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Snailiad video playthrough, NSF files (and map)

Posted by auriplane - June 30th, 2011

I made a video walkthrough, showing the basic path through the game:

NSF files:

I've added the NSF files to the Snailiad soundtrack page. Originally, I only uploaded MP3s, because the NSF for Moon Snail didn't export correctly. I figured out the problem, though (stray values in the instrument column), and updated the soundtrack page with the NSFs :-)

If you don't know what NSFs are, it's the NES sound format. You can learn about them and download a player for them at zophar.net! The Snailiad soundtrack was made with Famitracker, a program which can create NSF files.

Snailiad Soundtrack page

Game map:

I want to keep the map on my latest news post, because I doubt most people will click back to see the old ones. So here it is:

Snailiad complete world map

By the way, make sure you check out xdanond's game, RPG Shooter: Starwish! I wrote music for that game :-)

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sdfho 2011-06-30 08:30:35

Snailiad is and Awesome game, but I have a question... why the name?

auriplane 2011-06-30 08:30:35

It's a combination of Snail and the Iliad. Well, it doesn't have much to do with the Iliad, but I wanted a name like "The Legend of the Moon Snail", except shorter and more unique. So, the "legend" part made me think of the Iliad and the Odyssey, my favorite epics, and... well, what can I say? I'm terrible at naming stuff ;-)

bebooy 2011-06-30 16:58:55

How do you get slug mode and will you make a sequel.

auriplane 2011-06-30 16:58:55 (Updated 2011-06-30 18:57:02)

After you've unlocked slug mode (get 100% items or win boss rush), it should appear under new game, as a separate difficulty level (under Easy and Normal).

I'd like to make a sequel, but I'm not sure what I'll be working on next! I might make something else, then come back and make a sequel later :-)

2hot 2011-06-30 21:10:57

um how do you play in slug mode and when they said go to the shrine of isis when i got every item nothing happened when i got there

auriplane 2011-06-30 21:10:57

After you've unlocked slug mode, it should appear in the "new game" menu, as a separate difficulty level (underneath Easy and Normal).

jackuhlantern 2011-07-02 05:32:47

I LOVE THIS GAME! I've gotten all the medals but the one thing I can't figure out is the secret on the main menu.... Any hints?

auriplane 2011-07-02 05:32:47

Try waiting around at the main menu without touching anything for a little while :-)

sdfho 2011-07-02 22:10:54

yea snailiad was awesome, I save sun snail and all that (with the help of the maps0 I still can't figure out who to get to snelk room 1 though

auriplane 2011-07-02 22:10:54

I don't want to spoil the secret for everyone, but you might ask in the "Where Is / How To" forum. There's a thread in there where you can ask for help with medal games.

Appetite4 2011-07-03 00:50:00

Impressive collection! I liked the soundtrack a lot. And thanks for posting MP3s in addition to NSFs. I think the concept of alternative formats like NSFs confuse the heck out of most people, so MP3s will ensure your work is heard!

While I'm on the subject, I've posted a large selection (4 full CDs worth) of MP3 versions of classic NES chiptunes. You can download them here:

<a href="http://www.chriskallen.com/mp3/nes_chiptunes.html">http://www.chriskallen.com/mp3/nes_ch iptunes.html</a>

San7a 2011-07-03 03:39:42

I've been playing this off and on for a while now. I'm onto the final boss in slug mode... It's intense! I really enjoy the soundtrack to this thing... It reminds me of Earthbound. A few of the character baddies remind me of Earthbound as well... Like those snakes! You did a great job with this thing. I've had a lot of fun playing it!

auriplane 2011-07-03 03:39:42

Thank you! :-D

Pjorg 2011-07-04 17:12:55

That game is intense and adorable at the same time. Excellent work.

auriplane 2011-07-04 17:12:55

Thank you!! :-D

Knights 2011-07-05 02:40:05

For some reason, I keep thinking it's called Snailand instead of Snailiad for some reason. When you think about it, Snailand makes more sense because the Iliad had nothing to do with a snail trying to save his brethren from another, more evil snail. Maybe your next game should be called Snailand instead, but that's just my opinion.

auriplane 2011-07-05 02:40:05

Yeah, I suck at titles :-)

DDBN34 2011-07-05 10:50:25

Does the time you spend paused count as the time spent when you try to earn the medal to beat the game in 30 mins? Because I've tried, and I cannot get it. I spend a lot of time paused, in my opinion.

auriplane 2011-07-05 10:50:25

No, the clock won't advance while it's paused. (Paused = while it says "game paused", at the map/subscreen, and menu. Intro and ending don't count, either.)

TharosTheDragon 2011-07-12 02:49:53

I think Snailiad is a great name!

I absolutely love the music by the way. It's as good as the moon theme from Duck Tales. Your Starwish music is great too. I actually think Snailiad is a better game than Starwish.

Anyway, thanks for making it!

auriplane 2011-07-12 02:49:53

Hey, thanks! :-D

Qyue 2011-07-12 18:31:45

You are...really into snails.
I love snails
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That was supposed to be a snail.
I don't know if the spaces were all taken away, though.

auriplane 2011-07-12 18:31:45

Hehe aw, I'll have to use my imagination! Thanks for the star-snail :-)

Matrix12 2011-07-24 09:06:00

your game is awsome i have got most of the medals except boss rush and slug mode. it was pretty cool though.

auriplane 2011-07-24 09:06:00

Thanks!! :-D

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