Coming back to the game

[RichardJ]

Hi Everyone. I just have a quick question to ask you; has anybody had experience with coming back to Aquaria after a long time away from it?
I ask because I am trying to do this. I got quite far into the game (around 12 hours, I got the sun form), then my PC broke. I bought a new PC, but heard about the widescreen update coming, and seeing as the new PC had a widescreen monitor, decided to wait.
So, I've downloaded the game again and loaded up my old save file, only to find myself staring blankly at the screen and making kind of "whuh? bluh?" noises. I've tried starting a new game just to get used to the controls in an easy environment, though what I'm really interested to know is: Has anybody in a similar situation managed to get back into the game easily by re-exploring areas in their old game, or would you recommend starting anew?
Thanks in advance.
Richard

[silverflagon]

Speaking for myself, I would start anew to get the whole experience again, though I haven't left Aquarial long enough yet

I am 2 thrirds of the way through the game for the third time and I am taking my time playing it so you can see that I am a bit adicted lol

[Vetehinen]

I'm really interested to know is: Has anybody in a similar situation managed to get back into the game easily by re-exploring areas in their old game, or would you recommend starting anew?

Well, I can tell you that I have been playing Aquaria almost for a year now, and in couple weeks ago I finally arrived to the last boss, and defeated it. I know that normal person would pass the game in a days or a week, but I have "prolonged" my gaming experience quite long now. Personally I feel that I have acquired something exceptional by doing so; even if I can't feel the same "magical experience" as in the beginning, it's quite similar. I have just wandered old areas, collected stuff here and there and listened the music (It's relaxing enough), and it's nostalgic too.

(After beating the final boss I felt somehow stupid when I found 3/4 Abyss unexplored and couple totally new areas were waiting (I wonder how I managed to miss them). Oh joy, exploring those areas reminded me of the very first seconds when I played this game. Unforgettable indeed.)

It seems that Aquaria is somekind of hobby to me, rather than just a game to pass. My memory is so worthless that I usually spent some time re-visiting older areas before moving forward, as I played very seldom. I don't know how long you have been away from Aquaria, but the longest pause for me was one month or more  so it was really exciting to come back.

I said this in a complicated way, but you can (maybe) see that I'm quite addicted too 

[RichardJ]

Thanks for your replies!
I decided to put off starting a new game and see if I could get back into my old one (it's been over 6 months!), and I think it's worked/working. I've revisited loads of places, found a couple of new treasures & a new friend, and got into a new area. The music is obviously familiar but it's almsot as if I'm enjoying it for the first time again! It's great to see some of the old scenery and have fun jumping around in the Veil! When I have some time I want to revisit the Frozen Veil again, I remember that being nice.

[silverflagon]

Thanks for your replies!
I decided to put off starting a new game and see if I could get back into my old one (it's been over 6 months!), and I think it's worked/working. I've revisited loads of places, found a couple of new treasures & a new friend, and got into a new area. The music is obviously familiar but it's almsot as if I'm enjoying it for the first time again! It's great to see some of the old scenery and have fun jumping around in the Veil! When I have some time I want to revisit the Frozen Veil again, I remember that being nice.

Yes it is and of course more icecubes always come in handy