Manny Calavera is a travel agent in the land of the dead, so he’s surrounded by other dead characters. To me, it doesn’t lessen the immersion or have a negative impact on the quality it’s merely an older style and in many ways, almost a design choice. Again, this sound is outdated in direct comparison to today’s productions, but I don’t have a problem with that. Honestly, one of the reasons why his games feel so original and engaging is because the developers never ignored the importance of great sound. I’ve always loved the effects in Tim Schafer’s games and the soundtracks are usually carefully selected and nicely implemented. The sound fares better, simply because the audio has always been unique and extremely well orchestrated.
Sadly, I will admit that they didn't do quite enough for a remaster the textures look just about the same, for example. If you’re a fan of the game, you know what I mean. But such terms should only be applied in a lighthearted way. It’s subtle and kooky it’s even comical and occasionally over-the-top. However, for those who understand that visual presentations are about more than the number of pixels and overall clarity, they’ll appreciate the wonderful artistry in Grim Fandango Remastered. Yes, it’s true, a game that first released in 1998 won’t stand up to today’s graphical standards. That’s why a trip down memory lane with Manny Calavera and friends is just so darn refreshing. We’ve also lost a lot of that whimsical, goodhearted charm much of what we see today is extremely dark, gritty and even downright disgusting.
Priorities shifted, which is why big-budget productions today often don’t rely on the dramatic and cerebral. As technology advanced and general interest began to gravitate toward faster and flashier, our video games changed. There was a time when adventure games, driven by a charming and compelling narrative, were actually common.
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