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Grim Fandango Remastered |OT| The Excelsior Line Edition

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Byron Bluth

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Its dissapointing to see that all the original puzzle/game breaking bugs in the original release are still present here, along with all new ones.
 
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Byron Bluth

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Acquiescence said:
I must be incredibly fortunate, because I'm playing through Rubacava right now and I haven't encountered a single bug yet.
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I am just going by what people have been posting here and on Twitter.

I am replaying using my original discs and mods. Refunded my Remastered version due to the preload/preorder/theme issues. Won't be rewarding them with my business until that gets fixed. Now with all these other issues people are reporting it is even more dissappointing.
 
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Ourobolus

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Klarax said:
At beginning of year 2.

Only bug i saw was in forest, trying to pick up the wheelbarrow. It went all weird and done the animation, but was inside the wheelbarrow, and i could move, but it didnt effect the position of wheelbarrow.
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This seems to happen a lot with things that have an animation for Manny to grab some things. You probably started moving him while he was in the animation before it finished, and it messes it up a bit.
 
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cakely

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Byron Bluth said:
PS4 launch was a disaster

I got a refund, not rewarding that shit show
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Byron Bluth said:
I am just going by what people have been posting here and on Twitter.

I am replaying using my original discs and mods. Refunded my Remastered version due to the preload/preorder/theme issues. Won't be rewarding them with my business until that gets fixed. Now with all these other issues people are reporting it is even more dissappointing.
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Honest question ... why are you still posting in this thread? You've been extremely vocal about your hate for this game, are you just unhappy that other people are enjoying the remaster?
 
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Byron Bluth

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cakely said:
Honest question ... why are you still posting in this thread? You've been extremely vocal about your hate for this game, are you just unhappy that other people are enjoying the remaster?
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I am sorry but what?

I am commenting on documented and reported bugs. I am not attacking anyone or saying they shouldn't play the game.

Being a big fan since it first launched in 1998 and I was 13, I am very dissapointed yes. They let me down. Grim is one of those games I play on an annual basis along with others like Half Life 1/2, Full Throttle and more.

I in no way shape or form hate this game. Wtf?
 
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Byron Bluth

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BouncyFrag said:
Didn't you eventually get the theme?
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Using a friend's account but he would have to make my PS4 primary and his console my primary.

We looked into it further and it would cause problems if either one of us lost connection to the internet, losing access to our licenses.

So I just log into his account once and awhile and play with the theme. Then cry.

Double Fine and Tim Schafer have replied to me on Twitter and said they are working on it. I will be waiting until then.
 
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cakely

Member
Byron Bluth said:
I am sorry but what?

I am commenting on documented and reported bugs. I am not attacking anyone or saying they shouldn't play the game.

Being a big fan since it first launched in 1998 and I was 13 I am very dissapointed yes. They let me down. Grim is one of those games I play on an annual basis along with others like Half Life 1/2, Full Throttle and more.

I in no way shape or form hate this game. Wtf?
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At this point you're commenting on bugs that you haven't even personally experienced. Your extremely negative opinions stand out even to someone who's just casually browsing this thread. That, understandably, gave me the impression that you really don't like the game.
 
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hammertomb

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Byron Bluth said:
Using a friend's account but he would have to make my PS4 primary and his console my primary.

We looked into it further and it would cause problems if either one of us lost connection to the internet, losing access to our licenses.

So I just log into his account once and awhile and play with the theme. Then cry.

Double Fine and Tim Schafer have replied to me on Twitter and said they are working on it. I will be waiting until then.
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And you see nothing wrong with how you acted?
 
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Boem

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Byron Bluth said:
Glad I can't voice an opinion here. It is strong but my passion for this game is as well.
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Nothing wrong with voicing your opinion. We've had people in here who love the remake, and people who wanted more. We've had people who encountered bugs, and we've had people who haven't. It's all been very civil. The reason people are calling you out on it are because you have used an extraordinary amount of posts getting extremely agitated because things weren't working properly in the beginning. Which happens during launches, it's just the nature of things. You took it all very personally for some reason, and while people were trying to discuss the game you kept calling Sony/Double Fine liars and thieves because you couldn't access your free theme right away or something silly like that.

I mean, I get being annoyed if you're really excited about playing the game, but you could have used a lot less posts (and a calmer tone) to convey your emotions. You went a bit over the top very early on. It's not the end of the world if you have to wait a bit for some early issues to be ironed out. It's just a game. A great game, mind you (one of my personal favorites), but just a game. A very old one at that. Things will work itself out, and it's not that important.

You really can't see how you got on people's nerves a bit in here?
 
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Byron Bluth

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cakely said:
At this point you're commenting on bugs that you haven't even personally experienced. Your extremely negative opinions stand out even to someone who's just casually browsing this thread. That, understandably, gave me the impression that you really don't like the game.
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It was an incorrect impression to make.

hammertomb said:
And you see nothing wrong with how you acted?
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Boem said:
Nothing wrong with voicing your opinion. We've had people in here who love the remake, and people who wanted more. We've had people who encountered bugs, and we've had people who haven't. It's all been very civil. The reason people are calling you out on it are because you have used an extraordinary amount of posts getting extremely agitated because things weren't working properly in the beginning. Which happens during launches, it's just the nature of things. You took it all very personally for some reason, and while people were trying to discuss the game you kept calling Sony/Double Fine liars and thieves because you couldn't access your free theme right away or something silly like that.

I mean, I get being annoyed if you're really excited about playing the game, but you could have used a lot less posts (and a calmer tone) to convey your emotions. You went a bit over the top very early on. It's not the end of the world if you have to wait a bit for some early issues to be ironed out. You really can't see how you got on people's nerves a bit in here?
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That is how I act in these types of situations. It got worse because people started egging me on, making fun of me, calling me names, sending me abrasive PMs. I am not entirely at fault.
 
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Boem

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Byron Bluth said:
That is how I act in these types of situations. It got worse because people started egging me on, making fun of me, calling me names, sending me abrasive PMs. I am not entirely at fault.
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Look, just wait a bit until Sony and Double Fine figure it all out. Having to wait a bit more isn't the end of the world. It's obvious you love the game, and that makes you alright in my book. Just allow people a little bit of space to enjoy the game - a lot of people have a special connection to this game and there's been a bit too much negativity in this thread. That can't be good for you personal enjoyment of the game when you get around to playing either.
 
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Byron Bluth

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Boem said:
Look, just wait a bit until Sony and Double Fine figure it all out. Having to wait a bit more isn't the end of the world. It's obvious you love the game, and that makes you alright in my book. Just allow people a little bit of space to enjoy the game - a lot of people have a special connection to this game and there's been a bit too much negativity in this thread. That can't be good for you personal enjoyment of the game when you get around to playing either.
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That is pretty much what happened to me and why I am waiting.
 
Dsyndrome

Dsyndrome

Member
Someone said EU Vita got a patch for the game, any word on what changed for it, and has it come in in NA at all? Didn't get a chance to play last night and check.
 
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down 2 orth

Member
So when are we going to get the grim OT2 going? Now that the per-order stuff seems sorted out, we might as well start again on a new footing.

Possible name:

Grim Fandango OT2: Only Film Noir Drama Beyond This Point
 
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DJ Lushious

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Byron Bluth said:
That is how I act in these types of situations. It got worse because people started egging me on, making fun of me, calling me names, sending me abrasive PMs. I am not entirely at fault.
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I don't blame you. When the title is a longtime favorite, one where a personal attachment comes into play, it only makes sense to be so utterly disappointed. If this were to happen to, say Sam & Max Hit the Road or Halo (*cough* it did with MCC), then I would be just utterly turned off.

Seriously, with MCC I've become so soured on the IP. And my house is literally adorned with Halo merch. So, I can relate.

I've had the Vita version crash on me nearly ten times in Year 2 since last night. And over trivial actions, like moving to the next screen.
 
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CosmicQueso

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down 2 orth said:
So when are we going to get the grim OT2 going? Now that the per-order stuff seems sorted out, we might as well start again on a new footing.

Possible name:

Grim Fandango OT2: Only Film Noir Drama Beyond This Point
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Yeah I'd be okay with this. This thread has actually really dampened my excitement and enthusiasm for playing the game. And it sucks, because I was really stoked for it. But because some dude can't control himself and goes apeshit over a fucking theme all I can think about when I boot up the game is this drama.

Sure, I shouldn't go into the thread then maybe. But I really would like to see other people's impressions. Blargh.
 
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Byron Bluth

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CosmicQueso said:
Yeah I'd be okay with this. This thread has actually really dampened my excitement and enthusiasm for playing the game. And it sucks, because I was really stoked for it. But because some dude can't control himself and goes apeshit over a fucking theme all I can think about when I boot up the game is this drama.

Sure, I shouldn't go into the thread then maybe. But I really would like to see other people's impressions. Blargh.
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These types of comments are just as dramatic and ridiculous. Seems that people here can't handle the fact a big fan was letdown and voiced his concerns here.

I won't post again about the issues until things get resolved and I repurchase the remaster. For those who feel damped by just reading the posts, I am the one dealing with the issues and have had this launched ruined.

Have fun everyone!
 
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Bobs Big Boy

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Grim Fandango's logic sure is something. It's almost a novel thing now to have a game designed with a vision above the purpose of suiting an audience. I like that it can now be discovered for its own designed obscurity and unique themes.
 
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afternoon delight

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For those of you who grid view it up in Steam, here's an alternate:

grim_steam.png
 
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Byron Bluth

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fastkilr said:
Grim Fandango's logic sure is something. It's almost a novel thing now to have a game designed with a vision above the purpose of suiting an audience. I like that it can now be discovered for its own designed obscurity and unique themes.
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It is interesting that a game like this could be seen as cutting edge since it is based on Latin culture, characters, etc. where most games are always so stereotyped these days.

Yet it was released in 1998.

Way ahead of its time and one of the best stories, characters, voice acting, writing and more in a game ever.
 
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Beelzebufo

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Byron Bluth said:
It is interesting that a game like this could be seen as cutting edge since it is based on Latin culture, characters, etc. where most games are always so stereotyped these days.

Yet it was released in 1998.

Way ahead of its time and one of the best stories, characters, voice acting, writing and more in a game ever.
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That's actually the first thing I thought about playing the game and hearing Manny's voice, I didn't expect him to be voiced by a Hispanic man. Do any other big games have lead characters like that? Kinda sad that I was legit shocked, even with the Day of the Dead theme.

Maybe they could get away with it because he looks white? lol

Also just got to the forest and I've had a lot of visual glitches. Particularly with the tie rope and bread.
 
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Byron Bluth

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Beelzebufo said:
That's actually the first thing I thought about playing the game and hearing Manny's voice, I didn't expect him to be voiced by a Hispanic man. Do any other big games have lead characters like that? Kinda sad that I was legit shocked, even with the Day of the Dead theme.

Maybe they could get away with it because he looks white? lol

Also just got to the forest and I've had a lot of visual glitches. Particularly with the tie rope and bread.
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The voice actor is Tony Plana, so it is a real accent and everything too. He added his own lines and more that made Manny oh so great.
 
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Shift Breaker

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Hazanko said:
Ive got an update for ps4 version but cannot download. Anyone else have this?
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Yup, me too. Cloud saving is effectively out of the window now.

Still, I've got past year one now. Loving the game so far, not had any problems though if I had to hazard a guess the bit with the wheelbarrow might have been a stopping point for some people. I got it with trial and error (well, randomly moving forward and backwards and somehow doing it) but if I had to hazard a guess, was it meant to be solved like this?

Did it require moving the wheelbarrow across the pipes in order for the left two pumps to go at the same time alternating with the right two pumps? Ithink that's how it ended up and it seems to make sense when trying to cause an imbalance. Like I said, I'm not sure how I did it but I think that was it.
 
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Cha

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Started playing on the Vita about an hour ago. Runs great. Original mode runs at a higher framerate, but the remastered is still smooth. Tried Tank controls. Untried Tank controls. Guess I'm not getting that trophy, huh. Loving the voice acting, and the writing. Everything sounds so fluid.

Do any other Vita players know if we're able to also stretch the game to full screen? I can't figure out how. Is it not possible on the Vita version?

Edit:Nevermind. It's in "special features" (Expected it in options). Yeah, I feel a little stupid. Thanks GreenYoshi
 
Green Yoshi

Green Yoshi

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Vulcano's assistant said:
This first big puzzle with the message machine is the most complex in the entire game imo, or the second most complex.
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That was an easy one (perhaps I have a retentive memory), but I already hate the wood. At least I still knew how to fight these fire beavers.

Cha said:
Do any other Vita players know if we're able to also stretch the game to full screen? I can't figure out how. Is it not possible on the Vita version?
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Look into the Special Options.
 
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ClayKavalier

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Vulcano's assistant said:
This first big puzzle with the message machine is the most complex in the entire game imo, or the second most complex.
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That's really good to hear, I had to use a guide for several steps of that and was disappointed that I was already having to use one, and when I had to use a guide again to
scare the pigeons off the roof
I was thinking I would have to play with a walkthrough all the way through.

I'm in the forest now, which to be fair isn't that much further along, and haven't used a guide since the spoilered part, hopefully I can get through most of the game without one.
 
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Seanspeed

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"Run you pigeons, its Robert Frost!"
lol <-not really much of a spoiler

Thanks again Onion. Having a great time with it.

And ^ yea, I'm glad to hear that message machine puzzle isn't typical. That was not......intuitive....
 
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Pestilence11

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Curious about whether there's a bug in part of the Petrified Forest:
I'm stuck where the four fire beavers are. I've managed to put 3 out but when I go around the side to the fourth he never goes out. I also tried throwing bones into the tar and having them leap off the rock but that just loops until I run out of bones to throw. I also have the key if that matters.
Is this a bug or am I just not doing something correctly?
 
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Ourobolus

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Pestilence11 said:
Curious about whether there's a bug in part of the Petrified Forest:
I'm stuck where the four fire beavers are. I've managed to put 3 out but when I go around the side to the fourth he never goes out. I also tried throwing bones into the tar and having them leap off the rock but that just loops until I run out of bones to throw. I also have the key if that matters.
Is this a bug or am I just not doing something correctly?
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You aren't doing something correctly.

When you throw a bone and it leaps, you have to extinguish them midair. You don't ever have to do anything with the fourth one in the back. Just extinguish the 3 that jump.
 
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Pestilence11

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Ourobolus said:
You aren't doing something correctly.

When you throw a bone and it leaps, you have to extinguish them midair. You don't ever have to do anything with the fourth one in the back. Just extinguish the 3 that jump.
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Alright, thanks. I'll keep trying things then. I'll check your spoiler if somehow I'm still stuck tomorrow lol

Edit: I just did it,
I wasn't holding down the extinguisher down long enough I guess when they were jumping into the tar.
 
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Wolff

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Anyone knows where do i get the "that's not funny" dialog for the trophy? is the only one missing for me and i really can't remember how to trigger it.
 
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Jimmyfenix

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Seanspeed said:
"Run you pigeons, its Robert Frost!"
lol <-not really much of a spoiler

Thanks again Onion. Having a great time with it.

And ^ yea, I'm glad to hear that message machine puzzle isn't typical. That was not......intuitive....
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Even tim didn't understand why they chose Robert frost in the dev commentary lol
 
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