Developer: Lucasfilm Games
Publisher: Lucasfilm Games
Platform: Mac OS
Genre: Adventure
Breakdown
The Secret of Monkey Island is a humorous adventure game taking place on the island of Mêlée. You play as Guybrush Threepwood, a young and spirited pirate wannabe. To become a pirate, you must pass the three trials. Along the way you'll meet interesting characters and poison a dog or two, all while collecting items and solving puzzles with them.
Made in 1990, The Secret of Monkey Island was a descendant of the early text-based adventures. Playing consists of selecting commands and interacting with the environment. Anyone familiar with text-based adventures will see the connection when the player commands Threepwood to "Walk to ..." or "Pick up ..." The controls are basic, and this point-and-click design is a staple in the adventure genre.
Puzzle solving in this game can be as simple as finding one item to as complex as searching high and low for several. As Threepwood explores the world, he collects items, which is a key component to gameplay. Finding the right item can be key in moving on in the game. Picking the correct words to say to someone can also be a key component of gameplay, especially when talking trash during one of the challenges.
One major aspect of the game's style is the humor. Every line is a humorous observation or a nod from Lucasfilms to say that the game shouldn't be taken too seriously. This game has a large fan-base mostly due to this fact.
What other games is The Secret of Monkey Island like?
The Secret of Monkey Island uses the SCUMM engine, and so is similar in design to other games that use the SCUMM engine like Sam & Max hit the road. Also, because its close relationship with early text-based adventures, the spirit of those games is very much at home within The Secret of Monkey Island.
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