Return to Monkey Island

DevolverDigital

About this game

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.

It’s been many years since Guybrush Threepwood was last locked in a battle of wits with his nemesis, the zombie pirate LeChuck. His true love, Elaine Marley, has turned her focus away from governing and Guybrush himself is adrift and unfulfilled, having never found the Secret of Monkey Island. Hip, young pirate leaders led by Captain Madison have shuffled the old guard from power, Melee Island has taken a turn for the worse, and famed businessman Stan has been imprisoned for ‘marketing-related crimes’.

Banter with old friends and new faces on familiar islands now under dangerous new leadership. Then, take to the high seas and explore the new and unknown as you work your way out of tough predicaments. Clever puzzles, bizarre situations, and devastating ripostes are all that stand between Guybrush and glory.

Return to Point & Click Swashbuckling
Bringing classic point and click gameplay to the modern-day, intrepid pirates will solve puzzles and explore the islands with a clever evolution of classic adventure game controls. Context-sensitive interactions, reactive dialog trees, and an easy-to-use inventory system make pirating a breeze.

Embark on Archipelago Adventures
Navigate the sometimes-friendly confines of Melee Island, a familiar place that finds itself under new management by leaders who have put the squeeze on old friends and new faces. Venture out into uncharted lands like the aptly named Terror Island and the chilling outposts of Brrr Muda to make allies and enemies alike.

Created by a Legendary Crew
The new chapter in the Monkey Island series marks the return of the iconic series’ creator Ron Gilbert, joined by game co-writer Dave Grossman, art director Rex Crowle (Knights & Bikes, Tearaway) and composers Peter McConnell, Michael Land, and Clint Bajakian (Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge).

Ratings and reviews

I usually play a game for a while before I hop in with a review but I can already tell that I love this. The animation is very charming and detailed, dialogue is fun and engaging, controls are intuitive, story is great so far (even though I haven't even gone to the docks to gather a crew). Which by the way I love that you can do things at your own pace and go meet quirky characters who have their own unique personalities and back stories. Devolver Digital made another banger.

I have no idea how this terrible game is rated >4 stars? The only saving grace for the obtuse puzzles in this game is the fact that there is a hint book within the game that tells you how to solve them. I would argue though that if the puzzles require you to include a hint book then they aren't very good puzzles. I want to say I'm no stranger to adventure/puzzle solving games either.

I played Monkey Island 3 many years ago on a PC on both difficulties. Having this game (different story) now on my phone is amazing. I absolutely love this game, these characters, the storyline, the music...great nostalgia. And I live how classic characters are brought back. I can play at my own pace whenever I want. Good job LucasFilm. I hope this game lives forever and ever. I'll keep coming back