The Secret of Monkey Island

Gameplay

Point-and-click adventure with inventory puzzles, dialogue trees, and comedic storytelling.

Historical Context

Developed by Ron Gilbert at Lucasfilm Games as the ultimate comedic adventure game with player-friendly design.

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

Cultural Impact

Set new standards for adventure game writing and design, influencing countless subsequent adventure games.