[MrOogieBoogie]

I can't think of another game that could easily rank among the top ten in literally ALL aspects of presentation: art direction, story, writing, soundtrack, and characters. The classic noir aesthetic creates for amazing atmosphere, and coupled with the seamless cinematics, you honestly feel like you're in an epic Disney film or something. Only Uncharted 2 compares in terms of making you feel like you're experiencing an interactive movie (to me, of course).

I played the game for the first time three years ago, and long for the day it arrives on GOG so that I can replay it. My only gripe with it were the sometimes awkward keyboard/camera controls, and some insanely obtuse puzzles. I could not complete it without a guide, which hampered some of my enjoyment. But that's just me generally sucking at adventure games.

Who remembers the Blue Casket?

Just look at that wonderful art. Those goddamn colors. And the poem is so wonderful:

With bony hands I hold my partner
On soulless feet we cross the floor
The music stops as if to answer
An empty knocking at the door
It seems his skin was sweet as mango
When last I held him to my breast
But now we dance this grim fandango
And will four years before we rest.

[Acquiescence]

So amazing.

[Celine]

My favorite adventure game with Monkey Island 2 and Day of the Tentacles.

[commish]

Can't wait for the iOS release. It's inevitable!!

[Santiako]

1998 GOTY

[Blizzard]

I have wanted to play this for years, but I've been too lazy to try to buy the PC version on eBay or something, and it would be nice if it came out on Steam (or at least GoG).

[BorkBork]

So amazing.

First post wins.

My favourite adventure game of all time. Yeah some of the controls were clunky and the puzzles are silly, but who cares. The world, the characters, the dialogue - all incredible.

[Lissar]

I would love to talk about how amazing this game is, but I need them to release it on some DD service first.



:<

[Snkfanatic]

Can't wait for the iOS release. It's inevitable!!

Fuuu I read this post and got super excited...then realized you were just speculating

[The Omega Man]

Viva la revolución!

Fantastic game, it got brutally hard for me towards the end, is this game available in digital form? it should be on steam!

[SkyMasterson]

Wish they would give this the Monkey Island treatment and put it on XBLA/PSN.

[Neuromancer]

'Run you pigeons! It's Robert Frost!'

Oh man what a great game from start to finish. It's absolutely brilliant.

[Izcarielo]

Can't wait for the iOS release. It's inevitable!!

i really REALLY want that to happen

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Is there any way to get clean version of the speech tracks from this?
I know it's an odd question but it would help me.

Viva la revolución! Fantastic game, it got brutally hard for me towards the end, is this game available in digital form? it should be on steam!

I've never been that good at adventure games but by the end of GF I had gotten into the way of thinking, making Glotis sick was a solution that seemed as logical as putting a stamp on a letter.

[Slair]

Amazing game, my brother gave me a loan of it when it came out. Loved it but never completed it. Picked it up in a charity shop a couple years ago, 99 pence for the big box version in perfect condition. T'was a happy day!

[MrOogieBoogie]

Viva la revolución! Fantastic game, it got brutally hard for me towards the end, is this game available in digital form? it should be on steam!

I would be really, REALLY surprised if this game isn't released on GOG when the Lucas Arts announcement is revealed.

[The Omega Man]

I would be really, REALLY surprised if this game isn't released on GOG when the Lucas Arts announcement is revealed.

what is this announcement you speak of and why haven't I heard from it? tell me more!

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

I would be really, REALLY surprised if this game isn't released on GOG when the Lucas Arts announcement is revealed.

...are there rumours of this?

Lucas arts back catalog plus a GOG sale like last year, I'd never have to buy another game ever again.

[Apostate]

Never managed to enjoy it, waiting hopefully for a future GOG release.

[Neuromancer]

If someone were to make a Youtube movie version of this game (like that one guy did for Uncharted) I would totally watch it.

Also, Manny Calavera running the casino = the coolest character in video game history

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

If someone were to make a Youtube movie version of this game (like that one guy did for Uncharted) I would totally watch it. Also, Manny Calavera running the casino = the coolest character in video game history

I come bearing gifts.
http://lparchive.org/Grim-Fandango-(Video)/

[MrOogieBoogie]

I usually have horrible memory when it comes to recalling specific details from games (even made a thread about it lol), but I still remember so much from Grim Fandango despite playing it only once a few years back.

Like the strange black-and-white diner sequence, or Glottis singing "Rusty Anchor" on the piano, or the rooftop sequence in the beginning with the pigeons, or riding around in the Bone Wagon with this awesome fucking tune playing in the background.

And "Manny Calavera" is the coolest name ever. Great voice acting by everyone in the game, btw, but especially Manny.



Tony Plana!

[Metalic]

Still has one of the best writing in video games.

[MrOogieBoogie]

what is this announcement you speak of and why haven't I heard from it? tell me more!

Well, it's been strongly hinted at. A lot of people are speculating that Lucas Arts is the next big publisher announcement (just check the GOG thread to see what I mean). I forget when the actual reveal is supposed to happen, though. Maybe someone there can answer that for you.

[daviyoung]

Is it available on any DD service? I lost my disc a long time ago, and would love to replay now that I'm older and can understand more of the jokes.

[windfish]

is it somehow possible to play the game on a modern rig (Win7 64Bit)??
i remember it was quite a hassle to get it work on my old vista system (crashes, sound issues etc.) Would love to play it again, such an amazing game!

[Platy]

I want a sequel/spinoff/prequel/something that spends most of the time in the living world.

Never such a short part of a game got such a lasting impression on me as that part

[olimpia84]

I want to play this so bad...we need DD asap

[Gianni Merryman]

I beat this game back in the day but I would play it again some day, as I have fond memories of its great artstyle and mood.

As for the riddles' difficulty, I have to admit I had to look at walkthrough on the web, mostly during the final part of the game.

[Mxrz]

I could have stayed in Rubacava forever.

[spats]

One of my favourite games of all time. The humor is unmatched in my opinion.

[Neuromancer]

I come bearing gifts. http://lparchive.org/Grim-Fandango-(Video)/

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[daviyoung]

I want a sequel/spinoff/prequel/something that spends most of the time in the living world. Never such a short part of a game got such a lasting impression on me as that part

Haha, same. The Land of the Living is fantastic.

[Fallout-NL]

Yeah, it was incredible. Criminally good. Best adventure game ever made.

[amrod]

this so needs a ipad port ;)

[Winnie the Pimp]

Let's talk about how this game is STILL not available on any of the DD platforms instead!!

Damn it i would LOVE to play this to completion as i never got to back in the day and now i can't get it to run properly on my Win 7 machine and believe me i tried :(


What is this Lucas Arts announcement exactly for GOG? If this were to happen indeed then that would be fucking awesome... AWESOME!

*pray*

[MrOogieBoogie]

is it somehow possible to play the game on a modern rig (Win7 64Bit)?? i remember it was quite a hassle to get it work on my old vista system (crashes, sound issues etc.) Would love to play it again, such an amazing game!

It's possible, but like you said, it's a hassle. GOG should be having some big news during the summer months, and I anticipate Lucas Arts' back catalog to be at least part of it. Grim Fandango on GOG is the ideal situation, as W7 compatibility would be ensured.

[Sky Chief]

Unbelievable game! I was cleaning out my closet a couple months ago and found my game box with the CDs still inside. Haven't tried installing it yet.

[Setero]

Year 2 was the best part, I loves the look and feel of Rubacava, and the open approach to puzzles was fun as well.

[Pyronite]

NO



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[Winnie the Pimp]

Unbelievable game! I was cleaning out my closet a couple months ago and found my game box with the CDs still inside. Haven't tried installing it yet.

trust me you're better off waiting and hoping for that GOG version

[MrOogieBoogie]

Year 2 was the best part, I loves the look and feel of Rubacava, and the open approach to puzzles was fun as well.

I loved the aesthetic of the place:

[Shiloa]

Amazing game. Everyone should play it. I would pay £100 for a HD redo I love it so much.

I have this framed:

[volpone]

This deck of cards is a little frayed around the edges. Then again, so am I, and I've got fewer suits.

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

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I watched them all then even used them as a source to make a trailer (to get back into editing).
The guy who did it does an good job of showing everything while still cutting out some back tracking.

[Dog Problems]

Probably my third or fourth LucasArts game but it's still an unforgettable experience. Also one of the few PC games I still have the actual discs for.

Also, for anyone wanting to play on modern operating systems, check out this program called ResidualVM.

http://residualvm.org/

I've successfully played Grim Fandango in Windows 7 (64) with only a single crash. All you do is copy certain files from the discs and put them in a folder, just like with running a game on ScummVM. There's another method of getting it to work but it has never actually worked for me.

[dave is ok]

Someone gave me a copy and I still haven't played it :(

[Lord Error]

Such an incredibly brilliant game.

[Lime]

In my top 5 of all time.

[Xint]

Definitely one of the most memorable games of all time for me. Love it!