Escape from Monkey Island™ Reviews

If you have nostalgia for the Windows 95/98 version, this is the best way to play the game! Is the game any good? Ack-Oop-Eep! No.

Coming back to Escape from Monkey Island has been a really enjoyable experience for me. Even though the controls definitely show their age — clunky tank-style movement isn’t the easiest thing to get used to today — the heart of the game shines through. The plot is surprisingly strong, with plenty of twists and fun setups that keep you invested. The dialogue is just as witty and hilarious as I remembered, filled with that signature Monkey Island humor that pokes fun at pirates, bureaucracy, and adventure games themselves. It reminded me why I had nostalgia for this game in the first place — it doesn’t take itself too seriously, but it still tells a story worth caring about. The voice acting is another highlight. Hearing Dominic Armato as Guybrush again is a treat, and the cast really brings the absurd world to life. The music and atmosphere are also wonderfully on-brand for the series — catchy, tropical, and quirky in the best way. Even with some of the rough edges (the controls, the occasional puzzle that makes you scratch your head a little too hard), this is still a great Monkey Island game. It’s funny, it’s charming, and it feels like home for anyone who grew up with the series. Honestly, I wish there was a proper remaster. A modernized version with smoother controls and upgraded visuals would be incredible, because beneath the dated mechanics is a game with so much personality and heart. ⭐ Final thought: Escape from Monkey Island may not be perfect, but with its clever writing, memorable characters, and sharp humor, it absolutely holds up as a classic worth revisiting — especially if you’ve got nostalgia for it like I do.

I'm seeing this game get a lot of negative reviews and I thought I might give my 2 cents on this. In terms of a monkey island game, it's a really fun time. The writing is still as funny as ever and the puzzles are still what to expect. The steam version of the game might be a little bugged though. When I launched the game the cutscenes wouldn't appear until I set launch options then copied & pasted this in: -gl -w -16. Controls are not the standard point and click either cause I believe it was designed with a controller in mind, but once you get used to it, it's not that bad. Overall, I think it's a fine enough game. Though you'd probably have a better experience on a ps2 or a different platform.