While PC graphic adventures have traditionally been played with the mouse, Escape from Monkey Island lets players move Guybrush directly and interact by pressing specific buttons. A number of other Monkey Island staples, including fast-talking salesman Stan, the advice-giving Voodoo Lady, and Murray the talking skull also appear in the latest sequel.īut what prompted Monkey Island's return to consoles? Perhaps the game's control scheme made the difference. The fourth in LucasArts' series of comical pirate adventures, Escape from Monkey Island continues the adventures of bumbling 'mighty pirate' Guybrush Threepwood, his wife Governor Elaine Threepwood-Marley, and their nefarious rival, the demon pirate LeChuck. Gaming Intelligence Agency - Sony PlayStation 2 - Escape from Monkey Island
