Grim Fandango: Remastered

Some might wish for more visual enhancements or fixes for the original game's biggest flaws, but this HD restoration of Grim Fandango only underlines what a fantastic, beautifully written and gorgeously designed game it is. It's clearly a product of its...

Video games encourage you to get a life. “Here!” say video games, holding the door wide open. “Come on in where it's warm. Try on whatever you like, see how your choices might change when your life is a test bed. Come see what works.” So we wander Grand...

Grim Fandango Remastered is hilarious, gorgeous and sure to delight adventure fans, but it can also feel dated and frustrating. Grim Fandango is a classic, and after playing the remastered version, I can almost understand why. Don't get me...

Even when it stumbles, it stands as a fine reminder of why LucasArts at its prime was seen as the industry at its best, and few other adventures have deservedly gathered so much affection. It was an instant classic back in 1998. It's still very much a journey worth taking today, albeit ideally with a walkthrough.

Aesthetically speaking, almost no game of its era has aged quite as gracefully, and even with the remastered visuals turned off it still looks great. Whether you’ve played it before or you’re coming in completely fresh, Grim Fandango Remastered provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience one an all-time classic.

I wish this new version had incorporated a hint system to make it more accessible to the new generation, but whether you’ve never played Grim Fandango before or you replay it every year and just want to dive into Remastered for the insightful developer commentary track, this is a reverent re-release whose few bygone era warts are minimized by its timeless story.

A confident remaster of a true classic. The puzzles have aged badly, but the sparkling humour and world design still shine.

Grim Fandango is a tough game to evaluate, because it comes with so much baggage. If you’re already a fan of the game, the few new additions are nice – but aside from the commentary, they’re far from indispensable. I’m curious to see what players who have cut their teeth on the new breed of adventure games think of this decidedly old-school design. I liked Grim Fandango, but it’s definitely a relic of its day.