I'm definitely getting this tonight; I was waiting forever for the WiiWare version and was pretty crushed when it was cancelled. Probably drop my impressions Monday tho. I never played the older version so I can't really compare the two but I have watched several full playthroughs and I'm hoping it's a bit easier and the puzzles aren't quite as difficult. I mean some of those clues in the first version were well on impossible to figure out.
Also, wondering of the Vagina tablet is still in...
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SteevLWhat can I do for you?Registered Userregular
Definitely curious about this game, but a bit wary of them doing their own digital distribution service for it. A shame they couldn't get it on Steam, but I guess they don't have anyone that can communicate well enough in English to talk with Valve about getting it on there.
Definitely curious about this game, but a bit wary of them doing their own digital distribution service for it. A shame they couldn't get it on Steam, but I guess they don't have anyone that can communicate well enough in English to talk with Valve about getting it on there.
Yeah, that was a really bizzare reason. I mean, they had enough to get an English translation and speaking English is hardly unheard of over there. But I thought they just went with a different dist service not that they set up their own.
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SteevLWhat can I do for you?Registered Userregular
Definitely curious about this game, but a bit wary of them doing their own digital distribution service for it. A shame they couldn't get it on Steam, but I guess they don't have anyone that can communicate well enough in English to talk with Valve about getting it on there.
Yeah, that was a really bizzare reason. I mean, they had enough to get an English translation and speaking English is hardly unheard of over there. But I thought they just went with a different dist service not that they set up their own.
Actually, you're right about it not necessarily being their own. I got confused. Playsim is a brand new Japanese-based digital distribution service whose grand opening coincides with La-Mulana's release. Looks like there's a demo available, might check it out after all the Steam sale madness.
Gennenalyse RuebenThe Prettiest Boy is Ridiculously PrettyRegistered Userregular
Since I can't run away from this thread, I've retooled the OP into something resembling a proper OP. I might put some more effort into it later since I don't have a ton of time right now.
It's completely DRM free, Playism was absolutely hassle-less and the game works great with the 360 controller if you want to use that. Seriously, this is some QUALITY Metroidvania stuff.
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edited July 2012
Gah, I can't buy and download this for another like hour. The wait is excruciating. After three years of waiting patiently, it's right within my grasp and I can't get it yet!
EDIT: Everyone should watch a beginner's guide to La-Mulana, too. Especially if you have no idea what's going on in the game.
It's completely DRM free, Playism was absolutely hassle-less and the game works great with the 360 controller if you want to use that. Seriously, this is some QUALITY Metroidvania stuff.
I got a couple of 500 Errors while registering and buying but everything actually went through so I'm installing now.
It's completely DRM free, Playism was absolutely hassle-less and the game works great with the 360 controller if you want to use that. Seriously, this is some QUALITY Metroidvania stuff.
I got a couple of 500 Errors while registering and buying but everything actually went through so I'm installing now.
Yep, same here. All it meant though was I had to go back to the main page and login/download the game. Registering and buying it went through even with the errors.
I played the original of this, but only got about... halfway in I think? I have been looking forward to the remake for a long time, and i'm glad I don't have to get it on a Nintendo console. This should be fun.
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Oh. If anybody encounters game freeze issues while saving, apparently running as administrator tends to fix that. It fixed it for me, anyway.
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SteevLWhat can I do for you?Registered Userregular
I don't recognize half of those traps towards the end of that guide.
Edit: So how the heck do I bring up the map? I assume I have all the necessary components. I do remember the original version having a seperate pause screen, but I can't figure how to get at it.
FUCK THIS GAME AND FUCK ALL INVOLVED IN CONTINUING ITS CONTINUED EXISTENCE
I went through IWBTG because as bullshit as it was I could anticipate the crap and make some progress towards a goal. This thing will lead you around in the same tortuous dungeons over and over to find all the stuff required, and go back there to see new stuff opening up.
I tried to get back into the game again but ended up wandering around for an hour looking for the Chamber of Birth again, no idea where that thing is anymore.
Can't wait to jump on this when I get home from work (yeah I work Saturdays :P). I've been watching Nigoro's site/blog thing for aaaaaaaaaaaages and was really disappointed when they canned the Wiiware release. So glad they put it up for PC. Now I can get my ass kicked.
Is the music as totally fuckawesome as the original?
Can't wait to jump on this when I get home from work (yeah I work Saturdays :P). I've been watching Nigoro's site/blog thing for aaaaaaaaaaaages and was really disappointed when they canned the Wiiware release. So glad they put it up for PC. Now I can get my ass kicked.
Is the music as totally fuckawesome as the original?
I've been considering buying the OST, if that tells you anything.
As much as the game itself frustrates me, the music is pretty fantastic for making me forgive it and making me want to play. Sweet jesus this is good stuff.
I'll see if I can scrounge up some headphones here at work. Anybody have links to the music? searching for 'la-mulana' on youtube brings up the same old videos for me.
I'll see if I can scrounge up some headphones here at work. Anybody have links to the music? searching for 'la-mulana' on youtube brings up the same old videos for me.
Oh god oh god. There's a serious risk of me buying this game. This is not a good thing. The first time I foolishly exposed myself to La Mulana I played it obsessively for two straight weeks and then had to force myself to quit forever before it killed me.
Oh, sure, the first half of the game, where the puzzles are merely insidious, is loads of fun. But then I have half a dozen areas I can go to, no idea how to progress more than two rooms in any of them, no idea which ones I'm even capable of progressing in with my current equipment, and not even the most cryptic of clues to (fail to) guide me.
I thought I was safe when the WiiWare version was cancelled, but now it's back to finish the job.
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Gennenalyse RuebenThe Prettiest Boy is Ridiculously PrettyRegistered Userregular
edited July 2012
La-Mulana is out to get you.
I've taken down three of the bosses and holy crap are they way harder than they used to be. Even the first boss isn't the pushover they once were, especially now that subweapon ammo is a lot more scarce. Currently trying to figure out where to go next, since they changed things up on me.
Yeah i'm not sure how to fight Bahamut at all, since they seem to have changed the mechanic to be able to reach him when he fires at you.
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Gennenalyse RuebenThe Prettiest Boy is Ridiculously PrettyRegistered Userregular
edited July 2012
Ah-hah! I beat Bahamut! Spoilers for how I did it.
I used the Axe. Its reach is great enough that hitting Bahamut in the mouth consistently isn't a problem. Still a hard as nails fight, but actually doable with the Axe's range.
It's been years since I've played this game and I'm already stuck.
Here's what my inventory looks like:
Anyway I've explored the Mausoleum of the Giants and collected notes from the tablets there, and I remember something happening with changing the Sun/Moon/Star symbol, and at least with Star I saw one of the giants collapse, but nothing else happened.
I need some kind of guidance or coaching, some kind of goals to meet because I'm basically lost. Any hints?
That beginner's guide is pretty great. "You can write it on that box of tissues you always keep by your computer."
I played this once for a few hours, but decided that as much as I love the intent behind it, playing it was not very fun, and beating it would not enrich my life by enough to justify the time and sanity commitment required to do so.
It's been years since I've played this game and I'm already stuck.
Here's what my inventory looks like:
Anyway I've explored the Mausoleum of the Giants and collected notes from the tablets there, and I remember something happening with changing the Sun/Moon/Star symbol, and at least with Star I saw one of the giants collapse, but nothing else happened.
I need some kind of guidance or coaching, some kind of goals to meet because I'm basically lost. Any hints?
If you want to solve the puzzle of the giants yourself, there's something for sale in the Temple of the Sun that might be indirectly helpful. You already have everything that you need to get at it.
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Also, wondering of the Vagina tablet is still in...
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Yeah, that was a really bizzare reason. I mean, they had enough to get an English translation and speaking English is hardly unheard of over there. But I thought they just went with a different dist service not that they set up their own.
Actually, you're right about it not necessarily being their own. I got confused. Playsim is a brand new Japanese-based digital distribution service whose grand opening coincides with La-Mulana's release. Looks like there's a demo available, might check it out after all the Steam sale madness.
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so excited i can't capitalize
Also, the music is rad as fuck and I want to buy the OST
It's completely DRM free, Playism was absolutely hassle-less and the game works great with the 360 controller if you want to use that. Seriously, this is some QUALITY Metroidvania stuff.
EDIT: Everyone should watch a beginner's guide to La-Mulana, too. Especially if you have no idea what's going on in the game.
I got a couple of 500 Errors while registering and buying but everything actually went through so I'm installing now.
Yep, same here. All it meant though was I had to go back to the main page and login/download the game. Registering and buying it went through even with the errors.
I played the original of this, but only got about... halfway in I think? I have been looking forward to the remake for a long time, and i'm glad I don't have to get it on a Nintendo console. This should be fun.
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Edit: So how the heck do I bring up the map? I assume I have all the necessary components. I do remember the original version having a seperate pause screen, but I can't figure how to get at it.
Edit: Never mind, it's F1.
Look slike the difficulty hasn't changed much. 8->
I feel like fucking Mensa. All of Mensa. I love this game so much.
I like how that actually makes sense now when you see it in action. I don't think it did in the original version.
I went through IWBTG because as bullshit as it was I could anticipate the crap and make some progress towards a goal. This thing will lead you around in the same tortuous dungeons over and over to find all the stuff required, and go back there to see new stuff opening up.
I tried to get back into the game again but ended up wandering around for an hour looking for the Chamber of Birth again, no idea where that thing is anymore.
Is the music as totally fuckawesome as the original?
I've been considering buying the OST, if that tells you anything.
Here's the two videos from the store page:
Oh, sure, the first half of the game, where the puzzles are merely insidious, is loads of fun. But then I have half a dozen areas I can go to, no idea how to progress more than two rooms in any of them, no idea which ones I'm even capable of progressing in with my current equipment, and not even the most cryptic of clues to (fail to) guide me.
I thought I was safe when the WiiWare version was cancelled, but now it's back to finish the job.
I've taken down three of the bosses and holy crap are they way harder than they used to be. Even the first boss isn't the pushover they once were, especially now that subweapon ammo is a lot more scarce. Currently trying to figure out where to go next, since they changed things up on me.
I am taking money out of my Steam sale fund to pay for this. It's like twice what I'm normally willing to pay. This is significant to me.
Here's what my inventory looks like:
Anyway I've explored the Mausoleum of the Giants and collected notes from the tablets there, and I remember something happening with changing the Sun/Moon/Star symbol, and at least with Star I saw one of the giants collapse, but nothing else happened.
I need some kind of guidance or coaching, some kind of goals to meet because I'm basically lost. Any hints?
The order to do the events the symbols trigger:
Specific Solution:
Under Sun, a pedestal appears on the chest of one you can put a weight on.
Under Moon, one of them changes position and allows you to summon the boss if you have done the previous two symbol events.
I played this once for a few hours, but decided that as much as I love the intent behind it, playing it was not very fun, and beating it would not enrich my life by enough to justify the time and sanity commitment required to do so.
If you want to solve the puzzle of the giants yourself, there's something for sale in the Temple of the Sun that might be indirectly helpful. You already have everything that you need to get at it.
The three (normal) exits off of the Guidance Gate are never closed.