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  Published: 2009-09-21, Author: Chuck , review by: nintendoworldreport.com

  • Challenging puzzles, Clever writing, Monkey Island is back!
  • Lowres graphics, Difficult to navigate jungle, No real ending

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  Published: 2009-08-22, review by: gamertell.com

  • Very funny. If you liked the original games, you would love this game. Its also part one of a four-part game.
  • lacks insult sword fighting, and confusing treasure hunting.

 
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  Published: 2009-08-04, review by: gamervision.com

  • Abstract:  There are few video game series as loved as the Monkey Island games. Developed on the SCUMM engine by Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer, and Dave Grossman, the point-and-click adventure enjoyed several sequels in the 90’s, but fell out of the public eye as the ...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-30, review by: about.com

  • Abstract:  You Need This Game Fortunately, adventure games are more about the writing and the puzzle design than the technology, and the Wii version is still tremendously fun to play. If you want a game that works your brain and your funny bone, you cannot do mu...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-30, review by: gamersdailynews.com

  • Abstract:  The folks at Telltale Games had a daunting task in bringing this adventure game to the WiiWare service. The PC version is around 200 megs, and presumes you have at least reasonably modern hardware. The Wii is nowhere near as powerful as most current PC...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-27, Author: Chris , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  The Screaming Narwhal might seem like a strange name for a Caribbean pirate ship, but in the world of Monkey Island, that kind of eccentricity is par for the course. In years past, the Monkey Island series earned a cult following for its quirky humor a...

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  Published: 2009-07-27, review by: gamespot.com

  • Quirky sense of humor, Puzzles often require clever solutions, A few memorable characters.
  • Frame rate is sluggish, Some environmental art oddities.
  • This humorous and enjoyable adventure is seaworthy, despite some visual choppiness. ...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-17, review by: gaming-age.com

  • Abstract:  I went into Tales of Monkey Island with a little bit of apprehension, as I'm sure quite a few fans of the well loved LucasArts franchise did, even though I was well aware of Telltale's stellar track record up to this point. Thankfully, they didn't disa...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-13, review by: Geek.com

  • Abstract:  Not too long ago we learned that the revered Monkey Island series was coming back with a remake as well as a new title, Tales of Monkey Island. The new game would feature five episodes, the first being Launch of the Screaming Narwhal which dropped on ...

 
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  Published: 2009-07-10, review by: gamersdailynews.com

  • Abstract:  I’m about to admit something that will get me kicked out of the Old School Adventure Gaming Elitists Club: I have never had a chance to play a Monkey Island game for more than a few minutes, and had to give myself a crash course on the series for this ...

 
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