![]() It is in essence, a tongue-in-cheek pirate adventure, inspired by the Disney ride Pirates of the Caribbean - indeed there are a good many similarities to the films based on those rides. So well-loved it has become, it has even seen a fairly recent 'special edition' re-release, with the graphics updated, and the characters given voice actors. It was also by far one of the best of it's kind, becoming a much-loved favourite on many of the systems it was released on. SCUMM is even referenced in the game - the SCUMM Bar. These used an engine known as SCUMM - Script Utility for Maniac Mansion, named after the first game of it's kind. The Secret of Monkey Island was part of a series of point'n'click adventure games released by LucasArts - at the time called LucasFilm Games. I'd love to see the original Lucasarts team responsible for this humorous and intelligent game produce a live-action film. I won't be exaggerating to say that this game helped make my childhood complete. great score (dated, but great), inter-cutting scenes, and real character involvement) to provide a wonderful gaming experience. Prowess at sword fighting is not based on the player's "eye-hand coordination" but rather on her ability to use insults picked up from fighting with other pirates. (3) Problem solving and puzzle solving skills are a must. (2) The Secret of Monkey Island is full of comic genius! Thorough and thoughtful writing have provided jokes around every turn. ![]() Through interacting with many elements of the landscape, story, and the very characters, the player is thoroughly pulled in to the action. © 1990-2014 Lucasfilm Ltd.The Secret of Monkey Island is one of the greatest PC games of all time for several reasons: (1) The Secret of Monkey Island requires REAL involvement in every aspect of the game. in the United States and/or other countries. Monkey Island, The Secret of Monkey Island, and the Monkey Island characters are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. ![]() LucasArts and the LucasArts logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. ![]()
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