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[Lord Error]

You guys are still waiting for this?

Some people, for whatever reason, can't yet start their preloaded PS4 version. I was able to, last night, but only after I deleted and redownloaded it. If someone was to buy it now without preorder, it would download and work fine, but they messed up the preload for this game 100% completely.

How big is the game on Vita? File size wise, I mean.

Download is 3.4GB.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Don't be afraid to experiment with your items. You probably have examined something that would give you a hint as to where to go next but didn't use an item on it that might reveal your path.

Advenure game puzzles 101 is basically make sure you exhaust every possible dilaog option in conversations, examine every viable object in each location and try to pick it up, examine every item in your inventory, and always be thinking about possible item/object interactions as you progress.

 

[OnionPowder]

A few:

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Hole punching the Ace card. Filling the balloons with the packing material and sending them down the tube. And unlocking the bolt on the door in the message room.

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The balloons and the bolt seemed pretty easy to me. If you notice the door it locks as soon as he leaves and the lock sticks out. The balloons fill station looked like they would work on a balloon so I just tried it and it worked.

Is the theme working for people yet?

Works for me and it's great.

 

[bananafactory]

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The balloons and the bolt seemed pretty easy to me. If you notice the door it locks as soon as he leaves and the lock sticks out. The balloons fill station looked like they would work on a balloon so I just tried it and it worked.

Works for me and it's great.

Were you having the "unavailable" issue though or did it work right from the get go?

 

[ZeroX03]

How big is the game on Vita? File size wise, I mean.

3.4GB

Is the theme working for people yet?

Worked for me with a pre-order right from the get go.

 

[OnionPowder]

Were you having the "unavailable" issue though or did it work right from the get go?

I didn't work at first. I downloaded and it said it was corrupt and to delete and re-download, but as soon as I deleted it showed right back up. I ended up having to go to my download list and deleting it from there for some odd reason and then I could re-download and get it to launch.

 

[JumpJeff84]

You also have to remember that when the game came out, the target audience were a playerbase with a lot of adventure puzzle gaming experience from previous LucasArts and Sierra games. So yeah, I'd expect a lot of the game can be difficult for new players if they aren't familiar with these kinds of games.

I think I played this game in 2001 or so. I'd played a bunch of Lucasarts games like Monkey Island and DoTT and Full Throttle, but yeah, I found Fandango especially difficult. Loved it, but never finished it.

Gonna play it on PS4, but damned if I'm not gonna have my ipad at my side with a walkthrough bookmarked. I wanna play this with my GF to enjoy the story and characters, but I have no desire to wander around for 2 hours trying to solve some obscure puzzle.

 

[dark10x]

Yeah I remember playing this on PC years ago and it was hard as balls. I think people are gonna be consulting walkthroughs constantly.

I'm afraid that might actually spoil it a bit.

I normally don't like being stuck but, when I first played this in 1998, being stuck in some of the environments was actually a part of the experience. You'd end up spending more time in each location than you would if you just plowed through the puzzles. That's not always true with adventure games but I feel it is here. I still fondly recall wandering around the deserted streets of Rubacava at night...

 

[Futurevoid]

Is the theme working for people yet?

Yep. Installed and working without an issue.

 

[Scanna]

ahah I am already stuck XD damned balloons

 

[Porcile]

What's with the orange (possibly the lit cigarette?) glitch on the remasted lighting option (PC). The right side of Manny is always flickering orange and when I climb up the rope in the opening section, it leaves it behind in midair. If I turn off the new lighting it's fine.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

It's ok, but it runs and looks much better on PS4. I actually stopped playing on Vita and switched over to PS4. Cloud saves, yay.

My friend has it on Vita and he isn't happy with the framerate while using the Remastered graphics rendering. Said roughly 25fps.

Vita version is a letdown, expected a bit more performance-wise, but I'll probably still play a good deal on the go (especially when I do a second playthrough for commentary and for the tank control trophy... son of a bitch Tim).

Thanks for the words on the Vita version! Yup, PS4 is obviously the way to go, that's kind of a bummer for me. But I'll still buy the game in the future.

 

[Bryko]

For anyone who's struggling but doesn't want the solutions just handed to them, this site is super helpful:

http://www.uhs-hints.com/uhsweb/hints/grimfand/1.php

 

[Byron Bluth]

Yep. Installed and working without an issue.

I didn't work at first. I downloaded and it said it was corrupt and to delete and re-download, but as soon as I deleted it showed right back up. I ended up having to go to my download list and deleting it from there for some odd reason and then I could re-download and get it to launch.

3.4GB

Worked for me with a pre-order right from the get go.

All of you preordered no?

Waiting to see if they make good on their promise to have all purchases have it included due to the preorder error.

 

[bananafactory]

I didn't work at first. I downloaded and it said it was corrupt and to delete and re-download, but as soon as I deleted it showed right back up. I ended up having to go to my download list and deleting it from there for some odd reason and then I could re-download and get it to launch.

Hmm it's not even in my download list.

 

[Hipster Cthulhu]

Anyone got this proplem, I reinstalled but nothing...(GOG Ver. by the way)?

 

[esmith08734]

Decided to go for it. Never played the original and I like adventure games. Plus, $15-30 is about my sweet spot for a gaming budget right now.

 

[Aaron D.]

ahah I am already stuck XD damned balloons

Run pigeons! It's Robert Frost!!

 

[Skiesofwonder]

For anyone who's struggling but doesn't want the solutions just handed to them, this site is super helpful:

http://www.uhs-hints.com/uhsweb/hints/grimfand/1.php

Thanks, bookmarking just in case.

 

[chronosic]

So is it too late to switch to tank controls if I'm an hour or so in to get the "play the whole game with tank controls" trophy?

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

I've never played this game, but I've heard it's pretty good or something.

Figured I might as well find out. Bought it from GOG.

 

[Servbot #42]

Well said, and a very fitting post for a Grim thread

Finally someone got my reference. Anyway i was all ready to buy grim Fandango on PS4 but i didn't manage to preorder in time so no theme for me, still kinda pissed about that.

 

[Scavenger]

Anyone got this proplem, I reinstalled but nothing...(GOG Ver. by the way)?

Are you playing on a laptop? Try the discrete GPU. My brother had no background with the integrated GPU with the remastered graphics, but using the discrete GPU fixed it.

 

[Mike Works]

I can download the theme on PS4 but not play the game right now :/

 

[Visualante2]

Petrified forest is the first thing that has stumped me. I seem to have the tool to get me through the maze but need to experiment some more.

edit. Cheated on this bit. It was very weird. Wish Manny or Glottis had something useful to say while I was trying to figure this one out.

 

[Byron Bluth]

So if I used someone's account that has the theme active could I sign in with their account to download it and then go back to my default account and use it?

Might have to go to the B/S/T thread to see if I can get someone to do this for $$$

 

[epmode]

Petrified forest is the first thing that has stumped me. I seem to have the tool to get me through the maze but need to experiment some more.

That's one of the two things that stumped me on my first playthrough. The other is in year two.

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The cat race puzzle

 

[Lagamorph]

So is it too late to switch to tank controls if I'm an hour or so in to get the "play the whole game with tank controls" trophy?

Given that you wouldn't be playing the entire game with Tank controls, I'm gonna say yes.

 

[xxracerxx]

So if I used someone's account that has the theme active could I sign in with their account to download it and then go back to my default account and use it?

Might have to go to the B/S/T thread to see if I can get someone to do this for $$$

I just don't understand how if you wanted the theme sooooooo badly, why did you not pre-order before the day before release?

 

[bananafactory]

So if I used someone's account that has the theme active could I sign in with their account to download it and then go back to my default account and use it?

Might have to go to the B/S/T thread to see if I can get someone to do this for $$$

That's not how it works, you need to set your PS4 as your primary with that account to use it.

I know this because the 20th anniversary theme went up early in Europe, so I created a European account to DL it. But I couldnt use it with my NA account until I logged in with my EU account and set my PS4 as my primary system.

So the person you make the deal with would have to have YOUR PS4 set as their primary. It won't work

 

[Crimson Clown]

So is it too late to switch to tank controls if I'm an hour or so in to get the "play the whole game with tank controls" trophy?

I'm not sure but probably too late. I switched right at the beginning before even taking a step and I'm wondering if that might even be too late. Hopefully you don't have to start a new game after switching. If someone who has the trophy could confirm that'd be great.

 

[AsfaeksBR]

Ok, I need help.

I just got 2 baloons and

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inflated them with those 2 liquids and put them in the message tube. They went down and messed the "tube machine". The janitor is fizing it, so I turned the lock in the door so it stays open when he leaves. Then he's on fire, and when I come with the extinguisher he saysit's dangerous and all. Then I leave the room, re-enter the room alone and put the card in the tube. But Manny says the pressure is too high and it won't work

. What do I do now?

 

[Pakkidis]

Ok, I need help.

I just got 2 baloons and

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inflated them with those 2 liquids and put them in the message tube. They went down and messed the "tube machine". The janitor is fizing it, so I turned the lock in the door so it stays open when he leaves. Then he's on fire, and when I come with the extinguisher he saysit's dangerous and all. Then I leave the room, re-enter the room alone and put the card in the tube. But Manny says the pressure is too high and it won't work

. What do I do now?

Hint

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You have to do something to the card first before putting it in the tube

Answer

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Go to secretaries desk and use hole puncher on the card

 

[OnionPowder]

Ok, I need help.

I just got 2 baloons and

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inflated them with those 2 liquids and put them in the message tube. They went down and messed the "tube machine". The janitor is fizing it, so I turned the lock in the door so it stays open when he leaves. Then he's on fire, and when I come with the extinguisher he saysit's dangerous and all. Then I leave the room, re-enter the room alone and put the card in the tube. But Manny says the pressure is too high and it won't work

. What do I do now?

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Try making the card more wind resistant

 

[Byron Bluth]

I can download the theme on PS4 but not play the game right now :/

You preordered right?

 

[BobTheFork]

Has there been an update on a fix. I did the Sony instruction and got stuck with 'cannot find the application' and we can't re-download it

 

[Kssio_Aug]

A the start I had to look a chunk of a section already

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After reaching the poisoned guy. I had to look at the other guys messages to get his client... I could not figure out how to go in there. Then I searched about the baloons and was able to get the maintance guy down in the lobby. But then I tried everything to get the guy out of the room, or to keep the door open, and could not figure out that all I had to do was to open the door locker! I did not even realized it was an interactive object, until I searched in the internet. Then I ran out of patiance, and when I could not use the card in there, I searched again... needed to make holes in it.

I'm ashamed.

I'm playing Monkey Island aswell and am not having nearly that much of problems already. At this game is very important to try to interect with every single thing in the rooms. Also the game doesnt really tell you much, if tell you anything.

Not sure if its a bad thing thoug. I mean, some objects are hard to realize that are interactive, so there's that. But it requires a lot of thinking, and thats a good thing. But I will end up searching for a lot of solutions if that keep happening. lol

 

[AsfaeksBR]

Thanks guys, I think I know where to go first. At least, if my memory isn't tricking me. I'll play later and come back to say if it worked!

 

[Byron Bluth]

I just don't understand how if you wanted the theme sooooooo badly, why did you not pre-order before the day before release?

Why is my availability of funds to preorder any of your business?

That's not how it works, you need to set your PS4 as your primary with that account to use it.

I know this because the 20th anniversary theme went up early in Europe, so I created a European account to DL it. But I couldnt use it with my NA account until I logged in with my EU account and set my PS4 as my primary system.

So the person you make the deal with would have to have YOUR PS4 set as their primary. It won't work

Fuck

 

[OnionPowder]

A the start I had to look a chunk of a section already

Spoiler

After reaching the poisoned guy. I had to look at the other guys messages to get his client... I could not figure out how to go in there. Then I searched about the baloons and was able to get the maintance guy down in the lobby. But then I tried everything to get the guy out of the room, or to keep the door open, and could not figure out that all I had to do was to open the door locker! I did not even realized it was an interactive object, until I searched in the internet. Then I ran out of patiance, and when I could not use the card in there, I searched again... needed to make holes in it.

I'm ashamed.

I'm playing Monkey Island aswell and am not having nearly that much of problems already. At this game is very important to try to interect with every single thing in the rooms. Also the game doesnt really tell you much, if tell you anything.

Not sure if its a bad thing thoug. I mean, some objects are hard to realize that are interactive, so there's that. But it requires a lot of thinking, and thats a good thing. But I will end up searching for a lot of solutions if that keep happening. lol

Try and wait next time before you go searching for a puzzle. It's so much more satisfying when you find it for yourself

 

[MeshuggahMan]

This has probably been asked... But any spoilers in the commentaries?

 

[OnionPowder]

Year 2 Spoilers:

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Anybody know how to get a successful poetry reading in Olivia's Club? I was able to pull it off, but I don't know if I was just doing it right or if it was because I convinced the guys at the table that I'm hip

 

[xxracerxx]

Why is my availability of funds to preorder any of your business?

Does Sony charge right away or on release like Amazon?

 

[Boem]

A the start I had to look a chunk of a section already

Spoiler

After reaching the poisoned guy. I had to look at the other guys messages to get his client... I could not figure out how to go in there. Then I searched about the baloons and was able to get the maintance guy down in the lobby. But then I tried everything to get the guy out of the room, or to keep the door open, and could not figure out that all I had to do was to open the door locker! I did not even realized it was an interactive object, until I searched in the internet. Then I ran out of patiance, and when I could not use the card in there, I searched again... needed to make holes in it.

I'm ashamed.

I'm playing Monkey Island aswell and am not having nearly that much of problems already. At this game is very important to try to interect with every single thing in the rooms. Also the game doesnt really tell you much, if tell you anything.

Not sure if its a bad thing thoug. I mean, some objects are hard to realize that are interactive, so there's that. But it requires a lot of thinking, and thats a good thing. But I will end up searching for a lot of solutions if that keep happening. lol

The trick to these games, especially compared to most modern games, is to take it slow. Very slow. They expect a lot of patience from the players - exhausting dialogue trees, carefully examining the environment. There are some difficult parts, but it's very rewarding if you don't use guides. These aren't games that are made to finish in one or two sittings. It's more fun than it sounds to play for a bit, and when you're stuck on a problem to just stop playing and think about the problem for a day or a couple of days and then come back to it.

 

[OnionPowder]

Does Sony charge right away or on release like Amazon?

Right away with no refunds.

 

[Byron Bluth]

Does Sony charge right away or on release like Amazon?

Right away. I didn't have funds until yesterday.

 

[xxracerxx]

Right away with no refunds.

Well, that is just stupid.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

The trick to these games, especially compared to most modern games, is to take it slow. Very slow. They expect a lot of patience from the players - exhausting dialogue trees, carefully examining the environment. There are some difficult parts, but it's very rewarding if you don't use guides. These aren't games that are made to finish in one or two sittings. It's more fun than it sounds to play for a bit, and when you're stuck on a problem to just stop playing and think about the problem for a day or a couple of days and then come back to it.

Try and wait next time before you go searching for a puzzle. It's so much more satisfying when you find it for yourself

You're both right. But this one is for sure harder then Monkey Island 1.

Will not keep forcing into guides though. It really kills the purpose of it.

 

[Robot Pants]

Why does this preorder unlock in 8 hours still? Is it not the 27th?

 

[XiaNaphryz]

The trick to these games, especially compared to most modern games, is to take it slow. Very slow. They expect a lot of patience from the players - exhausting dialogue trees, carefully examining the environment. There are some difficult parts, but it's very rewarding if you don't use guides. These aren't games that are made to finish in one or two sittings. It's more fun than it sounds to play for a bit, and when you're stuck on a problem to just stop playing and think about the problem for a day or a couple of days and then come back to it.

Yep...as I mentioned earlier you really need to pay attention to everything. Assume an object you see is interactive in some way until you can rule it out. That said, at least the game's not a notorious pixel hunter like some old adventure games have been.

Perhaps the OP can add in an "Adventure Game Puzzle Solving 101" section compiling some of the suggestions we've posted.

You're both right. But this one is for sure harder then Monkey Island 1.

Well, yeah. When Grim first came out, the target demographic had over a decade of adventure game puzzle solving experience after all.

Monkey Island was like the 4th adventure game LEC made. Grim was one of the last (14th or something).