Grim Fandango

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  1. Glowman9
    Dec 26, 2010
    10
    12 years old and i still enjoy playing this game. Probably one of the best lucas arts games of all time. A sequel would be legendary. A definite must have for any pc gamer.
  2. ashkank
    Dec 10, 2009
    10
    GF Best Game for ever this game have good story gameplay , and fantasy character , and nice nice music . my best GAME 1998-2009 is GF
  3. Sam
    Jul 26, 2003
    10
    One of the most timeless games ever. one puzzle in particular is a little too hard, but this game has eveything. puzzles, an intriging story, great voice acting, everything. i hope and pray a sequel/prequel will arrive someday, but no one will that this away from us.
  4. PeterO.
    Aug 29, 2005
    10
    What a journey, few games can change the way live your life this did it kept me on my computer for nearly 3weeks, I may be abit slower than average to complete this game but it can be tricky, the characters are so lntriguing and the story is always twisting, I hate role playing games, but this is so well done you just have to find out what will happen next. when films are turned into What a journey, few games can change the way live your life this did it kept me on my computer for nearly 3weeks, I may be abit slower than average to complete this game but it can be tricky, the characters are so lntriguing and the story is always twisting, I hate role playing games, but this is so well done you just have to find out what will happen next. when films are turned into games they are usually rubbish but if you turned this game into a cgi film, forget shrek this would be a monster of a sucess. play this game, its that simple.… Expand
  5. HarryB.
    May 27, 2007
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, the cool jazz music and noir movie style really landed on my soft-spot. The graphics are of course outdated but the art style offered still maintains it's charms. Some puzzles in it are difficult and sometimes illogical, making the game difficult to finish without a guide, unless I just wasn't paying attention. But in the end I decided it was good.
  6. JonasR
    Nov 27, 2009
    10
    Epic game, over ten years later and it is still awesome. The game has not aged all that well, but the story that is in this game is still top notch.
  7. Klav
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    A true classic in every way. Just installed the game again after having not played in over 10 years and it still feels like new. This, along with Day of the Tentacle and Sam and Max, will never grow old.
  8. Wolv
    Oct 30, 2012
    10
    One of the greatest PC games of all time, this game does not age and I mean it, I am just telling you to go and play Grim Fandango and witness its amazing Story, Soundtrack and Atmosphere, the characters are memorable and the voice acting is great, this game contains Tim Schafers amazing witty humor and some good puzzles, 2d lovers get over it please, Monkey Island and DOTT are myOne of the greatest PC games of all time, this game does not age and I mean it, I am just telling you to go and play Grim Fandango and witness its amazing Story, Soundtrack and Atmosphere, the characters are memorable and the voice acting is great, this game contains Tim Schafers amazing witty humor and some good puzzles, 2d lovers get over it please, Monkey Island and DOTT are my favorite games and I will put Grim Fandango up there with them, this is a great game and still has the adventure feel to it. Get ResidualVM and play this game now… Expand
  9. ausgebombt85
    Aug 20, 2014
    10
    This game has everything. I can safely say this is my favorite game of all time. It's got a fantastic ambiance, unforgettable music, compelling, funny and witty characters, excellent writing, superb voice acting, a perfect story, hard puzzles, a very lenghty "campaign" (I guess that's what kids would call it these days), tongue in cheek references to noir movies, the Dia De Los MuertosThis game has everything. I can safely say this is my favorite game of all time. It's got a fantastic ambiance, unforgettable music, compelling, funny and witty characters, excellent writing, superb voice acting, a perfect story, hard puzzles, a very lenghty "campaign" (I guess that's what kids would call it these days), tongue in cheek references to noir movies, the Dia De Los Muertos tradition and other Lucas Arts games.

    This game was everything that used to be exciting and great about the video games industry. The pinnacle of the point and click andventures. Even with its clunky controls and out dated graphics, this is still the funniest, greatest game I have played until today.    … Expand
  10. Machine1211
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    Pros: really fantastic atmosphere and music, a lots of humour and hilarious story with adorable characters.
    Cons: impossibly hard puzzles, the control scheme is far from perfect
  11. Obomrapaz
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    Grim Fandango é um jogo de computador do gênero aventura feito pela LucasArts em 1998. É o primeiro jogo de computador feito em 3D pela LucasArts.

    Baseado no folclore Asteca, a temática do jogo é derivada do Día de los Muertos, uma data comemorativa mexicana tradicionalmente celebrada com festas. O título é explicado por um poema lido por um dos personagens do jogo. A trama está    Grim Fandango é um jogo de computador do gênero aventura feito pela LucasArts em 1998. É o primeiro jogo de computador feito em 3D pela LucasArts.

    Baseado no folclore Asteca, a temática do jogo é derivada do Día de los Muertos, uma data comemorativa mexicana tradicionalmente celebrada com festas. O título é explicado por um poema lido por um dos personagens do jogo. A trama está centrada no protagonista Manny Calavera em sua jornada para desvendar uma teia de corrupção no Mundo dos Mortos e salvar a aparentemente inocente Mercedes Colomar    … Expand
  12. el_rico12t7
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Probably my favorite game of all time. Great story and characters. I cant believe its 13 years old now. I really hope they make a sequel. Probably wont happen though.
  13. pumbaz
    May 29, 2012
    10
    The Best of the Best. Soundtrack is beyond above average. The story line and twists are far beyond the imagination of the motion picture industry. As the story continues you start to fall in love with the characters and this transforms this tricky and challenging game into a rewarding journey. There is a great demand for a sequel.
  14. TiagoMoreno
    Aug 29, 2011
    10
    Virtually all LucasArts Games at the time this title was released are amazing. Grim Fandango is no exception. Incredibly creative, funny and challenging. It creates its own atmosphere and you miss it as badly as you miss playing the game itself. A work of art!
  15. SimplePsymon
    May 27, 2011
    8
    A very entertaining game.
    IF you can get it to work that is... There is a hyper-threading (whatever that means) issue reported by some multi processor users, including me, causing crashes and such, and it's a bit of a headache - but once you get past that! you will be glad you did;
    It's a very funny portrayal of the afterlife - narrated by the comedic hero Manny as you guide him through    A very entertaining game.
    IF you can get it to work that is... There is a hyper-threading (whatever that means) issue reported by some multi processor users, including me, causing crashes and such, and it's a bit of a headache - but once you get past that! you will be glad you did;
    It's a very funny portrayal of the afterlife - narrated by the comedic hero Manny as you guide him through his adventures in the Land of the Dead.
    I played through this game years and years ago, popped it in again just recently for kicks :D and it still kicks hard.    … Expand
  16. davenbettridge
    Aug 7, 2011
    8
    Grim Fandango was one of the most ambitious adventure games Lucas Arts made in the 90s and it does succeed in its noir theme, style, ideas, story and character arc. HOWEVER the control scheme of Grim Fandango is bad, VERY bad, its clumsy and ill suited to an adventure game, even with a controller. The choice to have such a bad control scheme may have come due to the decline of adventureGrim Fandango was one of the most ambitious adventure games Lucas Arts made in the 90s and it does succeed in its noir theme, style, ideas, story and character arc. HOWEVER the control scheme of Grim Fandango is bad, VERY bad, its clumsy and ill suited to an adventure game, even with a controller. The choice to have such a bad control scheme may have come due to the decline of adventure games and the need to make game playable on a console but it doesnt change what is still crappy, slow, awkward and causes some frustration while playing, particularly when you think to what this game could have been with traditional adventure controls. Having said that the story of Grim does make up for it as the atmosphere is pretty awesome and Manny Calivera is to this day one of video games greatest characters. Grim Fandango has one of the best stories in gaming but slapped up in an adventure game with crappy controls. Of course its playable but it does screw up a masterpiece.… Expand
  17. zzZZZzzzzZZz
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    Забавно смотреть - одни олдскульщики. Нет малолеток - нет низкихЗабавно смотреть - одни олдскульщики. Нет малолеток - нет низких оценок.… Expand
  18. ButtholeSurfer
    Nov 22, 2012
    9
    This is, without a doubt, and as other reviewers have stated already, one of the greatest games ever made. It left an impression on me in a way that very few games ever had before, or have since. I have replayed it countless times. The plot is nebulous, compelling and exquisitely woven. The art style and aesthetics are beautiful, and fit perfectly in every scene, as does the musical score.This is, without a doubt, and as other reviewers have stated already, one of the greatest games ever made. It left an impression on me in a way that very few games ever had before, or have since. I have replayed it countless times. The plot is nebulous, compelling and exquisitely woven. The art style and aesthetics are beautiful, and fit perfectly in every scene, as does the musical score.
    Look for critical reviews (from a time when they actually meant something) for a more in depth look at this game. For my own part, all I will say is that anyone who has not played this game is missing out on one of the greatest gaming and storytelling experiences I have ever had.    … Expand
  19. Tubey
    Jan 28, 2014
    10
    I could detail the premise, of how this is about Manny and his journey through the land of the dead, but I don't want to unveil any spoilers whatsoever. Simply put, this game is just... sensational.

    I can't write enough superlatives for it. It's timeless too - every bit as enjoyable to play in 2014 as it was upon release. No game has come close to being as atmospheric, as complete an    I could detail the premise, of how this is about Manny and his journey through the land of the dead, but I don't want to unveil any spoilers whatsoever. Simply put, this game is just... sensational.

    I can't write enough superlatives for it. It's timeless too - every bit as enjoyable to play in 2014 as it was upon release. No game has come close to being as atmospheric, as complete an experience since. The definitive title in a golden age of PC gaming. It took the foundations laid by the exceptional Monkey Island series and expanded on it to create a storytelling experience that is as close to faultless as gaming can get. The art style is sublime and perfectly pulled off, utterly timeless, and the ambient soundtrack is as good as anything you can imagine. The whole thing is just seamless, a work of absolute genius from a very talented game studio. You are pulled into the world from the onset and it doesn't let you go.

    The puzzles are excellent, if sometimes a bit contrived but not overly so as to detract from the gaming experience. Everything is logical without being too easy, whilst managing to be challenging yet not impossible. The sole issue with the title is that you look at all other games in an unfavourable light next to it. As in it can ruin gaming for you in the long term, as you end up using it as the benchmark for everything else. An insanely, impossibly high benchmark.

    Make no mistake, this is the quintessential PC gaming experience. You owe it to yourself to pick this game up. The hype doesn't do it justice. Just... get it, seriously. Make it work on a modern system, do whatever you can to invest your time into it. It's a life changing title, one of the greatest of all time and I wouldn't argue with anyone who calls it the single greatest game ever made. So good, that no other point and click adventure could measure up to it afterwards. So good, that at certain times you can't help but actually applaud it. I mean physically clap. Incredible.

    If you've ever played a FPS and thought, "is there something a bit more to gaming than this?"... well, here's your answer. Please, please, please play this game.    … Expand
  20. TheFiddler
    Jul 1, 2012
    9
    One of the most amusing games I've ever played on PC. It's a creative adventure game heavily influenced by classic noir films and the Mexican "Day of the Dead" traditions. It's packed with intermittent dark humor. As a kid I mostly played games on my brother's old NES, SNES or Genesis, or my PS1 or N64. This was one of the first games I really enjoyed on a computer and for that, and forOne of the most amusing games I've ever played on PC. It's a creative adventure game heavily influenced by classic noir films and the Mexican "Day of the Dead" traditions. It's packed with intermittent dark humor. As a kid I mostly played games on my brother's old NES, SNES or Genesis, or my PS1 or N64. This was one of the first games I really enjoyed on a computer and for that, and for its own merits as a well crafted video game, Grim Fandango will always have a spot in my heart. -Warning. I've not played this game in about ten years, I have no idea if it has aged well or not.… Expand
  21. Jesmorc
    Mar 12, 2013
    10
    One of the best graphical adventures as well as Monkey Island and The Longest Journey! The plot is amazing, you will love the characters and the ambience is great
  22. Mentok
    Aug 19, 2013
    10
    Immersive and hopelessly addictive. This left an indelible mark on my teenage years. This game is in my hall of fame, along with Myst and the Curse of Monkey Island.
  23. kyriores
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    Easily in my top 3 adventure games of all time. Clever puzzles, great atmosphere, dialogues, dark humor and an amazing soundtrack. There is no way you won't like it. It's a masterpiece.
  24. DobryiBrock
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    Absolutely awesome and classic quest with perfect storyline and interesting characters.It is the Land of the Dead,old jazz country with weird creatures.Let's see what present will you have after your death!
  25. Genezi
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    Great game. i have spent a lot of time on this title. It has a great story with memorable characters. Good gameplay and best cut scenes with good dialogs.
  26. Wolfie1987
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    This game is Tim Burton's Batman. This game is Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. This game is Tim Schafer's magnum opus. The king of adventure games. There is a remastered version out now - in case you've missed this gem.
  27. Morthoron
    Jun 12, 2014
    10
    Grim Fandango is simply the best graphic adventure game ever created, along with Monkey Island I & II. Awesome setting, well written characters, challenging enigmas. It never got the popularity it deserves, but I can assure it's a masterpiece.
  28. PeterRTalbot
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    If you only buy one PC adventure game, strike that, one PC game, no one electronic game period, this should be it. There is no other game which so clearly excelled in use of structure, interface, music, 2d art direction, voice talent, scripting at both character and plot levels to create an imaginative world which is once familiar and accessible, and at the same time thought provoking andIf you only buy one PC adventure game, strike that, one PC game, no one electronic game period, this should be it. There is no other game which so clearly excelled in use of structure, interface, music, 2d art direction, voice talent, scripting at both character and plot levels to create an imaginative world which is once familiar and accessible, and at the same time thought provoking and full of humor. No tired old sword and sorcery rehash here. This is the ONLY video game that has achieved the level of fine art in all respects. An unforgettable experience. Forget all others: LucasArts had a complete failure of nerve due to this game: it went over its initial market audiences' head. This is the only game on any top gamers list that is commendable for actual grownup adult play.… Expand
  29. Jugalator
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Potentially even better than the famed Monkey Island games. Although they made this genre famous by bringing it to the masses, in hindsight, this game represents their pinnacle to me. The ultimate product of their golden age. This game is a film noir styled game which touched me much like watching a very good movie, or reading a good book. It lingered for a long time within me even after IPotentially even better than the famed Monkey Island games. Although they made this genre famous by bringing it to the masses, in hindsight, this game represents their pinnacle to me. The ultimate product of their golden age. This game is a film noir styled game which touched me much like watching a very good movie, or reading a good book. It lingered for a long time within me even after I had finished it. It finds beauty and comedy in themes that are traditionally not beautiful nor funny. That it stands without a sequel is somehow illustrative of the kind of game it is: there can be no two highest pinnacles, only one.… Expand
  30. Datkii
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    Surely the greatest adventure game of all time !
    Beatiful OST, an original story with appealing characters, you must try this game in your life !
    A remaster as been releas not long ago, here is your chance !
  31. spzHades
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    I played dozens of games from 97 till now.
    I can say with my hand on my hearth that this game is a perfect 10.
    There is no other game to match this. I cried when i finished it. It's the only time i cried finishing a game. I truly think this should be the no 1 rated game. It's just too beautiful. I was 13 y/o when i finished it. I still remember the feeling after 18 years. If you have    I played dozens of games from 97 till now.
    I can say with my hand on my hearth that this game is a perfect 10.
    There is no other game to match this. I cried when i finished it. It's the only time i cried finishing a game.
    I truly think this should be the no 1 rated game. It's just too beautiful.
    I was 13 y/o when i finished it. I still remember the feeling after 18 years.
    If you have a kid that like video games, give him/her this to play.    … Expand
  32. damaso7
    Jan 10, 2018
    8
    Idea original donde las haya, ambientación fantástica, diseño de niveles un poco caótico e historia brillante con toque de humor que adolece de profundidad en algunas escenas.
  33. Ismaelponce
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    La mejor aventura gráfica jamás creada, y un juego con un guión y personaje envidiables, un reflejo del mejor momento de LucasArts y un juego que bebiendo de la cine negro y de la antigua tradición de dejar dinero a los muertos en su tumba para la otra vida crea un mundo único, que todos, todos recordaremos.
  34. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    The funniest, most difficult and most personality of all the graphic adventures with monkey island that I have ever played. Lucas Arts is definitely the king of the genre. Unforgettable characters and artistic section. Nothing more to say, forced its purchase for fans of the genre.
  35. AlissonZ8
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Jogo incrível demais. Tem uma ótima história e ótimos personagens.
    O jogo não tem um tempo de jogo pequeno mas em nenhum momento eu me senti entediado, e sim com mais vontade de concluir a história.
  36. Graounded
    May 11, 2021
    10
    One of the best PC games ever made. Grim Fandango is a very underrated game by LucasArts and it is 100% worth checking out.i won't spoil it because going blind into this game makes the experience even better.
  37. Sjsfjdjwb
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Esta increíble el juego. Gran historia,grandes gráficos,buenos personajes y gran doblaje al español de España. Que siendo Latinoamericano me sorprendió lo bien que está trabajado.
  38. Bryan
    Oct 8, 2002
    10
    I loved this game. One of my favorite games of all time.
  39. DanW.
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Still holds the #1 spot on my list of all time greats, 8 years on. Oblivion and even the wonderful HL2 are but flashes in the pan - Grim Fandango is one of the few games that will truly live forever.
  40. Sindow
    Jan 7, 2009
    10
    When I first played this game it was one of the most amazing gaming experiences of my life. Ten years later and nothing has changed.
  41. Michael
    Jul 3, 2003
    10
    I loved this game and actually cried after I finished it during that last cutscene on the train.
  42. MikkelA.
    Jul 5, 2003
    10
    You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll rejoice as you follow Manny and his trusty sidekick on their epic journey. Everything, story, graphics, humour, soundtrack, characters and puzzles have never been done better. Period. This title is the only I have ever seen that surpasses Monkey Island II and Beneath a Steel Sky. And does so in every respect. A must have for any fan of... You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll rejoice as you follow Manny and his trusty sidekick on their epic journey. Everything, story, graphics, humour, soundtrack, characters and puzzles have never been done better. Period. This title is the only I have ever seen that surpasses Monkey Island II and Beneath a Steel Sky. And does so in every respect. A must have for any fan of... well... games.… Expand
  43. JeffB.
    Jan 16, 2005
    10
    It was not a game that was revolutionary for bringing something new to the tale. It was revolutionary becaue it was a perfection of a genre. Is there any wonder why adventure games as we knew them died? They couldn't get any better.
  44. AleksiS.
    Sep 17, 2005
    10
    Most immersing, beautiful, artistic and ambitious adventure game ever made. A great tribute to film noir, Art Deco and South American folklore, this the best game I've played.
  45. AlexeiB.
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    My favorite game of all times.
  46. Sam
    Oct 22, 2009
    10
    a movie and a painting meshed together and made interactive. i played it 4 years ago, 10 years after it was released, and i still can not believe how i missed this jewel all these years. truly an EPIC game.
  47. AidenS
    Oct 7, 2009
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time. The characters, dialogue and setting are all brilliant and the story genuinely kept me going. If you can, get and play this game.
  48. JoshNoel
    Feb 19, 2009
    10
    Games don't come much better this. One of the most immersive game worlds I've ever seen.
  49. [ANONYMOUS]
    Mar 3, 2009
    10
    this is one of the best PC games ever made only beaten by half life 2 and diablo, but then again those are two completely different games.
  50. MannyC.
    Oct 7, 2002
    10
    Not only THE best game of 98 (yes, better than Half-Life), but one of the best games ever made.
  51. Guy
    Mar 24, 2003
    10
    The best adventure game ever made.
  52. SemiquaverPentameter
    May 22, 2003
    10
    a) This game actually came out in 1997, but oh, well... b) I love this game. I have bought it 42 dozen roses and carried the box down the aisle of the game store humming the wedding march. I made a small shrine to it in my bedroom after I finished it. This is a brilliant game. Oh, yeah, great site, too. :-D
  53. PauliV.
    Nov 8, 2005
    10
    Very great and funny game, love it. Hope to see grim fandango 2 someday.
  54. Patrick
    Apr 19, 2005
    10
    Still the best adventure game I've ever played, and like poor Dave, lost my copy in a horrible accident. Even after beating it 3 times, would still pay the money to get it back.
  55. IlpoV.
    Jul 13, 2005
    10
    The best game ever made. The atmosphere and the characters make you feel like you're watching a great movie.
  56. Jesse
    Jul 27, 2005
    10
    This is by far the greatest PC game ever made. Hopefully a Grim Fandango 2?
  57. Timmah
    Nov 19, 2006
    10
    What I remember best about this super-slick adventure game was the sardonic humor that came out of left field and slapped you silly with it's wonderful tming and ability to match the punch line with the absurd visuals. Either the way the gag filled the in between moments, keeping the pace fresh by funny, such as when you had to scare pigeons off a roof with a balloon animal and one What I remember best about this super-slick adventure game was the sardonic humor that came out of left field and slapped you silly with it's wonderful tming and ability to match the punch line with the absurd visuals. Either the way the gag filled the in between moments, keeping the pace fresh by funny, such as when you had to scare pigeons off a roof with a balloon animal and one of the things you twisted the balloons into was Robert Frost, the poet. Manny's dead-pan frustration matched ours as we struggled with what to do with that mess, "Run Pigeons! It's robert frost!" In a tone we knew would never work. Or when we enter the dead land for the first time and meet our busy secretary who has "A lot of filing to do" which is more of a joke, since she's a skeleton and after she makes the joke, realizes she has no nails and quietly puts the file away before we have a chance to call her on it, brilliant. There has not been a game like this since, can lightning strike twice?… Expand
  58. RyckaV.
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    Very nice game.
  59. RobsonB.
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    This is the best game in the world!, really amazing, and i will keep waiting for a second version of this game!!!
  60. TomW.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    A game of pure genius and eagles on pogo sticks.
  61. MarkC
    Aug 31, 2008
    10
    This game is 10 years old and my god, back about 8 years ago when I played it, those were the best days of my enitre life. It's the most memorable game ever created that has lead my life to what it is now. Truly brilliant. I'll never forget it. It basically changed who I am and what I was interested in.
  62. .gbrl
    Mar 21, 2009
    10
    a work of art. the fact that this game was a comercial failure, and the subsequent departure of the graphic adventure genre (at least from the mainstream) serves to prove the decline of today gamers ability to recognise a good game.
  63. glulm
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    My favourite adventure game by Lucas Art, right before The Curse of Monkey Island. The universe and the characters are so unique and have a great design. Also the soundtrack by Peter McConnell is simply one of the best game soundtracks ever made for a video game. Not to mention they fit perfectly well with the overall atmosphere of the game. Definitely a game that should be reedited My favourite adventure game by Lucas Art, right before The Curse of Monkey Island. The universe and the characters are so unique and have a great design. Also the soundtrack by Peter McConnell is simply one of the best game soundtracks ever made for a video game. Not to mention they fit perfectly well with the overall atmosphere of the game. Definitely a game that should be reedited nowadays, as it tends to be difficult to run it on newer Windows version. Go Lucas Arts, update your great past titles!… Expand
  64. GrimRules
    Oct 24, 2002
    10
    I've gotten tired of playing PC games but if a Grim Fandango 2 came out - I would buy it in a heartbeat.
  65. DannyP.
    Feb 26, 2003
    10
    Still one of the best adventure games, although it came out a few years ago!
  66. CrazyMonco
    Apr 17, 2003
    10
    This game made me cry when I found out there was not a second one.
  67. Dave
    Feb 24, 2004
    10
    The saddest thing about this game is that I lost it and can't play it RIGHT NOW! ARRGHH!
  68. WilliamN.
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    Not the most beautiful, not the most challenging, but quite simply the most FUN of this genre.
  69. JonathanD.
    Nov 3, 2006
    10
    I've played 4-5 games a month for the past 15 years. This is the best one I've ever played.
  70. meTric
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    This by far is one of the best games I have ever played. The story is that of a great movie script. I almost want them to make a sequal but then again I don't know how this game could get any better!
  71. PedroZ.
    Apr 22, 2006
    10
    Without any doubt THE best game ever done, not only among adventure games, but among all game genders (action, adventure, startegy, etc...). And yes, I'm writing this on April 2006 (8 years after its release) having a top of the line gaming system that allow me to play all the newest games (including half life 2) in all their glory. But still they fall short when compared to Grim Without any doubt THE best game ever done, not only among adventure games, but among all game genders (action, adventure, startegy, etc...). And yes, I'm writing this on April 2006 (8 years after its release) having a top of the line gaming system that allow me to play all the newest games (including half life 2) in all their glory. But still they fall short when compared to Grim Fandango. It is just simply a masterpiece.… Expand
  72. JonathanR.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    This is one of the most immersive and innovative games ever made. I hadn't heard of it until seeing it on the PSN store, and I was blown away by the demo. I knew I had to buy it, and I'm so glad i did :D. I have the PSWii60 and this is the only game I have played since I bought it and everyday I can't wait to come home to play it!
  73. SimonS.
    Sep 13, 2007
    10
    This is everything you could want in a game, it has story, substance and great gameplay. Its amazing to be frank.
  74. utahhans
    Dec 28, 2008
    10
    A classic in PC gaming. You can not call yourself a gamer until you experience the frustration and love that is this game. It is a very very very very challenging game, but it is well worh it for the games rich story and humor.
  75. OlegO.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    Simply one of the best adventure titles out there.
  76. Mahmoudragheb
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    A one in a century game

    Love it though. Wish there was a proper remake or a sequel
  77. my1metacritic
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Best adventure game to date, unforgettable story and funny characters. Damn I miss old point and click adventure games.
  78. kassalex
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    jó a története, szerte ágazó a karakterek szrethetöek a játék hossza kb 2-3 órás!
  79. andyg33
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    I remember being 13yo playing this without a supported graphics card and whatever there was a shadow or fog/mist I would instead see inverted colours and weird flashes making the game more eerie and weird for a kid just getting into 3d games. Fond memories
  80. Christian_TV
    May 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best PC games EVER
    Grim Fandango make you cry,make you laugh and can entertain you.
    With a subtle irony the game runs fast.
    Puzzles that make you mind-bending to be solved.
    Incredible storyline
    Memorable soundtrack
    and an immense charm
    I recommend Grim Fandango to anyone who loves video games
  81. tjaeve
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Probably my favorite game of all time.
    From the puzzles and the charming characters, to the environment and the masterclass in world-building.
    This is the game that, to me, is the closest thing the world of games ever has come to actual art.
  82. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Отличные классический квест с великолепным черным юмором, классными персонажами и декорациями. Уверен, понраится всем, даже тем, кто не играет в квесты. Учтите - квест хардкорный, олдскульный, это вам не Dreamfall с простенькими головоломками, тут никто за ручку не водит, в некоторых моментах придется попотеть и включать мозги на полную. РекомендуюОтличные классический квест с великолепным черным юмором, классными персонажами и декорациями. Уверен, понраится всем, даже тем, кто не играет в квесты. Учтите - квест хардкорный, олдскульный, это вам не Dreamfall с простенькими головоломками, тут никто за ручку не водит, в некоторых моментах придется попотеть и включать мозги на полную. Рекомендую
  83. Mastereed
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    A MORTAL MASTERPIECE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: Grim Fandango Remastered was originally developed by LucasArts, remastered and financed by Double Fine, and released in 2015. It brings back several noteworthy graphical improvements from the original title dating back to 1998. The game is 100% complete in its pc version. DEAD, UNDEAD: The introduction to the game's plot is extremely    A MORTAL MASTERPIECE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    Grim Fandango Remastered was originally developed by LucasArts, remastered and financed by Double Fine, and released in 2015. It brings back several noteworthy graphical improvements from the original title dating back to 1998.
    The game is 100% complete in its pc version.

    DEAD, UNDEAD:
    The introduction to the game's plot is extremely straightforward and crystal clear. The superb quality of art direction that this title has to offer is already underscored by the extremely creative LucasArts and Double Fine logos alone, which always take the style of the reference game and change from time to time. Thanks to the introductory cutscene, the player is immediately able to understand everything that revolves around the protagonist Manny Calavera, a death travel agent dedicated to earning enough to reach the ninth afterlife. As soon as the movie ends, the player finds himself with a fresh assignment to fulfill and can begin his work immediately. The first thing that jumps out at you, or rather, that does not jump out at you is the lack of a HUD, this is because throughout the game it will be the player's job to unearth the interacting objects, making the adventure more interactive and surprising.

    PURSUING DEATH:
    The game gameplay is that of a typical early 2000s graphic adventure, with a focus by the developers to move away from what was the usual point-and-click of that era. The Remastered version then made it possible to use the mouse, which was originally blocked. As mentioned above, one of the main features of Grim Fandango is that it does not have any always-on HUD. Like other graphic adventures, there is an inventory of possessed objects and a menu of interactions with objects set up on the map, but unlike other LucasArts titles it is not possible to join possessed objects together. The additional mother feature is, of course, the puzzles. They are varied and almost always require the ingenuity of the player. Some of them, however, rely far too much on dialogue between the various characters. This becomes a problem given the inability to listen to some of them several times, making the solution of the riddles almost impossible to understand and causing them to expire at a mere use of all available options. This forces the player to wander the map in search of often nonexistent solutions. The game plot turns out to be extremely varied. It spans four years where Manny will accomplish various tasks, with numerous intrigues to be solved, both work-related and emotional.

    DEADLY GOOD:
    Grim Fandango's graphics, whether original or remastered, are certainly one of its focal points. It still manages to be stunning to this day, with extremely detailed and inspired models. Thanks to meticulous techniques put in place by the development team, many of the models turn out to be well-defined and far superior to those out there. The atmosphere that the art in this game manages to create is unmatched, with styles of Mexican folklore combined with the noire of mystery movies. Of course, the animations belong to that era and have remained untouched in its remastered version, so as not to spoil the authors' original tone. Moreover, the variety of environments, always different throughout the journey, grants a style that is always original and never predictable. The conception of the style and the studies that led to its development are noticeable from the minuteness of the details ranging from the backgrounds to the characters' expressions, from their characterization to the interwoven and branching story; all of which led to the creation of this majestic composition.

    THE NINTH NOTE:
    The music side perfectly accompanies what was described in the chapter above. The extremely inspired soundtrack goes to perfectly enhance every environment and scene in the game, as well as catalyze the setting of the noir style. Finally, an incredibly noteworthy point is that of the voice acting, which is excellent in its English language but reaches one of its highest peaks ever seen in a video game in its Italian version, which takes advantage of the numerous presence of dialects to give additional characterization to the characters.

    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS:
    Grim Fandango is for sure one of those games that once played is hard to forget. The number of positive points is staggering. It is certain that it remains a unique product of its kind but more importantly a game that borders on narrative and illustrative perfection.

    CONS:
    The real negative point is added by the remastering of the game, which, while adding a myriad of technical and graphical fixes, goes on to create a variety of bugs that are capable of completely breaking the game. Between those that delete game saves, those that completely lock the player out, and those that create amusing graphical glitches, it is almost impossible not to encounter any of them.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 8
    Music: 9,5
    Story: 10
    Puzzle: 8
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  84. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    this game is something else, I enjoyed so much , thanks for everything guys

Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Best PC Game of 1998
4
#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 1998
3
#3 Most Shared PC Game of 1998

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Computer Games Magazine
    100
    The large cast of characters is unforgettable. Although for the most part they are skeletons in 40s garb, with mask-like faces that can be attributed to Day of the Dead festivities, their personalities render them as distinct and memorable as members of an extremely diverse cast from any fine film.
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  2. IGN
    94
    Hands down the best adventure game we've ever seen...You'll love Grim Fandango's incredible art, storyline and character development.
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  3. Just Adventure
    100
    Quite possibly one of the top five adventures of all time, and certainly in the Top Ten. The style, atmosphere, wit, creativity and inventiveness are what makes Grim Fandango remarkable.
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