The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

[R Nilla]

UPDATE: Just saw that this is now also available on the Amazon.com Xbox Live store so you don't have to deal with MS points. Pay $10 and you will be emailed a code to be redeemed on XBL to download the full version. This is NOT a physical copy.

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Now available for 800 MS points!

Queue the trial or full game

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Pirates! Adventure! Monkeys! Relive the hilarious swashbuckling misadventures of the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood as he attempts to become the most infamous pirate in the Caribbean! Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island?: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic pirate adventure game from LucasArts in gorgeous HD detail.

Featuring an all new re-imagined contemporary art style, hand-drawn and presented in 1080p, complete voice over by members of the original Monkey Island? franchise cast, a re-mastered musical score using live instruments, plus scene-for scene-hot swap to seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic modes at anytime.

* Hilarious swashbuckling misadventures: Embark on a bumbling misadventure in an attempt to become the most infamous pirate in the Caribbean, win the heart of the beautiful governor, Elaine Marley, and confront the evil ghost pirate, LeChuck!
* High-definition graphics: The game is all-new and re-imagined with a contemporary art style, hand-drawn and presented in 1080p.
* Voiceover talent: Complete voice over using original Monkey Island franchise cast members brings the story and characters to life like never before.
* Renewed music score: Enjoy the re-mastered and re-recorded musical score using live instruments.
* Special Edition and Classic modes: Scene-for-scene hot swap lets you seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic modes at anytime during gameplay.
* Enhanced gameplay: The all-new intuitive game interface and controls provide a more interactive gameplay experience.
* Hint system: Not sure what to do next? The in-game puzzle hint system keeps the puzzles fresh and fun.

Official Site

 

[nakedfrog]

Awesome!

 

[Dumac]

Originally posted by: R Nilla
Official Site

Just announced by LucasArts.

There's a developer diary and some screenshots on the site, but unfortunately they are minuscule.

Features:

- Remastered hand-drawn HD graphics
- New voiceovers with original franchise cast members
- Re-mastered and re-recorded music using live instruments
- Seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic Modes--scene for scene at anytime during gameplay
- New interface and controls
- In-game puzzle hint system

Casuals!

 

[trmiv]

Holy crap!! So unexpected and awesome! I was thinking of trying to find the originals the other day because I wanted to play them again. I can't wait!

 

[R Nilla]

There's also Tales of Monkey Island coming to Wii and PC, which will be all new episodic content from Telltale Games.

 

[Queasy]

updated graphics and voice-overs = :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Fingolfin269]

HOLY...!!!!!!! Checks calendar... no, it is not April 1!

 

[mmntech]

Looks like Telltale is going to revive the series too!
http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland

Definite day one buy for me.

 

[pennylane]

The Telltale is a different game! It looks like it's a new game altogether!

 

[MrPickins]

Sweet. I can't wait!

In the meantime:
http://stansellseverything.ytmnd.com/

 

[mmntech]

Originally posted by: pennylane
The Telltale is a different game! It looks like it's a new game altogether!

That's why I said "too". lol
Both look fantastic.

 

[Slick5150]

Ask me about Loom

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: mmntech

Originally posted by: pennylane
The Telltale is a different game! It looks like it's a new game altogether!

That's why I said "too". lol
Both look fantastic.

Oh I was referring to the OP. It wasn't clear in the the OP that there are two separate Monkey Island games coming out.

 

[Dacalo]

Fantastic, now give us remakes of X-Wing and Tie Fighter.

 

[Piuc2020]

Wait... let me get this right, there are TWO Monkey Island remakes in the works?

 

[Dumac]

Originally posted by: Piuc2020
Wait... let me get this right, there are TWO Monkey Island remakes in the works?

Only one is a remake. The other is new content, right?

I don't trust episodic content though. We'll see how that pans out.

I'm definately hyped for the remake of Secret of Monkey Island.

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: Dacalo
Fantastic, now give us remakes of X-Wing and Tie Fighter.

At least for PC. I don't need a console basardization of that.

 

[TheVrolok]

F'ing awesome.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: gorcorps

Originally posted by: Dacalo
Fantastic, now give us remakes of X-Wing and Tie Fighter.

At least for PC. I don't need a console basardization of that.

I don't remember much of X-Wing or Tie Fighter but do seem to remember it being pretty simplistic relative to today's creations. A port with upgraded graphics would probably come out just fine on a console.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: R Nilla
Official Site

Just announced by LucasArts.

There's a developer diary and some screenshots on the site, but unfortunately they are minuscule.

EDIT: GiantBomb has a better version of the trailer (which they've mislabeled as being for Tales of Monkey Island). Looks great--Telltale Games have really treated this right.


Features:

- Remastered hand-drawn HD graphics
- New voiceovers with original franchise cast members
- Re-mastered and re-recorded music using live instruments
- Seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic Modes--scene for scene at anytime during gameplay
- New interface and controls
- In-game puzzle hint system

BTW, going to the official site is worth it just for the music.

 

[mmntech]

Originally posted by: Dacalo
Fantastic, now give us remakes of X-Wing and Tie Fighter.

LucasArts badly needs to revive the X-Wing series. Just as long as there's no Clone Wars and no flying through the Death Star II again.

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: Dumac

Originally posted by: Piuc2020
Wait... let me get this right, there are TWO Monkey Island remakes in the works?

Only one is a remake. The other is new content, right?

I don't trust episodic content though. We'll see how that pans out.

I'm definately hyped for the remake of Secret of Monkey Island.

You obviously have not played any of Telltale's games.


Open letter to Telltale:

Dear Telltale Games,
I would like to inquire on how I can just send you more money.

P.S. Also, I would like to send Steve Purcell more of my money too.

<snorgles>

EDIT: Telltale listed some of the team members, some pretty good people in there and they have an FAQ that answers most questions from fans: http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland/faq

Plus, Ron Gilbert made a few comments: http://grumpygamer.com/8280380

 

[trmiv]

Holy crap, now Telltale games is releasing new Monkey Island content? I feel like a total nerd, but this stuff totally made my day. I can't wait for all of this to come out!

 

[jdport]

wow, seeing this thread just made my whole day. I was a HUGE fan of the Monkey Island series.... they were so fun. I can't wait for these...

 

[Dumac]

Originally posted by: Born2bwire
You obviously have not played any of Telltale's games.

You are right. I haven't, which is why I'm cautious of their new content. None of Telltale's previous products every interested me. I hope they do a good job with Monkey Island.

On another note, I wonder if the controls for Tales will be analog like Escape from Monkey Island or point and click like predecessors. I am hoping point and click, and I am guessing this is right because of it being released on PC and Wiiware (aka both can you use and click).