Grim Fandango

Grim Fandango is a foundation-stone release from LucasArts, remembered on our archive for its adventure identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.

9.0 average critic score

PlayStation

Open interactive reviews

A world worth carrying after the credits

Morteza / rank #4 / 1998-12-10 / 9.9

Morteza responds to how Grim Fandango binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.

Old-school intelligence in the design

Ahmad / rank #48 / 1998-12-11 / 8.6

Ahmad reads Grim Fandango through level design, problem solving, and the pleasure of systems that stay interesting after nostalgia fades.

Easy to watch, warm to play

Faride / rank #60 / 1998-12-12 / 8.5

Faride connects with Grim Fandango when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.