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The Secret of Monkey Island
Hilarious pirate adventure featuring Guybrush Threepwood's quest to become a pirate.
Gameplay
Point-and-click adventure with inventory puzzles, dialogue trees, and comedic storytelling.
Review
The Secret of Monkey Island perfected adventure game design with brilliant writing, clever puzzles, and unforgettable humor.
Historical Context
Developed by Ron Gilbert at Lucasfilm Games as the ultimate comedic adventure game with player-friendly design.
Cultural Impact
Set new standards for adventure game writing and design, influencing countless subsequent adventure games.
Fun Facts
- • Created by Ron Gilbert with a focus on humor
- • Players can't die or get permanently stuck
- • Features some of gaming's best dialogue writing