Deja Vu - Somebody had better look out... (complete)

ghostdog · Nov 17, 2011

Ah, right. I was looking for double s, not double o. No prob.

ghostdog · Nov 18, 2011

DEATH COUNT = 1

Chewed by Alligator isn't a very glamorous way to die, so I guess I'll give it another go. Now, where were we ?

Riiight.

3. Death Becomes Me.

Ii stand frozen looking at the beast, but then it hits me... I'm packing a gun. I frantically take out my revolver and...

Nice shot, but this place is dangerous. You should get out of the sewers.

No, I think I'll search around for a bit longer, I want to see if I missed something.

You really like it here buddy. Don't tell me, it reminds you of home.

I enter a corridor where the sewage water drains.

I think I'll jump over to the other side. Yes, it seems like a good idea.

You know that sewages are rather slippery, right Ace ?

Of course I do, I'll just-- aaaaAAAEEHH-

dead again.

Crap. We're leaving the damn sewers.

I use the key I lifted from the dead man to unlock the door. Finally, I can get out of this dump.

Ahh, fresh air, nice day, I think that I feel more optimistic now that I'm in the street. Now I can-

What the fuck ?

Great, just great. I just got out on the street and I'm getting mugged.

You better do what he says, he looks like he can mow you down with his fists.

The bigger they are... the harder I HIT !

I wont give my money to a slimy street thug. With a sudden move I punch him in the face with all my might :

Uh, oh, you better do something, bud. His other fist reads HATE.

I see murder in his eyes, I pull out my gun.

He falls down with a big thud. People are screaming around me.

Another dead end, I'm afraid. Maybe I shouldn't have punched him. What would have happened then, I wonder ?

Penniless and beaten up. You look like shit, ace.

The story of my life, bucko.

My head hurts like someone is hitting me with a hammer, I don't know what to do. Maybe I should turn to the police. There's a police station in the next street...

Goddammit ! I'll avoid the police for now, I go past the corner to another street and-

...Ace in the hole.

Death awaits in every turn. This game is rigged. But now I know what to do. I'll avoid the alley with the big thug and stay clear of the police and of construction sites.

Suddenly, a woman approaches me. She seems familiar...

Say "goodbye" sucker !

What the ...?!

The dame was loaded.

I'll need to be faster if I want to survive. The minute she reaches for her bag, I throw a punch.

Got you bitch !

Good to see you still got it, Ace. I bet you can also knock out old men and little children...

She got what she deserved. Now shut up and let me search her. She could be involved in this somehow.

A gun, a makeup kit and some money, nothing significant. I steal her things and run away. I think someone called the police, but I'm far away when they finally arrive.

I find myself near Joe's bar again. Someone beckons me.

Oh god, another one ? This is a really bad day...

Give me all your money or I'll blow you away !

Not if I blow you first !! (uh, that didn't come out the way I meant it)

I reach for my gun, but I'm not fast enough.

That's right, I won't make the same mistake twice. This time, before he can react, I smack him hard with a sucker-punch.

What a wimp. I turn my gaze to the news stand.

The whole world has gone to Hell. I start a conversation with the newsboy.

Hello there, friend.

He looks at me as though he recognizes me.

You owe me 25 cents, "friend".

I decide to pay him. He might have seen something about the people that did this to me...

Thanks for the warning.

I wave goodbye and look around the area, someone must have seen something that can help me. In a filthy alley next to the bar, a bum waves at me...

His breath stinks like roadkill, but I'm desperate. I give him a 20 dollar bill from the cash I lifted off that dame.

It's probably just the ramblings of a drunk, but if it's true this could save my life. Thing is I might need that money later. I ask him kindly :

Filled with rage I ask him again. With my fists.

Suddenly I feel tired, really tired. Punching random people in the face and dying numerous gruesome deaths can do that to you. Next time I'll try to be a little more civilized and less suicidal...

Bah, who am I kidding ? I'll be back to punching dames and dying foolishly in no time.

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CappenVarra · Nov 18, 2011

I take it with me, you never know, I may actually find out that I'm a drag-queen.

How codexian

Kz3r0 · Nov 18, 2011

WTF, is this a reverse Grand Theft Auto where everyone is out to kill you?

lightbane · Nov 18, 2011

Not only that, you also can use the gun on your character for yet another stupid death. Also, Uninvited was even worse, your first death could be barely a few seconds after you start :lol:

Mystary! · Nov 18, 2011

I had this on NES and was never able to finish it, always got stuck on the same part (after the bungalow) so keep up the good work, I want to see the conclusion.

But Goddamn the window version is ugly! NES was simpler but better looking:

ghostdog · Nov 18, 2011

Yeah, I've already mentioned it, the NES version is the best one, especially in the UI department.

As for the numerous deaths, just wait and see, we're not finished yet. It seems the world has a grudge with Ace.

Stereotypical Villain · Nov 18, 2011

lightbane said:
Not only that, you also can use the gun on your character for yet another stupid death. Also, Uninvited was even worse, your first death could be barely a few seconds after you start

Uninvited was cruel as FUCK... but it was still an awesome game.

Crooked Bee · Nov 19, 2011

Moar.

And yeah, the NES version looks real nice.

Snefix · Nov 20, 2011

Is there any reason to go in the sewer aside from just to kill an alligator? Also, is there a real point to these vignettes? Seems like the random hooker, construction site, etc. are just sucker traps to kill people who've never played the game before.

ghostdog · Nov 20, 2011

Yep, there is a major reason to go to the sewer and also for the woman in red, who isn't random but tied somewhat with the characters. A lot of the deaths deaths are basically there for your morbid entertainment though.

SoupNazi · Nov 22, 2011

Abandoned already, huh?

ghostdog · Nov 22, 2011

I've been away from LP-PC (i.e. work) these last couple of days. Update will probably come the day after tomorrow.

Stereotypical Villain · Nov 23, 2011

This is the new trollface.

SCO · Nov 23, 2011

rubbing it in

Majestic47 · Nov 23, 2011

anus_pounder said:
Another quality LP by ghostdog, but...

Bloodnet LP, motherfucker ?

I finished Bloodnet 10 years ago - it was horrifying racing through the blood bar - :salute:

Rest In Peace. Stark.

SCO · Nov 23, 2011

I finished with literally 10 seconds on the blood timer.

Those fucking end bosses

GarfunkeL · Nov 23, 2011

Now this looks interesting, so MOAR PLZ!

Stereotypical Villain · Nov 23, 2011

I don't know how different this version is from the NES... er... version, but the endgame can be VERY confusing... especially regarding which items you HAVE to get rid of and which ones you HAVE to keep.

Good luck, have fun.

CappenVarra · Nov 24, 2011

Update required

spekkio · Nov 24, 2011

SoupNazi said:
Abandoned already

This.

4/5

Stereotypical Villain · Nov 24, 2011

I saw we imprison Ghostdog somewhere... Perhaps a cold place? Something made out of translucent material which is also cold? It would be a fitting punishment.

Luzur · Nov 24, 2011

i had this for NES at one point.

ghostdog · Nov 25, 2011

DEATH COUNT = 6

Rejoice faithful followers and eat your hearts out unbelievers !
It's another chapter of furious punching and ludicrous dying !

Ok, but now what ?

You have guns, but do you have bullets ?

Yeah, I'll definitely need some ammo...

4. Sweating Bullets.

You can never have enough guns/ammo. I find myself outside Pete's All Nite Gun Palace.

I get inside and find a huge man by the counter. His cheap cigar stinks...

Heh, that's a standard military-issue German Luger.

Niice, since I have enough money I'll take both the gun and the bullets.

Are you going to start a war, Ace ?

I haven't started this war, but I'll sure as hell finish it...

With all this ammo we're set for rest of the game, Everything seems to be going smoothly...

WHEN SUDDENLY ...!!

... ...

Yep, the time limit caught up with us. So, we'll have to go back to start and do everything we did up to now as fast as possible. Standard procedure.

***

I get back on the streets and I bump on my old pal, the mugger. It seems my fist has been imprinted on his ugly face.

I said give me ALL your money !!

It seems you haven't learned your lesson, sleazebag.

What a pansy. As I watch him run away, I feel a strange sensation, a recollection of something...

He gave lots of guilt and probably lots of beating, god bless his soul.

Hey bucko, enough with fooling around, you have a couple of addresses you should check, you better find some wheels...

Right, what about the Mercedes in front of the bar ? It's probably Joe's car...

You need keys to operate a car. You *are* familiar with the basics of driving, right Ace ?

Damn, I just remembered I hadn't searched Joe's body. He probably has them on him !

Bingo ! Time to enter that beauty...

The glove compartment doesn't have any gloves, but I find some interesting stuff :

As I look at the picture I feel a tingling sensation in the back of my head...

There's also a car registration made out to Joey Siegel of 1212 West End St. and a map, the map is rather interesting...

Huh. It seems you and Joe Siegel have a history.

Yeah we must have been thick as thieves... :shrug: Wait a minute, what was that about Mrs. Sternwood being in the trunk ?!!

I run to the back of the car and try to open the trunk, but to no avail, it's locked. I'll need a different set of keys for the trunk.

I put my ear on the trunk but I can't hear anything, I should try to pry it open, but I shouldn't do this right here in the open. I decide to take the car to a more remote place. I put the keys in the ignition :

I start the car.

typical.

Ace, I know your brain is melting down, but have you already forgotten what that broad said ?

Damn, that's right ! She said something about leaving a little surprise under the hood !

Well, I guess it was indeed a surprise...

I decide to forget about the trunk for now. Since I can't use the car for transportation I'll have to take a cab. There are a couple of destinations I could head to...

Dr. Brody's Pharmacy : 934 West Sherman
Joey Siegel's Apartment : 1212 West End St.

I decide to head to Siegel's apartment.

Where to, Sir ?

1212 West End Street.

Sure thing.

The building reeks of Luxury. I feel it in my gut that I don't belong here, you must be a real scumbag to you have a flat in such a place.

Damn, it seems like it's a private elevator...

What about that key-card you found in your wallet ?

That's right, it was Siegel's card !

The lift brings me to Siegel's room.

I take another look in the mirror, hoping to have some recollection about myself...

Nothing. I look around the room, there's a magazine on the table.

I grab the magazine, just in case, and then I spot something on top of the fireplace...

That's one hot gal there, buddy.

Hot and expensive... Mr. Seigel likes pretty things. Like that painting on the wall.

There's nothing like a great work of art for inspiration :smug:

Suddenly I get the urge to clean up my gun. Unfortunately my hands are trembling and the gun is still loaded :

Yeah, that one was just for the death count. Next stop, the dame's house, 520 S. Kedzie street.

The door is locked, what now Ace ?

There's no one inside. I'll just have break the door down.

Ouch !

Nice try, Ace. Next time you should use your head. Literary.

Fuck this shit !

Full of anger I take out the revolver.

treme tear of joy:

Really smooth, Ace. Finish this quickly before the Police arrives.

I get inside, the room is really shabby.

The smell of perfume is similar to the one that was lingering in the room with the typewriter in Joes's bar. Maybe this gal is Siegel's secretary.

A piece of paper on the desk draws my attention...

Looks like a combination. Do the math.

Yeah, I'll have to get back to Joe's safe.

Next to the paper lies a single earring.

It's identical to the one we found in the women's bathroom at the bar. This girl has definitely been there. I open the drawer to find an unmarked key and a diary.

That's some movie-drama material there, bud.

John Sternwood... I wonder if he's somehow connected with all this.

We've finally gotten some leads, but why do I feel somebody's playing a big joke on us ?

Oh well.

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lightbane · Nov 25, 2011

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