darkjedi187
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Guacamelee! |OT| ¡Mexicovania - Olé!
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Thanks. Can't believe I missed them
Do the jump + uppercut near the wall but not so near that you stick to the wall when you jump, then swap dimensions. The first bit is the only hard part, the rest gets more manageable. That's how it worked for me. Also, resting on it after a long sitting of playing the game to recover your muscles helps
DID IT.
Also: FUCK YOU CHICKEN!
I can cook up a quick video guide if you want. It's not too hard.
EDIT: nevermind, looks like you did it. Congratulations!
EDIT 2: Just got the 300 hit trophy. Decided to pin a shielded enemy against a wall and just go at it. Feels good to have that one out of the way. Now to go back to finding all of the items.
corrosivefrost
Member
The game is filled with funny moments.
MiniBossBattle
Member
Not sure if people mentioned it but this game does scale so seamlessly. Love the way the character and detail is readable no matter how big or tiny. Vector graphics man, how do they work?
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
Finished. I really liked this game. Probably one of my favorites Metroidvanias (right there with Shadow Complex).
The fun thing about the luchadores of videogames characters is that it can pretty well happen in the country (that lack of copryght enforcement )
The fun thing about the luchadores of videogames characters is that it can pretty well happen in the country (that lack of copryght enforcement
)I went "eff it" and downloaded Guacamelee this morning straight onto the Vita in 5 minutes, ready for the daily commute.
As a side-note, it's taken me a while to realise, but distribution of this kind has really become something special.
I know I'm late to the Vita party (I currently belong to the single 16GB card crowd), and it's been going on for ages through Steam and stuff, but it's amazing to have (what I consider to be) a "console quality" game in one's hands this quick these days...
The game itself feels great! It's as charming as it looks in media, and the controls are smooth as butter. The dodging mechanic especially is sublime - hitting L before landing a jump to go straight into a roll, or after sending an enemy flying to follow up and keep the pressure on. Really fluid.
Sending enemies flying isn't going to get old quickly, either. Punting them into other enemies is satisfying, and I love launching them straight up, grabbing them again in the air and smashing them down to the ground.
These are things you only usually see in a full-on 3D action game. Already pleasantly surprised by the combo potential, and I've only unlocked the first special move (Rooster Uppercut)!
The music so far is nice, too. There's a cool mix of Mexican and 8-bit themes going on. Super catchy.
Suffice to say, I will be spending some time with this. Thanks for the recommendations, GAF!
As a side-note, it's taken me a while to realise, but distribution of this kind has really become something special.
I know I'm late to the Vita party (I currently belong to the single 16GB card crowd), and it's been going on for ages through Steam and stuff, but it's amazing to have (what I consider to be) a "console quality" game in one's hands this quick these days...
The game itself feels great! It's as charming as it looks in media, and the controls are smooth as butter. The dodging mechanic especially is sublime - hitting L before landing a jump to go straight into a roll, or after sending an enemy flying to follow up and keep the pressure on. Really fluid.
Sending enemies flying isn't going to get old quickly, either. Punting them into other enemies is satisfying, and I love launching them straight up, grabbing them again in the air and smashing them down to the ground.
These are things you only usually see in a full-on 3D action game. Already pleasantly surprised by the combo potential, and I've only unlocked the first special move (Rooster Uppercut)!
The music so far is nice, too. There's a cool mix of Mexican and 8-bit themes going on. Super catchy.
Suffice to say, I will be spending some time with this. Thanks for the recommendations, GAF!
Baloonatic
Member
Man, I'm completely stumped on getting 100% in Sierra Morena. No idea what I could possibly be missing. Need a video or map or something.
corrosivefrost
Member
Is that the only area you're missing something from?
What's the map percentage you have currently?
Finished. I really liked this game. Probably one of my favorites Metroidvanias (right there with Shadow Complex).
The fun thing about the luchadores of videogames characters is that it can pretty well happen in the country (that lack of copryght enforcement
From where I'm sitting, this game absolutely MURDERED Shadow Complex.
Baloonatic
Member
87%. I haven't been into the final area yet and this is the only other place I haven't completed. I'm actually starting to think it might be bugged as I noticed a blue block had respawned here which I'm sure isn't meant to happen.
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
Well, I want to disagree but I remember that here at least you still need skill even when you are buffed unlike Shadow Complex where you become a physical god...
Baloonatic
Member
Oh what the hell, I can now
I guess that's an effect of getting five orbs?
fly in chicken form.
I really shouldn't have read that....
So I can't finish off the second area in the cave. It's glitched....=/
Baloonatic
Member
I'm a jerk, there's a chest after the boss haha.
What a great game, really sad I'm near the end
I assume DLC is planned though.PaulExcellent
Member
I played an old build of this, and hated it.
I played the released version, and I love it too much.
I played the released version, and I love it too much.
Sounds like the delays paid off then.
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
Can't climb this stupid tule tree
Someone please tell me how to conquer to what I think are my least favorite parts of this game.
EDIT: Yes I am aware of the rooster uppercut and No, it's not helping.
Someone please tell me how to conquer to what I think are my least favorite parts of this game.
EDIT: Yes I am aware of the rooster uppercut and No, it's not helping.
I think Guacamelee will hold up a lot better in the long run, however. Shadow Complex runs at an unstable 30 fps and lacks really tight controls. For a 2D action game, a smooth framerate and excellent controls are a necessity. Guac features excellent controls, a smooth 60 fps, and even 1080p support on PS3 (as well as native res on Vita).
Both are well designed games but I think the technical failings of Shadow Complex really hold it back. Imagine if Super Metroid ran at sub-30 fps and lacked tight, accurate controls.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Jump>warp>uppercut>warp.Can't climb this stupid tule tree
Someone please tell me how to conquer to what I think are my least favorite parts of this game.
EDIT: Yes I am aware of the rooster uppercut and No, it's not helping.
Press X+R at the same time if you're having trouble with timing.
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
They'll come in real handy when you reach the top of the tree to attempt the
buzzsaw portion of the Luchador Mask challenge.
corrosivefrost
Member
That happens from time to time.
Did you get the orb?
That's a kinda tricky thing to find.
LiquidSolid
Member
I've made my way through Tree Tops and now I'm stuck on the Sierra alternating platforms secret area, specifically the fourth area, which is just way too long without a break. Someone please tell me that this is the last area and that my efforts aren't going to be rewarded with yet another area that I'm stuck on for ages.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Can't climb this stupid tule tree
Someone please tell me how to conquer to what I think are my least favorite parts of this game.
EDIT: Yes I am aware of the rooster uppercut and No, it's not helping.
Switch phases as you jump and then switch again before you land. Then near the top, switch as you wall jump back and forth. On the last part, double jump to the left, and then rooster uppercut to get onto the platform.
MisterSamMan
Member
I am really loving this game. The jokes were very hit and miss, but the
was so perfect.
(Avoid the spoiler if you haven't collected the pieces of the mask.)
"You're halfway there" line
(Avoid the spoiler if you haven't collected the pieces of the mask.)
There is one small section after that thats just long platforms. Easiest section in that entire bit.
none of its that hard really usually have ample time after a double jump to land on one of the small platforms. just need to get a rhythm going.
I'm 12 hour in and finished the game a couple of hours ago.
I still can't manage to find 100% of stuff and gave up trying to get all orbs.
I can't even manage to complete the combo training against the robot.
After reading how other people completed the game in 3 to 4 hours I feel like the worst gamer ever.
I still can't manage to find 100% of stuff and gave up trying to get all orbs.
I can't even manage to complete the combo training against the robot.
After reading how other people completed the game in 3 to 4 hours I feel like the worst gamer ever.
LiquidSolid
Member
It's just the positioning. I've got the first half memorised but once I get past that, it's easy to forget where a platform is about to spawn. If I had a video or picture of the layout, it'd be easy but it's only been out for a few days, so that kind of stuff just isn't going to be available.
PaulExcellent
Member
There is a pretty large difference, yeah.
You guys are experiencing the game at its finest.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Okay, after a perfectly bug-free run on normal, I have run into my 6th bug on hard mode under 3 hours.
I've already reported some, but here are a couple new ones:
- Arena fights starting with no enemies spawning -> must quit
- After 15+ retries at Jaguar Javier's boss battle, I found myself standing in front of him, camera still zoomed in, no HP gauge, etc. It felt like a cutscene yet I was able to control my character. I was also able to beat him around, he fought be but WAY less aggressively. A few seconds later I beat him and he started giving his defeat speech. Wut?! Unfortunately after the chat was over I wasn't able to control my character and had to quit. Redoing the fight right now. Ugh.
I've already reported some, but here are a couple new ones:
- Arena fights starting with no enemies spawning -> must quit
- After 15+ retries at Jaguar Javier's boss battle, I found myself standing in front of him, camera still zoomed in, no HP gauge, etc. It felt like a cutscene yet I was able to control my character. I was also able to beat him around, he fought be but WAY less aggressively. A few seconds later I beat him and he started giving his defeat speech. Wut?! Unfortunately after the chat was over I wasn't able to control my character and had to quit. Redoing the fight right now. Ugh.
The game is fighting back, it doesn't want you to beat it.
LiquidSolid
Member
Oh god, finally got the fifth mask piece. I just had to take a couple hours break and come back to it refreshed. Now to finish the game again and start my hard playthrough.
Lapidus' Beard
Member
The QR code! I thought it was funny.
I actually didn't have any glitches in Hard mode but had a ton in Normal.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I think I need this game. Didn't notice in the OP, but does this feature cross save?
Yes. Cross everything.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Nice! This sort of sounds like a nod to the old Mexican movies with El Santo. Why hasn't this been done before?!!
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
That's weird. My normal run was perfect. On the other hand I've been forced to quit 8-10 times thanks to arenas not spawning enemies.
Edit: Grrr, the arena filled with lightning skeletons in the final stage is kicking my ass a bit. Come to think of it, most of the arenas here are challenging.
Can't climb this stupid tule tree
Someone please tell me how to conquer to what I think are my least favorite parts of this game.
EDIT: Yes I am aware of the rooster uppercut and No, it's not helping.
Turn into chicken, it can jump higher.
Okay, after a perfectly bug-free run on normal, I have run into my 6th bug on hard mode under 3 hours.
I've already reported some, but here are a couple new ones:
- Arena fights starting with no enemies spawning -> must quit
- After 15+ retries at Jaguar Javier's boss battle, I found myself standing in front of him, camera still zoomed in, no HP gauge, etc. It felt like a cutscene yet I was able to control my character. I was also able to beat him around, he fought be but WAY less aggressively. A few seconds later I beat him and he started giving his defeat speech. Wut?! Unfortunately after the chat was over I wasn't able to control my character and had to quit. Redoing the fight right now. Ugh.
Both those things happened to me on Normal.
Maybe you didn't die much on that mode?
