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Grim Fandango |
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Something's rotten in the Land of Dead and you're being played for a sucker. Meet Manny Calavera, travel agent at the Department of Death. He sells luxury packages to souls on their four-year journey to eternal rest. But there's trouble in paradise. Help Manny untangle himself from a conspiracy that threatens his very salvation. [LucasArts]
PUBLISHER: |
LucasArts |
DEVELOPER: |
LucasArts |
GENRE(S): |
Adventure |
PLAYERS: |
1 |
ESRB RATING: |
T (Teen) |
RELEASE DATE: |
September 30, 1998 |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
100
Computer Games Magazine
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.
100
Just Adventure
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.
100
Yahoo! Games
Everything in the game reeks of excellence. The characters are good, the story is intriguing and the Land of the Dead is a wonderful place.
100
Four Fat Chicks
This is what other adventure games only aspire to be. It is extremely well-written, well-executed, and above all, fun to play.
100
Cincinnati Enquirer
If the Academy Awards opened themselves to video games, Grim Fandango would be looking at a sweep. Best acting: Grim Fandango. Best script: Grim Fandango. Best cinematography: Grim Fandango. The games creators wouldn't have to leave the podium.
94
Game Over Online
With this title Lucasarts has completely revolutionized the adventure game genre much like Sierra did when it invented the clickable mouse interface.
94
IGN
Hands down the best adventure game we've ever seen...You'll love Grim Fandango's incredible art, storyline and character development.
93
Gamezilla!
I particularly liked the consistent film noir theme (especially a bit of homage paid to "Casablanca" in Year Two).
93
GameSpot
In addition to being a very good adventure game, it features great writing and beautiful art direction.
91
PC Gamer
A sure bet for the adventure crowd and anyone who appreciates a great story. [Jan 1999, p.186]
91
Game Revolution
One of the best, most thematic (Swing-Era Bebop and Jazz, Mexican folk, and others), and most memorable soundtracks ever to grace the inside of a cranial cavity where an ear drum used to be.
90
Happy Puppy
Looks so good that it took me a minute to figure out that the opening computer-generated cut scene was over and the gameplay had begun. The transition between cut scenes and gameplay is swift and seamless.
90
All Game Guide
An extraordinary adventure game. With its great story, beautiful artwork and fabulous voice acting, you'll be missing out by not giving this game a whirl.
90
Adventure Gamers
If you have been looking for a great game that combines humour, a great story, appealing graphics, and long game play with a reasonable price, then Grim Fandango is what you seek. Quality has never been so much fun.
87
TotalGames.net
GF doesn't really go anywhere new so don't expect too many surprises in that field, where it does excel is in keeping to the tried and tested Lucasarts formula of comedy and logic combined to give you the most senseless fun you can imagine.
The average user rating for this game is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 54 User Votes
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