Yes, this is the next big entry in the Monkey Island point-and-click adventure series. It sees the return of Guybrush Threepwood, witty humor and a new art style. The critics’ reviews are now in, so what’s the verdict? Read on to find out! Ouch! Return to Monkey Island by @TerribleToybox is now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch! Enjoy the unexpected and exciting return of the legendary series and enjoy every minute, fellow wannabe pirates! pic.twitter.com/g7U00jvA33 — Devolver to Monkey Island (@devolverdigital) September 19, 2022 Note: Many of these reviews are for PC, we’ll add to the Nintendo Switch reviews in due course: Starting with IGN, we awarded the game a 9/10: “Return to Monkey Island is expected to be filled with cleverly crafted puzzles, witty dialogue and memorable characters. But as series creator Ron Gilbert returns to the show’s director’s chair for the first time since 1991, it also unexpectedly delivers a lot of heart. It’s an adventure gamer’s delight.” Gamer awarded the PC version of the game 4.5/5: “Return to Monkey Island is everything I wanted and more. Impeccable humor with plenty of dad-worthy gags, puzzles to frustrate and delight you, lovable twists around every corner, all while being effortlessly enjoyable. It feels that monkey island has come full circle with this title in many ways, and yet I can’t help but be selfish and want more Guybrush than Gilbert. There’s still room in the scrapbook for more adventures, and if we’re lucky, maybe we won’t have to wait 30 years for the next title.” GameSpot gave it 9/10: “Returning players will love the fan service and the familiar sense of warmth that permeates the whole experience, yet still tries to be somewhat accessible for beginners. There’s no doubt that some elements will be lost without that decades-long connection, but having a The story in the series is not necessary to enjoy Guybrush Threepwood’s latest escapade. Return to Monkey Island tells a wholesome and compelling story of satanic tales that should appeal to anyone looking for a rich adventure on the high seas.” Ars Technica said it was essential to play: “I started Return to Monkey Island thinking this game would just be a fun, comforting return to a classic, but I left the island believing I had played a refreshing and absolutely necessary game – one that uses interactivity to speak to the human spirit in ways that a movie or a book never could. I love Return to Monkey Island and I’m excited for you to learn its secrets too.” And RockPaperShotgun loved it too: “I think it’s one of the best point and click games to give someone in the year 2022 to prove that point and click games are good. But I’m also self-aware enough to know that I wouldn’t like Return to the Island of monkeys, if I had no history with the series. But I do. So I did. Yo ho ho, and a bottle of fun.” Will you be adding Return To Monkey Island to your Nintendo Switch collection? Tell us below.
