I doubt that we’ll ever see a Grim Fandango sequel, but at least we can dream of one while awaiting the remastered version of that classic game to come along. Still, an idea is a powerful thing. And Grim Fandango creator Tim Schafer has one particular idea that he’d pursue if he ever did make a sequel to the cult classic game.
Speaking to the brutal legend at Double Fine’s Day of the Devs event in San Francisco, Schafer told Kotaku that a sequel was indeed kicking up a brain baby in his head. One that was inspired by Grand Theft Auto 5, believe it or not:
Never say never. Grim is something [special], but storywise it’s hard because [main character] Manny went to the land of eternal rest at the end. We’d have to drag him back from there or make a game about another character. It’s tough to imagine a satisfying story about that.
But, and that’s a big but that deserves a Sir Mix-A-Lot album cover, the idea would embrace the sandbox genre with some point ‘n click love:
I’ve had this urge to make a fully 3D version of El Marrow, where it’s more like an open world game. You’re running around the city and stuff. Games like Grand Theft Auto have a lot of the elements of adventure games, and if there was just an inventory that wasn’t guns, you could probably do a full adventure game in one. That’s something I’ve thought about since the ’90s.
I kinda dig the idea. As much as I love point ‘n click games, few of them have managed to move with the times, and have thus become stale. But combining genres sounds like a pretty decent way to keep such a classic genre alive. I’d love to see that happen. But we probably won’t.
Last Updated: November 5, 2014
Admiral Chief 0
November 5, 2014 at 14:02
As would I
Ceyber, Hans
November 5, 2014 at 14:24
I too
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 5, 2014 at 14:05
BWHAHAHAHAHAHA HEADER WIN!
Kensei Seraph Forget Terra
November 5, 2014 at 14:06
That’s an interesting abstract take on V’s mask.
Hammersteyn
November 5, 2014 at 14:09
The one girl is forming a V with her arms, other than that I cant’s see anything
The D
November 5, 2014 at 14:15
He’s right in front of you, but you’ll never know.
RustedFaith
November 5, 2014 at 14:54
V for Vagina ?
Admiral Chief 0
November 5, 2014 at 14:56
XD
Corrie
November 5, 2014 at 14:14
I never actually played Grim Fandango but finally will when they finally re release it…still dunno when though?
WitWolfy
November 5, 2014 at 15:01
I played this game so much as a youngster, hearing them remastering it for the fans made me scream like a little pimp bitch.
Trust me your in for a great story with lovable characters!
Fnuik
November 5, 2014 at 14:18
I will pay now to play this when it eventually comes out.
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 5, 2014 at 14:27
Sir mix a lot? Who is this sir mix a lot and why does he think his name is cooler than sir rants a lot? Does he not know who I am?
Viking Of Divinity
November 5, 2014 at 14:34
Probably not, but he likes big butts, and he cannot lie.
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 5, 2014 at 18:57
…….. Fffffffuuuuuu
Admiral Chief 0
November 5, 2014 at 14:37
tl;dr
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 5, 2014 at 18:57
Fffffffffuuuuuuuu
WitWolfy
November 5, 2014 at 14:58
“Never say never. Grim is something [special], but storywise it’s hard
because [main character] Manny went to the land of eternal rest at the
end.”
LOL I know the game is old but spoiler alert SHEESH!
Ceyber, Hans
November 5, 2014 at 15:05
Never had the privilege of experiencing TLoU but I know the story like the back of my hand. The only option left is to stay inside my cave where it’s warm and cozy.
🙂
WitWolfy
November 5, 2014 at 15:09
Got to love the internet… I had to avoid the internet for a whole week when I played Mass Effect 3 back in the day when the talks of the ending sucks were still a whisper..
CypherGate
November 6, 2014 at 14:40
am i imagining that there is no new gaming news? This has been the top article since yesterday.