The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is a reimagined edition of the LucasArts adventure classic, originally released in 1990. The Special Edition brings back the story of aspiring pirate Guybrush Threepwood for both old and new audiences, featuring an updated hand-drawn visual style, remastered music, full voice acting, and a built-in hint system for the puzzles.

The story sends the naive hero to the port of Mêlée, where dreams of pirate riches collide with an empty pocket and boundless curiosity. To get closer to the secret of Monkey Island, Guybrush must earn the trust of the local pirates, pass a series of comical trials, try to become the most famous pirate in the Caribbean, win the heart of governor Elaine Marley, and confront the ghost pirate LeChuck.

The main feature of the Special Edition is the ability to switch at any moment between the updated hand-drawn version and the classic mode, scene by scene. The new interface and controls make the playthrough more convenient, and the built-in hints help players avoid getting stuck on the series' signature quirky puzzles.

Listed developers are Aspyr Media and LucasArts Entertainment, with Aspyr, Disney Interactive, and LucasArts Entertainment as publishers. The release date is given as 2009-07-15. Genres are listed as Adventure and Family, with platforms including Xbox 360, macOS, and PC. The Metacritic score is listed as 86.

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