzzle is rewarded with a [[Heart Cube]].

== Security Question ==
The monolith has the following text engraved into it (with punctuation added):

<code>PLEASE ANSWER THIS SECURITY QUESTION: WHAT'S MY NAME?</code>

<code>SECURITY QUESTION HINT: MY FIRST HALF IS WHAT I AM, MY SECOND HALF IS HALF OF WHAT MADE ME</code>

This text is split between two faces, repeated on opposite faces.

== The solution ==
[[File:Security Question Solution.png|thumb|A visualization of the Security Question Room puzzle solution]]
To solve this puzzle, the security question needs to be answered by rearranging the Zuish letter cubes in a way so it forms an 8-letter word on a screen. Since cubes can only be arranged horizontally on a ground, the solution has to be "typed in" as if it was a Zuish writing already rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise for [[Zuish Script#Structure|decyphering]].

Given hint is essential to figuring out the answer. <code>WHAT I AM</code> is <code>META</code>, because it's a meta puzzle. <code>WHAT MADE ME</code> is [[wikipedia:Phil_Fish#Polytron|Polytron]], the company under which the game was produced. Half of it is just <code>TRON</code>. Together, these halves form a final answer: <code>METATRON</code>.

Once the letter cubes are arranged to say that word on a ground, they will dematerialize, and a Heart Cube will appear.

File:Security Question Solution.png

2026-06-21T09:35:59Z

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A visualization of the solution for the Security Question puzzle.

File:Security Question Room.png

2026-06-21T09:27:39Z

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A screenshot of Security Question Room

Colors

2025-05-31T19:35:03Z

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2025-05-31T19:31:20Z

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Writing Cube (Artifact)

2025-05-26T20:58:15Z

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[[File:{{#setmainimage:Letter Cube Photo.png}}|thumb|An in-game screenshot of the Letter Cube.]]
[[File:Letter Cube Nets.png|thumb|Two nets of the letter cube, unwrapped similarly to how the [[Number Cube]] is unwrapped in the [[Zu City School]].]]
'''Letter cube''' is one of four [[Ancient Artifact|ancient artifacts]]. It is a red cube with different [[Zuish Script|Zuish]] symbols carved on each side.

Each of the cube’s six faces features a distinct Zuish symbol. Because each symbol can be rotated to represent four different letters, the cube is capable of displaying all 24 letters of the Zuish alphabet.
== Lore ==
According to [[Dot]], the cube was used to write. However, it is uncertain what function the letter cube had in writing - using it as a stamp would require an unconventional method like projection or stamping from within the surface you're writing on, as regular stamping would mirror the symbols, leading to invalid symbols as some of them are not symmetrical. Instead, it is more likely the cube was used as a reference for writing Zuish texts.

Writing Cube (Artifact)

2025-05-26T16:13:58Z

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[[File:Letter Cube Photo.png|thumb|An in-game screenshot of the Letter Cube.]]
[[File:Letter Cube Nets.png|thumb|Two nets of the letter cube, unwrapped similarly to how the [[Number Cube]] is unwrapped in the [[Zu City School]].]]
'''Letter cube''' is one of four [[Ancient Artifact|ancient artifacts]]. It is a red cube with different [[Zuish Script|Zuish]] symbols carved on each side.

Each of the cube’s six faces features a distinct Zuish symbol. Because each symbol can be rotated to represent four different letters, the cube is capable of displaying all 24 letters of the Zuish alphabet.
== Lore ==
According to [[Dot]], the cube was used to write. However, it is uncertain what function the letter cube had in writing - using it as a stamp would require an unconventional method like projection or stamping from within the surface you're writing on, as regular stamping would mirror the symbols, leading to invalid symbols as some of them are not symmetrical. Instead, it is more likely the cube was used as a reference for writing Zuish texts.

Writing Cube (Artifact)

2025-05-26T16:13:23Z

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[[File:Letter Cube Photo.png|thumb|An in-game screenshot of the Letter Cube.]]
[[File:Letter Cube Nets.png|thumb|Two nets of the letter cube, unwrapped similarly to how the [[Number Cube]] is unwrapped in the [[Zu City School]].]]
Letter cube is one of four [[Ancient Artifact|ancient artifacts]]. It is a red cube with different [[Zuish Script|Zuish]] symbols carved on each side.

Each of the cube’s six faces features a distinct Zuish symbol. Because each symbol can be rotated to represent four different letters, the cube is capable of displaying all 24 letters of the Zuish alphabet.
== Lore ==
According to [[Dot]], the cube was used to write. However, it is uncertain what function the letter cube had in writing - using it as a stamp would require an unconventional method like projection or stamping from within the surface you're writing on, as regular stamping would mirror the symbols, leading to invalid symbols as some of them are not symmetrical. Instead, it is more likely the cube was used as a reference for writing Zuish texts.

File:Letter Cube Nets.png

2025-05-26T16:04:06Z

Krzyhau: Letter Cube unwrapped into two nets

== Summary ==
Letter Cube unwrapped into two nets

File:Letter Cube Photo.png

2025-05-26T16:01:16Z

Krzyhau: Screenshot of a Letter Cube from an angle

== Summary ==
Screenshot of a Letter Cube from an angle

Tetromino Code

2025-05-25T07:53:33Z

Krzyhau: Start tetromino code write-up

[[File:Nuzu School Giant Blackboard.png|thumb|A content of a giant blackboard in [[Nuzu School]] explaining the process of reading tetromino codes.]]
'''Tetromino Code''' is a vertical sequence of tetromino symbols which contains a sequence of inputs to be pressed in order to solve a puzzle. It is a main way the game presents an [[Input Code]] to a player.

[[File:Code Machine.png|thumb|The Code Machine showing a square symbol while Gomez is jumping.]]
== Reading sequences ==
A method of reading tetromino codes is explained on a blackboard within the [[Nuzu School]]. It can be read as following:

# Separate the sequence into individual tetrominoes.
# Rotate the entire sequence 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
# Reading from left to right, press the input corresponding to each tetromino symbol.

== Reading symbols ==
Interpretation of tetromino symbols can be learned from the [[Code Machine]]. It will display a matching tetromino symbol when a game input is pressed in its close proximity.
== Appearance ==
Tetromino codes almost always appear as a vertical connected sequence. They are very often inscribed on purple monoliths scattered across the world, but they can be seen on walls, floors and maps as well.

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File:Waterfall Tetromino Monolith.png

2025-05-25T07:24:35Z

Krzyhau: Tetromino Monolith present in Waterfall

== Summary ==
Tetromino Monolith present in [[Waterfall]]

File:Nuzu School Giant Blackboard.png

2025-05-25T07:14:08Z

Krzyhau: A content of giant blackboard within Nuzu School, showing a process of reading Tetromino Code

== Summary ==
A content of giant blackboard within Nuzu School, showing a process of reading [[Tetromino Code]]

File:Code Machine.png

2025-05-25T07:10:19Z

Krzyhau: The Code Machine showing a square symbol while Gomez is jumping

== Summary ==
The Code Machine showing a square symbol while Gomez is jumping