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Posted January 13, 2015
Grim Fandango resurrected.

Grim Fandango Remastered marks the return of gaming's most recognisable, and notoriously unavailable, cult classic - now on Windows, Mac, and Linux. This upcoming release got everybody so excited, Tim Schafer even prepared a special trailer all about how you can pre-order Grim Fandango Remastered (and why that’s a fine idea) right now, exclusively on GOG.com for the first week!

Grim Fandango is by far the single most wishlisted game by the GOG.com community with an overwhelming 45,000 votes. It's a unique blend of Mexican folklore with film noir stylings, and has been critically praised for its art direction, writing, and memorable characters.

Grim Fandango Remastered refreshes, refines, and remasters the award winning title and Tim Schafer's last hurrah as LucasArts' adventure-gaming-extraordinaire. The remaster modernizes the game's presentation and gameplay with completely repainted textures, widescreen support, and quite possibly best of all: modern controls. You can now say goodbye to unwieldy tank controls, a staple of the early 3D era, and enjoy a fully point-and-click interface - but only if you want! The option to play the game as originally envisioned is always there.


Have you missed Grim Fandango the first time around? Now's your chance to experience gaming history like never before, or if you have played it in its heyday - you're probably long overdue for another go anyway. You can pre-order Grim Fandango Remastered right now on GOG.com!
The pre-order will last until Tuesday, January 27, when the game is expected to launch on GOG.com.


It took a lot to bring this classic back to life. If you’d like to learn more about the remaster, Double Fine and 2 Player Productions have just released the newest episode of The Making of Grim Fandango Remastered - a recommended watch.

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Post edited January 13, 2015 by Konrad
Posted January 15, 2015
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darthspudius: The art style is easily one of the best. I can't wait to see it with a bit of treatment. It's going to look great.
Yup. My shelf eagerly awaits Grim Fandango arrival :)
But the world and characters are at least as good as the art style.
Post edited January 15, 2015 by Novotnus
Posted January 15, 2015
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darthspudius: The art style is easily one of the best. I can't wait to see it with a bit of treatment. It's going to look great.
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Novotnus: Yup. My shelf eagerly awaits Grim Fandango arrival :)
But the world and characters are at least as good as the art style.
Well naturally but they're that good it wasn't worth mentioning! :P
Posted January 15, 2015
Well, I'd like to add my POV over the remastered-original debacle:

From what is known so far, it seems that only the music is not "original" in this version. You can play the original game inside of the remastered game (if you choose so), with the same old controls, old graphics and old voices. Only the old/original music was removed and replaced by a new modern recording of the same old music, created by the same dude that did it back in 1998.

Or you can play it "remastered", with new (proper) controls, new graphics (which are the same old graphics only "upgraded" to hd/fullhd) and of course the "new" music that I already mentioned above.

After seeing all the remastering videos and their approach in making it, it seems to me that the probability of doublefine making a flop with this remaster is something like 1% ... in other words the probability of this remaster to be a success is like 99%.

Now, I also voted on the 45000+ votes of the original game wishlist, not knowing at that time there'll be a remastered version available, because it was a long time ago when nothing was known in regards with grim fandango.
I don't mind that gog took my original vote and added it to the remastered version, because, like I said above, in my view and this is my personal opinion after seeing and reading about how the remaster was made/done, the remaster will be superior to original. Of course, we will see if this is true or not starting with january 27.

Anyway, I truly understand all those folks that also want the original classic released and patched/updated to work with modern oses and computers.

The rights are at Disney and the only way to convince them is by showing them there's a big interest for the original too. They'll cave at anything that translates into money for them and this could be an oportunity.
But not right now, because they marched on with the remaster, in their view they believe a remaster will make them more money and to be honest i have to agree with them.

After this grim fandango remaster thing will fade away in a couple of years then maybe they'll be open to release the original too, making the same partnership that they did with gog regarding xwing/tiefighter. But only if there's strong demand and to make that happen you should keep voting for this (of course I already did!):
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/grim_fandango_original_version

So good luck everybody!
Post edited January 15, 2015 by mobutu
Posted January 15, 2015
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mobutu: Well, I'd like to add my POV over the remastered-original debacle:

From what is known so far, it seems that only the music is not "original" in this version. You can play the original game inside of the remastered game (if you choose so), with the same old controls, old graphics and old voices. Only the old/original music was removed and replaced by a new modern recording of the same old music, created by the same dude that did it back in 1998.

Or you can play it "remastered", with new (proper) controls, new graphics (which are the same old graphics only "upgraded" to hd/fullhd) and of course the "new" music that I already mentioned above.

After seeing all the remastering videos and their approach in making it, it seems to me that the probability of doublefine making a flop with this remaster is something like 1% ... in other words the probability of this remaster to be a success is like 99%.

Now, I also voted on the 45000+ votes of the original game wishlist, not knowing at that time there'll be a remastered version available, because it was a long time ago when nothing was known in regards with grim fandango.
I don't mind that gog took my original vote and added it to the remastered version, because, like I said above, in my view and this is my personal opinion after seeing and reading about how the remaster was made/done, the remaster will be superior to original. Of course, we will see if this is true or not starting with january 27.

Anyway, I truly understand all those folks that also want the original classic released and patched/updated to work with modern oses and computers.

The rights are at Disney and the only way to convince them is by showing them there's a big interest for the original too. They'll cave at anything that translates into money for them and this could be an oportunity.
But not right now, because they marched on with the remaster, in their view they believe a remaster will make them more money and to be honest i have to agree with them.

After this grim fandango remaster thing will fade away in a couple of years then maybe they'll be open to release the original too, making the same partnership that they did with gog regarding xwing/tiefighter. But only if there's strong demand and to make that happen you should keep voting for this (of course I already did!):
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/grim_fandango_original_version

So good luck everybody!
I pretty much agree with all of this. I've mentioned this before on the forums but I think at this point the best move would be to include the original as an extra bonus with Remastered; if not right away, but down the track when they can get the rights sorted out. If they can pull it off with Broken Sword, I reckon one day Grim (and hopefully Monkey Island) will get the same treatment. That result should please everyone.
Post edited January 15, 2015 by OzzieMonkey
Posted January 15, 2015
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mobutu: Well, I'd like to add my POV over the remastered-original debacle:

From what is known so far, it seems that only the music is not "original" in this version. You can play the original game inside of the remastered game (if you choose so), with the same old controls, old graphics and old voices. Only the old/original music was removed and replaced by a new modern recording of the same old music, created by the same dude that did it back in 1998.

Or you can play it "remastered", with new (proper) controls, new graphics (which are the same old graphics only "upgraded" to hd/fullhd) and of course the "new" music that I already mentioned above.

After seeing all the remastering videos and their approach in making it, it seems to me that the probability of doublefine making a flop with this remaster is something like 1% ... in other words the probability of this remaster to be a success is like 99%.

Now, I also voted on the 45000+ votes of the original game wishlist, not knowing at that time there'll be a remastered version available, because it was a long time ago when nothing was known in regards with grim fandango.
I don't mind that gog took my original vote and added it to the remastered version, because, like I said above, in my view and this is my personal opinion after seeing and reading about how the remaster was made/done, the remaster will be superior to original. Of course, we will see if this is true or not starting with january 27.

Anyway, I truly understand all those folks that also want the original classic released and patched/updated to work with modern oses and computers.

The rights are at Disney and the only way to convince them is by showing them there's a big interest for the original too. They'll cave at anything that translates into money for them and this could be an oportunity.
But not right now, because they marched on with the remaster, in their view they believe a remaster will make them more money and to be honest i have to agree with them.

After this grim fandango remaster thing will fade away in a couple of years then maybe they'll be open to release the original too, making the same partnership that they did with gog regarding xwing/tiefighter. But only if there's strong demand and to make that happen you should keep voting for this (of course I already did!):
http://www.gog.com/wishlist/games/grim_fandango_original_version

So good luck everybody!
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OzzieMonkey: I pretty much agree with all of this. I've mentioned this before on the forums but I think at this point the best move would be to include the original as an extra bonus with Remastered; if not right away, but down the track when they can get the rights sorted out. If they can pull it off with Broken Sword, I reckon one day Grim (and hopefully Monkey Island) will get the same treatment. That result should please everyone.
I don't know, I don't think I could handle Monkey Island 1+2 without the voice overs after the great work they done on the special edition. It'd be fun to see them but it'd be nothing but nostalgia. Though you can play the original through special edition anyway wouldn't that be a bit pointless? Or is that too much logic and understanding?! :P

Now Monkey Island 3, that's a different story altogether, where is it!!! lol
Posted January 15, 2015
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darthspudius: I don't know, I don't think I could handle Monkey Island 1+2 without the voice overs after the great work they done on the special edition. It'd be fun to see them but it'd be nothing but nostalgia. Though you can play the original through special edition anyway wouldn't that be a bit pointless? Or is that too much logic and understanding?! :P

Now Monkey Island 3, that's a different story altogether, where is it!!! lol
I'm a huge fan of the voiceover cast for Monkey Island, I'm just taking the feelings of the fans of the original game into account. I'm sure there are a lot of people who want the pure text, some even feel like the spoken dialogue hurts the intent of the first 2 entries in the series (I don't share that sentiment, but to each their own). I have to admit that my opinion on the special editions are somewhat mixed, mainly in terms of the graphics, but I still think that overall they are very faithful representations of the original works. I personally opt for the fan-made "Talkie Editions" that play the originals with voices in ScummVM whenever I play through the series. I hear you on Curse though, that is an absolute must to have here. Get on it GOG!
Posted January 15, 2015
The sweet surprise..
Posted January 15, 2015
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zeffyr: If my eyes don't lie, the price has dropped to 14$ from 15$.
Indeed it has. And I already pre-ordered at the $15 price.

I'm okay with prices changing, but since the game hasn't been released yet, I would hope GOG will refund the difference - I'm fine with having to pay more to be an early adopter, but it's hardly fair to then lower the price for other, equally early adopters.

Will contact support later today, when I have more time...
Post edited January 15, 2015 by Pidgeot
Posted January 15, 2015
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zeffyr: If my eyes don't lie, the price has dropped to 14$ from 15$.
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Pidgeot: Indeed it has. And I already pre-ordered at the $15 price.

I'm okay with prices changing, but since the game hasn't been released yet, I would hope GOG will refund the difference - I'm fine with having to pay more to be an early adopter, but it's hardly fair to then lower the price for other, equally early adopters.

Will contact support later today, when I have more time...
That's odd. Euro price is still the same as it was two days ago. And with the current exchange rates it's about that 14 dollars.
Posted January 15, 2015
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OzzieMonkey: If they can pull it off with Broken Sword, I reckon one day Grim (and hopefully Monkey Island) will get the same treatment. That result should please everyone.
Broken Sword is not a good example, because the originals run out of the box with scummvm - no need to tweak or something. For Grim Fandango there is something similar ongoing (ResidualVM), but it's not ready yet for a stable release. Talking about the original Monkey Island is also another story, as the old versions would also easily work with ScummVM and are the closest to get the nostalgia feelings. Using ScummVM would also be a better future-proof option, as it's more likely the games will also work on modern or different systems in the future then a specially ported version. For that reason I really want that gog will always get the original versions if possible, especially when there are no technical problems doing so. Again, that's not the case for Grim Fandango right now, so I'm happy with the current solution.
Post edited January 15, 2015 by DukeNukemForever
Posted January 15, 2015
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OlausPetrus: That's odd. Euro price is still the same as it was two days ago. And with the current exchange rates it's about that 14 dollars.
GOG updated their € currency conversion rate yesterday. Before it was $9.99=€7.99 and now it's $9.99=€8.49.
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Pidgeot: Indeed it has. And I already pre-ordered at the $15 price.

I'm okay with prices changing, but since the game hasn't been released yet, I would hope GOG will refund the difference - I'm fine with having to pay more to be an early adopter, but it's hardly fair to then lower the price for other, equally early adopters.

Will contact support later today, when I have more time...
Did you pay in $ or in €?
Post edited January 15, 2015 by Grargar
Posted January 15, 2015
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OlausPetrus: That's odd. Euro price is still the same as it was two days ago. And with the current exchange rates it's about that 14 dollars.
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Grargar: GOG updated their € currency conversion rate yesterday. Before it was $9.99=€7.99 and now it's $9.99=€8.49.
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Pidgeot: Indeed it has. And I already pre-ordered at the $15 price.

I'm okay with prices changing, but since the game hasn't been released yet, I would hope GOG will refund the difference - I'm fine with having to pay more to be an early adopter, but it's hardly fair to then lower the price for other, equally early adopters.

Will contact support later today, when I have more time...
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Grargar: Did you pay in $ or in €?
I paid in $ - almost always do, since Denmark doesn't use Euro anyway,.
Posted January 15, 2015
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Pidgeot: I paid in $ - almost always do, since Denmark doesn't use Euro anyway,.
I see.
Posted January 15, 2015
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darthspudius: I don't know, I don't think I could handle Monkey Island 1+2 without the voice overs after the great work they done on the special edition. It'd be fun to see them but it'd be nothing but nostalgia. Though you can play the original through special edition anyway wouldn't that be a bit pointless? Or is that too much logic and understanding?! :P

Now Monkey Island 3, that's a different story altogether, where is it!!! lol
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OzzieMonkey: I'm a huge fan of the voiceover cast for Monkey Island, I'm just taking the feelings of the fans of the original game into account. I'm sure there are a lot of people who want the pure text, some even feel like the spoken dialogue hurts the intent of the first 2 entries in the series (I don't share that sentiment, but to each their own). I have to admit that my opinion on the special editions are somewhat mixed, mainly in terms of the graphics, but I still think that overall they are very faithful representations of the original works. I personally opt for the fan-made "Talkie Editions" that play the originals with voices in ScummVM whenever I play through the series. I hear you on Curse though, that is an absolute must to have here. Get on it GOG!
Don't get me wrong I love and cherish the original release. I loved the new version, the graphics were different and charming. However I think the original graphics with the new music/voice over would be ideal.
Posted January 15, 2015
Grrrrr @ GOG. Watching the list all the titels for the pre-orders are in bold except this one! Tssssk.... :-P
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