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8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 48
  2. Negative: 3 out of 48

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  1. JeremyH
    Jul 20, 2009
    8
    Great remake, the only flaw is very bad controls. Why did they put such a horrible controls to such a great high quality remake?
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  2. andydurham
    Jul 17, 2009
    10
    Great to see these old titles coming back and re worked and monkey island is a classic to have done...games these days are all about online gaming and acheivements..thats why yesterdays games are much better!!!...lets have more re worked classic games like Rocket ranger and Indy jones adventure games..
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  3. AdamB.
    Jul 20, 2009
    9
    I love the original game since 2000, and I love the special edition, but there are a few things I didn't like about it. For example you can't turn on the VO if you play with the old graphics, and if you hit space it don't just pause, it brings the menu, but I just want to pause my game, to read the subtitles, if I don't understand something. These are just minor problems, but I can't give it 10 out of 10. But this is Monkey Island hey! It is perfect either way:) Expand
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  4. RayW
    Jul 21, 2009
    10
    For a game that is almost 20 years old, this remake still holds the same charm and magic as it did when it was being booted up in Amiga's and PC's the World over. This game, single handedly, redefined the point and click/adventure game genre, with witty dialogue, charming characters, and an off the wall storyline about Zombie pirates and Giant Monkey Heads. I cannot recomend this game enough. Now, when can we see Le Chuck's Revenge Special Edition, eh Lucas? Expand
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  5. JasonW
    Jul 20, 2009
    10
    Love this game. Brings the glory of the old graphics up do date.
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  6. SteveS
    Jul 21, 2009
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time, remastered to bring it into modern times. A complete success.
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  7. AlexS
    Jul 21, 2009
    10
    Having not played the orignal; for over 15 years, this just as much fun as the first time round.
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  8. RichP
    Jul 23, 2009
    8
    It is a great game but only a good remake...the new graphics and voice overs are cool but the graphics seems to be limited by the engine (i.e. they improved the sprites and backgrounds, but not the animation framerate? no 3D graphics?), and sometimes I prefer how the voices sound in my head. Playing the original in ScummVM is about the same experience, a little better or worse depending on your preferences and appetite for nostalgia. Expand
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  9. FuzzyMan
    Aug 28, 2009
    9
    Not a bad remake all things considered. The new style may dissapoint old fans, but I find it to be much better that the original. The gameplay is still fresh after all of these years, and the humour is LOL worthy. Only down point is that it barely has any replayability. But still it's an old classic and even if you don't like the new art style you can always press the SELECT button to change to old school mode where the game is seen in it's original glory. Go buy it, i doubt you'll be sorry. Expand
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  10. MarkWard`
    Jul 16, 2009
    10
    Alongside its sequel Le Chucks Revenge this is the best point and click adventure ever created. Having not played the game for many years I was concerned the game may not have stood up to the test of time. I needn't have worried. The enhancements to the graphics and voice acting add a whole new dimension to an already classic game. Final thought- "How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood?" Expand
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  11. CodyB.
    Jul 16, 2009
    10
    AAAAAAWE the memories. Perfectly put together. Great voice acting, awesome graphics and the select button allows you to toggle classic mode on and off.
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  12. DanielR
    Jul 22, 2009
    10
    This game will always hold a special place in my heart. It is, without a doubt one of the greatest adventure games of all time. Exceedingly witty, funny, and always cognizant of what it is, a game of puns and slapstick humor. Hopefully we see the sequel come our way, and soon!
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Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 35
  2. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. If you've never played Monkey Island, now you've got a very good reason to.
  2. The Secret of Monkey Island is still one of the greatest games of all time and this new Special Edition presents it to a new audience with its fantastic production values and hilarious dialogue.
  3. For 10 dollars, The Secret of Monkey Island: SE is a steal. The game pays homage to series enthusiasts, as well as making it accessible to an entire new generation of gamers.