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|igdb = grim-fandango | |igdb = grim-fandango | ||
|strategywiki = Grim Fandango | |strategywiki = Grim Fandango | ||
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|wikipedia = Grim Fandango | |wikipedia = Grim Fandango | ||
|winehq = 376 | |winehq = 376 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Oversized {{term|DRM}} (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method). Bypassed by running the game in [[#Developer mode|developer mode]]. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Oversized {{term|DRM}} (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method). Bypassed by running the game in [[#Developer mode|developer mode]]. Released on 2 CDs. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Demos are available from [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#lucasarts ScummVM]. | {{ii}} Demos are available from [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#lucasarts ScummVM]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 2: Manual file copying|ref=|fix= |
− | + | # Copy all the content from the game discs to a folder on the hard drive. Overwriting duplicate files is not necessary. | |
− | {{ | + | # Enable [[#Developer mode|developer mode]]. |
+ | {{--}} Using this method may not be compatible with bgbennyboy's launcher. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Method 3: | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 3: Using [[Engine:ResidualVM|ResidualVM]]|ref=|fix= |
− | + | {{++}} Also fixes several original game bugs.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php?title=GrimE/Grim_Fandango_Original_Bugs|title=Grim Fandango Original Bugs - ScummVM :: Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref> | |
− | + | {{ii}} Allows running Grim Fandango on non-Windows operating systems. | |
+ | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 4: Using [[DREAMM]]|ref=|fix= |
+ | {{ii}} [[DREAMM]] bypasses the installation issues and provides a stable emulated environment that allows the game to run without issues on modern Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} Allows several hidden features, such as the ability to run the game from the hard drive and/or in windowed mode. It also enables debug keys. | {{++}} Allows several hidden features, such as the ability to run the game from the hard drive and/or in windowed mode. It also enables debug keys. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Create registry key|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Create registry key|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://quickandeasysoftware.net/readmes/GrimFandangoLauncher.html|title=Grim Fandango Launcher ReadMe|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Grim Fandango\v1.0</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Grim Fandango\v1.0</code> | ||
# Add a new string value, with name <code>good_times</code> and value <code>trUE</code>. | # Add a new string value, with name <code>good_times</code> and value <code>trUE</code>. | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Can be enforced via video driver. Needs either working OpenGL mode or ResidualVM. | |antialiasing notes = Can be enforced via video driver. Needs either working OpenGL mode or ResidualVM. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] if some game elements are too fast. | |120 fps notes = See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] if some game elements are too fast. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="Grim Fandango is already up to date" error=== | ==="Grim Fandango is already up to date" error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete registry key|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete registry key|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/GrimE/Grim_Fandango_Patch|title=Grim Fandango Patch - ScummVM :: Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Grim Fandango\v1.0</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\Software\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Grim Fandango\v1.0</code> | ||
# Delete value named "MAGIC" | # Delete value named "MAGIC" | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
− | |windows exe notes = For 64-bit, | + | |windows exe notes = For 64-bit, see [[#Installing on modern systems|Installing on modern systems]]. |
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos app notes = |
− | |linux powerpc app = | + | |linux powerpc app = |
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
− | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux executable notes = |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 05:45, 23 April 2024
This page is for the original game. For the updated version, see Grim Fandango Remastered.
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Engines | |
GrimE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 1998 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 94 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Cartoon, Pre-rendered graphics, Stylized |
Series | Grim Fandango |
Grim Fandango | |
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Grim Fandango | 1998 |
Grim Fandango Remastered | 2015 |
Grim Fandango is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure game in the Grim Fandango series.
General information
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - comprehensive feature
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Oversized DRM (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method). Bypassed by running the game in developer mode. Released on 2 CDs. |
- Demos are available from ScummVM.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.01 fixes several crashing bugs, as well as a possible issue where a certain puzzle would be unsolvable on faster machines, and also adds subtitles to cutscenes. It is available here and at soggi.org.
- Cannot be installed on 64-bit machines. Bgbennyboy's unofficial launcher should automatically circumvent the problem
- Grim Fandango Patch - ScummVM instructions
Peixoto's patch
- Gets the installer running on 64-bit Windows.
- Allows nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling in software mode.
- Gets hardware mode working properly at high resolutions. Super-sampling anti-aliasing is also possible.
Installing on modern systems
Method 1: Using bgbennyboy's setup tool |
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Method 2: Manual file copying |
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Method 3: Using ResidualVM |
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Method 4: Using DREAMM |
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Developer mode
- Allows several hidden features, such as the ability to run the game from the hard drive and/or in windowed mode. It also enables debug keys.
Create registry key[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\grim**.gsv[Note 1] |
- You can load or save your game by pressing F1 to access the menu.
- Running
GrimFandango.EXE
with the-s
command-line parameter will automatically load the most recent saved game (the unofficial launcher includes this as an option).
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Hardcoded to 640x480 | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be enforced via video driver. Needs either working OpenGL mode or ResidualVM. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See Frame rate capping if some game elements are too fast. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Windowed
Run the game in developer mode[citation needed] |
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Run GrimFandango.EXE with the -w command-line parameter[citation needed]
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Use in-game option[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects, voice | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Can be toggled with Ctrl+T | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Greek | Fan translation, download. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | Check XP compatibility patch for troubleshooting. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Brasoft's release. |
Issues fixed
"Grim Fandango is already up to date" error
Delete registry key[3] |
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Check unofficial launcher version[citation needed] |
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Sound crashing and freezing
Force single core affinity for the game executable[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Enable Windows 98 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | For 64-bit, see Installing on modern systems. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | 1.2 GB (for running without discs) |
Video card (GPU) | PCI or AGP graphics card 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | PCI or AGP 3D accelerator 4 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Grim Fandango Original Bugs - ScummVM :: Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Grim Fandango Launcher ReadMe - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Grim Fandango Patch - ScummVM :: Wiki - last accessed on May 2023