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Grim Fandango re-release!

I couldn't be happier. I love that game and while it's still technically playable, games like that just don't translate well to higher resolution and wide displays.
I hope they don't mess with much - just give me widescreen and high resolution support with the same voices and areas.
 
Nice, I guess they bought out the rights. I played this more then I care to admit !. Looking forward to an Ipad release.
 
I missed this somehow growing up. Odd too since I played tons of adventure games then. Glad I get a second chance.
 
Domingo said:
I couldn't be happier. I love that game and while it's still technically playable, games like that just don't translate well to higher resolution and wide displays.
I hope they don't mess with much - just give me widescreen and high resolution support with the same voices and areas.
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I doubt they'll mess with much since Tim Schafer is involved.

I'm excited about this, I lost my Grim Fandango CD's long, long ago.
 
Fix Me said:
I doubt they'll mess with much since Tim Schafer is involved.

I'm excited about this, I lost my Grim Fandango CD's long, long ago.
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I've still got mine. Dragged them out maybe 6 years ago and played through and it was just as awesome as I remember.

Kinsaras said:
I missed this somehow growing up. Odd too since I played tons of adventure games then. Glad I get a second chance.
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You won't regret it. The story and voice acting are second to none IMO.

I believe planned release date is Jan 27th? Can't wait. I think calling Grim one of the best adventure games ever made is damning it with faint praise. One of the greatest of all time in all genres for me, at least top 10.
 
All GF needs is a HD version and wide screen support. Hopefully they will not touch anything else.

The game is presented in its original 4:3 aspect ratio, but Double Fine is planning to add some widescreen options. Players can choose to simply stretch the screen out, but other options (like some screen filling art) are being considered, senior publishing manager Greg Rice said.
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oooooo.... i realize this is probably one of the few games i should have never missed. it always looked cool and artsy.
 
they are not touching the 3d or aspect ratio it seems, just including higher quality textures, videos, lighting and audio, adding new controls. probably some other little things. they apparently are providing an option to play just like original low-res version as well
 
This assumes they actually release it :p.

I am very under-impressed with DF lately. They still haven't finished their KS game, the second act has been long missing, and they just stopped development on an early access title, leaving customers in a lurch.

I'll believe this remake when it is on the market :p.
 
Sycraft said:
This assumes they actually release it :p.

I am very under-impressed with DF lately. They still haven't finished their KS game, the second act has been long missing, and they just stopped development on an early access title, leaving customers in a lurch.

I'll believe this remake when it is on the market :p.
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This rerelease is being funded and published by Sony. It's not this is something they're doing themselves. Same with the upcoming rerelease of Day of the Tentacle. As for Broken Age, as a Kickstarter backer I'm totally fine with them taking their time. The release of part 2 is coming next Spring. Part 1 was pretty good and left me interested in where the story is going so it was worth the wait. Their other Kickstarter title, Massive Chalice, seems to be coming along nicely.

As for Spacebase, it sucks but it's hard to fault them if there wasn't money to continue development. That is unfortunately the risk of Early Access and it is the nature of the game industry. Sometimes a project simply doesn't make it and the studio can't afford to keep throwing money at it when they're already having major financial issues and the return on investment simply does not appear to be there. There is an inherit risk involved in buying an Early Access title or Kickstarting a game. DF should have been more upfront before hand on their sales issues with the game but I was not surprised to see one of their projects end up failing, especially with recent news that some other unannounced projects with publishers fell through. If Grim Fandango, DotT, and the two Kickstarter games (I think Massive Chalice is supposed to release fully next year) don't end up doing well for them next year I wouldn't be at all surprised to see them close shop.
 
GF updated for modern systems? Count me in. Now when I see the same for Loom, The Dig, TLJ, and some old King's Quest, I'll be a happy man.
 
NLW said:
GF updated for modern systems? Count me in. Now when I see the same for Loom, The Dig, TLJ, and some old King's Quest, I'll be a happy man.
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That would be awesome, I'd have to add in Space Quest to that list.
 
zacrobmer said:
That would be awesome, I'd have to add in Space Quest to that list.
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Maybe if the new Kings Quest game/reboot/whatever it is does well along with this rerelease Activision will see that there is a market for adventure games and start doing something like that.
 
Damnit....looks like the Xbox is left out and my laptop is probably way too outdated to play the remastered edition. This is easily one of my favorite adventure games ever as I still own my original copy. My laptop is a AMD Turiin 64x2 running at 2.5 ghz with an ATI 4350m. It has Windows 7x64 with 4 gigs of ram.
 
Seems like this game should run on just about anything, probably even older tablets and phones. I bet they port it around.
Any word if the initial PS4/Vita/PC versions will all release at the same time? I'd like to get the PC version for convenience, but all of them should be similar if not the same.
 
Yes! I still have the original CD and case for Grim Fandango. I should fire-up my old Windows 98SE machine and give it another playthrough before getting the remastered edition.
 
Still have original, but on newer video cards it clips/tears and glitches - does it run well in an VM?
 
I loved this game, one of my favorites of all time. I remember tearing up at the end...
 
Now that GTA is definitely not coming out that day, this game is definitely on my must-own list.
 
I ordered, I have the original, but it doesn't work too well in my current rig. 14.99 at GoG

Releases the 27th

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This is not your usual re-release. Double fine ( company started by the creator of GF ) was able to enter into collaboration with Lucas Arts and they received all the original design assets. all the textures have been re-rendered in 1080p ( it will still be released in 4:3 however to maintain integrity with the original) scene lighting has been revamped, and the music was remastered by the Melbourne symphony. A lot of the user community modders were brought in to assist with control enhancements as well.

I am super stoked for this. They said none of the story line has been touched.

http://youtu.be/5-K8R1hDG9E
best game soundtrack EVER.
 
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I remember this coming out but never played it. The only LucasArt adventure game I ever played about the original Monkey Island game, is it similar to that?
 
It's very unique as far as story goes. As far as adventure games go it's similar but different than monkey island. If you enjoy monkey island you'll enjoy grim fandango
 
Think film noire/fantasy with an excellent story, puzzles that will drive you crazy and characters that you will remember.

Sorry to be such a fan-boy, but I spent many hours on a 486DX4 back in the day, looking forward to the release.
 
I pre ordered it from GOG. Have the original game but never got around to playing it.
This release will be easy to play instead of fooling around with vm.
Out the 27th January.
 
uggg I should have waited would much rather have had it on steam!!!!!

can I cancel gog?
 
RagingSamster said:
Think film noire/fantasy with an excellent story, puzzles that will drive you crazy and characters that you will remember.

Sorry to be such a fan-boy, but I spent many hours on a 486DX4 back in the day, looking forward to the release.
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Yup, it is the story that just tears you up. These characters become a part of you as you remember them and almost get drawn into the world.
 
Also wish I knew Steam would have it. I like to keep as much stuff on there as I can, especially at the same price. When does GOG unlock new releases?

EDIT: Looks like midnight eastern. Such a classic. It's a little awkward playing in a 4x3 window (it feels like something is missing) but I'll probably stop noticing a few hours in. I'm so glad to finally see this game happen.
 
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I ended up getting mine canceled so I could buy it on steam :)

nothing against GOG but its just so convenient to have it on steam
 
Loving it - the controls are much improved and the graphics are the same but better - runs very nicely indeed!
 
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