Stuck in Waxworks

Bolch · 29 October 2007, 21:20

I started to really immerse myself in this great horror adventure, when an unexpected bug ruined everything.

On the Ripper level I have to find a prostitute called Molly. According to the walkthrough, I have to talk twice to the landlord of the riverside inn, who then gives me a crowbar and an assignment.

But he doesn't. He just keeps saying that he doesn't know anything about Molly, and I don't get any new answers and no dialogue options. End of the line.

Could anyone offer a solution to this problem?

Ironclaw · 29 October 2007, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolch

I started to really immerse myself in this great horror adventure, when an unexpected bug ruined everything.

On the Ripper level I have to find a prostitute called Molly. According to the walkthrough, I have to talk twice to the landlord of the riverside inn, who then gives me a crowbar and an assignment.

But he doesn't. He just keeps saying that he doesn't know anything about Molly, and I don't get any new answers and no dialogue options. End of the line.

Could anyone offer a solution to this problem?

Longplay of Waxworks, streamed in perfect quailty from RAG (you need the latest flash player)

Download Waxworks

Bolch · 29 October 2007, 21:58

Thanks for the links, but I fear that they don't really solve the problem.

I'd like to complete the game myself, not just watch a movie about someone else completing it.

(But I'll watch it nonetheless... maybe the maker of the video had a workaround for this problem.)

Bolch · 30 October 2007, 20:29

Okay, I found the solution. It seems that the Ministry version is buggy at this part. I tried the Fairlight crack instead and it works. (Though I had to start the whole game from scratch, but at least I have the hope now that I would actually finish it...)

demoniac · 30 October 2007, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Bolch

Okay, I found the solution. It seems that the Ministry version is buggy at this part. I tried the Fairlight crack instead and it works. (Though I had to start the whole game from scratch, but at least I have the hope now that I would actually finish it...)

I remember this part being buggy in the Ministry version as well. However, you should be able to save the game on the Ministry and continue on FLT for that section. I didn't use the FLT crack to finish, but had to restart the level.

Bolch · 01 November 2007, 14:08

I finally completed the game. It was a little tricky, though, because the Fairlight crack is buggy at the Pyramid part and the Ministry version is buggy on the London level! So I needed both versions (and careful switching between them at the right time).

But the game was great, so it worth all the trouble.

demoniac · 03 November 2007, 00:03

Out of the Horrorsoft games, I still like Elvira the best.

Marcuz · 03 November 2007, 00:45

Elvira and the sequel i can find with the solve on my lap, waxworx, even with that i could never. the ripper level is just too frustrating...

Retroplay · 03 November 2007, 01:05

Ministry version bugged?
I guess that explains why I never was able complete that Jack the Ripper level.

The ministry crack didn't work from HD either, the copyprotection prevented you playing from HD as it wasn't properly cracked.

Bolch · 03 November 2007, 08:44

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Originally Posted by demoniac

Out of the Horrorsoft games, I still like Elvira the best.

Yeah, I agree that the Elvira games were better - though Elvira II could become extremely frustrating since it allowed you to use up even crucial items as spell components. I was quite shocked when I discovered at the very end of the game that I coldn't cut the wires of the golem because I used the tool earlier for a lightning spell...

"Waxworks" is more forgiving in this aspect since you have unlimited inventory and it doesn't allow you to drop vital objects beforehand.

Yeah, the Ripper level was very frustrating, especially in the beginning - the starting part of London is CRAWLING with randomly patrolling cops and angry mobs. I got killed 111233435466 times till I managed to make a proper map...

demoniac · 03 November 2007, 22:29

Somehow I managed to escape the mobs and workaround the bug on my 2nd attempt without a map.

I stopped fairly early on in Elvira II, right before going to the first studio section. I will return to this soon.

I like Elvira (I) more as the medieval atmosphere was more engaging to me.

One of these days, I'll try Personal Nightmare as well, but the gfx and interface weren't as good.

Marcuz · 03 November 2007, 23:42

Personal Nightmare is great for atmosphere and graphics imho, but the gameplay is the difficultest of the bunch. even with the solution i couldn't go far.
definitely worth trying though

MazinKaesar · 07 April 2008, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Ironclaw

Longplay of Waxworks, streamed in perfect quailty from RAG (you need the latest flash player)

I "resurrected" this tread just to say this movie is really useful!!!! The solve included in the WHDLoad release is not so accurate in some parts, and the Egyptian scene of this game is damn difficult!

29 October 2007, 21:20	#1
Bolch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 147	Stuck in Waxworks I started to really immerse myself in this great horror adventure, when an unexpected bug ruined everything. On the Ripper level I have to find a prostitute called Molly. According to the walkthrough, I have to talk twice to the landlord of the riverside inn, who then gives me a crowbar and an assignment. But he doesn't. He just keeps saying that he doesn't know anything about Molly, and I don't get any new answers and no dialogue options. End of the line. Could anyone offer a solution to this problem?

29 October 2007, 21:58	#3
Bolch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 147	Thanks for the links, but I fear that they don't really solve the problem. I'd like to complete the game myself, not just watch a movie about someone else completing it. (But I'll watch it nonetheless... maybe the maker of the video had a workaround for this problem.) Last edited by Bolch; 29 October 2007 at 22:16.

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30 October 2007, 20:29	#4
Bolch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 147	Okay, I found the solution. It seems that the Ministry version is buggy at this part. I tried the Fairlight crack instead and it works. (Though I had to start the whole game from scratch, but at least I have the hope now that I would actually finish it...)

01 November 2007, 14:08	#6
Bolch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 147	I finally completed the game. It was a little tricky, though, because the Fairlight crack is buggy at the Pyramid part and the Ministry version is buggy on the London level! So I needed both versions (and careful switching between them at the right time). But the game was great, so it worth all the trouble.

03 November 2007, 00:03	#7
demoniac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: - Posts: 1,686	Out of the Horrorsoft games, I still like Elvira the best.

03 November 2007, 00:45	#8
Marcuz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: . Age: 48 Posts: 5,562	Elvira and the sequel i can find with the solve on my lap, waxworx, even with that i could never. the ripper level is just too frustrating...

03 November 2007, 01:05	#9
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	Ministry version bugged? I guess that explains why I never was able complete that Jack the Ripper level. The ministry crack didn't work from HD either, the copyprotection prevented you playing from HD as it wasn't properly cracked.

03 November 2007, 22:29	#11
demoniac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: - Posts: 1,686	Somehow I managed to escape the mobs and workaround the bug on my 2nd attempt without a map. I stopped fairly early on in Elvira II, right before going to the first studio section. I will return to this soon. I like Elvira (I) more as the medieval atmosphere was more engaging to me. One of these days, I'll try Personal Nightmare as well, but the gfx and interface weren't as good.

03 November 2007, 23:42	#12
Marcuz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: . Age: 48 Posts: 5,562	Personal Nightmare is great for atmosphere and graphics imho, but the gameplay is the difficultest of the bunch. even with the solution i couldn't go far. definitely worth trying though

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