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LucasArts Archive Series: The Monkey Island Archives

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It is strongly improbable that some adventure games fan would not like Monkey Island series. Even the very first game of this package - Secret of Monkey Island - still exceeds lots of contemporary games although it has been created in 80's of the last century.

What makes Monkey Island so perfect and unforgetable? It definitely is a great balance of storyline, graphics, music, humor and playability. You will play these games again and again, just to recall an uncountable number of comic scenes, memorable quotes and original ideas, just to see the main hero Guybrush Threepwood, ghost/zobmie pirate LeChuck, beautiful governor Elaine Marley and other characters in action. It is simply a masterpiece of LucasArts and I am not afraid to say that Sercet of Monkey Island established a new standard in adventure games world.

Moreover, you will get three excellent games at one excellent price. I strongly recommend Monkey Island series!

I used to play the monkey island 2 (LeChuck's Revenge) back in early 90s and I really enjoyed it - then, I found out that there was 3rd MI game! I bought it right away and I couldn't have been happier. It was funny, the graphic was fun to look at and the puzzles were well written except for a few of them - then the 4th MI came out in 3D last year and I loved it, too. It was same monkey island with 3D graphic - they also changed the control method from mouse to keyboard which is a little annoying at first but not bad indeed.

Anyway, I really wanted to go back to the beginning of it all and experience the whole thing. Until I found out about this archive series, I was faced with too over priced games in floppy. I was so very happy to find out that Lucasarts had published the MI archive. for this price, it's well worth it even if you already have the curse of MI. You can see how Guybrush has changed from the beggining to the end. The graphic isn't that much to look, at but considering how old they are, it's very good. Non-linear puzzles make it less frustrating when you are stuck at one spot and even when you are having a little problem, Guybrush always manages to give you a little hint. Highly recommended!

These games take you into the world of Guybrush Threepwood, a young man who struggles in his quest to be a pirate, and meets friends and enemies along the way. I bought the games in seperate packs, before I knew about this. An incredible change, putting some of the best adventure games the world will ever see, together, in a pack. Guybrush is sure to make everyone laugh, on his never ending fight against the evil, disgusting, Ghost-Zombie Pirate LeChuck.

When you play these great games by the great company, LucasArts, you will have the time of your life. I had a little trouble in these games, but when you're stuck, someone standing around will help you along the way. One thing's for sure, these are adventure games that you'll never forget, and hopefully, they'll inspire you to buy other games from the company, LucasArts Entertainment. This is a must-have for all adventure gamers.

I can't think of any reason (besides already owning these games) that anyone would not want to buy it. This collection of the classic monkey island games from lucas arts contains the first two (Secret of Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge) as well as the cartoony 3rd (The Curse of Monkey Island). Some people may look at the visuals and sound and sneeze, but believe me, this is nothing to sneeze about. These games are hands-down the most entertaining, the most challenging, and the most fun games you will ever play. Buy this package! And, at [a great price] , you're getting a good deal. Mucho fun, mucho entertainment.

Monkey Island... a series thought by many to be one of the greatest in adventure gaming history.

They're right, you know.

The Monkey Island series follow the adventures of young Guybrush Threepwood, an aspiring pirate in the Tri-Island Area governed by Elaine Marley. During the course of his adventures, Guybrush meets Elaine and they fall in love... and he also meets the ominous Ghost/Zombie/Demon (he's different in all three games) Pirate LeChuck. LeChuck has the hots for Elaine, and a few of the games center on his quests to make her his. Guybrush and LeChuck are arch-rivals in each game.

While many I know have complained about the dated graphics of some of these games, most are willing to look past that to see a brilliant, witty, and fall-out-of-your-seat-laughing game. If you are not a believer, you will be soon - I know that I am.

This collection was simply the right thing at the right time. Just when I couldn't find these games for sale anywhere (and was just fixing to buy used copies on eBay), this collection came out with the first 3 games packaged up together. A godsend!

As for the games, they are simply some of the best ever produced.

Don't be put off by age of these games. While the first two are older technology, they are still very playable even now, because of the wit and imagination that went into them. The third uses more modern animation, and has a strong visual impact in addition to being a good game.

Only use the Mega-monkey setting if you want a pretty hard game. You may find yourself being forced to scour the web for hints!

If you missed the first couple of Monkey Islands, you NEED this. The first three are all here in their full Monkey glory. Great price, great value, and great fun. You will not be disappointed.

I've gotta hand it to Lucas Arts. In every adventure game I've ever played from them (And I'm going all the way back to Maniac Mansion and Zack McKracken for the Commodore 64), there is always at least one thing that really cracks me up. I mean fall on the floor laughing. I dunno what it is, maybe the writers (and these are some of the best written games out there) and I just have the same sense of humor.

I'll never forget Indiana Jones' insistence at sharing his Squab-on-a-stick, or Manny Calavera's "Run, you pigeons! It's Robert Frost!" (Those who have played Grim Fandango might get it).

But, I gotta say, no Lucas Arts game has made me laugh as hard or as often as Curse of Monkey Island. From Wally the failed miniature pirate, to the giant block of Tofu mask, to ... well, I don't want to give it ALL away, but believe me, I lost it quite a few times.

I could go on and on about details, but the long and the short of it is this: Curse of Monkey Island is a clever, well written, hilarious, and beautiful game. I absolutely LOVE the cartoon graphics, and feel they work so much better for this genre than the everpresent 3-D polygonal stuff we're getting now (Grim Fandango notwithstanding). In fact, I may never play Escape from MI just because of that. Call me old fashioned, but if a game plays like being in a cartoon world, it should look like one as well. Except for the gorgeously rendered ships, of course. They're OK. :)

If you've played any of the others in the series, play this one. If not, play this one anyway. I highly recommend it.

This is an excellent value; putting the first three titles in the Monkey Island series (The Secret of Monkey Island; Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge; The Curse of Monkey Island) in one low priced box.

Since finding The Secret of Monkey Island way back in 1990 or '91 I've been hooked (anyone remember the pirate wheel?). These games are wonderfully witty, exciting, challenging, and just plain fun. Trade insults with the sword master of Mêlée Island! Discover the secrets of Big Whoop! Marry a governor! As you follow Guybrush Threepwood through his various misadventures you will have as much fun as anyone ever thought possible.

LucasArts truly had a winner with these Monkey Island games and they definitely deserve a spot on your hard drive. There's no better way to discover, or relive, an infatuation with Guybrush Threepwood and his crazy life.

Im a major MI fan (i spent a lot of time tracking down all the games- had no idea it was on amazon :() Anyway, i'll review one at a time:

1: My first video game. It is witty, charming, and kid appropriate. After playing, i couldnt WAIT to see if they would release other games, and maybe even a movie!

2: A very nice sequel, and while it relates to number one, its ok to play without playing the first.

3: By far my favorite, this is the funniest. The grapics have really evolved, and insult swordfighting is back (you fight like a cow!)

By far one of the best game series ever. I'll go rate 4 now...

p.s GET THIS FOR YOUR KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS!