Escape from Monkey Island PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: LucasArts
  • Release Date: Jun 18, 2001
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. DerekG.
    Sep 20, 2005
    10
    I want monkey island 4.
  2. MortenR.
    Feb 5, 2002
    9
    I love it. Funnier than ever. The graphics rock!
  3. RhysP.
    Sep 1, 2001
    9
    As a devoted Monkey Island fan, I found it to be an excellent 4th chapter in a great series of games. I preferred it in the classic cartoon media, but Lucasarts have pulled it off as a computer animated title that is a joy to play. Some problems with loading times.
  4. AlexK.
    Jun 30, 2001
    9
    As a devoted fan of the entire series and of all LucasArts graphic adventures in general, I obviously have a huge bias towards loving this game. It truly is fantastic, but what's most surprising is that the console version is so far superior to the PC one. Not only is the control scheme infinitely more intuitive, but the absence of hardward specs and inclusion of DualShock makes it a much more enjoyable experience. If you like adventures, buy the game: it's the best out there for the PS2 (yes, better than "Shadow of Destiny"). I only refrain from giving it a 10 because of the occasionally annoying load times and the very occasionally obscure puzzle that we all knew would be in there.… Expand
  5. MattH.
    Jul 17, 2001
    8
    I really liked it, it's another great game from Lucas Arts, the only thing I didn't like is the fact that there's only a limited number of things you can take but overall I thought it was a great game.

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
84 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Hot Games
    80
    The game’s best aspect by far is the sound – and the hours of dialogue which make up the base of the game’s audio.
    Read full review
  2. GamePro
    100
    Everything that made EFMI so great on the PC arrives on the PS2 perfectly intact. The game’s many puzzles are perfectly balanced.
    Read full review
  3. IGN
    87
    It looks good, it's easy to control, it has classic puzzles, and more than anything, it's a heck of a laugh. All that, and monkeys to boot.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »