The Secret of Monkey Island

PC 1990

6.9 / 10

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Rating Breakdown

Gameplay 18% weight

7/10

Depth 12% weight

8/10

Challenge 15% weight

7/10

Graphics 8% weight

8/10

Music 8% weight

8/10

Story 11% weight

7/10

Multiplayer 8% weight

—/10

Impact 9% weight

8/10

Nostalgia 11% weight

8/10

            Score history
            
                7.40 ↓ 7.03

2026-05-18 7.03

2026-05-06 7.75

2026-05-05 7.40 Initial rating

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About

The Secret of Monkey Island is a 1990 point-and-click graphic adventure game developed and published by Lucasfilm Games. It takes place in a fictional version of the Caribbean during the age of piracy. The player assumes the role of Guybrush Threepwood, a young man who dreams of becoming a pirate, and explores fictional islands while solving puzzles.

Source: Wikipedia

Highlighted Credits

Michael Land ↗ Composer
Ron Gilbert ↗ Director
Ron Gilbert ↗ Designer
Dave Grossman ↗ Designer
Tim Schafer ↗ Designer
Steve Purcell ↗ Artist
Lucasfilm Games ↗ Composer

Reviewed April 28, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026