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Posted October 01, 2021
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PraetorianWolfie: I just noticed that GOG updated the offline files for the first game now includes the manual "elvira_mistress_of_the_dark_manual" and the spell recipes in "emeldas_spelles_and_receipts.zip"
Yep! Although for some reason, they don't download for me if I use Galaxy (they appear, but nothing happens when I click), so I had to go through the site.

Just finished the game, and it's pretty interesting, although extremely annoying at times. I got a lot done on my own, but I am not ashamed to admit I used a walkthrough for the final stretch, as the combat was wearing down my nerves, and made exploration a chore.

The MT-32 midi is much better over the default sound, so I'd recommend using MUNT. Even the generic midi option is better than the default, in my opinion.
Posted October 02, 2021
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PraetorianWolfie: I just noticed that GOG updated the offline files for the first game now includes the manual "elvira_mistress_of_the_dark_manual" and the spell recipes in "emeldas_spelles_and_receipts.zip"
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mdqp: Yep! Although for some reason, they don't download for me if I use Galaxy (they appear, but nothing happens when I click), so I had to go through the site.

Just finished the game, and it's pretty interesting, although extremely annoying at times. I got a lot done on my own, but I am not ashamed to admit I used a walkthrough for the final stretch, as the combat was wearing down my nerves, and made exploration a chore.

The MT-32 midi is much better over the default sound, so I'd recommend using MUNT. Even the generic midi option is better than the default, in my opinion.
Yes, the lack of automap and the combat design are the less friendly features in the games. But They ae pretty good. Those games that if you are focused and with an "old fashioned mind" you can enjoy a lot. Hard Dungeon Crawling adventures. The games are pretty big. And the graphics were spectacular for 1989/90. Even today do pass the test of time.
Posted October 02, 2021
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Gudadantza: Yes, the lack of automap and the combat design are the less friendly features in the games. But They ae pretty good. Those games that if you are focused and with an "old fashioned mind" you can enjoy a lot. Hard Dungeon Crawling adventures. The games are pretty big. And the graphics were spectacular for 1989/90. Even today do pass the test of time.
I feel like the mechanics of the combat really weren't for me (if you "level up" the skill ability, you basically auto-win against 90% of the enemies, while the rest feel gimmicky to fight), but I agree that the game was enjoyable, I really liked the puzzles and the mood, and the art is indeed pretty good. The potion mixing is also interesting. The point and click is also a bit of a chore (the cursor isn't very responsive, and sometimes it's hard to tell what's interactive and what isn't), but as I said, I enjoyed the game overall.

I have yet to finish the second one, hopefully it's also enjoyable.
Posted October 02, 2021
Elvira's Horror Pack included Elvira 1 & 2.

A pdf of the PC manual can be found at the Replacementdocs.

(The board software is forbidding me from posting the link. Sorry.)
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