A perfect blend of Adventure and Puzzle...and a great soundtrack to sum things up.
The game rests on the shoulders of the Story and so it may please you to hear that the story is fantastic! The idea is so new and original! It's such a unique game on the whole.
The story contains elements of comedy, adventure, craziness, love and morbidness.
I never explain the story of games in detail but let me tell you that this has the most unique story of all games i've played, with unique characters in unique locations.
Story:10/10
GRAPHICS: The graphics are shockingly good, and i don' t mean shockingly good keeping in mind it was made 10 years ago; I am saying the graphics are easily comparable to graphics of games released at this time!
There is a lot of detail put into objects, scenery, character models...everything!
The graphics surprise me EVERY time!
9/10
SOUND:
Flawless!
Sound effects are always present when required. They are there when you use an object, when you take out/handle an object, you name it!
Music is excellent. It consists of Bebop, Swind-Era, Jazz and some others.
There is a total of 32 songs in this game. That more or less gives you an idea of the games length. (LONG)
The music is just fascinating, take my word for it. Chances are you have never heard anything like it before.
>Check out Grim Fandango's official site to download the entire soundtrack free of charge!<
Sound:10/10
GAMEPLAY:
What would a game be without gameplay? The gameplay of Grim Fandango is as good as every other of the games aspects.
You basically go around talking to people, ask for/do favours, interact with objects and so on.
Gameplay:10/10
So i conclude: Nothing lets this game down. It's ALMOST perfect!
One thing i could complain about is that once you complete the game there is little to do. Apart from that: The game rocks!!!
What i don't get is how so few people have got this game, nevermind heard of it!
It's unbelievable! You will not understand what i mean until you go out and get it.
Don't even bother reading any more reviews. GO OUT AND GET THE GAME NOW!