Each location the player explores has its own music, beautifully creating tone and atmosphere. From highrise offices to deep under the ocean, Grim Fandango Remastered is brimming with unique locals brimming with mind-bending puzzles for the player to work through. The world is both familiar and fantastical, making each location a joy to explore. Grim Fandango’s four chapters take place over four years, set on the day of the dead. The game takes place in the Land of the dead, inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. “ Everybody here is just as dead as you! Thats why we call it the Land of the Dead.” Stuck in a dead-end job unable to get his hands on a good commission, Manny’s fortunes change upon meeting Mrs Mercedes Colomar, a saint strangely missing her ticket to the next life. Unfortunately death, much like life, isn’t so easy. Manny’s goal is the same as many other inhabitants, travel through the land of the dead and pass into the ninth underworld.
Surrounded by an interesting ensemble of characters, every interaction will leave you grinning ear to ear. Quick-witted and charming, manny is able to navigate his way through the many challenges his journey throws at him, using anything and everything he can get his hands on. Players interact with the world through Manny Calavera, a reaper of souls and travel agent. He may look intimidating, but he has a heart (or in this case, chest cavity) of gold.