Tales, because that is the only one I have played. But seriously, i have read about previous mi games sometimes having illogical solutions and that it had a really hard dificulty which i wouldn't lilke.
I vacillate between Curse and Tales as my favorites. I voted "Curse" in this thread, but I know I voted "Tales" in the last one so it all comes down to how I'm feeling I guess...
Curse of Monkey Island all the way. I think they should definitely go back to 2D at some point. It just looked awesome and had such a special charm about it.
I think I have voted differently in all these polls. I recently played through all five of them, and - to my surprise, actually - it was The Secret of Monkey Island that I thought stood out as the best one. They're all great games, but SoMI is almost flawless - especially The Three Trials.
I think I picked Curse the last time because Escape didn't top it, and for that reason I regarded it as the best Monkey Island for many years. Now that I've played Tales, I'm not so sure anymore.
So, for the moment, Secret of Monkey Island. They're all brilliant games and I wouldn't want to try ranking the others, they all share second place.
Curse was my first Monkey Island, the game I loved for years before I learned that it was the third in a series (which explained so much regarding the opening and LeChuck's exposition chapter), and the adventure game that I've played more and know better than any other, so it's a sentimental favorite for me. I love them all for different reasons, though. Except Escape, maybe. Hard to think of anything about that game that I love instead of just tolerating...
I think I have voted differently in all these polls. I recently played through all five of them, and - to my surprise, actually - it was The Secret of Monkey Island that I thought stood out as the best one. They're all great games, but SoMI is almost flawless - especially The Three Trials.
I think I picked Curse the last time because Escape didn't top it, and for that reason I regarded it as the best Monkey Island for many years. Now that I've played Tales, I'm not so sure anymore.
So, for the moment, Secret of Monkey Island. They're all brilliant games and I wouldn't want to try ranking the others, they all share second place.
My list goes something like this:
Shared first place: Curse and Tales. Can't really choose between them.
3rd: Revenge
4th: Secret
5th: Escape
I think I'm the same as this actually.
Though to be fair I haven't played Escape much yet. So far it's actually a lot better than I thought it'd be after all the bad reviews it got but I still think the other MI games are quite a lot better.
That said, I haven't got up to the Monkey Kombat yet that I've heard sooo much about.
Though to be fair I haven't played Escape much yet. So far it's actually a lot better than I thought it'd be after all the bad reviews it got but I still think the other MI games are quite a lot better.
That said, I haven't got up to the Monkey Kombat yet that I've heard sooo much about.
The first two chapters are OK. They have some good parts. But once Guybrush gets to Monkey Island again, it goes downhill rapidly.
LeChuck's Revenge. I can play it over and over every day if I choose, and won't get tired of it. I absolutely adore it. I can play it faster than any other MI game too, as I learned in the Great MI Race.
Though to be fair I haven't played Escape much yet. (...)
That said, I haven't got up to the Monkey Kombat yet that I've heard sooo much about.
Don't worry about Monkey Kombat, it's not that bad. The lava puzzle, however... (I'm the proud winner of the "Best Lava Puzzle Stuckness" award from the MI speedrun.)
Don't worry about Monkey Kombat, it's not that bad. The lava puzzle, however... (I'm the proud winner of the "Best Lava Puzzle Stuckness" award from the MI speedrun.)
What was so bad/difficult about it? I got past it in two or three tries.
Having completed Tales, I must say, although it's a very good game, it can't really compare to the first 3, simply because the writing, funny and smart though it may be, is far off from the masterwork that was monkey island before the 4th chapter.
the 4th and 5th games are completely cut off from the atmosphere and character of monkey island. The jokes and the story go all over the place and there's no real concistency in the whole Tales series. It all seems a bit too much. voodoo sponges, pyrite parrots, feast of the senses, those and many more would not have a place in the original MI games...
Don't get me wrong, I love Tales, especially Leviathan was great, but maybe I'm an old fart missing the old days when the story and the humor were much more direct...
Its really quite interesting the split between people liking LeChuck's Revenge and Curse... personally Curse will always be my favourite as it introduced me to the series, saying that MI2 is not very far behind... it would be interesting to see a poll of when people started playing MI games and which is their favourite...
Its really quite interesting the split between people liking LeChuck's Revenge and Curse... personally Curse will always be my favourite as it introduced me to the series, saying that MI2 is not very far behind... it would be interesting to see a poll of when people started playing MI games and which is their favourite...
What was so bad/difficult about it? I got past it in two or three tries.
I meant that as a joke. I realise that it was too internal, sorry about that. As you and some others recall, I stayed up all night, and then some, to finish Escape. The lava maze just turned into a blur in my sleep-deprived brain. Monkey Kombat, however, never posed a problem even though that was after the lava ride.
Having completed Tales, I must say, although it's a very good game, it can't really compare to the first 3, simply because the writing, funny and smart though it may be, is far off from the masterwork that was monkey island before the 4th chapter.
(...)
Don't get me wrong, I love Tales, especially Leviathan was great, but maybe I'm an old fart missing the old days when the story and the humor were much more direct...
I will probably get bashed for this, but I think the writing is what has evolved the most as the series has continued. In a way I agree with you, but I'm not sure I prefer the direct story and humour. I think the game design process has changed since the first two games. I believe they used to have much more room to make up dialogue and jokes as they went along and implemented the game, whereas the newer instalments of the series had to be more carefully planned.
I'm not saying one method is always superiour, but I do think that the writing in Tales and Escape is more elaborate, in a good way. Also, Tales probably has the best story and character development of the series. On the other hand, I prefer the puzzle design and atmosphere of the earlier games, although the latter could be due to nostalgia on my part.
Rats, it's really difficult to pick a favourite. I should never have voted for Secret. All the games have their pros and cons and all of them are worth playing for their good sides.
I can't decide tbh. It's a draw between MI2 and Tales. I love the direction the crew went with both of them. I would love it if Tales went back to a grittier setting, like the ones in MI2 for future episodes.
That's not to say that I don't love Curse and Secret. I just love MI2 and Tales for the theme the games have all around and the way they differ from the other games.
I played Escape a lot as a kid so playing it always takes me back, even though the game isn't all that good.
The Secret of Monkey Island, for nostalgic reasons mainly (and because Monkey Island itself looked best back then).
May I say your video's are amazing, I have just watched them all :eek:
What movie maker did you use?
I loved the one about Rise of the Pirate god, it was like I was watching a movie.
I love your style of movie making.
Hire for party's of all kinds, weddings etc..... :guybrush:
(Guybrush does no stripping of any kind, only if he has too much grog and Elaine is out of town :eek::D)
First and only Monkey Island I have played is ToMI, so for now it's my favorite.
But the game has gotten my interest up, so now I am going to get them all. So hopefully I might get more, or a new favorite. Only time will tell
First and only Monkey Island I have played is ToMI, so for now it's my favorite.
But the game has gotten my interest up, so now I am going to get them all. So hopefully I might get more, or a new favorite. Only time will tell
Would you mind explaining that opinion? I don't mean that in a hostile way, I just wonder why you like the game best that other people seem to hate so much.
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My kudos to Telltale anyway, 'cause Tales quickly became my favorite post-Gilbert MI.
No, but in all seriousness, Curse and Tales were my equal favourites. Both were excellent adventure games!
anyway, voted for tales :P
goodbye!
I think I picked Curse the last time because Escape didn't top it, and for that reason I regarded it as the best Monkey Island for many years. Now that I've played Tales, I'm not so sure anymore.
So, for the moment, Secret of Monkey Island. They're all brilliant games and I wouldn't want to try ranking the others, they all share second place.
Finally someone who understands me.
Shared first place: Curse and Tales. Can't really choose between them.
3rd: Revenge
4th: Secret
5th: Escape
Though to be fair I haven't played Escape much yet. So far it's actually a lot better than I thought it'd be after all the bad reviews it got but I still think the other MI games are quite a lot better.
That said, I haven't got up to the Monkey Kombat yet that I've heard sooo much about.
The first two chapters are OK. They have some good parts. But once Guybrush gets to Monkey Island again, it goes downhill rapidly.
Also, I don't know if you saw, but you got the "Most Absent" special award in the second race. We missed you!
Don't worry about Monkey Kombat, it's not that bad. The lava puzzle, however... (I'm the proud winner of the "Best Lava Puzzle Stuckness" award from the MI speedrun.)
I agree. The events on Monkey Island almost ruined the game for me, and I did consider giving it third place instead of shared second.
What was so bad/difficult about it? I got past it in two or three tries.
the 4th and 5th games are completely cut off from the atmosphere and character of monkey island. The jokes and the story go all over the place and there's no real concistency in the whole Tales series. It all seems a bit too much. voodoo sponges, pyrite parrots, feast of the senses, those and many more would not have a place in the original MI games...
Don't get me wrong, I love Tales, especially Leviathan was great, but maybe I'm an old fart missing the old days when the story and the humor were much more direct...
Done.
Haha awesome...
I meant that as a joke. I realise that it was too internal, sorry about that. As you and some others recall, I stayed up all night, and then some, to finish Escape. The lava maze just turned into a blur in my sleep-deprived brain. Monkey Kombat, however, never posed a problem even though that was after the lava ride.
I will probably get bashed for this, but I think the writing is what has evolved the most as the series has continued. In a way I agree with you, but I'm not sure I prefer the direct story and humour. I think the game design process has changed since the first two games. I believe they used to have much more room to make up dialogue and jokes as they went along and implemented the game, whereas the newer instalments of the series had to be more carefully planned.
I'm not saying one method is always superiour, but I do think that the writing in Tales and Escape is more elaborate, in a good way. Also, Tales probably has the best story and character development of the series. On the other hand, I prefer the puzzle design and atmosphere of the earlier games, although the latter could be due to nostalgia on my part.
Rats, it's really difficult to pick a favourite. I should never have voted for Secret. All the games have their pros and cons and all of them are worth playing for their good sides.
That's not to say that I don't love Curse and Secret. I just love MI2 and Tales for the theme the games have all around and the way they differ from the other games.
I played Escape a lot as a kid so playing it always takes me back, even though the game isn't all that good.
May I say your video's are amazing, I have just watched them all :eek:
What movie maker did you use?
I loved the one about Rise of the Pirate god, it was like I was watching a movie.
I love your style of movie making.
Hire for party's of all kinds, weddings etc..... :guybrush:
(Guybrush does no stripping of any kind, only if he has too much grog and Elaine is out of town :eek::D)
But the game has gotten my interest up, so now I am going to get them all. So hopefully I might get more, or a new favorite. Only time will tell
So I was going to buy SoMI:SE together with LR:SE, but as it stands maybe I should just buy it now, I don't know if I can wait all the way till summer
Chose Curse because of (albiet recent)nostalgia.
On-topic: Curse, incase I haven't said so yet...