The curse of monkey island game download
The Curse of Monkey Island , the third installment in the series of classic adventure games, meets and exceeds the lofty expectations surrounding it. This game has been long anticipated by fans of the series, and the genre in general. This game has created a new standard for adventure games, and it will be hard to play any adventure game any time soon without comparing it with this extraordinary gaming achievement.
Once again you assume the role of aspiring pirate Guybrush Threepwood. Guybrush is set adrift after failing to find the fabled treasure Big Whoop. Feeling the situation is hopeless, Guybrush eventually stumbles into a battle and is apprehended by his arch-nemesis the Zombie Pirate LeChuck. Right from the get-go the story is engaging and funny. The opening sequence is one of the more memorable in adventure gaming history, and immediately you feel for the pathetic Guybrush.
After he is captured, Guybrush is rescued by his lady love Elaine. Using a ring he finds on LeChuck's ship, Guybrush proposes to Elaine, but no sooner is the ring on her finger than she turns into a gold statue.
Yes, that's right -- as if you couldn't guess, the ring is cursed. The rest of the game is centered around finding an antidote for the curse. On your way, you'll meet an innumerable cast of memorable characters -- including Murray the talking skull a running gag throughout the game , and Kenny, a fat little swindler who reminds me of a certain someone from South Park.
The story surrounding the game isn't ultra-complicated and it's not as sophisticated as others; however, it's engaging, funny and memorable, and when you finish, you'll wish you hadn't. The interface in The Curse of Monkey Island is easy and intuitive, and takes all of two minutes to learn.
It is almost identical to the interface used in LucasArts' Full Throttle. There aren't really any big innovations in gameplay here over the previous two episodes, which depending on your position you can view as good or bad. I am all for pushing the envelope in gaming and I very much like to see new ideas put to good use, but it is nice to know that a good ol' conventional game can still be produced, and there is a refreshing tendency with the Monkey Island series not to mess with success.
I've always been a fan of games like this, and they're not as common as they used to be. The voice acting, as stated earlier, is perfect. In fact it's so good, characters are actually given personalities because of the voice acting. The music is also topnotch, pirating adventure music. The only downfall of Curse is that it seems to end abruptly. The game is 2 CD-ROMs; what seems like a very long game gets cut a bit short with an anticlimactic--and somewhat early--ending.
This doesn't really affect the enjoyment of the game, but it could have been a little longer. That aside, The Curse of Monkey Island is a magnificent game that almost any adventure game fan should be able to enjoy. Its great fun and humorous attitude should appeal to most gamers. Those who have been waiting for the third installment of the Monkey Island series are in for a real treat, as this is the best one.
Those who aren't familiar with the series would be wise to purchase Curse and experience the magic that has been captivating fans for years.
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