twinturbo2
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This looks really fucking disgusting. In other words, right up my alley!
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GoldandBlue
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Same here. Took me three items from the Devil's Room to unlock Eve.BigAT said:
slidewinder
Banned
Is there any way to review the effect of an item you've already picked up? Doesn't seem to be anything in either the pause screen listing of what you've currently got or the collection screen in the main menu.
backlot said:
Brimstone + Noose/Lord of the Pit makes the game pretty easy. Not that I'm complaining, I love overpowered stuff in SP games.
And, yeah, overall, pretty damn great game even before the patch. It shits all over major, established AAA titles in terms of sheer replay value.
slidewinder said:
Nope, part of the fun is discovering what each item does. And there's always the internet if you wanna know.
slidewinder
Banned
Yeah, it really adds to the fun to alt-tab out of the game to find some random wiki page, one which has a good chance of spoiling me for items I haven't seen yet. Smart!
The collection page, at least, should offer the message that pops up in the lower right for each item when you first pick it up.
The collection page, at least, should offer the message that pops up in the lower right for each item when you first pick it up.
So the game basically is "play until you have a lucky run".
Quite a change from the skill-based Super Meat Boy.
Is there any way to get to the items stuck between empty spaces? you can't jump, right?
Is there any tactics to make the Devil appear? the broken items are quite fun to use. (i want the black cat again)
ps. i'm pretty sure it's not my computer, but the game has, er, slowdowns. i know, it's a flash game, but i'm experiencing slowdowns. games like Team Fortress 2 run fine, but this... also, i can't seem to change the resolution in full screen mode.
Quite a change from the skill-based Super Meat Boy.
Is there any way to get to the items stuck between empty spaces? you can't jump, right?
Is there any tactics to make the Devil appear? the broken items are quite fun to use. (i want the black cat again)
ps. i'm pretty sure it's not my computer, but the game has, er, slowdowns. i know, it's a flash game, but i'm experiencing slowdowns. games like Team Fortress 2 run fine, but this... also, i can't seem to change the resolution in full screen mode.
1. There's several items you can get that will allow you to cross gaps. There's the ladder, as well as several things that will allow you to fly. Also if there are stones near the gap, you can bomb them and they will become a bridge over the gap.Wizpig said:
2. There's no scientific formula to it, but I believe you get the Devil room as a reward for doing well on a level. Losing little to no health facing a boss seems to help.
Togglesworlh
Banned
Well, it is a roguelike.
It happened again! Lost Eve after unlocking her again.Giard said:I unlocked Eve, and the next time I played the game, she became locked again
I haven't lost my collection though..not sure what happened.
My collection is as it should be. I even have the Eve's Dead Bird achievement.
panama chief
Member
anyone have a great joy2key config file for a 360 controller? my left stick is giving me very loose and over movements in all directions.
edit: nvm. read OP and downloaded xpadder config.
edit: nvm. read OP and downloaded xpadder config.
Thanks, i'm pretty sure my Steam achievements are glitched. (Mac)Giard said:
What's even more funny is when you have a lucky run and you can shoot crazy lasers and die like 5 times in a row without a Game Over, then have a crappy random (the key word here is random) run and have to play solely based on your skills.Masaki_ said:
If you simply want to beat the game (once or twice before hardcorz runz) it's just going to be you wasting time until that certain lucky run with easier bosses, easier mini-bosses etc. (like Lust)
Remember when Super Meat Boy was always the same game and if you died there was only one thing to blame -- yourself?
Yup, that's supposed to be my point!
Please, let me assure you that i get the fun of the game being randomized: it's awesome to find new items.
The point here is that some are too strong, some useless and some runs are too broken.
But instead let's have the ME THINK UR BLAMING MY GAME NOOB U THINK U GOT SKILLZ? argument, never heard of that one, fascinating.
i like the game
Wizpig said:
That's what I'm doing, because that's what you're complaining about. The game is meant to be played many times. Sometimes you get an easy run and other times, you get difficult runs with bad power-ups, that's how the game's supposed to be.
That said, there are things you can do optimize your chances of beating. Took me maybe around 30 to 40 deaths before I beat the game the first time, because I was not playing the game in the correct way. If you don't want to be spoiled and would rather learn things on your own, don't read this:
1. Pick Cain. He has good damage and speed, but it's really the Lucky Foot item that probably makes him the best character to play. You'll only pick pills with good effects and your chances at winning at slot machines and the cup game increase dramatically. Supposedly also increases the chance of getting "good" items, but that's probably not true.
2. Save keys & bombs: Don't open stores if you don't have at least $7, and even still that's a bit of a gamble, for you're hoping a good item is being sold at half price. Bombs should be used to break rocks and walls, not kill enemies, unless you really have a ton of them.
3. Speaking of bombs, look for odd-colored rocks with an X on them and bomb them to receive guaranteed pick-ups like armor hearts, keys, bombs and you might even find an item that increases damage.
4. Try to find the secret rooms in every level: they're usually placed in a spot with the most adjacent rooms (including diagonally), so you'll probably only need 2 bombs to guess where it is, most of the time. You can find great items or tons of pennies in these rooms.
5. Abuse blood donation machines/beggars/slot machines as much as you can.
6. There are some powerups that will make your life a lot easier, especially in the lower levels, like the ones that allow you more freedom of movement, among them the Ladder, Lord of the Pit and the Noose (unlocked after beating the game twice). You should save your money to get those.
2. Save keys & bombs: Don't open stores if you don't have at least $7, and even still that's a bit of a gamble, for you're hoping a good item is being sold at half price. Bombs should be used to break rocks and walls, not kill enemies, unless you really have a ton of them.
3. Speaking of bombs, look for odd-colored rocks with an X on them and bomb them to receive guaranteed pick-ups like armor hearts, keys, bombs and you might even find an item that increases damage.
4. Try to find the secret rooms in every level: they're usually placed in a spot with the most adjacent rooms (including diagonally), so you'll probably only need 2 bombs to guess where it is, most of the time. You can find great items or tons of pennies in these rooms.
5. Abuse blood donation machines/beggars/slot machines as much as you can.
6. There are some powerups that will make your life a lot easier, especially in the lower levels, like the ones that allow you more freedom of movement, among them the Ladder, Lord of the Pit and the Noose (unlocked after beating the game twice). You should save your money to get those.
Joe Molotov
Member
I have a good feeling about this run:
glaringradio
Member
So, got to The Womb, managed to beat Mom's Heart with ridiculously overpowered combination of ouija board, two different distances of flies, meat head, damage at full, range at full, tears at full. Victory!
Unfortunately, I was so focused in my victory that instead of ending the game there, the devil's door popped up and I hopped in towards Womb II, completely forgetting that I was also packing a cats head with 1 life left.
Needless to say I died in the second room because it was my first time there and I had no idea what to expect.
... 38 hours played :|
Unfortunately, I was so focused in my victory that instead of ending the game there, the devil's door popped up and I hopped in towards Womb II, completely forgetting that I was also packing a cats head with 1 life left.
Needless to say I died in the second room because it was my first time there and I had no idea what to expect.
... 38 hours played :|
Joe Molotov
Member
I wish you could take along something into the next run. :| It's meant to be played several times, I know, but for my liking it's more frustrating than rewarding. Ultimately, failed runs are wasted time (If you want to over-exaggerate it) and there's no reward for your accomplishments that would help your chances for the next run...
It's definitely fun to play, but I'm not sure whether or not I have the patience for it.
It's definitely fun to play, but I'm not sure whether or not I have the patience for it.
EternalGamer
Banned
Yes there are. You open up new power ups the more you play.wrowa said:
Joe Molotov
Member
Wasn't careful and had a close call against Gurdy, but I'm back on track. Could use a few more HP Up items. Just found out you can carry a Brimstone charge through a doorway with you, that's helpful to know.
glaringradio
Member
Spectral Tears are godly. Best power up in the game, especially when you get them alongside the parasite and they're at full speed. Tears which go through obstacles and split into two? Yes fucking please!
Joe Molotov
Member
Died in the Mom fight. :'(
glaringradio
Member
Joe Molotov said:
There's an extremely damaging trick you can do in the first Mom fight, but only do it if you've either got a load of soul hearts, or just lots of health and guts.
Try and get her to stamp on one of her own body parts. Instantly takes off about 80-85% of her health.
arts&crafts
Member
Just going to toss this out there, has anyone got a fix for steam achievements yet? I havent played in about 2 weeks and am hoping someone found a cure. Edmund said it had to do with specific computers but i tried it on both computers I own and thousands of other players arent getting steam achievements (windows)
Prophet Steve
Member
Oh, it seems Fraps doesn't work in this game, perhaps because its Flash or something. I was in a funny situation that I only had one heart en nine lives because of the cat, too bad I wasted them all on a boss/
Togglesworlh
Banned
So, if I understand correctly, because I think I tried it, with just Brimstone, you can't spam it super fast.
But when you ALSO get Chocolate Milk... you can. UU:
Made it super easy. I almost made it through hell without getting hit even once. Except the the devil. Goddamn.
But when you ALSO get Chocolate Milk... you can. UU:
Made it super easy. I almost made it through hell without getting hit even once. Except the the devil. Goddamn.
Guess what I did next? Just for kicks? And guess what happened ;-;
Last boss spoilers:
http://i.imgur.com/YsYy1.png
Last boss spoilers:
http://i.imgur.com/YsYy1.png
Great game but sometimes it's just too random :/
On my recent playthrough on one level most collectable things (keys, bombs), a golden chest and a begger were surrounded by gaps and there was no way to cross them. There was no ladder, no item that allows you to fly and even no magnet (and I've checked every secret room in previous levels). The game basically told me "fuck you, you won't get this!"
On my recent playthrough on one level most collectable things (keys, bombs), a golden chest and a begger were surrounded by gaps and there was no way to cross them. There was no ladder, no item that allows you to fly and even no magnet (and I've checked every secret room in previous levels). The game basically told me "fuck you, you won't get this!"
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Deleted member 1235
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late on this one, but what a fun little game!! Only played a few times, but it reminds me of atic atac and the controller thing that is in the OP can't wait to try.
Barely understand how the game works apart from run around and shoot yet, but looking forward to putting stupid hours into this like I did with meatboy.
it's way too early to call, but I think i might be liking it more than meatboy as well. And meatboy is fucking awesome.
Barely understand how the game works apart from run around and shoot yet, but looking forward to putting stupid hours into this like I did with meatboy.
it's way too early to call, but I think i might be liking it more than meatboy as well. And meatboy is fucking awesome.
glaringradio
Member
If you destroy a rock in the direction of the gap, it fills the gap.Mr_Zombie said:
Played for a total of 7 hours and FINALLY beat it (well, I beat mom at least!). Made two pacts with the devil, which made all the difference. Brimstone + devil wings + two batteries and that book that protects you from enemies for a short time. I just breezed through the whole thing after struggling so many times before.
This game is really addictive!
This game is really addictive!
glaringradio
Member
Oh man, you still have so much of the game to go... I'm still stuck trying to properly finish the game after nearly 40 hoursKiriku said: