Jigolo
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Just wanted to re-post this for anyone still on the fence about getting this.
The soundtrack is indeed perfect, and I love how you get the much "richer", more authentic sounds from the living world while the dead versions give you a bit of old-school chip-tunes love along with their darker tone.
Re: references as well - they really aren't a big deal for anyone who's worried. Unlike Retro City Rampage (which does tend to beat you over the head with them), the nods in the dialogue will raise a smile, or at worst, you won't register them. Some of the nods in the environment are fun to spot, and never get in the way of enjoyment.
Like many people here, I played exclusively on my Vita, and the combat/platforming really flowed beautifully. My only problem was was a weird bug where the end of an encounter didn't register, leaving me stuck in a sealed room, forced to quit and retry from the last checkpoint. Checkpoints are managed well, but this occasionally happened after a tough fight (including during
Caverna de Pollo
Nothing announced, but they've confirmed they're working on it.
So I'm really trying to love this game but I just really can't. Which is weird because there's so much I like about it - the graphics, music, combat, humor, etc.
But so many parts of it are just fucking frustrating. Especially all the platforming bits where you need to change between the planes, and time everything exactly right to the millisecond.
Just got to Javier Jaguar, and come the fuck on. Maybe I "suck" or whatever, but dying over and over and only getting him down to 70% health isn't my idea of fun.
But so many parts of it are just fucking frustrating. Especially all the platforming bits where you need to change between the planes, and time everything exactly right to the millisecond.
Just got to Javier Jaguar, and come the fuck on. Maybe I "suck" or whatever, but dying over and over and only getting him down to 70% health isn't my idea of fun.
Without wanting to be overly harsh, you're obviously struggling to come to terms with both the combat and platforming mechanics. I struggled at parts of my first run through that I breezed through on hard though, at some point it all came together.
For the combat, checking out the gym gives you an appreciation for some of the systems. You don't need to use many/any of the combos, but it forces you to get comfortable with the attacks and how to use the special moves within them.
The platforming can be punishing, but in a fair way in my opinion. It's just incredibly tight, which is necessary when they're asking you to do some of the insane things you're asked to do in the game.
Maxwood
Oh rock of ages, do not crumble, love is breathing still. Oh lady moon shine down, a little people magic if you will.
I didn't really pay attention to combo's at all. Just punch, roll, (die and get better) and try some special moves in between. Don't think to much and play agressive. 
Did that many people have trouble with Javier Jaguar? Headbutt works on him and other then the red charge and burst attacks using the roll button avoids his other attacks. He was't that hard even on hard. I had more trouble with the mobs of yellow skeltons with different colored shields.
I can't believe I didn't know I could duck until someone pointed it out on the last boss.
There are some really odd glitches like getting trapped in a room that won't unlock and I had one of the floating skeltons (the ones that float on electricity) go into stun animation and float diagonally of screen (which also trapped me in the room).
I also had one glitch happen after I beat the last boss. The orb went under, not towards me and the game froze since I never really got the orb. Note that this was one the vita version.
At least it was easy to reset and start over.
I'm wondering how the heck are people beating the game in under 2 hours let alone 100% it as well.
Anyway, overall enjoyable game. I wonder what there next game will be?
I can't believe I didn't know I could duck until someone pointed it out on the last boss.
There are some really odd glitches like getting trapped in a room that won't unlock and I had one of the floating skeltons (the ones that float on electricity) go into stun animation and float diagonally of screen (which also trapped me in the room).
I also had one glitch happen after I beat the last boss. The orb went under, not towards me and the game froze since I never really got the orb. Note that this was one the vita version.
At least it was easy to reset and start over.
I'm wondering how the heck are people beating the game in under 2 hours let alone 100% it as well.
Anyway, overall enjoyable game. I wonder what there next game will be?
Reading this thread I'm surprised so many had problems with Jaguar, think I killed him on the 2nd try, on the otherhand I died a ton to the final boss. What a fantastic game though, personally I found the platforming and the way you had to combine skills to get from one screen to another the best part, followed by the brilliant combat.
Dorimukyasuto
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Just bought the game yesterday and I'm overall very impressed. There are a couple really frustrating parts where you have to switch to the dead world and back at like a fraction of a second to land the platforms properly that are frustrating. Was playing late last night and got stuck and just went to sleep, lmao. Looking forward to playing later tonight.
StoppedInTracks
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If you ain't playing this game on Hard you ain't playing SHIT.
Hard Mode is absolutely amazing. It's how the game was Meant to be Played(TM).
Now, killing JJ on Hard is another story :lol
Hard Mode is absolutely amazing. It's how the game was Meant to be Played(TM).
Now, killing JJ on Hard is another story :lol
Also got the Platinum today, and I only go after Platinums in games I love (it's a badge of honor), so kudos to Drinkbox for making something really special. I think that's my 19th?
I dunno what it will be, but I know there's a store button on the main menu.
I dunno what it will be, but I know there's a store button on the main menu.
StoppedInTracks
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DLC needs:
- one insane level with incredibly hard traps and platforming (think of the special levels in Super Mario Sunshine). And I mean insane: on the difficulty of Tree Tops + Sierra Orb.
- a new boss at the end of it
- 4th stage in Caverna de Pollo
- 0 story
- one insane level with incredibly hard traps and platforming (think of the special levels in Super Mario Sunshine). And I mean insane: on the difficulty of Tree Tops + Sierra Orb.
- a new boss at the end of it
- 4th stage in Caverna de Pollo
- 0 story
Eh, I don't think the game needs any DLC. I think they made a really great experience that doesn't need any more fluff. None of what you listed sounds like something I'd really love to play, and I can't think of anything sensible for them to do either.
Yosp tweeted this - Lol
what is this? is this in the game? where?
Sintoid
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I think it's some kind of artwork
StoppedInTracks
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MichaelCorleone
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Game of the year, Yoshida knows what's up!
This guy knows what's up.
I find it funny how there are so many people complaining about the dreaded "references", yet something cool like this goes over so many heads.
StoppedInTracks
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Anyone else found the Jaguar Javier battle (especially on Hard) the pinnacle of this game?
It is such an awesome fight. Top of a snowy mountain... you even have to learn to fly to get there. The set up for this encounter is second to none.
The battle itself is so clean: no lava, no spikes, no traps, no ranged attacks, no bullshit. Old-school mano-a-mano beating. Very hard, very challenging and VERY satisfying once you down him.
It is such an awesome fight. Top of a snowy mountain... you even have to learn to fly to get there. The set up for this encounter is second to none.
The battle itself is so clean: no lava, no spikes, no traps, no ranged attacks, no bullshit. Old-school mano-a-mano beating. Very hard, very challenging and VERY satisfying once you down him.
Sintoid
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I thought it was a mock-up
I have to check Sierra Morena, I swear I missed it!
They pretty much confirmed DLC on twitter
1.21Gigawatts
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I died about 15 times fighting him on hard, then I beat him without getting hit once.
I felt pretty almighty after that^^ But only a few minutes later I came into a room where a lot of yellow skelletons showed me that I'm not almighty
Palette Swap
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Got the plat yesterday. It's a really great game. I loved pretty much everything about it. The Metroid part is by the book but there's also some pretty technical and creative platforming and the boss battles can be infuriating at first until you man up, see the pattern and stop being careless. Which is pretty much a Mega Man approach.
A perfect example of a game that is greater than the sum of its already great parts.
Bonus points for all the stupid jokes!
A perfect example of a game that is greater than the sum of its already great parts.
Bonus points for all the stupid jokes!
Yeah, this. I love how by the end he seems to take even more of a beating and gets even more aggressive. Dodging all his feints, then finally landing the counter blow and going into a juggle is so satisfying. I would have liked his backstory to be fleshed out a bit more, as at first he seemed like someone important to Juan's past, but he was just another henchman really.
Once you've beaten him, I dare you to keep talking to him...
It's times like that when I realise people out there still have fun making games.
They confirmed it with there being a store button on the main menu of the game. I just don't think it needs it. Maybe they'll surprise me though.
Not that I know of, but I'd be very interested in reading about them.
Has this been posted?
https://twitter.com/drinkboxstudios/status/329716817574649856
Edit: Can't post the image from my phone maybe someone wants to help.
https://twitter.com/drinkboxstudios/status/329716817574649856
Edit: Can't post the image from my phone maybe someone wants to help.
WrenchNinja
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TimeEffect
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Yosp tweeted this - Lol
Ok, Im getting this as soon as I get home
StoppedInTracks
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As I mentioned earlier - for me beating JJ on normal was all about NOT being patient. I could not beat him untill I went full retard and bum rushed him.
On Hard things are not that different - keep on rolling around him and *always* Olmec headbutt him into walls then repeat. Fun begins when he brings up the white shields... you have to destroy them first and Olmec's move can't help ya with it.
On normal it took me 10-12 battles to beat him, on hard 6. Pretty good progress
EDIT: I'd love to play as Javier in the DLC. Show his training in the Forest and in the Sierras.
yurinka
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xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD I love this game. It has a lot of 'hidden' jokes about videogame characters and internet memes. And it's a great and fun game.
Yosp tweeted this - Lol
The only 2 bad things I found (I still didn't completed it) it's a couple of songs, some of the first ones. Other than that it's awesome
PRjumpman124
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I'm literally missing one chest in the desert and I've looked everywhere. Heeeellp meeeee.
This was how it was for me. It was much better when I took my time, just taking out his shield and ducking away, going for a combo if he went flying but not deliberately trying to force that to happen.
Did you get the one from the floating platforms? They're only there in one of the dimensions.
PRjumpman124
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Around the middle area? Yeah I did. I think there's a chicken tunnel right next to that Donkey Kong statue in the beginning but it's impossible.
Wonko_C
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I love the Mexican colloquial expressions when you pull off multi-hit combos. Trivia incoming:
20 Hits: "Vientos"
This is a word play on "bien" (fine), instead using the word "vientos" (winds). Normally used as a greeting to show joy.
40 Hits: "¡Órale!"
Same as above in the game's case, but this expression is used in a lot of different ways, sometimes as surprise, encouragement, agreement, or to emphasize something. It's often compared to "OK".
80 Hits: "¡Toma perro!"
I haven't heard this one often, but there are a lot of variations of it depending on where one lives. I can picture myself saying it while doing a fist pump in celebration, "Hell yeah!" or "Take that, (dog?)!". (Not a literal dog.)
100 Hits: "Macizo"
To be honest, I've never heard it used like this, so I'm going to have to weasel my way around this one. Macizo is used to describe something sturdy, firm, solid. Personally I would have this one switched places with "¡Órale!" in the game.
120 Hits: "Pa'su mecha"
This is a classic, I've heard it since I was born. There are variations like "Pa'su madre" but that's considered profanity so don't use it around kids. This is the equivalent to "Holy sh*t!" in my opinion.
20 Hits: "Vientos"
This is a word play on "bien" (fine), instead using the word "vientos" (winds). Normally used as a greeting to show joy.
40 Hits: "¡Órale!"
Same as above in the game's case, but this expression is used in a lot of different ways, sometimes as surprise, encouragement, agreement, or to emphasize something. It's often compared to "OK".
80 Hits: "¡Toma perro!"
I haven't heard this one often, but there are a lot of variations of it depending on where one lives. I can picture myself saying it while doing a fist pump in celebration, "Hell yeah!" or "Take that, (dog?)!". (Not a literal dog.)
100 Hits: "Macizo"
To be honest, I've never heard it used like this, so I'm going to have to weasel my way around this one. Macizo is used to describe something sturdy, firm, solid. Personally I would have this one switched places with "¡Órale!" in the game.
120 Hits: "Pa'su mecha"
This is a classic, I've heard it since I was born. There are variations like "Pa'su madre" but that's considered profanity so don't use it around kids.
This is the equivalent to "Holy sh*t!" in my opinion.Great post, "Macizo" in my country is often refered as "Cool".I love the Mexican colloquial expressions when you pull off multi-hit combos. Trivia incoming:
20 Hits: "Vientos"
This is a word play on "bien" (fine), instead using the word "vientos" (winds). Normally used as a greeting to show joy.
40 Hits: "¡Órale!"
Same as above in the game's case, but this expression is used in a lot of different ways, sometimes as surprise, encouragement, agreement, or to emphasize something. It's often compared to "OK".
80 Hits: "¡Toma perro!"
I haven't heard this one often, but there are a lot of variations of it depending on where one lives. I can picture myself saying it while doing a fist pump in celebration, "Hell yeah!" or "Take that, (dog?)!". (Not a literal dog.)
100 Hits: "Macizo"
To be honest, I've never heard it used like this, so I'm going to have to weasel my way around this one. Macizo is used to describe something sturdy, firm, solid. Personally I would have this one switched places with "¡Órale!" in the game.
120 Hits: "Pa'su mecha"
This is a classic, I've heard it since I was born. There are variations like "Pa'su madre" but that's considered profanity so don't use it around kids.
I tried flying across the entire level from that high "tower" to try to get in there but I just couldn't do it.
Yeah I messed around up there for ages as well. I'd have a good root around in the catacombs. Do you have the one in the top left of the vine area?