It's funny how the same themes worm their way from Full Throttle (1995) (VG) to Grim Fandango. Aside from Schafer's obsession with hot rods and decals, the doomed love story makes its way into Fandango.
Yes, Manny and Meche are united at the end, but there is a great deal of unsurety about whether they'll meet again "on the other side". Manny's final words that there's no way to know what's at the end of the line, and to enjoy the ride there, are classic, but in a different way than one might think.
The most heartwarming/breaking scene was Manny and Glottis' farewell. "You're the best friend a guy ever had," Glottis sniffs. Manny's response, of course, is a muffled cry for help as Glottis is crushing him. Even with that joke thrown in, you still feel bad.
Yes, Manny and Meche are united at the end, but there is a great deal of unsurety about whether they'll meet again "on the other side". Manny's final words that there's no way to know what's at the end of the line, and to enjoy the ride there, are classic, but in a different way than one might think.
The most heartwarming/breaking scene was Manny and Glottis' farewell. "You're the best friend a guy ever had," Glottis sniffs. Manny's response, of course, is a muffled cry for help as Glottis is crushing him. Even with that joke thrown in, you still feel bad.