Grim Fandango facts for kids

Grim Fandango is a super cool adventure video game made by LucasArts. It came out in October 1998 for Windows computers. The game was created and directed by a famous game designer named Tim Schafer.

What Makes Grim Fandango Special?

The game has a really unique look and feel. It mixes ideas from old detective movies called film noir with Mexican stories and beliefs about the afterlife. Imagine a world where skeletons are the main characters, and it looks like a classic movie!

Why People Love Grim Fandango

Many people think Grim Fandango is one of the best video games ever made. They love its amazing story, the interesting characters, the clever writing, and the beautiful artwork. It's a game that stays with you long after you finish playing.

Images for kids

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  The characters in Grim Fandango are based on Mexican calaca figures used to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

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  The cast of Grim Fandango. In the front-center are Domino, Meche, Manny, and Sal. Glottis is in the upper left and Hector is on the far right. The game's creator, Tim Schafer, is in the bottom-left corner.

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  Tim Schafer was the project lead for Grim Fandango.

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  The team created a puzzle design document in the planning of the game, laying out branching non-linear puzzle paths for the player to solve within the context of each year of the game.

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  Tony Plana (pictured in 2013) provides the voice for Manny

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  A comparison of Grim Fandango from its original release (top) and the remastered version. Double Fine increased texture resolution and improved lighting models to improve the looks of the characters.

See also

In Spanish: Grim Fandango para niños