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A topic by Blueshell created Dec 03, 2021 Views: 304 Replies: 3

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Blueshell2 years ago

So I've discovered this game yesterday, and since then I've been trying to complete it to the best of my ability.
...Unfortunately I've run into a problem: I have no idea where to go from now.
I have all 8 basic pages, 5 of I'm not sure how many extra pages, and 2 meta pages.
For extra pages, I have IV, V, I, II, and III. for Meta, I have I and V.
I'm missing something most likely, but I can't for the life of me figure out what it is.

As a side note, even with me not being able to figure this out I'm really enjoying the game.

MirakosDeveloper2 years ago

Basic Pages are unlocked by reaching the bare minimum, something very simple.
Extra Pages are unlocked by completing the game, going the extra mile and really beating that game.
Meta Pages are unlocked by out-of-the-box thinking, doing something that is contrary to what is expected of you.

I'm glad you like it, this old machine :D
If you have any other questions I'll see if I can find the documentation for the machines inner workings.

Blueshell2 years ago

I.. may have forgotten this existed.

But I'm back, and I've found a few more things (not sure if they're glitches or what I need to progress):

1. When starting up the "shooty" game (The one from Basic page 5), if you shoot without going into any of the levels, you actually have 50 ammo, and the bullets go off the screen and over the control panel!

2. At any time, if you reset the machine and press the big red button, the % screen instantly goes up to 100%

3. The knobs that you spin (at the top of the control panel in the middle) only go up to a certain number, and after that they just.. stop working entirely, even if you reset the machine. The number isn't always the same.

I'm also completely lost as to how to follow the instructions on Meta page I, as well as on Extra page 3 (I) and 4 (II). I know I need to get something out of the "shooty" game, as well as the Minesweeper one... I'm just really bad at minesweeper.

A couple of side notes, the music's been stuck in my head even with me forgetting about the game itself! It fits perfectly, and gives a sort of cyber-apocalypse vibe. If I had the skills, this feels like the kind of game I'd want to make.. Also, there probably aren't any plans, but I'd love to see a Meta Machine 2 in the future!

Lastly, and not really related to the game, the Discord link on your creator's page is invalid. Not really a major thing, but just thought you should know about it!

Thank you!

MirakosDeveloper2 years ago (1 edit)

Cool that you came back to check it out again!

1. Yea that shouldn't be there, but as far as I can tell it doesn't break anything so it's alright.

2. That is intended, you get an Extra page for that if I remember correctly.

3. That one is weird, I don't know what could be causing it. Uuh just don't turn them too much? haha

The meta pages are quite a challenging puzzle, from what I remember it's a good idea to first get all the extra pages. Reading you last post you have all Extra pages except Page 6. Funny thing is that my notes are really really bad, but I think Extra Page 6 was in Minesweeper :P

What do you mean with the extra pages I and II? How to get them or what their instructions are meant to be?

Thank you for telling me about the discord link, I fixed it.

And about a potential Meta Machine 2, I would love to make one, but currently I don't have any plans to do so.
And I'm glad you like the music!

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