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Return to Monkey Island

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3.8/5

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3.8

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Return to Monkey Island
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"An adventure gamer's delight." 9/10 – IGN "Everything I wanted and more." 9/10 – The Gamer "A nostalgic, swashbuckling adventure you won’t want to miss." 9/10 – GamesRadar Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of t...
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3.8/5

( 161 Reviews )

3.8

161 Reviews

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Product details
2022, Terrible Toybox, ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+...
System requirements
Windows 10, AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800) or equivalent / Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent, 8 GB...
Time to beat
10 hMain
11.5 h Main + Sides
16.5 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles
Description

"An adventure gamer's delight."
9/10 – IGN

"Everything I wanted and more."
9/10 – The Gamer

"A nostalgic, swashbuckling adventure you won’t want to miss."
9/10 – GamesRadar



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).
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
10 hMain
11.5 h Main + Sides
16.5 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (10, 11), Linux (Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04), Mac OS X (10.13+)
Release date:
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Size:
4.3 GB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ (Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Alcohol Reference)

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

YveIce

Games: 121 Reviews: 2

nice mobil game with no soul

It's like the teen star trying to sing his one-hit-wonder song again 30 years later. He doesn't look as good as he did then, and it's more pain than joy. I can't understand Gilbert working so hard to destroy his life's work. The story just feels like it was pulled out of the trash can, from Monkey Island 2. The puzzles feel made for 6-8 year olds. And the artwork looks like it was created with a free AI image generator. And for "that" we've been waiting all these years to finally get the "end" of the Monkey Island saga? Oh no, wait, there's no end. I think we'll have to wait another 20 years to get the NEXT Monkey Island 3. I wish Gilbert would have quit his job as a game developer after Thimbleweed Park was finished. Now I have this bitter aftertaste that I can't believe it wasn't the work of the others that made the previous games so good.


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Posted on: December 25, 2022

McPillager

Games: 27 Reviews: 4

It feels... awkward

Human memory is not to be trusted. Having played every other game in the series many, many, many, (too many) years ago, this is not exactly what I had in mind. The game atmosphere, the humor, the dialogues, the scenes and even the game interface feels ...awkward -like the whole thing is trying too hard to convince, too hard to position itself in the series.


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Posted on: December 22, 2022

Sh4d0w66-----lID

Games: Reviews: 19

Monkey Grab

Monkey Island 3 already exists and it's called The Cruse of Monkey Island and it's the best adventure game of all times. This, over here, it's just a money grab with terrible graphics and no ending. Just buy the real Monkey Islands 3


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Posted on: April 29, 2025

Hulk1842

Verified owner

Games: 142 Reviews: 1

Did not do the series justice

The puzzles were either too easy or so abstract that you would need to look them up. The worst part was the ending. If you have Tales of Monkey Island, consider that the last installment and skip this one. It is so disappointing.


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Posted on: June 6, 2025

fsbarbero

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Games: 517 Reviews: 2

Classic graphic adventure

After some time in the drawer, I finally decided to play this adventure. Once finished, I understood the opinions of other players: from those who have rated it with 5 stars to those who only gave it one star. And it is not an easy game to rate, as it depends on your previous experience with adventure games, and with the Monkey Island saga in particular, and even the vital moment in which you find yourself. This game is a traditional point and click adventure game very easy to handle. Technically speaking, the game has no problems at all. You can save the game at any time or continue the game the instant you quit. And what I liked the most: if you stopped playing for a while, returning to the game offers you the possibility to make a summary of what you have done so far. This is very very useful in adventure games. Compared to other adventure games, or even to other Monkey Island games, this adventure is relatively easy. You can consult the hint book in your inventory in case you get stuck. The puzzles are simple or merely entertaining. That is to say, they will not generate any stress or anxiety. The soundtrack is spectacular and follows the style of previous Monkey Island adventures. What's more, if you've played the previous ones, you'll find yourself humming along to the music on more than one occasion. The graphics, oh the graphics. They have a very peculiar style, very cartoon, which have not been liked by everyone. However, despite its very square style, it is incredibly surprising how expressive all the characters are. Whoever hasn't stared at Guybrush in the final scene, has no soul, no heart, or doesn't even know what has played. Perhaps the main problem with this adventure, is that it may rely too much on nostalgia and memories of other adventures in the saga. If you have played the entire saga, you probably will like this one. If you're not a fan of classic adventure games, it probably won't tell you anything.


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