It’s The Secret of Monkey Island and now it’s on the Xbox Live Arcade! “Yeah. I’m sorry, but I could not pass up an opportunity to write a review on one of my personal favourites of all time. Not the biggest bang for your buck, but if its for nostalgia or a good adventure, then it is definitely worth the download. Besides the modern face-lift, there really is nothing new, so if you have a decent memory, then this game won't offer you more than a few hours of gameplay. These faults go double for those who have already played the game in the past. My second playthrough, I speed through the game in under 2 hours, getting the remainder of the achievements. As for the replay factor, once you know what you are doing, you can beat the game in a fraction of the time. I can see the game lasting up to 10 hours, but with the temptation of the hint feature, there is no real incentive to explore and experiment. My only real gripes would be that it is too short and there is no replayability. There were however, several slightly absurd moments, where it leaves you without the slightest clue on where to go or what to do, but there is a handy hint feature (hold the X button) to help you during those times. Being able to switch between the new and old graphics at the click of the button was interesting, as I never realized how horrible games looked back then. Not to mention, that even after all this time, the game is still very funny. It was quite refreshing to play a game from a genre that is all too dead, and it was quite challenging trying to figure out what to do along the way. Seeing as the game is practically as old as myself, it is no surprise that I have never played the original, however I really enjoyed myself with this one. There are also numerous unique and funny characters that will help, and hinder, you along the way. You must explore the islands, interact with the environment, and experiment with your items, in order to complete the tasks presented to you. You play as Guybrush Threepwood (ridiculous name I know), on his journey to become a ruthless pirate. Updated with enhanced graphics and a complete voice-over, makes the game seem truly modern even the humor hasn't lost its edge after all this time.
#Review for the secret of monkey island special edition Pc#
Originally a PC game released during the early 90's, this return of the point-and-click adventure allows a new generation to enjoy the slap-stick comedy of The Secret of Monkey Island.