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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Grim Fandango artwork.jpg | |cover = Grim Fandango artwork.jpg | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|GrimE}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GrimE}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 1998}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|grim-fandango|94}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon, Pre-rendered graphics, Stylized}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Grim Fandango}} | ||
| + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20000815053504/http://www.lucasarts.com/products/grim/grim_spotlight.htm | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 4123 | ||
| + | |lutris = grim-fandango | ||
| + | |igdb = grim-fandango | ||
|strategywiki = Grim Fandango | |strategywiki = Grim Fandango | ||
| + | |mobygames = 201 | ||
|wikipedia = Grim Fandango | |wikipedia = Grim Fandango | ||
|winehq = 376 | |winehq = 376 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | |||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | + | {{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/grim-fandango/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - comprehensive feature | |
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| − | {{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/grim-fandango/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{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. | + | {{ii}} Demos are available from [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#lucasarts ScummVM]. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===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 [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/474-grim-fandango-patch/ here] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. |
{{--}} Cannot be installed on 64-bit machines. Bgbennyboy's unofficial launcher should automatically circumvent the problem | {{--}} Cannot be installed on 64-bit machines. Bgbennyboy's unofficial launcher should automatically circumvent the problem | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php?title=GrimE/Grim_Fandango_Patch Grim Fandango Patch - ScummVM instructions] |
| + | |||
| + | ====[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]==== | ||
| + | * Gets the installer running on 64-bit Windows. | ||
| + | * Allows nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] in software mode. | ||
| + | * Gets hardware mode working properly at high resolutions. [[SSAA|Super-sampling anti-aliasing]] is also possible. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Installing on modern systems=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Method 1: Using [https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/grim-fandango-setup bgbennyboy's setup tool]|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | {{++}} Includes [https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/grim-fandango-launcher bgbennyboy's launcher] to run and configure the game afterwards, as well as enable hidden functionality such as the [[#Developer mode|developer mode]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | === | + | {{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: 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. | |
| + | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===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. | |
| + | |||
| + | {{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> | ||
| + | # Add a new string value, with name <code>good_times</code> and value <code>trUE</code>. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{ii}} Running {{file|GrimFandango.EXE}} with the <code>-s</code> command-line parameter will automatically load the most recent saved game (the [https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/grim-fandango-launcher unofficial launcher] includes this as an option). | {{ii}} Running {{file|GrimFandango.EXE}} with the <code>-s</code> command-line parameter will automatically load the most recent saved game (the [https://quickandeasysoftware.net/software/grim-fandango-launcher unofficial launcher] includes this as an option). | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|Grim Fandango settings.png|Options menu}} | {{Image|Grim Fandango settings.png|Options menu}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grim-fandango | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/grim-fandango | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Hardcoded to 640x480 |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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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 = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Can be enforced via video driver | + | |antialiasing notes = Can be enforced via video driver. Needs either working OpenGL mode or ResidualVM. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |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 = | + | |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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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[#Developer mode|developer mode]]|ref={{cn}}|fix= | |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run <code>GrimFandango.EXE</code> with the <code>-w</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command-line parameter]]|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use in-game option|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Open the in-game options menu with {{key|F1}}. | ||
| + | # Select "DIBSection Windowed Display" under "3D Hardware Options." | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Music, | + | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects, voice |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Greek | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://classicadventuresingreek.blogspot.com/2013/09/grim-fandango.html download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Hungarian | |language = Hungarian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
| − | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/grim-fandango/grim-fandango/49 | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/grim-fandango/grim-fandango/49 download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = Check [http://www.lucasdelirium.it/grimts.php XP compatibility patch] | + | |notes = Check [http://www.lucasdelirium.it/grimts.php XP compatibility patch] for troubleshooting. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/grim-fandango/ download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Brasoft's release. |
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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= | + | {{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= |
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# 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" | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Check unofficial launcher version|ref={{cn|date=October 2016|The current launcher version (v1.6) still encounters the issue, and does not appear to remove the registry key.}}}} | ||
===Sound crashing and freezing=== | ===Sound crashing and freezing=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Force single core [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|affinity]] for | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force single core [[Microsoft Windows#Force CPU affinity|affinity]] for the game executable|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | + | * Using Task Manager to set affinity is likely to trip the sound issue. Other alternatives work properly. | |
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable [[Windows Compatibility Mode|Windows 98 compatibility mode]]|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | |
| − | === | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
| − | |windows exe notes = For 64-bit, | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |windows exe notes = For 64-bit, see [[#Installing on modern systems|Installing on modern systems]]. |
| − | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
| − | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos app notes = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |macos arm app = |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |macos app notes = |
| − | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux powerpc app = |
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = PCI or AGP 3D accelerator | |recGPU = PCI or AGP 3D accelerator | ||
|recVRAM = 4 MB | |recVRAM = 4 MB | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 05:45, 23 April 2024
This page is for the original game. For the updated version, see Grim Fandango Remastered.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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|
| Grim Fandango | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
|
| Method 2: Manual file copying |
|---|
|
| Method 3: Using ResidualVM |
|---|
|
| Method 4: Using DREAMM |
|---|
|
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] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\grim**.gsv[Note 1] |
- You can load or save your game by pressing F1 to access the menu.
- Running
GrimFandango.EXEwith the-scommand-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
Options menu
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
|---|
Run GrimFandango.EXE with the -w command-line parameter[citation needed]
|
|---|
| Use in-game option[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
|---|
Sound crashing and freezing
| Force single core affinity for the game executable[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Notes
|
| Enable Windows 98 compatibility mode[citation needed] |
|---|
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | For 64-bit, see Installing on modern systems. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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%\VirtualStoreon 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