2 of 2 customers found the following review helpful:
 A modern classic... essential for Quest lovers, 2003-05-17
Such a shame, they just don't make games like this anymore... In what is probably their last classic adventure game, LucasArts returned to the things that made Day Of The Tentacle, Sam & Max and Monkey Island - the games I loved so much as a kid - unforgettable classics. Grim Fandango is a fun game with a good story, hilerious dialogue and extremely lovable characters. The graphics and gameplay are of course modern (though the four year old graphics look outdated in today's standards, it's still great and a perfect look for the game) but the rest of it is completely in the style of these great oldies. The gameplay and interface - strictly keyboard-oriented - may take a few minutes getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it's just as comfortable as the mouse control of Sam & Max. The game is meant mainly for young adults - the humor is sophisticated, and the puzzles are much more difficult than those in the classic LucasArts adventures (but not so difficult as to become frustrating). If you loved those games when you were younger, then Grim Fandango is a must-have.
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
 Casablanca of the Dead, 2003-03-07
The best part of this game is the story. In the classic Casablanca way, you are trying to put right a wrong that Manny was tricked into commiting. Mercedes, your Ilsa, is forced to strike out on her own when your company screws you (and her) out of her premium trip to the afterlife. It is now up to you, Manny, to find her and get her safely to the other side of the land of the dead.
You are accompanied by a good natured, if not a bit overzealous, mechanic/entity, Glottis, who makes the game more humorous and oddball then scary. Just listening to Glottis and his own mental adventures is a hoot!
I found the gameplay to be very easy and absolutely LOVED the time spent in Rubacava. Manny runs a small casino/bar (sound familiar?) at this level trying to compete with the larger gambling business in town, which happens to be gigantic cat racing.
Gathering clues and items to move you on your way flows easily into the story and as in any great game introduces you to new characters that accentuate the story.
After playing the game a few times, I found myself going back to the Rubacava level over and over just to interact and enjoy the level.
Overall, this is one of the best games I've ever played. Well worth the investment.
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
Excellent Puzzle Game, 2002-04-23
This is a story about a travel agent called Manny Calavera. He is stuck in the land of the living selling packages to the department souls of the dead. And if he sells enough packages he can earn enough to make his final journey. This game is full of demons, killer beavers, cat races with plenty of characters to chat to. The game has excellent graphics, set in Mexico with includes some creative Mayan architecture. The story is funny and dramatic but the game manages to succeed in both areas. One minute I was struggling to get through one of the many puzzles and the next I would be laughing till my belly hurt.
I never thought I would find an adventure game with excellent logical puzzles, good animation and story but the first time ever no fighting, kicking, biting or even scratching. The puzzles ranged from easy to tear your hair out but they are all worth it.
I would recommend this game to anyone who loves a true adventure with logical puzzles and without the constant threat of kill or be killed.
1 of 1 customers found the following review helpful:
Not impossible; Just challenging, 2001-06-30
I found this game to be very fun and engrossing... There are no dead ends and you cannot "die". Some puzzles are indeed challenging, but all of the clues are there, albeit vague. Lack of patience is the game player's enemy in this one. Just keep at it and enjoy the story!
16 of 16 customers found the following review helpful:
One of the best ever!, 2001-05-24
If they made more games like this, I'd be a pauper. Intelligent, funny, easy to use, easy to solve, and no bloody chess problems. It's also thought-provoking, gorgeous, well-written, and as believable as talking skeletons and elevator demons can make it. One of my favorites that I play over and over again. One caveat: At least one puzzle seems to be tied to processor speed, so if you have a fast machine you'll need to download a patch from the manufacturers' website. Well worth the trouble, though.
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