Actually just save in slot four and it'll give you an extra slot. The first three slots are just for cloud saves.
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Grim Fandango Remastered |OT| The Excelsior Line Edition
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Actually just save in slot four and it'll give you an extra slot. The first three slots are just for cloud saves.
Quick Mustard
Member
I think I know exactly where you are stuck.
I'm past it now, but I'd love to know where you think.
down 2 orth
Member
Hey I just found out how to do the fix for users on a secondary PS4 system. I noticed there were others with this same problem so we should post it in the OT.
How to use the PS Store fix for users on a secondary PS4 system:
Go to http://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com , Select [Deactivate All] under [Account] > [Media and Devices] for the type of content for which you want to deactivate all activated systems. Then manually activate the PS4 system you are currently using as your primary system (Select [PSN] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Activate]) and then you can download the game through the computer PSN store fix.
The important thing to note is that you are deactivating your primary PS4 system so that you can use another system as your primary account to download the game. You can only deactivate accounts using this method once every six months! However, you can deactivate the primary PS4 system manually as much as you like, so as soon as you are finished using the system or game, be sure to deactivate it manually if you want to reactivate your previous system once more as your primary system.
How to use the PS Store fix for users on a secondary PS4 system:
Go to http://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com , Select [Deactivate All] under [Account] > [Media and Devices] for the type of content for which you want to deactivate all activated systems. Then manually activate the PS4 system you are currently using as your primary system (Select [PSN] > [Activate as Your Primary PS4] > [Activate]) and then you can download the game through the computer PSN store fix.
The important thing to note is that you are deactivating your primary PS4 system so that you can use another system as your primary account to download the game. You can only deactivate accounts using this method once every six months! However, you can deactivate the primary PS4 system manually as much as you like, so as soon as you are finished using the system or game, be sure to deactivate it manually if you want to reactivate your previous system once more as your primary system.
Coreda
Member
Really is top quality. If there's ever a remake something like that would be perfect.
Big Chungus
Member
When does the tank control achievement start?
I walked around the first room a bit using the new controls then switched over to tank controls.
I walked around the first room a bit using the new controls then switched over to tank controls.
Visualante2
Member
My guess is that they just have a flag in every scene tankControlUsed = 0/1
End of the game it checks you off, and if you used it everywhere then you get the cheevo. Pure speculation but that's how I'd do it.
The Unreal project is nice I guess, but it's overly sculpted.
End of the game it checks you off, and if you used it everywhere then you get the cheevo. Pure speculation but that's how I'd do it.
The Unreal project is nice I guess, but it's overly sculpted.
I'm past it now, but I'd love to know where you think.
Seeing as how you were only 20 minutes in, I'm guessing
at the part where you need to find a way to stop up the tube system to get a lead on a good client. Using the "punched" card was pretty damn obtuse, IMO.
I had to use that hint site to figure it out.
Baldwin_the_First
Member
What the hell.
Everytime I try to download the game on PS4, a notifications says I cannot download the game. No other explanations whatsoever. Just "Cannot download the game". I'm on NA PSN and it is my primary console, by the way.
Edit: Downloaded it from the website and now it works.
Everytime I try to download the game on PS4, a notifications says I cannot download the game. No other explanations whatsoever. Just "Cannot download the game". I'm on NA PSN and it is my primary console, by the way.
Edit: Downloaded it from the website and now it works.
I appreciate this approach to be honest. It's the Criterion approach as opposed to so many developers who simply reimagine and retool the game (sometimes to its detriment). That said, some of the blurrier/grainier backgrounds could have used a repaint, but outside of that, I'm appreciative that Double Fine tried as hard as possible to stay true to the games original vision. Grim Fandango is a classic, this is an update for the GoG games, not for the "HD Remake" gamers that are fed by so many other companies.
Try downloading it through the online store.
Start a game, switch to tank controls, then start another new game and skip the cutscene and you'll be tank right from the beginning.
Baldwin_the_First
Member
Yep I did and now it works, thank you.
JumpJeff84
Member
I preordered this on PS4, but haven't even booted it up due to a busy schedule and being occupied with Dying Light.
Sounds like the PS4 version is vastly superior to Vita, is that correct?
Sounds like the PS4 version is vastly superior to Vita, is that correct?
RedAssedApe
Banned
Framerate is much better. But might not matter to most in this type of game
TimeEffect
Member
Anyone playing this for the first time? What are your impressions?
Baldwin_the_First
Member
First minutes of the game and I'm already disapointed due to the ugly borders that are sincerely annoying to look at. How come it wasn't possible to make the game in 1080p?
bananafactory
Banned
Pre-rendered backgrounds, same as REmake.
Me. Played about 2-3 hours so far. Amazing atmosphere, writing, and acting. Very difficult, despite having a few hours I feel like I've only made 20 mins of progress. And I'm stuck right now too
Big Chungus
Member
ahhhhhhhh damn, i just made it to the mail sorter part.
hope it wont take that long to restart
Rhomega Beta
Member
You can also press . (period) to skip dialogue.
bananafactory
Banned
Ah fuck. I moved around a bit in that first room with the new ones too. I was going to suffer through for the trophy, but if I'm not going to get it I'll just switch back to the new ones.
the_firewithin
Member
well shit i lost like a hour or so of progress because i didnt notice this doesnt have an auto saves anywhere and the game got glitched and got stuck on an animation. restarted to where i was my last save.
ugh
ugh
I got to put some time into this last night - my first time with this game and it's just super charming. What a cool world. I love Manny. I just joined got out of the first region.
So far I've only saved twice since it seems to take a weirdly long time (playing on Vita) - better start being more circumspect on that it seems.
I really like how unobtrusive the commentary bits are. You can check it out if you are interested, but it doesn't just start up in a distracting way when you're in the middle of something. That's a nice touch. I don't know if I've played other games with a commentary feature, but this seems like a great way to handle it.
So far I've only saved twice since it seems to take a weirdly long time (playing on Vita) - better start being more circumspect on that it seems.
I really like how unobtrusive the commentary bits are. You can check it out if you are interested, but it doesn't just start up in a distracting way when you're in the middle of something. That's a nice touch. I don't know if I've played other games with a commentary feature, but this seems like a great way to handle it.
JumpJeff84
Member
Crazy to think that this will probably sell way more copies than it did when originally released.
If it does well, people in the industry will notice.
If it does well, people in the industry will notice.
ClayKavalier
Banned
I've only played an hours, but so far the puzzles remind me of stuff like the infamous cat-hair mustache. I would have never put together the solution to getting the lead by myself. There's so many steps and assumptions
Would I have eventually figured it out if I was dead-set on using a guide and had a bunch of time and patience? Probably, but in a story-based game I just want to see the next character interaction or cutscene.
I'm still really enjoying it though, characters and dialogue are great.
even if you realize that you might be able to intercept a message through the tube system, asking the balloon guy for two dead worms, finding the server room after you break the machine, and then fitting the marked card through the barely visible slot in the tube is crazy.
Would I have eventually figured it out if I was dead-set on using a guide and had a bunch of time and patience? Probably, but in a story-based game I just want to see the next character interaction or cutscene.
I'm still really enjoying it though, characters and dialogue are great.
Visualante2
Member
Hate to moan over £1 but I prefer to buy things from Humble. DRM free + Steam copy for £1 less than Steam. Shitty staggered launch strategy DF. I suggest people hold off for next week when it will be even cheaper on GMG with a code.
The game pops up a text box literally telling you it doesn't have autosaves and you should save often.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
This is a classic adventure game though. The puzzles ARE the gameplay, and through examining every object you encounter and going through all the dialogue with everyone you meet, you should be able to get enough clues to piece things together. This game is all about patience and thinking things through.
Nothing in GF really came close to GK3 despite your reference.
Me.
I love the writing and the humour between characters, but I don't really know what I'm supposed to be doing half of the time, and that's really hurting my experience with the game so far.
JumpJeff84
Member
It's a tough game, no question. I played it back in the day and got stuck so many times, never ended up finishing it. When play it on PS4 I'm gonna have no qualms about consulting a walkthrough when I hit a roadblock. The story is good enough to stand on its own.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Reposting what I mentioned earlier:
The information you receive from conversations and what Manny says when examining objects should give you enough clues to figure things out eventually. Since the game doesn't keep any notes or relevant information for you, you really need to pay attention. Not everything mentioned are going to be throw-away flavor text descriptions!
bananafactory
Banned
Well I'm near the beginning of the game and went to visit the big orange guy at his shack. It says he's in the junkyard, but the junkyard door seems to be locked. The secretary tells me she's busy and I exhausted all conversations with the other guy down the hall.
Now I'm stumped.
I have a scythe, playing cards, a loaf of bread, some balloons, and a fire extinguisher. None of those seem to help me right now
There were no Grim Fandango walkthroughs or hints online when I first played this game many years ago... Just had to stick it out and sometimes become stuck for days on certain puzzles until a literal "a-ha!" moment came about. The reward for completing the puzzle on my own was much more satisfactory than using a walkthrough would have been.
So, for those stuck just keep at it. It might take you a while to beat it in the end but surely you'll be happier for it,right? Right?
So, for those stuck just keep at it. It might take you a while to beat it in the end but surely you'll be happier for it,right? Right?
Jimmyfenix
Member
Put in a few hours
For someone who has never played this i am really enjoying my self!
The only old school adventure games i played like this was the first 2 broken sword games on Playstation.
For someone who has never played this i am really enjoying my self!
The only old school adventure games i played like this was the first 2 broken sword games on Playstation.
Heh, this is bringing me back.
All of the gameplay involves figuring out puzzles like that. Go everywhere, talk to everyone, examine every fixed object and eventually you'll figure out what to do.
In the mean time: Run you pigeons! It's Robert Frost!
the_firewithin
Member
The game pops up a text box literally telling you it doesn't have autosaves and you should save often.
that went completely over my head then. at least i knew what i had to do so it only took me like 15 min or so to get back to where i was.
i now know
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Are you sure you explored every location you could possibly go to?
This is a good site to use to get non-spoilery hints to slowly nudge you in the right direction if you're completely stumped:
http://www.uhs-hints.com/uhsweb/grimfand.php
bananafactory
Banned
Pretty sure.
I explored the side alley, the festival w/ balloon dude, both rooms on the main floor (one with the weird machine and one with the table and the 2 different hoses that create foam).
Explored the back alley/parking lot with the junkyard and shack. Explored my main hallway and office.
I don't think I missed anywhere. I'll use those hints as a last resort but I really want to try and figure this out on my own. There must be something I missed.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
What about the office basement?
bananafactory
Banned
Basement....???
God damnit. Lol. I swear I checked every door. How do I get down there?
Rhomega Beta
Member
It's not so much the two new rooms as it is what's in them.
Jimmyfenix
Member
I LOVE THE DEVELOPER COMMENTARY
It should have been set to on by default
It should have been set to on by default
Sounds like you haven't climbed using the rope.
Dog Problems
Banned
Yeah, I sort of wish there as an option to enable that. I keep walking to every possible spot because I don't want to miss any of them.
bananafactory
Banned
Yup I had to climb up there to
change the auto-response machine so the secretary would sign the work order (I've already gone to the poisoning and brought back that dude who was in the body bag)
OK. Then you need to
sabotage the messaging system.
bananafactory
Banned
I can't get back into the office. The door is still locked and the window is closed now when I climb up on the ledge.
You might not have to restart your game if you only moved in the first room but I can't guarantee it. Restarting with a new game keeps your options saved so it's the only I way know to make sure you're tank from the beginning.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
There's an elevator that leads down there from Eva's desk I believe.