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Grim Fandango

1998
Adventure
⏱ ~1h average playtime
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Grim Fandango was released in 1998. It is an Adventure game. Players report about 1 hours of playtime on average.

About Grim Fandango

One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.

Something's rotten in the land of the 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.

One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango's epic story of four years in the life (or death) of Manny Calavera, travel agent to the dead, has been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than when it won GameSpot's Game of the Year award upon its original launch. Grim Fandango still stands as a classic of the genre, with unforgettable characters and unique combination of film noir and Mexican folklore.

Remastered version includes

Repainted, hi-res character textures

New, dynamic lighting

Classic score re-recorded with a full live orchestra

Over 2 hours of exclusive developer commentary

Concept art browser

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Frequently asked questions about Grim Fandango

How long does it take to beat Grim Fandango?

Players report about 1 hours of playtime on average for Grim Fandango. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.

What genre is Grim Fandango?

Grim Fandango is an Adventure game, released in 1998.

Is Grim Fandango worth playing?

Grim Fandango is an adventure game from 1998. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Grim Fandango Remastered, Thimbleweed Park, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.

What games are similar to Grim Fandango?

Games similar to Grim Fandango include: Grim Fandango Remastered, Thimbleweed Park, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, The Longest Journey, Full Throttle, Maniac Mansion, The Book of Unwritten Tales, Red Comrades 3. Return of Alaska: Reloaded, Another World, Sam & Max Hit the Road. You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.