MobyRank MobyScore
Amiga
90
3.9
Macintosh
...
3.1
FM Towns
...
3.0

The Press Says

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100
DOSPC Leisure
Lucasfilm has once again put itself at the top of the graphic adventure tree. The foot-tapping reggae music, marvelously animated and detailed graphics, one of the best control systems around and of course, an excellent story combine to produce one great big barrel of fun.
100
DOSPuntaeclicca.it
Un gioco che ha fatto epoca e che è entrato con pieno merito a far parte dei classici del genere avventuroso.
100
DOSRetrogaming.it
Mi sono sempre imposto di non usare 10 come voto perché concettualmente la perfezione non esiste e ci sono sempre titoli che possono vantare una realizzazione tecnica, una storia, una giocabilità, una longevità migliori di un altro ma nel caso di Monkey Island non m’importa e gli metto il massimo lo stesso, per un motivo semplicissimo: ancora oggi, ogni volta che mi capita di giocarci, mi basta vedere la schermata iniziale, per dimenticare in un attimo tutti i problemi e le preoccupazioni che mi assillano e mi riscopro adolescente, esattamente come tanti anni fa, a passare delle ore spensierate, nel tentativo di diventare un pirata.
100
DOSLa Aventura es la Aventura
Por lo pronto, lo único que podemos hacer es quedarnos con las cosas que valen la pena, y esto es el primer tercio de la saga. Particularmente este juego, que sigue intacto luego de 16 años de haberse editado y seguirá divirtiéndonos dentro de otros 20 gracias a su cuidadísimo diseño que debería ser el ejemplo a seguir para nuestro género, especialmente en las aventuras contemporáneas. Porque su fórmula es atemporal, y esto es algo que deben entender todos aquellos que digan que las aventuras gráficas están muertas. Como dijo Roberta Williams, las aventuras no pueden morir porque el contar una historia es un recurso que funcionó durante siglos. Sin embargo hay que darle importancia a las formas, y este juego es la mejor prueba de esto. Lo que resta es que los diseñadores lo tengan en cuenta.
100
DOSAventura y Cía
He aquí el juego que para muchos (muchos, muchos) marcó un antes y un después dentro del género de la aventura gráfica.

Conocido tanto por aventureros como por los que no lo son tanto, The Secret of Monkey Island es un juego que desprende calidad por los cuatro costados, que derrocha buen humor y que engancha desde la primera pantalla.
100
DOSQuandary
I must admit, I never did expect to be writing a review of either this game or its sequel, Monkey Island II, prompted by the imminent release of a new Monkey Island title. It's been so long now since we've seen a new episode in this series, like many other players I thought we'd seen the last of Guybrush Threepwood. Seemingly we haven't. So it was with great pleasure that I brushed off the dust and opened the Secret of Monkey Island box once more.
98
DOSThe Games Machine (Italy)
Monkey Island [...] è una avventura a dir poco superba, gli enigmi sono molto ingegnosi e la realizzazione è eccellente: un altro colpo vincente della Lucasfilm.
94
Atari STComputer and Video Games (CVG)
This adventure has a simple control method, excellent graphics, gripping plot and a laugh-a-minute sense of humour. The only slight niggle is the fact that there's quite a bit of disk-swapping involved if you've only got a single drive 520 ST. But you'll have so much fun playing it, who cares?
93
AmigaAmiga Joker
Mit Monkey Island hat sich Lucasfilm selbst übertroffen; es ist noch humorvoller und wesentlich komplexer als seine Vorgänger - und es schöpft die Grafik- und Soundmöglichkeiten des Amiga weitgehend aus. Kann man von einem Computerabenteuer eigentlich noch mehr verlangen?
93
SEGA CDDefunct Games
I can't tell you how ecstatic I am to have found this game for my Sega CD. The Secret of Monkey Island was the game that introduced me to the Adventure genre, and since then I've purchased, downloaded or borrowed as many of them as I could find. From King's Quest to Space Quest, Sam and Max to Kyrandia, there really is nothing like a top-notch adventure game to test your wit and try your patience.
92
AmigaAmiga Format
Monkey Island is a bold statement of intent from Lucasfilm, showing where they believe computer gaming should be heading. After scouring their land of pirates you may well be inclined to agree. It's funny, testing and far deeper than Loom. Monkey Island can completed, but will take far longer. if you've time for anything slower than a shoot-em-up, or you fancy trying your hand at an adventure but sicken at the thought of Orcs and Ogres, give it a bash. If you've already played Loom, Indy' Jones 3 or Zak, the fact that this is leagues ahead should be all we need to say.
92
AmigaPower Play
Monkey Island ist und bleibt das beste Adventure des letzten Jahres. Auch die Umsetzung auf den Amiga ist ein Volltreffer: Die Grafik mußte zwar, im Vergleich mit der 256-Farben-Version des PCs etwas abspecken, die Spielfreude in diesem Piratenspaß wird dadurch keineswegs getrübt.
92
DOSPower Play
Die Abenteuerspiele von Lucasfilm Games gehören zur Créme de la créme des Genres: Delikate Computerspielleckerbissen, die sich vortrefflich von der Hausmannskost der gemeinen Wald- und Wiesenabenteuer mit dummen Parsern und lauen Puzzles abheben. Mit The Secret of Monkey Island haben sich die Amerikaner selbst übertroffen: Das neue Spiel ist noch witziger als Maniac Mansion, noch umfangreicher als "Zak McKracken" und hat noch schönere Grafik als Indiana Jones. Sie sieht sowohl auf dem PC als auch auf dem Amiga hinreißend aus. Dazu gibt's stimmungsvolle musikalische Untermalung mit Reggae- und Calypso-Rhythmen. Gegen Monkey Island sehen auch die besseren Adventures der rivalisierenden Firmen Sierra und Delphine erschreckend mittelmäßig aus.
91
Atari STPower Play
Tut mir leid, liebe "Atarianer", in der technischen Aufmachung ist "Monkey Island" auf dem Amiga eine Affennasenlänge voraus. Deshalb müssen wir von Grafik und Sound noch ein paar Pünktchen abziehen. Zum Glück ändert das nichts am genialen Spiel selbst.
90
AmigaAmiga Action
A with previous releases, the attention to detail and the finely tuned gameplay can not be faulted. The graphics for instance, are stunning throughout, with plenty of animation and facial expressions on the characters. Coupled with the excellent Caribbean tunes and the rhythmic reggae stomps the game simply oozes character and atmosphere. If you're new to adventures such as this, you'll probably find the difficulty level perfect, whereas more experienced adventurers may find it a little easy. However, there is absolutely no excuse for not owning this game.
86
DOSJoker Verlag präsentiert: Sonderheft
In Sachen Technik und Gameplay hatte Lucas Arts (damals noch Lucasfilm Garnes) konsequent auf Bewährten gesetzt: Via Maus und einer bequem zu bedienenden Wortliste setzt sich Guybrush fein animiert in Bewegung und ist auch von blutigen Abenteuer-Laien kaum umzubringen — eine der wenigen Möglichkeiten, den Helden in Fischfutter zu verwandeln, besteht darin, ihn länger als zehn Minuten tauchen zu lassen. Sogar die Schwertkämpfe stellen in der Praxis eher Beleidigungsduelle dar, wie hier überhaupt oft und gern in altbewährter Multiple Choice-Manier geredet wird. Manchmal mag das ein bißchen lästig fallen, und manchmal läßt auch die Logik der Rätsel ein wenig zu wünschen übrig — aber Atmosphäre und Präsentation sind stets über alle Zweifel erhaben, sei es bei der PC-Urversion oder den späteren Umsetzungen für Amiga und ST.
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85
DOSWIZ
הגרפיקה במשחק מהנה ובה 256 צבעים. גם המוסיקה האותנטית שבה משולבים קטעי קליפסו ומוסיקת רגאיי שופיינית לאיים האקזוטיים שמדרום לארצות-הברית, מותאמת לאווירת המשחק ומקנה הרגשה של קרנבל.
80
SEGA CDRPGFan
The Secret of Monkey Island isn't perfect. It's ugly, it's primitive, and it's a bit too small for anyone's tastes. However, it successfully started an amazing cult series for good reason and it's a great way to waste a few days. Also, it starts a few inside jokes in the later games that you'll only understand if you see them here. It's a collector's item and a classic to the full extent of their definitions, and if you have a Sega CD, you might want to consider hunting it down. Not worth going bananas over, but close.
80
AmigaPixel-Heroes.de
Grafisch irgendwo zwischen EGA- und VGA-Qualität. Die musikalische Qualität ging in Ordnung, war aber nicht überragend.
80
Atari STPixel-Heroes.de
Langsam macht es keinen Spaß mehr Fazite zu Lucas Arts-Spielen zu schreiben. Hier sei vielleicht erwähnt, dass aus nachfolgender Sicht Monkey Island nicht ganz so gut wie der zweite Teil oder gar "Sam & Max" oder "Day of the Tentacle" ist. Doch für die damalige Zeit war das Spiel einfach eine beispiellose Revolution...
80
SEGA CDPixel-Heroes.de
Fazit: Langsam macht es keinen Spaß mehr Fazite zu Lucas Arts-Spielen zu schreiben. Hier sei vielleicht erwähnt, dass aus nachfolgender Sicht Monkey Island nicht ganz so gut wie der zweite Teil oder gar "Sam & Max" oder "Day of the Tentacle" ist. Doch für die damalige Zeit war das Spiel einfach eine beispiellose Revolution...
80
MacintoshTap-Repeatedly/Four Fat Chicks
Overall, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys LucasArts games, or for that matter, anyone who has never played a LucasArts game. I know some folks take their gaming pretty seriously and play only serious games—they probably don't like LucasArts games much—but I say gaming is supposed to be fun, and this is a fun game.
80
DOSHonestGamers
Most of the elements of this game come together in fine form, meaning it's an experience you won't want to miss.
80
SEGA CDSega-16.com
The poor SEGA CD didn't have a proud release, with only a small pack of games available at launch, most of which were considered sub par. I almost discarded The Secret of Monkey Island as another example of bad gaming when I saw the pics of it, as it looked like a colorless Genesis title with probably nothing to show for itself. But if you HAVE seen screen shots of it, don't believe them necessarily, because this is actually a gorgeous-looking game and a real delight to play for every reason I can think of.
80
DOSAdventure Classic Gaming
Whenever a list of best computer games of all time is created, rather few old titles pop up. The adventure games from the Monkey Island series always appear on such a list. The series has been a legend among adventure gamers since the release of The Secret of Monkey Island. Ron Gilbert, the creator of the series and the designer of this first game, has achieved a position akin to that of a demigod in the world of adventure games. Exactly what is the magic that attracts gamers again and again to see the misadventures of Guybrush Threepwood? Let us find out! Shiver me timbers and all that, mates, ‘cause Guybrush is here!
80
DOSTap-Repeatedly/Four Fat Chicks
Here I sit, still waiting for my copy of Grim Fandango to arrive. Meanwhile, I had ordered the LucasArts Classic Adventures, too, and got them already, so I thought I would pop them in and see what was what. Out of the five games included on the diskettes (yes, it's true—diskettes!), I had only played Loom before and so had a pretty good selection. I chose to start with The Secret of Monkey Island because I had enjoyed Monkey Island 3 (The Curse of Monkey Island) so thoroughly. (It seems as if I am always playing more recent games in series first and then going back to the older ones.)
78
SEGA CDVideo Games
Die Mega-CD-Version ist in puncto Spielspaß mit der Urfassung identisch. dieselben liebenswerten Charaktere, die gleiche witzige, chaotische Handlung wie beim Original.[...]Trotz der Mängel, die alle technisch bedingt sind, ist Secret of Monkey Island ein Muß für alle für alle Adventure-Freunde unter den Mega-CD-Besitzern.
75
DOSGameCola.net
Sadly, as is the nature of this kind of game, once it's completed, it's over. No different playthroughs after completion, no various ways to complete puzzles. Just one of the greatest times you'll ever experience while playing a videogame. I recommend giving it a few years before returning to Melee Island. It'll be good to go back after all those years.
50
DOSJust Adventure
This is a review that requires I put on a Kevlar jacket; beware that I am about to commit adventure game heresy.


Our Users Say

Platform Votes Score
Amiga 117 3.9
Atari ST 49 3.4
DOS 467 4.2
FM Towns 3 3.0
Macintosh 31 3.1
SEGA CD 65 3.3
Combined MobyScore 732 4.0


User Reviews

Look Behind You! Its A Three-Headed Monkey! SEGA CD Edward Brown (308)
The original and best. Influential and brilliant DOS Shazbut (158)
The most memorable, humorous, goofy-as-hell adventure game you're likely to play in your short life. DOS Nathan Kovner (49)
Arguably the only adventure game that could be described as a true masterpiece. DOS Mumm-Ra (382)
I would become a pirate just to be able to play this game DOS YID YANG Bronze Star Contributing Member (162352)
What is the secret of Monkey Island anyway? Too bad nobody knows DOS *Katakis* (37456)
The most glorious Buccaneering adventure in the entire Caribbean DOS flo h (4)
Yet another review for THE Adventure... someone has to do it DOS Boston Low (92)
Another Monkey 1 review... Gee, I wonder if it will be positive?? DOS Zovni (9427)
One of the greatest adventure games of all time! Bar None! DOS Malik (7)

 

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