Lucas Arts’ greatest and most ferocious pirate hero, Guybrush Threepwood, manages to swashbuckle his way onto my all time favorites list. Requiring a sharp wit and a keen sense of humor, this series was one of my favorites due to its sheer comedic genius. Though there were four entries into the series, I feel that the pinnacle is without a doubt, the third entry, The Curse of Monkey Island.
If you’ve ever played a Monkey Island game it’s not hard to see why it’s so easy to fall in love with it. The jokes are among the best that the genre has to offer and the storylines have always been top notch. This game has a distinctly cartoon-like graphic design that really differentiates itself from the others in the flock. I really enjoyed the over the top graphics and looney looking characters.
There aren’t many adventure games out there that can tell a great story and manage to remain amusing. Many of LucasArts’ adventures had this uncanny ability to do both and with great results. This is a great adventure that I recommend to anyone who loves adventure games, or just gamers in general. Even though the game takes place in the pirating days, there are tons of pop culture references to illicit chuckles from today’s gaming crowd.
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