156: Grim Fandango

156: Grim Fandango

Author: Left Behind Game Club November 16, 2022 Duration: 1:12:47
We travel to the Land of the Dead in Grim Fandango.
Editor's Note: Katie's mic did not record properly, so apologies for the lower-than-normal recording quality.
Developer: LucasArts | Publisher: LucasArts | Initial Release: October 30, 1998



Katie, Mike and special guest Jay Yi struggle with puzzles (even with hints), open the fridge and spend too much time in Year 2.
Players: Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom)
Special Guest: Jay Yi (@PoundJayYi)





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SHOW NOTES:

* 0:00 Start
* 1:00 Intro to Jay Yi
* 4:00 Mike doesn't like adventure games
* 5:40 Jay Yi's Gaming Gauntlet
* 13:20 Fast Pitch for Grim Fandango
* 14:30 Time Capsule
* 21:15 The Setting
* 26:45 Psychonauts Vibes
* 28:40 Spoiler Zone is Open
* 29:00 Puzzles
* 38:00 The Environments
* 39:40 A Remake?
* 47:25 We enjoyed it, okay?
* 53:50 Switch vs. Other Consoles
* 1:00:00 Graphic Modes
* 1:02:00 Glottis and The Twist
* 1:07:00 Reviews
* 1:08:00 Wrap-Up

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