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Things like Ruvacaba is why I absolutely love time skips well done.
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Grim Fandango Remastered |OT| The Excelsior Line Edition
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Things like Ruvacaba is why I absolutely love time skips well done.
Yeah, I'm going through Act 2 now and Rubacava really is fantastic. Such a pleasure to explore, both due to the variety in locations and characters
and because you're filling in the gaps from the past year as Manny integrated himself into the community. Keeps you on your toes in terms of your place in the world, after being stuck at the bottom in Act 1 suddenly you're on top with a new set of established relationships
I'm really liking this game so far.
near the beginning
Lol. also the music is really good.
it doesn't look too bad for a remaster but why the fuck is saving the game so stupidly slow? So annoying.
and I have another problem, the text goes out of the TV screen when I have multiple options dialogues and when I use the inventory. I can still read it but I'd like to fix it. any way to do that? Didn't find anything in the options.
near the beginning
"Run you pigeons! It's Robert Frost!"
it doesn't look too bad for a remaster but why the fuck is saving the game so stupidly slow? So annoying.
and I have another problem, the text goes out of the TV screen when I have multiple options dialogues and when I use the inventory. I can still read it but I'd like to fix it. any way to do that? Didn't find anything in the options.
ryanthelion123
Neo Member
God this game has frozen 4 times so far. Once stuck in an elevator and 3 times with the beavers.
They can only swim when they're on fire. When you extinguish them they just go and light themselves on fire again using another beaver in the background.
bananafactory
Banned
I think it's time to consult a walkthrough. Been almost a week and I haven't been able to get past this part.
I was sure I could beat the game on my own
I was sure I could beat the game on my own
guybrushfreeman
Unconfirmed Member
Don't worry about reading a walkthrough at any point I think. Just play the game the way you enjoy it most. I'm almost at the end of year 2 now and I love this game just as much as I remember. It's been so wonderful to play it again.
OminoMichelin
Member
I did not need a walkthrough until this point, and I still don't get it after reading the solution:
The fire beavers. I understand that I have to douse them with the extinguisher, and then throw the bones in the tar to trap them. However, there's always the one lit beaver in the background that looks impossible to douse. In fact, if I manage to get there, the extinguisher becomes ineffective and the beavers can't touch me either.
the last one cannot be doused, it's suppose to lit the beavers again or something (not in game).
OminoMichelin
Member
Then what do I do? When I douse them they always run to the closest lit beaver, and they run much faster than me. I cannot simply douse one or two and then run to the riverside, can I?
You missed the proper place to do this. There is a specific location and sequence to do this, in that place. And you have all the required items.
ok I'll throw you a bone, go left, under the dam. Try working there something
There's a passage on the bottom left that is basically indiscernible to the eye... Really badly designed area IMO.
OminoMichelin
Member
I knew about that area, but it turns out I did it all wrong lol. I got past it now.
Cha
Member
I love the puzzles in the game so far (in year 2 right now). Only had to look at a guide for one tiny thing that I didn't notice in year one (
). I like the challenge. I like how easy it is to search for stuff too just by swiping around on the Vita screen. Only problem is the fingerprints afterward D:
Got stuck twice so far. Just a heads up, make sure that the
(can a vehicle be spoiler?) has enough clearance on either side for Manny to board (or he'll just walk on the spot instead of boarding - on vita anyway). Only other issue I've had is that in one part of the game, a specific item that was meant to guide you was too tiny to see on the vita screen. Couldn't tell the front from the back. Figured it out eventually though. Visibility is also why I prefer playing the game in original mode instead of remastered. Things stand out more.
Man, year 2 looks awesome!
Bolt on the server machine's door
Got stuck twice so far. Just a heads up, make sure that the
Bone wagon
Man, year 2 looks awesome!
Did my first playthrough of the game. Was almost as good as before, but I still remembered most of the game. The voiceacting is great and Glottis is a nice character as well as many others. Felt so refreshing to have such a good story presented so nicely.
Some nitpicking would go to items not being easily visible in some locations (
). Very essential items. I learned in Year 4 that the O buttons is for picking up items too, not just cancelling, but that was explained in the options. I spent 30 minutes thinking the game is broken because I could not pick up the
..
Otherwise great. Will play again for commentary. And that stupid tank control trophy. Damn Tim.
Some nitpicking would go to items not being easily visible in some locations (
sign in forest wasn't easy to see until I went close to the TV, ladders weren't easily visible in the dark"coffee alley" in Year 4 and safe drilling with Bust-all wasn't also easily visible due to close objects that Manny locked onto. I also missed a corner inside the safe room with the axe because I just didn't know it existed. Running around many rooms is essential. Salvador letter in Manny's office in year 2 got lost on me too until I checked online for hints
Snow machine thingy.
Otherwise great. Will play again for commentary. And that stupid tank control trophy. Damn Tim.
anyone? :_(
down 2 orth
Member
I'm just loving my time with this game so far. Taking it slow and easy, and enjoying being able to see it from a new perspective after all these years. The commentary adds some good value for someone who's played through it already, and the improved character models and lighting take off a lot of the aging. I'm also really happy to see so many people on GAF taking to the game as well.
The general reception seems to be good, so I'm thinking another game in the Land of the Dead isn't such a far off concept anymore.
The general reception seems to be good, so I'm thinking another game in the Land of the Dead isn't such a far off concept anymore.
What does telltale have to do with this?
Jimmyfenix
Member
Hoping we get a Day of the tentacle release date announcement at E3
This is my first adventure game ever, Day of the Tentacle will probably be one of the most interesting announcements at E3.
down 2 orth
Member
Good call, that will be the next step for Double Fine. I'm wondering how this game is going to be handled since its a lot older than Grim... completely redo the artwork and interface, or take a minimalist approach?
Finished it yesterday, amazing as I remember it, actually I could appreciate the writing much more than I did when I was 15 years old and the trophies helped me to find out a few surprises I didn't know about it. Now I just need to do a speed run with tank controls for platinum =)
Btw there's a point about the story which in the past I didn't put much thought into:
Btw there's a point about the story which in the past I didn't put much thought into:
Domino and Hector, do they actually know that they can't leave the Land of the Dead for ''heaven'' even with real N9 tickets?
Based on the dialogues in year 3 Domino seems to think that it's not possible, the end of the journey reserves hell for people like him so instead of going to hell he prefers to ''make the land of the dead livable'' on his own terms, robbing and disposing of good souls and getting rid of other bad people like him making them believe they can reach the Ninth Underworld anyway thanks to a fake ticket.
But eventually it's clear that Hector has made up a double scam reselling fake N9 tickets, he keeps the real tickets for himself with the hope he can leave the land of the dead in someway....but HOW? I don't think that this point is made clear by the game or I haven't noticed.
Based on the dialogues in year 3 Domino seems to think that it's not possible, the end of the journey reserves hell for people like him so instead of going to hell he prefers to ''make the land of the dead livable'' on his own terms, robbing and disposing of good souls and getting rid of other bad people like him making them believe they can reach the Ninth Underworld anyway thanks to a fake ticket.
But eventually it's clear that Hector has made up a double scam reselling fake N9 tickets, he keeps the real tickets for himself with the hope he can leave the land of the dead in someway....but HOW? I don't think that this point is made clear by the game or I haven't noticed.
Visualante2
Member
I solved it by brute forcing it.
. I think the metal detector was tougher.
fortunately they were quite generous making it the second week
That puzzle can be hard but they give you all the elements to solve it
second week in the cat case/shrine tag, race 6 is in the picture. It was hard to get the cat hat thing on tuesday because of the apparently random comment about cat hats not being available until tuesday which you had to connect to the picture showing people with cat hats.
The only puzzle I needed to look up in a guide was in year 3....
that damn combination lock....you keep thinking you have lined up the bolts in the wrong direction hence they don't remain in place....and you actually have to keep them in place it with your scythe. LOL
Pestilence11
Member
On year 4 without outside help but from what I've been reading this is the chapter that a lot of people had to look up something so we'll see. I'll be a little disappointed if I can't complete it on my own.
Visualante2
Member
The comment isn't random. One of the NPCs says it every time you talk to them.
useyourfist
Member
Sounds like you have overscan, change your tv settings from 16:9 display to just scan or 1 to 1 pixel mapping depending on what your tv calls it. Or use ps4 system settings to resize screen, though changing tv options will be best.
If it's not that then I have no idea
A couple of days ago I finished my second play-through in order to get all the achievements (Steam ver) that I've missed the first time. Can't believe I forgot about
This game made such an impression on me when I first played it back in 1998 that the solutions to the puzzles are tattooed on my brain. I wish I could forget everything and start fresh again! I envy all you people who have just discovered this game!
Also, I think Year2/Rubacava is in my favourite setting in a video game, ever.
Maximino and the Rusty Anchor song!
This game made such an impression on me when I first played it back in 1998 that the solutions to the puzzles are tattooed on my brain. I wish I could forget everything and start fresh again! I envy all you people who have just discovered this game!
Also, I think Year2/Rubacava is in my favourite setting in a video game, ever.
Year 4 is easier than 2 and 3 imo.
I'd rate the overall difficulty as 2>3>4>1. With 2 being on top because Rubacava is huge with lots of things to do.
Year 4 is kinda linear and you don't have this huge inventory to handle so even a brute force approach here and there will help you going on without help.
Yeah I meant random in the sense that you think it's mostly a joke line and not an important info.
Fermbiz
Gold Member
First time I played Grim Fandango was years ago. Only adventure game I like. I mean I really do likeit. Only problem was I never could get passed practically the beginning of the game.
Fast forward to today, I'm excited to play this classic again only to be stuck at the exact same part...
Not asking for help and I'm trying my best to not look up a guide... But damn this is frustrating.
Fast forward to today, I'm excited to play this classic again only to be stuck at the exact same part...
I'm up to the message tube puzzle. I'm guessing my next step is to figure it out. I already jammed it with the packaging chemicals and now have access to it. I place the ace card in the tube but there's too much pressure. I have no idea what to do next.
Not asking for help and I'm trying my best to not look up a guide... But damn this is frustrating.
I won't give you the solution but a hint, the problem is the card.
I had a similar bug in the PS4 version, year two, Manny gets stuck on the ladder in the kitchen of the club.
Press X to try to get out, even if the animation seems stucked let it play for a while without continuing to press X furiously (which makes the stucked animation start again). It worked for me, even pressing the Playstation button has worked sometimes.
BUt you should save more and in different slots btw.
To quote Tim, the only reason people get stuck in adventure games is because they missed something in another room.
Well I figured it out. I basically did every combination on every single interactble object lolol. So glad I can move on now
Manny told you what to do about that right at the beginning of the game btw
Fermbiz
Gold Member
Manny told you what to do about that right at the beginning of the game btw
I know
mark the cards. I thought about that thinking I needed some marker or pen... Not a hole puncher lol.
Absolutely!!
I can tell you that there's something about that puzzle you just solved that you will have to remember in year 4
Grim Fandango is all about taking notes of all the hints given during dialogues, puzzles are not difficult per se. You don't have difficult codes to decipher or math games to solve as in other series like Broken Sword but you need to pay attention and have a good memory without understimating anything.
That's what I keep doing. Using the mouse to find and access those small interaction points and easily navigating to and from camera perspectives. Tank control for everything else.
Pro tip: Hold shift when turning and when clicking with the mouse, will make everything go faster.
DrGonzo615
Banned
The tree puzzle has almost completely turned me off from this game....seriously, I understand what I need to do but the controls are complete shit and making this 10x more difficult then it needs to be.
S to go backwards W to go forwards (back and forward respectively for analog controls).
How are you struggling?
Myself, and many others, actually had a visual bug on that puzzle that did cause some issues. I generally went forward and backward quickly to get the bug moving, then it worked as normal.
Conscience Falls
Member
Played a bit on my Vita this weekend as I have been away at the girlfriends parents in the States and man, the thing just keeps on crashing on me.
So the game won't let me progress past the race photo puzzle.
I've quit and reloaded the game and it still happens. Anyone else run into this?
When I hand over the betting stub to the guy in the window he just makes a joke about it being a counterfeit ticket and leaves. I even looked up a guide to make sure I had the right solution and I do. Tuesday week 2 race 6.
I've quit and reloaded the game and it still happens. Anyone else run into this?
year 2 - where the hell is the VIP room?
btw the game crashed 2 times already, at least I'm saving often, even if it takes 2 minutes for saving a single time. meh
I see, I'll try that.
btw the game crashed 2 times already, at least I'm saving often, even if it takes 2 minutes for saving a single time. meh