The game isnt even started and must have done hit retry a dozen of tines now, will try a bit more. Such a pain
Thanks Nontheless
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Grim Fandango Remastered |OT| The Excelsior Line Edition
- Thread starter Byron Bluth
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Thanks Nontheless
Jimmyfenix
Member
What the hell manny?
The balloon bit was too much
The balloon bit was too much
Some initial impressions having completed Year One:
-Good story in an interesting world.
-Great characters and dialogue.
-Very funny.
-Bullshit puzzles? Some, like the
puzzle, have ridiculously abstract solutions. Idk, it's probably just that I'm not an experienced adventure gamer.
-Good story in an interesting world.
-Great characters and dialogue.
-Very funny.
"Run pigeons, it's Robert Frost!"
tube-server
Dog Problems
Banned
Play with the wheelbarrow until the two left pieces are moving together, and the two right pieces are moving together. It might take a bit to get it timed right (it always has for me). Then pull the lever so Glottis climbs up and then turn it back on.
Rhomega Beta
Member
Finally got "Rusty Anchor" and "Oh yeah, I could take you down...", making Grim Fandango my 13th Perfect Achievement game. Now to collect and sell the cards.
Just doesn't seem to work for me. I think I've got it, but apparently I don't and I'm not sure why.
OnionPowder
Member
No problem. Really happy that you're enjoying it. Best adventure game ever.
Also you'll be glad to hear I'm upgrading from my FX-8350 to a i7-5820K sometime soon
Haha, that's quite a jump.No problem. Really happy that you're enjoying it. Best adventure game ever.
Also you'll be glad to hear I'm upgrading from my FX-8350 to a i7-5820K sometime soon
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
How does this game run on PC? Does it have issues like the PS4 version?
ryanthelion123
Neo Member
Impressions from a newcomer who just reached the forest area.
-The world is fantastic and I love the setting
-Voice Acting this good is very rarely seen in video games today.
-I cant tell if I like the puzzles yet. There have only been a couple smaller ones that I have been able to figure out without hints. But man this game expects a lot from you and I feel like it can do a bit more to guide you. A lot of the times I had the right overall idea but easily missed important pieces that are necessary to sucked.
-I appreciate that the game doesn't think of there audience lowly, and it really can feel like detective work sometimes which is cool.
-Little disappointed in the lack of updated backgrounds.
-Would love to see these type of mechanics implemented in a modern game like Batman. There is so much handholding in modern video games. Perhaps this is why Grim failed financially.
(my first point and click type game)
-The world is fantastic and I love the setting
-Voice Acting this good is very rarely seen in video games today.
-I cant tell if I like the puzzles yet. There have only been a couple smaller ones that I have been able to figure out without hints. But man this game expects a lot from you and I feel like it can do a bit more to guide you. A lot of the times I had the right overall idea but easily missed important pieces that are necessary to sucked.
-I appreciate that the game doesn't think of there audience lowly, and it really can feel like detective work sometimes which is cool.
-Little disappointed in the lack of updated backgrounds.
-Would love to see these type of mechanics implemented in a modern game like Batman. There is so much handholding in modern video games. Perhaps this is why Grim failed financially.
(my first point and click type game)
Dog Problems
Banned
Oh really? I might of just solved this by accident. I was just screwing around when Glottis was spinning around and then I got the cutscene, so whatever I guess.
Dog Problems
Banned
That way works too. I've always aligned them and then had Glottis get up there but either way is fine.
Byron Bluth
Banned
It's funny that these hint requests are taking me back. Haha that damn puzzle.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Voice acting has always been a strong point for LucasArts since the early CD-ROM days, even in their more mediocre titles.
Jimmyfenix
Member
I am cracking up at the dev commentary
Throwing shade at the old Lucasarts IT Guy
Throwing shade at the old Lucasarts IT Guy
Enjoying my self. Promised my self to play it proper without a walkthrough. So far so good. I ran into some pixelated artifacts. Hopefully those get cleaned up with a patch or two.
I know some people are criticizing the remaster, but a working version with better controls is all I really cared about. As long as they get the bugs fixed up, this is the best version.
I know some people are criticizing the remaster, but a working version with better controls is all I really cared about. As long as they get the bugs fixed up, this is the best version.
Thank you. Now i finally got my platinum.
This is the forth time i beat this game and it was still as good as always. The only downside of this new version is the bugs, that happened to me a bit more often then they did when i played the original version. Not saying it is broken though, far from it.
The game is highly recommended anyway. If anyone is still on the fence, do yourself a favor and just buy it.
Rubacava was incredible
I'm in the
and I love the game so far. The puzzles are tough but I have yet to look up a guide. Only problem I met so far is the
Not sure if its a huge part of the puzzle but it kinda stinks. Really looking forward to the rest of the game though.
Petrified Forest with Glottis
wheelbarrow glitching to a different location when I grab it.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
Absolutely loving it. I had this back in the day but was too young to understand the game and even the dialogue but playing it now oh my word it's brilliant.
I absolute love the dialogue and voice acting. Top notch and I haven't played a game with this level of writing or dialogue in ages. I actually can't think off the top of my head any game that beats this in that regard.
Some of the puzzles are so damn obscure though. Maybe it's me due to not having played adventure games in many many years but some of them just seem a bit far-fetched.
Other than that it's amazing. Had a smile on my face the entire 3 hours I spent on it tonight!
I absolute love the dialogue and voice acting. Top notch and I haven't played a game with this level of writing or dialogue in ages. I actually can't think off the top of my head any game that beats this in that regard.
Some of the puzzles are so damn obscure though. Maybe it's me due to not having played adventure games in many many years but some of them just seem a bit far-fetched.
Other than that it's amazing. Had a smile on my face the entire 3 hours I spent on it tonight!
Calavera520
Member
are they going to release the new orchestrated soundtrack?
Thought it was a neat tidbit that QA got to play an early version of the game with 3D models and black+white concept art for the environments. Probably looked pretty cool.I am cracking up at the dev commentary
Throwing shade at the old Lucasarts IT Guy
Also love how much Peter McConnell is in the commentary. One of the all time greats and this just might be his best score, really interesting to hear his thoughts on different pieces.
you can't talk to him anymore in manny's casino?
Have you talked to Velasco, and has he mentioned that you need a union card? I believe that triggers the option to ask Charlie about forging one.
Coffee Dog
Banned
Tim/McConnell commentary nodes are heads and shoulders above the others. Every one is great.
Net_Wrecker
Member
ME, ME, ME-ME-ME!
lmfao, I didn't remember that at all
lmfao, I didn't remember that at all
finalflame
Banned
So I love adventure games, with some of my favorites being Full Throttle and Machinarium. Should I get this game?
Byron Bluth
Banned
Absolutely
the_firewithin
Member
how do i find/ get into the scrimshaw parlor?
ryanthelion123
Neo Member
Anyone have any recommendations for modern adventure games that are awesome? Or what are considered the best today?
finalflame
Banned
Machinarium was really, really good IMO.
http://machinarium.net/demo/
Check it out if you're into point and click. It seems they now have an in-browser demo. Full version was worth every penny and I had a ton of fun playing it.
So how do I access my PS4 saves on Vita? I started on Vita, then continued on PS4 and the game automatically offered to download the latest save to PS4. Now I'd like to switch back to Vita for a bit so I uploaded all my Grim Fandango PS4 saves to the PS plus cloud using system settings. However, I can't access the saves on Vita. They aren't visible when I use the yellow PS plus symbol of Grim Fandango. Instead, I only have an option to upload my old PS Vita saves. Seems both PS4 saves and Vita saves are stored separately on PS Plus, and there is no in-game option to download the cloud saves of the other system.
After 5 hours I have finished the Rubacava storyline. Just fantastic, exactly the kind of game I wanted to play and it's every bit as funny and awesome as I have been told throughout the years, the jazz club had me giggling. The puzzle and detective work though, goddamn is it taxing; grabbing items, talking to characters and knowing which item to use where or with whom. Getting the hang of it though, better prepared for yr 3.
Also since the patch I haven't run into any bug, hope it stays that way.
Thanks man that did the trick. Gotta remember to talk to everyone next time.
Also since the patch I haven't run into any bug, hope it stays that way.
Thanks man that did the trick. Gotta remember to talk to everyone next time.
Mike Works
Member
The biggest piece of advice for people playing this game for the first time and getting stuck a bunch:
Walk (don't run) around each environment and watch Manny's head. His head and eyes tilt toward an object that can be interacted with (sometimes you can take them, sometimes he just comments on them). There are a few items in the first section alone that are easy to miss.
I know the urge to look up the answer and keep going is strong, especially since the game can get tough and abstract with its puzzles at times, but it feels great to figure stuff out for yourself.
Walk (don't run) around each environment and watch Manny's head. His head and eyes tilt toward an object that can be interacted with (sometimes you can take them, sometimes he just comments on them). There are a few items in the first section alone that are easy to miss.
I know the urge to look up the answer and keep going is strong, especially since the game can get tough and abstract with its puzzles at times, but it feels great to figure stuff out for yourself.
Jimmyfenix
Member
I press X a lot just to make sure I don't miss anything
Visualante2
Member
So after a couple hours exploring Rubacava, I'm giving up on tank controls. Sorry Tim but I feel like I'm missing out on stuff. I didn't even know there was additional dialogue on different buttons (use/pick up) etc. I was also feeling a good deal of fatigue in my hand from just holding down movement keys. I'll still use it occasionally but everything is so spaced out.
Rhomega Beta
Member
Perhaps use P&C controls on your first playthrough, then use tank controls when you know what you're doing and where to go.
bananafactory
Banned
I love this game but I'm starting to get really frustrated. I've been stuck at the same spot for what must be going on 3 hours now. I've checked every single corner and examined every damn item I have. I know I could look up hints or a walkthrough but I feel like I should be able to figure out what to do on my own.
It's really sucking the joy out of it
It's really sucking the joy out of it
finalflame
Banned
I love this game but I'm starting to get really frustrated. I've been stuck at the same spot for what must be going on 3 hours now. I've checked every single corner and examined every damn item I have. I know I could look up hints or a walkthrough but I feel like I should be able to figure out what to do on my own.
It's really sucking the joy out of it
I haven't played this game yet, but often times in adventure games it's a good idea to take a break then come back with a fresh mind. Check previous areas, all your surroundings, try offbeat solutions. No use ruining the game for yourself.
BomberMouse
Member
:/ I was really liking this game but it got boring super quick. Adventure games are some of my favorite but this game "gameplay" and puzzles are pretty bad.
I really enjoyed Jolly Rover, felt like monkey island with a dog. Not the best by any mean, but was a simple joyful game.
I'm on the forest part. So boring.
I really enjoyed Jolly Rover, felt like monkey island with a dog. Not the best by any mean, but was a simple joyful game.
bananafactory
Banned
Well I've been stuck here since the game released Monday night...so I come back to it each evening for an hour or so.
I think that after I figure out this part the rest of the game might make more sense, like I might know what types of things to look for/do. It's just this initial hump that's really hard. I'm going to try some more this weekend and if I still don't get it then I'll have to use a walkthrough.
I did make a bit of progress tonight though!! I found out that I can
stuff the bread in the tube and it gets shredded! But I shredded like 5 more loaves and nothing happened
ispendtoomuchmoneyongames
Member
Dammit, I'm trying to get all the trophies on my first playthrough and I accidentally locked myself out of the "Oh Rusty Anchor" trophy because I went in a different order talking to people/collecting items so
Glottis was already in the VIP room by the time I got the Rusty Anchor card