Mixtape is one of those rare games where the Platinum trophy feels like a reward rather than a chore. Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur, Mixtape clocks in at three to four hours per playthrough and packs 27 trophies on PlayStation (26 achievements on Xbox and Steam, since there's no Platinum equivalent on those platforms). The list leans on minigame performance and thorough bedroom exploration, not grinding or missable collectibles buried in open-world corners.
The smartest approach, as usual with games like Mixtape, is to enjoy your first run blind. This is a narrative-driven game about three teens spending their last night of high school together, and it deserves to land without a checklist in your peripheral vision. Then hit New Game again, follow this guide, and you'll have that Platinum in no time.
How many trophies does Mixtape have?
There are 27 trophies on PlayStation, including the Platinum titled The Sound of the Future. Xbox and Steam have 26 achievements since neither platform has a Platinum equivalent. The bulk of the list splits into two categories: story trophies that unlock automatically as you progress, and performance-based trophies tied to the game's minigame segments. Spoilers ahead, proceed with caution.
Unmissable story trophies
Four trophies pop just by completing the game's chapters. You cannot miss these.
- Goodbye, Stacey's Room – Complete all memories in Rockford's room
- Matching the Drapes – Complete all memories in Cassandra's room
- Eight Minute Odyssey – Complete all memories in Slater's room
- Last Song – Complete the game
What is the Front to Back trophy, and how do you get it?
Front to Back is the most time-consuming trophy in Mixtape. The requirement is to find every interactive object in each bedroom and exhaust every unique conversation with Cassandra and Slater. The key rule: let one dialogue string finish completely before touching another object, or it won't register.
You'll know an interaction has counted when the interact icon changes to a dotted line.
Stacey's room (chapter: Rockford's Room/House)
Work through this order carefully:
- Stereo, photo, and painting in the hallway
- CD on the tall bookshelf (through the bedroom door)
- Talk to Cassandra
- Turntable, skateboard, keyboard cushion on the bed
- Talk to Slater
- VHS tapes next to TV
- Tape recorder on the unit next to the closet
- CDs on that same unit
- Cassettes on the PC desk
- Talk to Slater
- Photos on the closet door
- Talk to Cassandra
- VHS on top of TV
- Talk to Slater, then Cassandra
- Polaroid photo strip near the door
- Polaroid on the floor underneath the strip
- Polaroid in the book by the bed
- Polaroid on the closet door
- Interact with the photo strip again
- Talk to Cassandra, then Slater
- Look in the closet
- Box on the computer chair
- Talk to Slater, then Cassandra
- Noticeboard and every interactive card on it
- Leave the room and look at the cloth in the bathroom
Debbie's room (chapter: Debbie's Bedroom)
- Box
- Talk to Cassandra
- Trophy on the blue desk
- Talk to Slater
- Wardrobe
- Photo on the dresser
- Talk to Slater, then Cassandra
- Drawer in the dresser
- Shell on the blue desk
- Interact with the wardrobe again
Cassandra's room (chapter: Cassandra's House)
- Pinboard by the door
- Bookshelf by the door
- Leave the room and look at the portrait on the landing
- Cassette tape by the bed
- Talk to Cassandra
- Rose photo on the wall by the bed
- Talk to Slater
- Photo on the wall near the desk
- Trophy in the cupboard
- After the softball scene: interact with the bed
- Talk to Cassandra, then Slater
- Bill near the mirror on the bathroom wall
- Talk to Slater
- Wall next to the trophy cabinet
- Talk to Cassandra
- Photos on the table near the bathroom door
- Talk to Cassandra, then Slater
- Contract on the bed
- Trophy cabinet
- Talk to Slater, then Cassandra
- Look at the window
- Talk to Cassandra, then Slater
Slater's room (chapter: Slater's House)
- Talk to Slater
- Artwork behind the bed
- Camera on the desk next to Slater
- Fish tank
- Record next to the hi-fi
- Lava lamp
- Plasma light near the stairs
- Robot near the stairs
- Polaroids near the TV
- Guitar on the sofa
- Book on the sofa
- Framed photo on the dresser
- Tape deck (next to the lava lamp)
- Talk to Slater twice
- VHS on the bed
Do not skip any dialogue mid-string. If you trigger a new interaction before the current conversation ends, the interaction may not register and the trophy could fail to unlock.
All minigame trophies: quick reference
This is where most of the list lives. Each trophy is tied to a specific chapter and has a clear pass/fail condition.
Tips for the trickier trophies
How do you get the French Connection trophy?
In chapter The Kiss, you need to hold the kiss for a full 60 seconds. The trophy won't pop until you press 'that's enough', so set a timer on your phone before you start. Sixty seconds of cringe, one trophy earned.
How do you get the Instructions Not Required trophy?
In Cassandra's House, flip the Minimaster over by holding R2 and dragging it. Open the battery slot, pick up the batteries with R2, insert them, flip it back over, and turn it on. The whole sequence needs to land in under 15 seconds. Practice the motion once mentally before you start the interaction.
How do you get the Skim Gordon trophy?
In Skipping Stones, aim directly for the centre of the tyre swing and hold R2 to charge your throw. There's no penalty for missing, so keep trying until it connects.
How do you get the Appetite for Destruction trophy?
During Skateboard Explosion, objects are highlighted on both sides of you as you skate. Press L2 for items on your left and R2 for items on your right. The trophy unlocks when you reach the giant gumball machine at the end of the run.
How do you get the Tapehead Graveyard trophy?
In Starlight Video, walk into the VHS shelves repeatedly to knock tapes off. You need 200 total, which sounds like a lot, but the store has plenty of shelves. Keep lapping the room until the trophy pops. The Doppelbanger trophy is in the same chapter, so knock over every cardboard cutout while you're in there.
How do you get the Fight For Your Right trophy?
In Party at the Ritz, you're walking around filming with a camcorder as Slater. Accept every item that party guests offer you. Make sure you cover the entire party area without skipping anyone.
Complete Mixtape trophy list at a glance
Mixtape sits comfortably among the more accessible adventure games when it comes to trophy hunting. Two focused playthroughs, attention to the bedroom checklists, and clean runs on the time-based minigames is genuinely all it takes. For more guides covering every corner of the game, the full Mixtape strategy guide collection has you covered.