So what $60 game did you buy recently ;P
How much is $60 in GBP? £40? I haven't bought one in a very long time. Last time I spent that much on a game was probably Bioshock Infinite for the PS3, and I regretted spending full price on that. Other than that the most expensive games I've bought recently were probably Wolfenstein TNO and South Park close to release (but at reduced prices) and the game I've spent most time on recently is Binding of Isaac Rebirth which I got for about £6-7.
With regards to Grim Fandango I wouldn't have a problem paying the full price for a more significant visual overhaul to the game, but seeing as I've played it before and the only real draw for me is the improved controls, I can wait a while until it reaches the price I'm happy to pay for it. I guess it's not an expensive game, but I don't see a problem in waiting for a sale when I've no pressing desire to get it immediately.