Grim Fandango Remastered

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 8 out of 35
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  1. DinoBeam
    Oct 30, 2021
    2
    The puzzles are way way too random, illogical, convoluted. At first I was really digging the art style, writing, and atmosphere, then I got really stuck after trying everything I could think of. I looked up what to do online, and it was just such random ridiculous stuff there were no clues for, there was no "Aha!" moment.
  2. duke_dobo
    Sep 16, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the reasons of this genre of the past to go into oblivion is the fact that in this game you need to guess the developers logic and usually there is very little or none explanation whatsoever why you need to do certain things in certain order other than developers vision.Like the rotating sign into the forest. Or sometimes you got the right idea but you can’t execute it properly due to gameplay reasons and the game doesn’t point you that you are in the right direction. Modern titles in this genre seek logic and you can rely on it. This old one should stay in the past.… Expand
  3. bnan_j
    Jul 17, 2023
    1
    Will make your eyes bleed, graphics are horrendous. Sure, back then its cutting edge but not decades after. Gameplay is the usual Telltale-style, but less fun and presentation is bland. Only a classic because of how old it is, not because its one of the best in its genre.

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 28, 2019
    80
    It may be showing its age, but hey, if age isn't a concern for the dead, it needn't be for you either! [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 22]
  2. FNintendo
    Jan 22, 2019
    80
    Grim Fandango Remastered delivers exactly what it promises: a remaster of the noir comedy classic, with all the elements that made it an iconic name in the gaming world. Featuring improvements that bring the game closer to the current generation while keeping its overall structure exactly where it has always been, Grim Fandango Remastered is a very good option for newcomers and veterans, even if the former may find some of the puzzles unclear at first.
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  3. Nintendojo
    Jan 9, 2019
    91
    It’s a methodical adventure through the Land of the Dead, which means that those without the wherewithal to sit and become ensconced in Manny’s world might have trouble sticking through to the end. For those willing to invest in this layered, meaty adventure, however, Grim Fandango Remastered is as relevant and fun as ever. Indeed, the fact that games like this are still the exception speaks volumes about the lack of progress the industry has seen in terms of diversifying the types of experiences that are available to fans. If you never had the chance to play Grim Fandango when it first released or are due for a return visit, give Remastered a download.
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