Return to Monkey Island

I've played every Monkey Island game. It's a unique game that's stuck to me since I was young. Return to Monkey Island still has the same charm and nostalgia as its predecessors and it was a ton of fun! Guybrush Threepwood, Elaine, the arch nemesis LeChuck and all the returning characters were familiar to interact with again. Every game experiments with the art style, and the same was done successfully here. The cartoonish animation and brush-like concept art fit perfectly to reflect the narration by Guybrush to his young son. I especially love how you can speed run this game, or spend hours exploring the little details and corners to collect achievements. The puzzles and dialogue choice were enjoyable and also challenging at times; makes you THINK. If you're a fan who's played the previous games and want to revisit the past, this game will definitely make you smile.

I thought I was not a fan of point-and-click games, but I had lots of fun with this one! As soon as I began the actual story, I found myself completely hypnotised by the game; I'll pause the game to go the toilet to realise I've been playing for four hours straight without even noticing! You might or might not like some mechanics, and some puzzles sure are... puzzling 😉... but the games even gives you hints when you're stuck. Sometimes I had an idea, but was still stuck. Checked the hints which said the same thing I was thinking, but the games wants you to do it its way. Which is fine. If you are willing to let the game lead you through the story, and you accept that there will be some things that you might not enjoy, I think in the end you will enjoy the experience. I'm still not sure if I want to 100% it. Maybe?

This one is a clever, heartfelt comeback that captures the spirit of the series while embracing its age. It brings back the charm, humor, and writing that made the originals so memorable, with puzzles that feel classic but more streamlined and respectful of your time. The new art style might be divisive at first, but it grows on you and fits the tone of this more reflective chapter. What really stands out is how self-aware it is - this isn’t just another adventure, it’s a continuation that acknowledges the passage of time for both the characters and the players. It balances nostalgia with new ideas, making it feel fresh without losing its identity. It may not hit quite the same highs as the absolute peak of the series, but it’s a thoughtful and satisfying return that fans will appreciate.

I PERSONALLY as a fan whos played every MI -liked it- I liked the new art style - I liked the twist even if it felt underwhelming to some IT MAKES SENSE if you played Mi1 and 2 - Curse is good I know that makes me a pariah for liking SOMI 3... dont care I reviewed it for real but IMHO this is the 3 best one. I dont want to go into details I beat this forever ago but forgot to post a positive so I am doing so... because I think if your playing this you ALREADY are a fan so try to understand what the developers were doing here... I cant understand anyone that hates this if they play it through to the ending. There is just something great about hearing Guybrush's voice actor again in this game...feels very nostalgic and brings me mirth... I love this character so much. If anyone wants to argue with me about this game I will gladly insult swordfight you on your terrible opinion.

Completado entre junio y julio del 2026, con todos los logros. Lo he jugado dos veces seguidas. La primera, en modo difícil, me ha llevado unas 16 o 17 horas, incluyendo obtener casi todos los logros. La segunda, en modo sencillo y menos de dos horas. El juego me ha parecido verdaderamente bueno. Durante los últimos tres años había vuelto a disfrutar de las cuatro aventuras principales (The Secret of Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2 'LeChuck's Revenge', The Curse of Monkey Island, Escape from Monkey Island), por lo que, de cara a comparar, las tengo muy recientes. Y puedo afirmar que esta nueva aventura está a la altura de todas ellas, incluyendo las dos primeras, que son mis preferidas. La historia es buena y entretenida, repleta de referencias a los episodios anteriores, y todo encaja. Me han gustado tanto la música como los gráficos y las animaciones. La interpretación en lengua inglesa es sensacional. Los puzzles son coherentes, y en esta ocasión, aunque uno, por desesperación en algún punto, quisiera intentar combinar todo con todo, no podría, porque sólo se nos permiten combinaciones lógicas. En el modo difícil la dificultad es creciente. Las dos primeras partes son un paseo, llegué a pensar que al acabar el juego iba a sentirme defraudado. Pero no es así, y he de reconocer que en dos o tres ocasiones he tenido que aprovechar el sistema de pistas que el propio juego integra. Para obtener los logros sí hacen falta guías, porque exceptuando unos pocos, están muy ocultos y es casi inevitable pasarlos por alto. En definitiva, no comparto las críticas negativas que tiene el juego, opino que es muy recomendable para cualquier persona a la que le gusten las videoaventuras point&click, particularmente, a aquellas que quieran rememorar sus experiencias con los primeros Monkey Island.

It is a very dated formula that I used to love. I thought I was still going to love, but I did not. A lot of walking back and forth, the solutions are very specific, and the story is not appealing. If you want to play an adventure game, stick to the old ones, like Broken Sword or The Dig.

Toujours aussi excellentes les aventures de Guybrush Treepwood (graphismes, musiques, humour). Quelques passages avec des énigmes incompréhensible mais sinon l'avancée dans le jeu est plutôt facile. Un jeu pas si long que ca car la fin arrive plus tôt que prévu, dommage. 16/20

Gilbert and Co. should be very happy with this game. It's a great, maybe last, entry, and uses some smart puzzles to keep you guessing. For example, it'll get you on a train of thought, focusing on keys, when sometimes a sledgehammer is the obvious answer. The writing is witty, punchy, but can get droney after awhile- but that's to be said of any deadpan kinda stuff. The nostalgia drips if you're a fan of the series, but I imagine even those jumping in would find the clever framing of the narrative approachable for a first play. A few of the puzzles, including the last one, either alluded me because there was a double click kinda of requirement to fully interact, or because of unclear instructions, but the latter is forgivable considering puzzles are meant to ride that line. Overall, fantastic entry that will appeal to veteran gamers who feel older and wiser, and younger adventurers who might want to give Monkey Island and it's many great games a chance. I found the treasure of Monkey Island, and I'm glad I did.