Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal
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AG Score: [ 8.8 ] Automated Gamer calculated average score | |
| Genre: | Graphic Adventure Game |
| Release date: | not announced / unknown |
| Available on: | Microsoft Windows, Wii |
| Rent: | Rent today @ Gamefly |
Key Sites
- Launch of the Screaming Narwhal - Wikipedia, the free ...
- Tales of Monkey Island official website
- Tales of Monkey Island on the Monkey Island wiki
Reviews
[ 8 ] Gamespot says "Forgoing the history lesson on an almost-20-year-old game, The Secret of Monkey Island is a point-and-click adventure in which you assume the role of a wannabe pirate named Guybrush Threepwood. In order to become a pirate, Threepwood must prove himself as a swordsman, a treasure hunter, and a thief, which means you must prove that you can both solve puzzles and move a cursor around a screen--often simultaneously. You can expect to hit a few brick walls when you encounter some of the more baffling puzzles, but the all-new hints system does a great job of pointing you in the right direction if you choose to use it, and the writing is entertaining enough to keep you interested during extended periods of head-scratching if you don't. An option to play the game in its original form or with greatly enhanced audio and visuals is the foamy head on this Special Edition pint of Grog, and you won't want to stop drinking until you can see the bottom of your tankard."[ 9.3 ] Team Xbox says "Dubbed a “Special Edition,” this new XBLA release is nearly identical to the original save for some well implemented upgrades. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is not only a tribute to one of the most humorous adventure games of all time, it proves that the original is a timeless classic that we’ll never get tired of playing. "
[ 8.7 ] Voodoo Extreme says "The Secret of Monkey Island is one of the most beloved adventure games of all time, and with good reason. For one, it's hilarious. Clicking on pretty much anything in this game results in an epic LOL. But it's also an expertly crafted enterprise that serves as a shining example of how to make a compelling point-and-click game. Almost 20 years after its release, it remains a blast to play. This Special Edition is a suitable homage to the original, offering both the retro experience and a slick new HD version with full voice acting. If you've never discovered The Secret of Monkey Island for yourself do not hesitate to download this version and find out why so many gamers hold it dear to their hearts. If you have played the game but it's been a while, note that the new art and voice over are the only new things to find here. Beyond the cosmetic changes, this is exactly the same game you played in 1990. "
[ 9 ] GamesRadar - Reviews says "Nostalgia? Please. As great as the original Secret of Monkey Island is, it’s a new adventure we’ve all been craving. Even though Tales is the first of the series not made by LucasArts (although Telltale have no shortage of people who worked on them, such as Dave Grossman and Mike Stemmle), make no mistake: it’s officially the fifth game in the series, not some farmed-out spin-off."
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Latest News
- 07/01 Puzzle Agent Review @ 1UP
Well I certainly didn't see this coming. In the nearly four years since the first Sam & Max episode debuted, I feel like I've developed a pretty good sense of what to expect from Telltale Games. The company's point-and-click adventure games have resuscitated a fading genre with th... - 06/29 Tales of Monkey Island Screens @ Gamespot
19 new shots posted. - 06/11 Tales of Monkey Island Arriving on PSN on June 15 @ 1UP
Tales of Monkey Island is making the jump to the PlayStation 3, joining Sam & Max on PSN. Telltale Games and LucasArts are releasing a package that will include the entire first season of Tales of Monkey Island next week. The third episode of Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhous... - 06/11 Tales of Monkey Island on PSN June 15, Sam & Max Episode 3 a week later @ Joystiq
PS3 owners who have recently seen the light of adventure games, thanks to Telltale's Sam & Max releases, now have another reason to load their PSN wallets: Telltale and Lucasarts will release the entire first season of Tales of Monkey Island -- all five episodes -- as a downloadable PS3 game on June 15. Even if you won't be playing Monkey Isla... - 06/10 Tales Of Monkey Island Sale Includes Free Sam & Max; Next S&M Event Dated @ Voodoo Extreme
The Telltale blogimabob announces a June 22nd launch for Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse -... - 05/04 Grab the Secret and Tales of Monkey Island games for $20 @ Joystiq
You know that phrase, "out with the old, in with the new?" Telltale recently put together a sweet little bundle that allows you to obtain the new while also obtaining (the renovated version of) the old, all for a reasonable price. Until this Friday, you can grab Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition and all five chapters of Tales of Monkey Isla...