The Curse of Monkey Island
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The Curse of Monkey Island

LucasArts

1997•Puzzle•PEGI 12•About 8 hours

Taste attributes: adventurecomedyfantasyhistoricalmusic/danceromancevehiclesfresh & originalunsavouryimaginarylinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questlove conquers allsocial commentary

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Boxlist takeExpect a glossy, fresh puzzle game, heightened rather than true to life. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

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About This Game

The Curse of Monkey Island is the third installment in the Monkey Island adventure game series. Players control Guybrush Threepwood, a aspiring pirate, as he navigates the Caribbean to save his love Elaine from a curse that turned her into a golden statue. The game features hand-drawn cartoon graphics, voice acting, and the series' trademark humor and puzzle-solving gameplay. Guybrush must outwit a cast of colorful characters, including the ghostly pirate LeChuck, while exploring various islands and engaging in pirate-themed challenges. The point-and-click interface allows players to interact with the environment, collect items, and solve puzzles to progress through the story. With its blend of comedy, swashbuckling adventure, and clever puzzles, The Curse of Monkey Island continues the series' tradition of witty, engaging storytelling in a pirate-themed setting.

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  • The Curse of Monkey Island screenshot
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Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

AdventureComedyFantasyHistoricalMusic/danceRomanceVehiclesAll consuming questLove conquers allSocial commentary

Keywords

PiratesMinigamesParodyGuitar playingHumourSkeletonGraphic adventureTropical

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Details

Developer
LucasArts
Publishers
Activision, LucasArts, THQ
Released
31 October 1997
Series
Monkey Island
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Time to beat
8h normally, 10h complete
Age rating
PEGI 12
Taste scores
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Source
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