Grim Fandango was one of those games that you’d be hard pressed to explain to another person. Sure, you could say “oh, it’s one of those point and click adventure games” and, yeah, it was one of those, but if asked “what’s the story about?” you’d have to hem and haw for a bit. “You know Mexico’s holiday called Day of the Dead?”, you might begin. And, hoo boy, if they haven’t? You might be struggling for a while.
In any case, it’s been remastered (mostly… some of the graphics haven’t been updated… mostly the backgrounds) and re-released. The gameplay itself? Well… I can totally see how someone who hasn’t spent hours within adventure games might say “how in the heck did you people play these so-called ‘games’ back then?” There have been serious advancements in interactive storytelling technologies since this game was originally made and if you are used to the advancements (who isn’t?) then you are quite likely to find the game as frustrating as it is rewarding.
Ah, but if you think you can remember not being familiar with the advancements? This game will make it easy to forget.
So… what are you playing?
(Photo is “The Game” taken by Mo Riza, used under a creative commons license.)
I am watching others play.
I just watched Rutgers lose to Indiana 72-64. Rutgers played strong, and led 52-45 with 11:33 remaining, but couldn’t hold off the superior Hoosiers as they tied it with 9:39 remaining.
Say what you will about the Scarlet Knights, but they have handed Wisconsin one of their two losses this year.
As for tonight, I will be watching as Duke travels to John Paul Jones Arena to take on Virginia.Report
I forgot the transition between Rutgers and Duke, which was that Duke was Wisconsin’s other loss this year.Report
I was watching Louisville’s OT come back win againt UNC. I’m hoping UVA will throttle Dook.Report
I just found out that Parks and Rec is back on the air, so I’m catching up with that. (Funniest joke so far: the law firm of Fwar, Dips, Winshares, Grit, Babip, Pecota, and Eckstein.)Report
It’s been pretty good up until the last one I watched. “Treat Yo’ Self” is not a sufficiently-funny callback to build an entire ep around.Report
“It’s the finale of Game of Thrones! Khaleesi is marrying Captain Jack Sparrow! God, that show went off the rails.”
“It all makes sense if you’ve read the books.”Report