It's a shame the gameplay is so frustrating, because everything else here is absolutely delightful. In short, many will want to play this game with a walkthrough at hand. Everyone in Grim Fandango seems to have a Master's degree in sarcasm with a minor in charm, which makes every new character, every new item, every new place a joy as you get to hear Manny's clever commentary on it.Īlso if you're new to Graphic Adventure games of this era, you will discover how frustrating the puzzles are, often depending on unclear goals or bizarre logic (some fans have dubbed this 'Sierra Logic', after defunct game-maker Sierra, who was infamous for it). The game's characters are designed to look like stylized Calaca figures with a 'Dia de los Muertos' theme, and the writing is whip-sharp, with some really excellent, witty humor with just about every line. The graphics are updated and improved, the score has been re-recorded, and the game now includes extras like developer commentary.įor those who didn't play this game back in the day, one of the first things you're bound to notice is how this game absolutely oozes style. If you were a fan of the genre and specifically LucasArts way back in its heyday, this game represents something of a holy grail, one of the most celebrated classics polished and gussied up to fit in with modern platforms.

Grim Fandango Remastered is a remake of the classic LucasArts Graphic Adventure about afterlife travel agent Manny Calavera trying to uncover the secrets of a conspiracy and earn his ticket to eternal rest.

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