The Escapist's Brendan Main has written a comprehensive article about Grim Fandango.
In Manny's words, "Nobody knows what's going to happen at the other end of the line, so you might as well enjoy the trip." In removing itself from the black-and-white thinking that shapes much of gamedom, Grim Fandango also invites us to rethink about what we know about the big questions. From the Land of the Dead comes a game about life.
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Source: The Escapist