Sound effects frequently cut in and out, weird lighting issues cause certain objects to blink incessantly, and cutscene transitions can be especially jarring. And there's no auto-saving whatsoever, meaning if you don't take time to save your game often, you could find yourself reeling from a show-stopping bug.Īnd boy, are there bugs. The widescreen option awkwardly stretches everything to fill the screen, meaning that the original 4:3 aspect ratio is really the only way to play properly. There's no hint guide (a feature available in both Monkey Island remasters), so if you get stuck, it's off to the internet with you. This makes Grim Fandango feel much more cinematic, but the lack of any on-screen prompts or tutorial will confuse the crap out of new players as they try to figure out how to make Manny interact with the world. Like the original release, there's no user interface to speak of. Unfortunately, the added control options are the only modern concessions made to bring Grim Fandango to a new generation of players. While maneuvering around the underworld never feels completely natural, having a variety of options at your fingertips certainly helps. I found myself opting for the modern controller input, and tapping the Vita screen whenever Manny obstinately decided he didn't want to look at the important thing he needed to progress. In addition to the tank controls from the original release (where you rotate and walk in the same manner as the first few Resident Evils), you also get a more conventional directional input on controllers, as well as point-and-click input on PC and touch input on Vita. I only wish Double Fine included the Remastered making-of documentary videos (which are freely available on YouTube) to complete the package.ĭespite the seeming lack of actual, y'know, remastering done to this remastered edition, the new features Double Fine added are certainly welcome. Hearing them wax nostalgic about inspirations taken from films like The Big Sleep or the troubles with writing proper door code are fascinating to anyone who loves Grim Fandango, or simply wants to learn more about the design process. These brief snippets feature director Tim Schafer, composer Pete McConnell, and a bunch of artists and programmers chatting about different aspects of Grim Fandango's development. I’m using OS X 10.10.5, with no luck.įeeling slightly robbed of cash with this one.The Remastered edition also includes a fancy commentary track that you can activate in specific areas with a quick tap of a button (as long as you enable it in the options menu). It is said that OS X 10.7 or later will be required. As it’s not stated in the requirements that a machine of just 3 years old won’t run it. Please keep this in mind when downloading. (Update 26/03/16) - Having contacted the developers, I’ve been informed that apparently my graphics card doesn’t support the game. If this issue should be resolved it would be brilliant, but until then I’ve unfortunately had to give this a pretty average rating.Ĭould the developers please create a patch, should this be an issue for more than just myself? Considering I’ve never had any other pieces of software hang on me in the 3 years of using a Mac. This issue seems consistent which does get more than irritating. I loaded again… and it crashed (though not in the same place) Upon loading the game it brought back old memories… Until it crashed. Over 2 hours of exclusive developer commentary.Classic score re-recorded with a full live orchestra. Grim Fandango still stands as a classic of the genre, with unforgettable characters and unique combination of film noir and Mexican folklore. Grim Fandango's epic story of four years in the life (or death) of Manny Calavera, travel agent to the dead, has been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than when it won GameSpot's Game of the Year award upon it's original launch. One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Help Manny untangle himself from a conspiracy that threatens his very salvation. He sells luxury packages to souls on their four-year journey to eternal rest. Meet Manny Calavera, travel agent at the Department of Death. Something's rotten in the land of the dead, and you're being played for a sucker.
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