The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition Review
If you've got opposable thumbs, a sense of humor, and a brain that you're not afraid to use, this puzzle-filled adventure is one well worth taking.
If you've got opposable thumbs, a sense of humor, and a brain that you're not afraid to use, this puzzle-filled adventure is one well worth taking.
If you've got opposable thumbs, a sense of humor, and a brain that you're not afraid to use, this puzzle-filled adventure is one well worth taking.
There is no finer adventure game to be found anywhere on the App Store.
If you've got opposable thumbs, a sense of humor, and a brain that you're not afraid to use, this puzzle-filled adventure is one well worth taking.
In the early 1990s most adventure games were taking a pretty common route: Frustratingly difficult. Monkey Island was different in that you couldn't screw up, you couldn't die, and you never had to restart the game. Surp... Read Full Review
4 of 4 users found the following review helpfulLucasArts' SCUMM engine games hold a great fanbase for those who grew up in the 80s computer gaming scene. They were bright and colorful. Revolutionary, for their time, in terms of gameplay and art. They were also later... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThe Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition Developer: Lucasfilm Games Publisher: LucasArts Platform: Xbox Live Arcade Genre(s): Graphic Adventure Release Date: July 15, 2009 "Originally released back in 199... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulAs SFDebris once said, Grading a re-make is one of the hardest things to do, because you have to try to not to grade the original work but rather what was done with it - whether value was added or removed. You could give... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulSomehow I missed this entire series when it came out due to college, another game or something etc. It's not bad. Puzzles make you think just enough. Picks up where Sierra left off . Sort of a cross between Space Quest a... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful-- Struggling through memory lane Monkey Island was one of the first adventure games I played, back in the days of yonder when I barely spoke English. Some puzzles I still remembered, some puzzles I was flabbergasted I ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulStill to this day, I play point and Click adventure games, I am by no means a genre snob, I play all kinds, but the point and click adventure is near and dear to my heart, and The Secret Of Monkey Island is very near and... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulI've played the original Monkey Island when it was released back in 1990 on the Amiga 500. Back then I was really into adventure games and the Lucasfilm/Lucasarts games stood out by their fine gameplay, excellent story t... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulPros: Quirky sense of humor; Some enjoyable puzzles; Well-implemented hint system Cons: A handful of convoluted puzzles drag out pacing; Basic controls aren't well explained; New art style isn't particularly attracti... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulThe Secret of Monkey Island was one of THE games of yesteryear. An Amiga or PC staple, it and its sequels were much-loved, with their quirky humour and original, amusing characters. A challenging puzzle game in which you... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThere's not much to say here: this is pretty much the original game with improved graphics and soundtrack. You can switch between the original version and the remake in real-time by pressing F10, which is pretty cool. ... Read Full Review
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