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1. fredrikholm · 1789971916 · focus · HN ↗

   I found Grim Fandango in a pile of discounted games as a tween in the 2000s. There was a cool skeleton in a suit on the front cover, so I bought it based on that.

   Even though I didn't understand most references and sarcasm, few games have grabbed my attention as Grim Fandango did. The art work, the music, the writing. The whole game oozes of style that I've never seen replicated.

   Even some 20+ years later I can almost recite most of Act I from heart. If you haven't played this game and like adventure games, this is one of the best.

   Thank you for linking OP, this made my morning.

   1. Gareth321 · 1789973888 · focus · HN ↗

      I played the demo and it's been at the top of my "to play" list for decades. For one reason or another, I just never have yet. Majora's Mask is also at the top.

      1. jimbob45 · 1789975226 · focus · HN ↗

         Not to be a downer about a masterpiece game but…the demo ends right before the game starts proffering anti-logic puzzles.

         1. chamomeal · 1789999762 · focus · HN ↗

            The puzzles are so bad. Like how in the world is somebody supposed to think of that stuff. It’s total nonsense lmao. Still love the game, but a walkthrough guide is mandatory. Might even start a new game this weekend

            1. the_af · 1790004694 · focus · HN ↗

               Agreed. Grim Fandango is a game that's all about the setting and characters. For that alone it's a masterpiece. But the puzzles... ehh..
      2. sersi · 1789975636 · focus · HN ↗

         Well worth playing the remastered version. It makes the control a bit more bearable but otherwise feels like the original.
      3. jug · 1789976151 · focus · HN ↗

         There are a few bad puzzles (especially one regarding infernal critters) that one can use a guide for, but mostly it was a blast to finish it back in the day. Such a unique story by itself and then in a rare comedy / noir style on top! It's kind of crazy how they even came up with it.

         I still remember the feeling of the ending, and the end credits music when the violin kicked in as it played the Manny & Meche theme! The music is at least as good as this game.

         1. bherms · 1789983566 · focus · HN ↗

            Soundtrack is dope as well
      4. ElCapitanMarkla · 1789981939 · focus · HN ↗

         Majora’s Mask is fantastic
      5. dbalatero · 1789992673 · focus · HN ↗

         Do it, it's a beautiful work of art.
      6. supersaw · 1790001607 · focus · HN ↗

         It's well worth playing despite the many years passed since its release. I first played it in 2020 (despite knowing of it since its initial release), and had an absolute blast of a time.

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