156: Grim Fandango

Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast

16-11-2022 • 1 hr 12 mins

We travel to the Land of the Dead in Grim Fandango. Editor's Note: Katie's mic did not record properly, so apologies for the lower-than-normal recording quality. Developer: LucasArts | Publisher: LucasArts | Initial Release: October 30, 1998 Katie, Mike and special guest Jay Yi struggle with puzzles (even with hints), open the fridge and spend too much time in Year 2. Players: Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom) Special Guest: Jay Yi (@PoundJayYi) Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub SHOW NOTES: 0:00 Start 1:00 Intro to Jay Yi 4:00 Mike doesn't like adventure games 5:40 Jay Yi's Gaming Gauntlet 13:20 Fast Pitch for Grim Fandango 14:30 Time Capsule 21:15 The Setting 26:45 Psychonauts Vibes 28:40 Spoiler Zone is Open 29:00 Puzzles 38:00 The Environments 39:40 A Remake? 47:25 We enjoyed it, okay? 53:50 Switch vs. Other Consoles 1:00:00 Graphic Modes 1:02:00 Glottis and The Twist 1:07:00 Reviews 1:08:00 Wrap-Up DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast focusing on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server!