![]() ![]() Whilst the classic visual style not returning for this new age Monkey title certainly ruffled feathers upon reveal, there’s no denying it looks absolutely superb from top to bottom. It was enough to light the flame of excitement from the internet upon reveal, though rather pleasingly they aren’t completely forgotten here with subtle nods to the three Gilber-less Monkey games throughout.Īnd I don’t know about you, but Return to Monkey Island certainly looks 2022. That this carries on from 1990’s Monkey Island 2, leapfrogging 1997’s Curse of Monkey Island, 2000’s Escape from Monkey Island and 2009’s Tales of Monkey Island perhaps gives credence to the ‘father returning to his favourite child’ narrative – with Gilbert not being involved in any of them – the most exciting aspect of Return is that Gilbert has any involvement at all. The joy that is evident on his face whenever the series is brought up is reason enough to get excited about a brand new Guybrush Threepwood adventure. ![]() Hell, I’ve lived with Monkey Island for the past eleven years of my life thanks to working with one Sean Davies on various websites. I don’t remember every beat of the games, or if I played them at all, but I certainly remember Monkey Island, and the humour and nostalgic weight it carried. Return to Monkey Island follows exactly where 1990’s Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge ended way back in 1990 when this lowly writer was a mere four years old. ![]()
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