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A pathetic conclusion to a once-great series.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 13
Date: November 10, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The first two games in the Monkey Island series were fresh, funny, and inventive. The Curse of Monkey Island is none of these things. Rather, it feels like a harsh and manufactured attempt to recreate what made the first two games so great. It does not succeed. Without Ron Gilbert, and without the slightest idea of what the first two games were about, The Curse of Monkey Island, had it been called something else (as it should have) might have been okay. But its poor graphics, mostly unfunny humor, and theme completely foreign to the series make it a game no fun of the series should bother to play. If you've never heard of Monkey Island before, it may be worth it, but it's not likely.

Absolutely brilliant, my favourite game of all time!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 13, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game is brilliant. It is funny and the graphics are great. I only wish more games could be like this.It is good because you can go back and see if something different has happened if you changed something.

A great conclusion to one of the Adventure greats.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: November 13, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I've got to hand it to LucasArts. They hired a team of Disney-calibur Animators, hillarious screenwriters, and great voice actors to get this game up and running. They created the only sequel I would accept. Earl Boen does a great LeChuck, and you've got to grin when you hear the Barber Shop Trio perform their horrendous music. Plus, the Banjo Duel. There's for an interesting puzzle. Once again, gotta hand it to LucasArts. They really know their stuff!

an addictive game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game was truly one of the best rpgs i have ever played. It is perfect for those who enjoyed the kings quest series or the kryandia series. This game has teriffic graphics and lotsa comedy, plus, it has two settings, hard and easy, so you can play it over and over again. I highly reccomend this game.

Curse Of Monkey Island

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 02, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The Monkey Island series (The Secret Of Monkey Island, The Secret Of Monkey Island II: LeChuck's Revenge, Curse Of Monkey Island) has been a favorite of mine for a long time. The first two in the series were excellent, with humor, wit, and filled with puzzles that will drive you to play for hours. However, CMI did not compare to the greatness of the first two games. I was very dissapointed, especially at the rewardless, short, unexplained ending. LucasArts stil did a pretty good job with animation, sound, and a solid challenge.

Monkey Island, and Better Than Ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: December 06, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Man, I love Lucas Arts! It's one of the few dependable companies you can count on to pop out a few great, funny games a year (and a few Star Wars games, to boot)! Its products are all every bit as good as its originals! I went into this game wondering how Lucas Arts could possibly live up to the expectations of the Monkey Island series, and, I've learned how! The animation, the jokes within jokes, the story... I don't see how anyone could give this game less than a mediocre review! If you want a game that will entertain you for hours, then this is the one!

Lechuck Strikes Again!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: December 24, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This installment into the Monkey Island saga is probably the best, and most technologically advanced of the three. This game is a sequel to the previous one, Monkey Island 2: Lechuck's Revenge, so I suggest playing that one before playing Curse of Monkey Island. It will just help bring you up to speed. But what I do like about this game is that it offers the player two different skill levels. One offering the average amount of puzzles to solve, and the other one offering twice the amount. This helps keep the game from becoming old and boring, which is the problem with a lot of the role-playing puzzle games once they've been run through a couple of times. This has a great story, spanning two islands with tons of hilarious characters to interact with. Another point to note is that this game has a considerable amount of scenes that make the saga fan think back to previous games. A lot of series games tend to move on without any recollection or recognition of their humble beginnings, and I think the programmers wanted the players to know this. Either way, this game is excellent and pretty user friendly. I would recommend this game for people into parodies, slapstick humor, and the concept of role-playing. And, if you're a fan of the previous Monkey Island games, and you haven't gotten this game yet, you should act fast!

SUPERB!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 24, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This has got to be on of the best games i have ever played. When it comes to witty comedy,adventure and interseting puzzles, Lucasarts is by far the best. This game has to be the best deal ive ever got on a game. Wonderful. The bottom line:If you like adventure, YOU GO BUY THIS GAME NOW! If you have never tried a Lucasarts adventure(excluding Indiana Jones and The Infernal Machine) then you should try this game. And if you don't like laughing, Then this game is the worst possible game you could buy.

An early "Grim Fandango"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 9
Date: January 05, 2000
Author: Amazon User

It was good, but if your looking for a great game I suggest getting Grim Fandango by Lucas Arts. But anyway the game is good & I hope you give it a chance, then you will see how good it is.

HILARIOUS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: January 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game had me in stiches the second I started watching the intro, and it only gets better. Truelly one of the best games I have ever played, I have yet to find a game that makes me laugh as much as this one does. Add to that spectacular, beautifully animated graphics, easy interface and awesome characters (I especially digged that "scary" skull, Murray), not to mention an amazing musical score, folks, we have a winner here. Treat yourself.

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