 The Best of the Best, 1999-02-12
When I first got this game I was very exited. There was a lot of hipe around this game and it is all true. From the first movie you know you are in for a treat.You start out in the land of the dead as a travel agent(grim reaper) trying to pay back your deat for a less than perfect life. Then though you sense something fishy going on because you never seem to get any of the good clients. And the story goes on from there. The game is set in a 20's setting with all the mobs. You meet some of the most interesting charecters you have ever seen. The charecters are all 3D and they look beautiful. Even though all the charecters are 3D it is not a polegon fest, all the backrounds are beautiful hand painted peices of art, as good as Myst. The controls are a little clumsy at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is very easy to use. When you see an item your charector's head moves, it works very well, but when you are far way from the camra it is hard to see if the head moves. All and all this is the best game of the year, and may be one of the best games ever made. This is the first adventure game that actualy made me want to keep playing, and almost dreading the end. This is the future of adventure games, and I think that anyone that likes games should go out and buy Grim Fandango
 Gorgeous graphics & top-of-the-line story! Plan to repeat!, 1999-01-24
Well, LUCASARTS has done it again! This was one of MY favorites! I love the story more than playing it. Throughout the entire game I felt as though I were in a movie! Not easily accomplished. The voices were right on cue. One of my favorite sites was the Cat Track. Being an owner of two white persians, this was especially dear. Plus the entire appearance of the Calvera Cafe was so deco, an era I adore. I have yet to complete it..I am well into my fourth day, but I know I will not be disappointed in the conclusion. Can hardly wait to complete my household duties ( which suffer until I complete each adventure game ) & get on the keyboard. The only thing I do not care for is the keyboard response. I would be already through! I am constantly making Manny walk backwards & look retarded! I love it & plan to repeatedly play it. Praises & Raves from Lovely Louisiana! Virginia
Enjoyed it thoroughly, but one star behind Monkey Island 3., 1998-12-20
I rate a game on how many deadends I hit, and for what reason I hit them. I only hit two in Grim -- the reason was not logic but a trick in character manipulation. I usually don't get tricked if there are logical reasons to pursue (the worst case of "no logic" is Lighthouse for example). The game was very entertaining and there were only a few "aborts" to deal with. I had no problems with elevators as mentioned in the editor's review. Still -- I enjoyed Rama and Monkey Island more than this one.
WOW, 1998-12-06
Well, I've played this game before, then I play it again and see something I missed before. The graphics are killer on my machine, never running into a problem. IF YOU WANT A GOOD GAME THAT MAKES YOU THINK, GET THIS ONE!
Beautiful graphics!!, 1998-11-30
This graphics in this game are quite impressive! I was constantly amazed at the work that went into the graphics. The puzzles are/were challenging. I haven't finished the game yet, Still 1/3 to go, but I wanted to convey how much I am impressed with this game. If you like adventure games, and have alot of time on your hands, get this game!
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