When its comes to 'THE GREATEST GAMES OF ALL TIME', GRIM FANDANGO seriously means BUSINESS. "Viva La Revolut
STORY - The Story of Grim Fandango is the most bizzare story you'll ever come across.The Story unfolds in four episodes each set a year apart.
Manny Calavera, a travel agent better known as the Grim Reaper in The Depatment of the Dead has been tasked with picking up the deceased and selling them tickets on the luxurious Number 9 Train that will take them to their final resting place.The Tickets are allotted to those who have led a moral life.However the problem with Manny is that he gets stuck with the duds.His Rival Domino seems to be getting all the good souls.So when Manny Finally finds a deceased nun named Meche with all good deeds in life, Manny is shocked to find out that she isnt liable to a ticket to the Number 9.Manny suspects Foul Play.With the Help of Glottis, an oversized mechanic maniac , Manny sets out to makes things right.
Grim Fandango has undoubtedly one of the greatest story ever told in gaming.Infact the story is so intriguing that you'll possibly remember it when you are deceased.
Grim Fandango features excellent writing and memorable characters which surely can provide u some unforgetable moment.
GAMEPLAY - Gameplay of Grim fandango is great.Puzzles are logical and blend into the story very well.They are different in style as well as difficulty.Well u dont have any interface explaining the objectives to be done, but in a game where storytelling is done brilliantly you wont need any such interface.Manny will turn his head towards things which he can interact with.This can be one of the few weaknesses in the game as u have to take Manny near every object in the area.
Overall The Gameplay of Grim Fandango is fun.
GRAPHICS - Graphics of Grim Fandango is an achievement.The game features some great art direction.The visuals of the game are fantastic with each environment presented beautifully giving the game a rich feel to it.
There are many environments to explore throughtout Manny's 4 year journey.Astounding Detail is given to all areas that Manny will come across.
The Game is pretty Stylish and looks gorgeous.
All Characters in the game are a skeleton but still they all differ from each other on many ways.However the characters look a bit jagged.
But that may be because it was released when graphics werent that great.
All in all the graphics of Grim Fandango is Brilliant.
SOUND - The audio in Grim Fandango is what really immerses you into believing the game. The voice acting gives an accurate account to what you would imagine each character sounds like, fresh with quality accents. With a variety of selections ranging from classical Mexican to contemporary jazz, the score really sets the mood of each scene, and it serves as a link from the gamer to the unimaginable world of the Land of the Dead.What really gives a kick to the voice acting are the witty and sarcastic dialogues which makes the game one of the funniest ever.
Even after 1 month of completing this game i still find myself humming to the tune "This little light of mine "
PROS - Great Story, Unique, Hilarious, Logical Puzzles, Voice Acting, Music, The list goes on.
CONS - Ends come soon, the feeling that the game is over.
Grim Fandango's setting, characters, and design were and continue to be completely unique, not only because they were so unusual, but also because these elements all worked together brilliantly.This game is a masterpiece and maintains its originality even after 9 years of its release.
Ask Just about anyone who has played Grim Fandango and they will agree that its one of the greatest game ever made.
In the end i have just one thing to say " VIVA LA REVOLUTION"