Deja Vu 1 - A Nightmare Come True - Speed Guide [Nes]
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Version Final!! [12/16/2004]
Speed Guide by Mr. Kelly R. Flewin
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Official Twin Galaxies NES Referee as of writing
[www.twingalaxies.com]
Disclaimer!!
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[Answer will most likely be yes.]
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TknoMncr is Mr. K. Flewin [
[email protected]]
Deja Vu is Copyright of Kemco, 1990
Icom Solutions 1985, 1990
This Guide is for private use only, and may not be reproduced or
altered in anyway. This may not be sold or used in anyway
to earn a profit, such as putting it on a CD and selling it
that way, or ANY Such manner not listed here. I am not associated
nor affiliated with the creators of this game and system, Nintendo of
America, Kemco or ICOM. This Guide was written by me, K. Flewin. I am
not associatednor affiliated with any copyrights not mentioned in this
Guide.
[Note: Though it was supposed to be the final version, I retweaked a
few small details to ensure faster running, made a note about the
optionless clicking and thanks to
[email protected], I found what looks
to be the last possible item you don't need! It was a shocker to learn
about this one and find it to be true. I ALSO found out, by accident,
that you can HIT the Door Knocker [You have to specifically use the
command while the cursor is on the knocker or you waste time] which
means you can then click the same spot and K.O. the butler, hence
saving time scrolling through options.
The Quick Story
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Waking up in a Bathroom stall wasn't how you planned to spend the day..
neither was this headache and holes on your neck... WAIT!... Ah.. a
reflection in the mirror! So you're NOT a vampire! But who the heck
are you! Why is everyone out to kill you? Why does everything seem
like you're getting framed hardcore? You've gotta find a way to get
your memory back quick, and get rid of this frame job before you
find yourself doing life for something you have no clue about!
Intro
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Alrightee! Now that we've dispensed with those pleaseantries, let us
get down to business, shall we? Now what is the point of this guide?
Well I've been playing this game for a few days now and read through
the other guides, and some have it NEARLY right for speed, but they
mention picking up or doing something else you don't have to do.. so
in comes my guide. By following these steps, you will be able to beat
Deja Vu in about 20 minutes or so. [if not faster.. my personal best
is under 20 mins.. and that was with a few mistakes.. under 19 is
DEFINITELY possible] If there IS a faster way, please by all means let
me know so I may properly get this updated and you credit for the
finding. Anyways, enough babble, on to the good stuff.
Part 1 - What you will need to be aware of!
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There's a few things you're going to have to be aware of when you do
a speed run for Deja Vu. Cabs, Coins, Random Factors & Absolute MUSTS!
A. Cabs
Contrary to virtually every guide I've read, you SHOULDN'T avoid using
the Blue Cab unless it's ABSOLUTELY necessary! The Blue cabbie may be
gruff, but he's closer and has the same amount of lines as the Yellow
Cabbie. THE BIG DIFFERENCE IS! The demeanor if you're going to stiff
him cab fare. If you're down to 1-2 coins left and need to go back to
Peoria, pray you used the Yellow Cab as he'll have left you off with a
warning and pay your fare the one time only. If you EVER hit 0 coins..
you're absolutely screwed! UNLESS!!! It's the LAST ride of the game
and you're using the Yellow cab to go back to Peoria and used your
last 3 to get to the prior destination.
B. Coins
Which brings us to the topic of coins! You will need a minimum of 15
and a maximum of 18. I don't know why other guides tell you to get
30, though I guess it's good if you make a mistake. You will need a
minimum of 15 if you use the Yellow cab as a last resort option with
3 coins to Auburn Rd. and a charity ride back to Peoria, or 18 for
nothing but the Blue cab if you have 18 or more.
C. Random Factors
Which brings us to the issue of Random Factors! These are what can
kill a FLAWLESS speed run every time! These essentially are,
1. The Slot Machine... I mean you CAN get lucky the first time you
use it..I've managed to nail 3 Cherries first spin and get 20 coins
total. Sometimes it will take you every last coin before you hit it
lucky. As long as you have one coin, you will ALWAYS win on that last
coin.
2. The homeless bum who offers you a life saving tip for 50 cents.
The best I managed was 1 encounter the entire game, and you may be
able to avoid him completely!
3. The Mugger! This scum will try and rob you up to several times
in the game. You can achieve a game WITHOUT SEEING HIM! If you DO run
into him, slug him hard. You can do this 3 times before having no
choice but to give him the $20 Bill.
4. The Hot Dame outside the Police Station! You can ALSO have a game
without seeing her once! If you do, your only option is to give her a
kiss... with your knuckles. Anything else and she shoots you... BLAM!
D. Absolute Musts!
There are several thing you ABSOLUTELY MUST DO to satisfy the games
demands. This speed guide informs you of EXACTLY what to do every step
of the game. Not following it can lead to being busted by the cops
later on when you go to them to beat the game. Trust me... last thing
you want to happen is you go to the cops and realize you didn't do
something properly and they arrest you. You MUST use the GUN 1 three
times for SURE, Or you'll never get rid of this nightmare. Please
note that this is EXACTLY WHAT SETS THIS APART FROM THE OTHER GUIDES
AVAILABLE ON GAMEFAQS! [Every single one tells you to do things that
you DON'T have to do and hence wastes valuable time. That is also why
this is dubbed as a Minimalist Completion Guide. If you want more to
do, follow one of the other ones.]
Do also note that in SOME cases, you don't need to click on an option
to do an action on something. For instance, some windows you can open
merely by placing the curser on it and hitting the "A' button. This
can also be used in the regards of examining stuff, like pictures, as
well. Please note this as it can IMMENSELY speed up your game.
Now that we've established these basics, let's get down to the Speed
Guide itself :) Please note, I'm going on the thought that you have
a reasonable idea of the game's menu systems and a rough visual idea
from the game to follow through.
Speed Guide/Minimalist Completion Guide
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1. Open COAT and take COINS!
2. Open WALLET and take KEY1 and CARD
3. Take COAT and GUN1 underneath before exiting the stall.
4. Look in the Mirror
5. Exit the bathroom, head into the bar and go upstairs.
6. Enter the room, Unlock the door to the Left with KEY 1
7. OPEN the desk, OPEN ENVELOPE 1 and EXAMINE BILL, then enter the next
room.
[First Address now attained]
8. OPEN the window with the blinds, OPEN POCKET on the dead corpse and
OPEN the desk. TAKE KEY 2 & KEY 3.
9. Exit through the window and climb the fire escape to the 3rd Floor
and enter through the Window.
10. OPEN Wastebasket and TAKE CAPSULES!
11. USE Elevator Button, enter, and USE the 2nd from the bottom button.
12. Enter the casino and USE COINS on the Far Right Slot machine until
you have 15-18 coins. [I'll assume you have 18 or more]
13. Exit Casino and USE 2nd Elevator Button from Top. Exit through the
Window and go DOWN the fire escape to the ground. OPEN Manhole!
14. Exit Alley, go to the car and USE KEY2 on the door.
15. OPEN the glove compartment. Examine NOTE2, MAP AND SNAPSHOT
before TAKING MAP and SNAPSHOT. Exit and OPEN Manhole in front of
car. Use KEY 3 on the front door of the bar.
[Second Address obtained]
16. Go LEFT to Blue Cab, Enter, Go to WESTEND.
[Third Address obtained]
17. Enter building, USE CARD on Elevator. Enter and USE CARD again.
Enter the Penthouse, click on the PICTURE, enter Elevator, USE
CARD and then exit building. Go to KEDZIE.
[Fourth Address obtained]
18. USE GUN1 on the door and enter.
19. Take NOTE3, open drawer, TAKE DIARY and KEY5. Exit and go to
W.SHERMAN.
[First ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE piece of evidence]
20. Enter building and go to the Right side!
21. Use KEY 5 on Dr. Brody's Office and enter.
22. Take 3 of the MEDIC. 6 and 1 of the MEDIC. 1
23. USE MEDIC. 6 on the CAPSULES and then on SELF 3 times in a row
[Memory now regained] and then MEDIC 1 on CAPSULES.
24. USE GUN1 on Cabinet and then exit back to the junction before
going LEFT.
25. USE GUN1 on the shadow behind the door before USING KEY5 to
unlock the door and enter.
26. OPEN Cabinet and EXAMINE FILE5 before TAKING it and exiting the
building.
27. Go back to PEORIA and to the Bar. Go back to the corpse.
28. USE NOTE3 on the safe. OPEN BOX and TAKE KEY4. OPEN FOLDER,
EXAMINE NOTE1 and TAKE it. Exit to the street via the Window and
Fire Escape.
29. Go to the TRUNK of the car and USE KEY4 to OPEN it.
30. TAKE GAG nd USE CAPSULES on woman. Immediately go to the cab!
[Yellow if you only have 3-5 coins left, Blue if you have 6 or
more left.]
[FINAL ADDRESS!]
31. Go to AUBURN RD.
32. OPEN the mailbox and OPEN ENVELOPE 2. EXAMINE LETTER1 and TAKE
it.
[Second ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE piece of evidence]
33. Go to the door, HIT Knocker and HIT Butler to enter.
34. Go upstairs, click the cursor on the Left door and enter.
35. OPEN Nite Table and TAKE Memo. Go back to cab.
[FINAL MUST HAVE piece of evidence]
36. Go to PEORIA and back to the bar. Go Down the Sewer 2 screens,
Center and Down 1. [Deepest part of the sewer]
Now the time consuming part of it all;
37. LEAVE GUN 1, MAP, SNAPSHOT, NOTE 1, FILE 5, and NOTE 1
in the running water. [ABSOLUTE MUST DO! This is all the
planted evidence against you]
This should leave you with the following;
COIN, KEY1, CARD, COAT, KEY2, KEY3, CAPSULES, NOTE3 KEY5, DIARY, KEY4,
GAG, LETTER1 & MEMO
38. Go up 3 times to exit the sewer and back to the street. Go right
1 screen to the Police Station. Enter and congratulate yourself :)
Once you reach the screen with Ace under the spotlights, you've
essentially just beat the game!
End Credits and Stuffage
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I hope this has been a great deal of help to anyone who has struggled
through this challenging game. It was a lot of fun plotting everything
down to this absolute minimum and testing it out :)
I'd like to also now SPECIALLY thank Hans Olsson for pointing out to
me something that, for the life of me, escaped my final testing. Thanks
to him, I found out the bookmark doesn't need to be taken from the
Diary, which saves a good 4-6 seconds of time. And though the use of
Key 3 earlier is negligible compared to doing it when you go back, it
makes sense to just get it over with.
If you have any questions or comments, please direct them to me at;
[email protected]
Attn: Deja Vu
This Speed Guide is Copyright Mr. Kelly R. Flewin, 2004
Copyright Time Traveller's Inc. 2004
