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graphic adventure game
Tales of Monkey Island
By Telltale Games, released 1 Jan 2009
- Wii
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
- video game with LGBT character
What it is
Tales of Monkey Island is a 2009 graphic adventure from Telltale Games. Guybrush Threepwood accidentally spreads a voodoo infection across the Caribbean while stripping the pirate LeChuck of his demonic power. Pirates begin turning into unruly monsters, while a pirate hunter and a French physician pursue Guybrush for different reasons. Guybrush searches for La Esponja Grande, a legendary sea sponge tied to the infection. The first chapter begins after a battle involving Guybrush, Elaine, and LeChuck leaves him stranded on an island where winds blow inward. The story follows questions about the infection, Elaine, LeChuck, and Guybrush’s escape. The game supports single-player and Family Sharing on Steam. It was released for Windows on July 7, 2009, and is also available on Wii, PlayStation 3, and macOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Graphic adventure format
- Pirate and voodoo storyline
- Includes Guybrush, Elaine, and LeChuck
- Single-player support
- Family Sharing support
- Single-player only
- Steam platforms list Windows
- Release date is July 7, 2009
Who it suits
It suits players who want a story-led graphic adventure with pirate characters and voodoo mysteries. Players interested in Guybrush, Elaine, and LeChuck can follow the unfolding Caribbean plot.
Tales of Monkey Island follows Guybrush through a Caribbean voodoo crisis involving pirates, monsters, and competing pursuers. Its chapter-based story and adventure format focus on narrative exploration.
