THE DEFINITIVE VERSION™ OF

THE SECRET OF MONKEY ISLAND

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Point and click games matter! Not that I have to tell you extremely intelligent individuals that found this page. The secret of Monkey Island is often touted as the pinnacle of the genre, and rightfully so. It has a cast of memorable character including Bobbin Threadbare, and a monkey, and pirates I think (there has to be pirates). Oh, and puzzles, definitely puzzles. I've played this game a lot of times I know what I'm talking about.

RELEASES

DOS - 1990

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PROS: - Possibly none unless you prefer lots of dithering
CONS: - These pre-CD releases have limited color palettes and audio that hinder the overall experience.
NOTES: - Different artwork is used for close ups most likely due to the graphic limitations

ATARI ST - 1990

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PROS: - Better animation than some versions due to the ST's larger memory
CONS: - but with lower quality audio
NOTES: - Similar to DOS EGA

AMIGA - 1990

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PROS: - Unique soundtrack designed for amiga.
CONS: - Possible lower frame rate than other releases, but also limited graphics and audio found in the DOS CGA and EGA versions.

DOS CD - 1992

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PROS: - CD quality sound and large color palette
CONS: - None

FM TOWNS - 1992

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PROS: - Basically the DOS CD version but with smooth scrolling. It actually looks really cool. check it out if you can.
CONS: - Might be missing some graphics like the spinning pirate in the bar.

SEGA CD - 1993

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PROS: - None
CONS: - Low quality graphics and audio.

MULTI [SPECIAL EDITION] - 2009

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PROS: - Hand-drawn art
- Orchestral score
- Voice acting
CONS: - The art style often feels bland and lacks the high contrast of delicately placed pixels
NOTES: - There is an "Ultimate Talkie" mod that allows you to play the classic version with voice acting.

NOTABLE DIFFERENCES

VERSION PORTRAIT COMPARISONS

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Guybrush from left to right EGA, VGA, Special Edition.

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Additional character portraits, and and interview with the artist behind them.


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