Grim Fandango is a noire-tinged adventure set in the Land of the Dead, blending Aztec afterlife imagery with hardboiled detective vibes and witty dialogue.
- Developer/Publisher: LucasArts
- Release: 1998 on PC (Windows); Remastered editions later on modern platforms
- Genre: Graphic adventure (point-and-click-style with tank controls originally)
- Notable: Art deco and film noir aesthetics, memorable characters (Manny, Glottis), puzzle-driven exploration, full voice acting, innovative 3D characters over pre-rendered backgrounds
- Reception: Critically acclaimed; regarded as one of the finest adventure games, later preserved via Remastered release