What on earth???

[ckvega]

I just bought this game on steam (as part of a pack), I've just spent the last 2 hours playing it, I don't know if I was doing well or badly... in fact, I have no idea what was going on at all.... I'm scared :S

[Rox]

Oi, better not try Space Giraffe quite yet, then, or your brain might explode. Try not to expand it too quickly or you might hurt yourself! On a more serious note: Awesome, welcome, glad to hear that, and don't worry. You'll catch on soon enough and enjoy watching your carefully structured bullet trails light up like christmas decorations on LSD while tearing through baddies on your way to the next triumphant foghorn and subsequent place on the online highscore lists.


tl;dr version: You'll figure it out soon enough! Keep enjoying the game!

[ThetaReactor]

Welcome to the forum, dude. Have a sheepie:


Gridrunner Rev and Space Giraffe have an odd learning curve. It's not so much steep as it is extra-dimensional. First impressions tend to be as follows:

A] What the fuck is going on and why can't I see anything?
or
B] Holy shit my brain dude hit that shit and pass already.

And while the latter state of intoxication may be suited to playing the game, it's no way to learn it. Watch a couple tutorial vids, play a bit, and it will eventually click. Sound is essential, as many audio clues exist to help you peer through the Neon haze. Once it does register in your brain, though, it's difficult to shake. Addictive, maybe. So don't be that guy that plays it for ten minutes, gives up, and declares it a 2/10. If the nutters that frequent this community can figure it out, you can, too.

[ckvega]

I've played it a bit more.. from what I can gather, collecting sheep is good, the 'got you' message is bad.

Man this game is trippy as hell, love the music too.

[Rox]

I've played it a bit more.. from what I can gather, collecting sheep is good, the 'got you' message is bad.

Man this game is trippy as hell, love the music too.

Heh, yeah, the first few levels tell you that! They teach you all about the sheep, the sun and black hole, and bullet calligraphy. You can go back and replay them and try to pay attention to the on-screen text if you still feel left behind! And yes, the soundtrack is quite brilliant.

[PVB]

Welcome ckvega, to the fluffiest forums on the net!

[ALLseeingEYE]

haha, glad you like it ckvega. I love trippy stuff, and Llamasoft games do it like no other. Just wait till you check out Space Giraffe, and be sure to let us know if you need some tips.

[PVB]

haha, glad you like it ckvega. I love trippy stuff, and Llamasoft games do it like no other. Just wait till you check out Space Giraffe, and be sure to let us know if you need some tips.

There's a great guide on the web site:

http://www.llamasoft.co.uk/grr_grstyle.php

[ckvega]

Ooh, nice guide, thanks for the post.

It is a strangely addictive game.