3 people found this review helpful
Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 21.6 hrs on record (10.5 hrs at review time)
Posted: 16 Dec, 2023 @ 5:00pm
Updated: 23 May, 2024 @ 6:57pm

Back for another pirate adventure, Guybrush Threepwood will sail different island searching for the Big Whoop, visiting islands, meeting new characters and coming face to face with old enemies.

Developed initially in 1991 by LucasArts, and rereleased as a special edition in 2010, Monkey Island 2: Special Edition is a classic point and click adventure game. Developed using the SCUMM engine, the game controls just like the first game, with just as charming graphics and an improved sound system it’s easy to be immersed in the game’s universe.

The special edition comes with updated graphics that can be easily switched with the “F1” key, presenting the original graphics in all their glory. This system of having both graphics was presented in the first remastered game, and it’s a nice addition to experience the game as it was in a modern package.

Today, music in games, along with sound effects and voice acting may be overlooked, but when this game was initially introduced, sounds were impressive and with the use of iMUSE, as described in the commentary track, allowed for a continuous use of music and transition that made every scene unique.

Like the previous remastered Monkey Island game, the hint system makes a return. With initially cryptic hints that get progressively more direct, it allows a frustration free experience without the need of an external help. On the same point, with the great writing presented in the game, exploration with different dialog options is never punished with arbitrary dead ends, like all LucasArts games.

Another function added into this game is the ability to highlight all interactable objects in the scene, while pressing both mouse buttons at the same time. The game is divided into 4 chapters, with 5 different main locations and specific themes and puzzles.

Searching for new treasures Guybrush sees himself in Scabb Island and after an unfortunate encounter with Largo LaGrande, LeChuck is brought back to almost living and seeks revenge.

LucasArts games are considered classics for all the best reasons, and recommending this game is an easy task.

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