Grim Fandango came out at the wrong time — now it’s ready for success

You don’t always get a second chance, but one PC game is getting an opportunity to leave its rocky past behind it.

Grim Fandango was a critical darling when it came out in 1998. Even today, many people consider it as one of the greatest adventure games — if not one of the greatest games, period — ever created.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.