As I embarked on my feline quest through Stray‘s post-apocalyptic city, I expected collapsed buildings, malfunctioning technology, and some rickety robot companions. What I didn‘t expect was to encounter a soulful musician who needed my help reviving his creative passions.
This aspiring guitarist named Morusque sat strumming a broken-down instrument while lamenting his lack of new material. "If only I had more music sheets, I could continue improving my repertoire!" he mused.
Well this inspired cat wasn‘t about to let Morusque‘s artistic dreams end in the dismal slums! I made it my mission to traverse the treacherous landscape in search of those lost sheets so he could perform uplifting ballads for the community once more.
Little did I know the scope of this musical scavenger hunt through history‘s ruins. Guarding the remnants were complex puzzles, foreboding heights, and my own platforming limitations. But after honing my leaping, climbing, and thinking skills – I emerged victorious with a full catalog of music sheets for my new friend!
Now join me on this melodic journey through the forgotten city as we chase down all 8 music collectibles to complete Morusque‘s anthology. I‘ll guide you through the precise locations while recalling my hard-fought battle to platforming mastery along the way. Let‘s tick off that music badge achievement together!
Overview of Stray‘s Music Sheet Side Quest
Before we dive paws-first into locating all 8 sheets, let‘s quickly cover some key details on how this unusual collectible hunt operates:
- Collectible Count: 8 music sheets scattered around the world
- Unlock Requirements: Available as early as Chapter 4 (of 8 total)
- Collection Order: Can grab sheets in any sequence
- Reward Incentives:
- Music Badge achievement
- Hear Morusque perform more elaborate songs
- Core Mechanics:
- Environmental traversal challenges
- Light puzzle solving
- Optional sidequest item fetching
Now that you know the basics, let‘s start ticking off these elusive music sheets! I‘ve organized them below based on when areas first become accessible as you journey through the story chapters.
Chapter 4 Sheets #1-3: Slums Exploration
Shortly after your abrupt arrival in the Slums, you‘ll meet a melancholic Morusque strumming his weathered instrument amongst the rubble. He and a few other residents inspire hope with their music – but Morusque dreams of expanding his repertoire.
"If only I had more music sheets, I could continue improving my repertoire!" Morusque lamented. This aspiring musician just needed some help rediscovering scattered pages in the ruins.
Luckily three torn sheets await in the winding Slums, ready for a daring cat to recover with some clever hops and leaps. Let‘s kick off the collection by snatching up these early music sheets!
Sheet #1 Location
Your first destination is Momo‘s apartment, which requires ascending exposed pipes and rickety rooftops to reach. But take care not to stumble from these dizzying precipices!
Upon entering Momo‘s front door, ignore his temperamental robot B-12 for now. Instead squeeze through the metal grates into the dingy bathroom area. Scale the towering stacks of boxes, cans, and debris inside to reach the top shelf on the back wall.
Wedged behind the dripping pipe lies your first music trophy – Sheet #1! Requiring no tricky puzzles, this one simply tests your vertical platforming skills.
Now tick that first sheet off the list, slide back down, and let‘s keep hunting!
Sheet #2 Location
Fortunately the next sheet is practically around the corner on a scenic rooftop observation deck.
Exit Momo‘s front door and ascend the crumbling apartment facade. Cross the wooden plank bridges onto the overlook with some cozy seating.
Hop onto the table and you‘ll spot music Sheet #2 basking in the dreary ambience!
With the first two sheets secured, I carried them gently in my mouth down to Morusque. His moving tune lifted spirits in the destitute town. But more complex songs awaited with further music sheet retrieval!
Sheet #3 Location
In stark contrast to the previous vertigo-inducing platforms, your next music trophy rests underground in a cozy robot den.
Travel to the neon skull graffiti and locate Elliot‘s Repair Shop nearby. Scratch the front door until the eccentric owner invites you inside his eccentric abode.
Rather than locating the sheet up high, you‘ll find this page posted just above knee-level on the right wall. Leap onto the cardboard boxes below for easy access to music Sheet #3!
With these first chapters‘ sheets tracked down amongst the Slums refuse, it was time I reconnected Morusque‘s tunes to the citizens who need them most.
"My friend, it brings me much joy to perform thanks to your discovered works of art!" Morusque exclaimed while proudly strumming away.
Though the road ahead looked perilous, I pressed on to uncover the remaining five sheets scattered throughout the forsaken metropolis.
Chapter 6 Sheets #4-5: Midnight City Access
Eventually my quest led me to restore power in the eerie Midnight City. Along the way I uncovered two more musical remnants to carry back to Morusque‘s makeshift stage when I returned.
Sheet #4 Location
The first Midnight City sheet awaits in Azooz‘s merchant shop, just a quick detour from the main objective. Simply trade 1 Energy Drink to obtain music Sheet #4 from his eclectic inventory.
Of course energy drinks don‘t come by easily for a lone cat! I first had to solve a restaurant kitchen puzzle by redirecting power to appliances. Only then could I purchase the fizzy beverage to trade for Azooz‘s music wares.
Sheet #5 Location
My next music trophy was practically gift wrapped for me in the atmospheric Dufer Bar.
Ascend the spiral stairs inside to overlook the establishment. Hop into the central lounge booth and you‘ll literally land right on music Sheet #5!
After ticking off those two optional collectibles, I returned them to Morusque before the next harrowing leg of my journey into the Dead End.
"You bring such lovely lost works for me to preserve through song my feline friend!" Morusque cheered as he strummed away.
Chapter 7 Sheets #6-8: Dead End Delving
Having unlocked the path into the foreboding Dead End, I pressed on through eerie darkness in search of resolutions. Along the way I uncovered three more music sheets to eventually reunite with Morusque.
Sheet #6 Location
Remember Clementine from the old writings? Turns out she‘s long departed, but her abandoned home still held remnants of happier times – including music!
Squeeze through the broken window into her former apartment. Ascend the bookshelf near her bed using the boxes and stool.
Atop the shelves lies both Clementine‘s touching journal…and music Sheet #6 nestled beside it! Handle both delicately as you descend and let‘s push forward.
Sheet #7 Location
Your next stop is the eerie Library grounds – now overrun by Zurks and machines but still housing some interesting relics!
Traverse the platforms and planters outside to reach the rooftop entrance. Slip inside and return to the ground floor to discover an antique piano in the corner, flanked by vines and rubble.
Leap gracefully onto the keys to reveal music Sheet #7 resting there for the taking! Few others will admire its beauty in this abandoned cultural hotspot.
Sheet #8 Location (Most Involved)
My most intricate music trophy challenge yet awaited in the Slums once more. An elaborate puzzle would finally unlock the eighth and final sheet to complete Morusque‘s anthology.
Here‘s how to cleverly snatch the last sheet:
- Locate the conspicuous safe in the Back Alley beside Morusque
- Read the cryptic posted note about making "her talk"
- Revisit Elliot to translate this arcane clue
- Return to Dufer Bar and leap atop the neon "Bar" sign
- Knock down the mounted painting to reveal a 5-digit code
- Input said code (6384) into the Back Alley safe…
- Revel in finally claiming music Sheet #8 – success!
What a thrill after navigating this complex scavenger hunt across town! Now for the satisfying finale: bringing all music sheets for Morusque to elegantly perform at last.
Morusque‘s Musical Finale
"You have unearthed such critical cultural artifacts and selflessly shared them with me my friend!" Morusque exclaimed as I presented the full collection of eight music sheets in order.
He gracefully accepted them before continuing, "Finally I can advance my musical skills to honor our world that once was, bringing comfort to those still grasping for purpose and community."
I curled up proudly as Morusque ran his fingers across the strings, beginning his magnum opus solo performance:
- Sheet 1 & 2 – Brief upbeat prelude
- Sheet 3 – Somber yet smooth arpeggios
- Sheet 4 – Rhythmic chords with whammy flourishes
- Sheet 5 – Laidback chiming tones, almost hopeful
- Sheet 6 – Tempo increases with driving rhythms
- Sheet 7 – High register chords cascading delicately
- Sheet 8 – Full glorious anthem resonates through the streets!
The robots huddled around our makeshift stage sat mesmerized by Morusque‘s masterful showmanship. And I knew in my purring heart that the magic of music would sustains our souls, whatever challenges lay ahead in this strange world.
Expert Tips for Music Sheet Mastery
Now that you‘ve experienced the full musical scavenger narrative along with me, let‘s recap key tips to master finding all music sheets efficiently:
- Take note of unique landmarks near each sheet‘s location
- Thoroughly comb environments high and low
- Sequence route effectively based on story progression
- Fetch curious sidequest items that residents request
- Barter goods with merchants for trades
- Solve environmental puzzles completely
- Read posters, notes, maps for subtle clues
- Backtrack previous zones later after gaining new abilities
- And above all, enjoy the atmosphere and music!
The Cat‘s Meow: Stray Music Sheet Achievement Unlocked!
And there you have it – all 8 music collectibles discovered across our winding stray cat adventures! It sure felt glorious to finally witness Morusque perform his completed masterpiece composition from my musical scavenger hunt. I‘ll always have fond memories lounging around that makeshift stage, helping uplift people‘s spirits through creative expression.
So now you can swiftly retrace my footsteps to retrieve each sheet without frustrating detours. Transform those torn pages into beacons of light and hope by returning them to Morusque – the talented troubadour of the Slums! Just be sure to stop and admire his gradually improving songs along the journey.
Let me know if this guide successfully leads you to Morusque‘s musical finale as well. Now if you‘ll excuse me, I‘m going to bask in some sunshine and relive those melodic memories across the abandoned metropolis once more!
