Reviewers Liked
- Gripping story
- Fantastic, funny writing with great affection for the characters
- Smart adventure game mechanics
Reviewers Didn't Like
- 4:3 aspect ratio
- No visual upgrades for backgrounds
Grim Fandango: Remastered
A confident remaster of a true classic. The puzzles have aged badly, but the sparkling humour and world design still shine.
-- As reviewed by PCGamer
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By MacLife
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Despite some technical issues and a few antiquated elements, Grim Fandango Remastered is smart, witty, and absolutely worthwhile.
By Gaming Nexus
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After Telltale's success with Sam & Max and Tales of Monkey Island, it seemed inevitable that we would start to see other classic point & click adventure games make a comeback. I figured that the floodgates would open and a whole new generation of gamers...
By Trusted Reviews
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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...
By Digital Trends
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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...
By Tom's Guide
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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...
By EuroGamer
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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.
By HardcoreGamer
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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.
By IGN
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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.
By PCGamer
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A confident remaster of a true classic. The puzzles have aged badly, but the sparkling humour and world design still shine.
By GameInformer
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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.
By Polygon
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If you're a seasoned vet of Calavera's adventures, you're probably having a soft, grandfatherly chuckle at my struggles. The good news for you is that the game you love is back in as-close-to-original state as you could hope for, and you're in for a real treat.
By gamecrate.com
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Platforms: PC (reviewed), PS4, PS VitaRe-mastering old game titles to fit next-gen graphics seems to be the thing to do these days. Xbox One got Halo, the Wii U got Windwaker, and pretty much every platform under the sun got Resident Evil. Now, fans of...
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When someone creates a significant work of art, it needs to be preserved so that later generations can experience it. Each medium has its challenges, whether it be preserving a painting's color and condition, ensuring a book is widely available, or...
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Dispensé de la notion « HD », Grim Fandango Remastered est avant tout une remasterisation, permettant de profiter du hit de 1998 sur les supports actuels – et accessoirement pour la première fois sur consoles –, dans des conditions similaires à celles de...