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Evan · 06/12/2009, 04:03 pm

I've never played a Monkey Island game, so this may seem out of place to some MI fanatics. However, what kind of content do the games contain? Would you relate to more Sam and Max-type humor or gentler Bone content?
I just don't really want to get the season without getting any information on it beforehand.

Thanks,
-Evan

onlyamonkey · 06/12/2009, 04:15 pm

I don't wanna get into a discussion about definitions, but I'm 100% sure that if you like this genre of games, you will love Monkey Island. There have been forums up and running for 10 years with people still discussing it and loving it, so you're in for a really nice adventure. You have to pre-order really.

Arodin · 06/12/2009, 04:30 pm

I have not played Bone, but I'd say MI is pretty close to Sam & Max type humor. It should have a more developed story than a Sam & Max game, particularly since they have said the main story-line will span all 5 episodes. I think the strength of MI is in its characters. In Sam & Max, Sam & Max are generally the funniest characters in the game. In MI, Guybrush is funny sometimes, but he is more of a regular guy who happens to meet a lot of funny characters. I'd say if you like Sam & Max, you will probably like Monkey Island.

Do yourself a favor, and play all of the old MI games.

playclever · 06/13/2009, 01:51 am

MI is far edgier than Bone but not as outlandishly ridiculous as Sam & Max. It's very playful with its comedy - often subtle, sometimes silly, and yet quite dark. I would say Bone is very light & fluffy and Sam & Max is relentlessly silly and upbeat, while Monkey Island is dark and full of wit: It's a pirate ghost story at heart, but with quite a focus on the playful use of words - the insult sword-fighting being a prime example.

You really should download scummvm and get hold of the originals (but you knew I was going to say that, right?)

Guybrush_Threepwood · 06/13/2009, 02:05 am

Monkey Island is just the best of the best.
It's unexplainable, just play it and see.

06/12/2009, 04:03 pm	#1
Evan Yes. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 107	Content in Monkey Island I've never played a Monkey Island game, so this may seem out of place to some MI fanatics. However, what kind of content do the games contain? Would you relate to more Sam and Max-type humor or gentler Bone content? I just don't really want to get the season without getting any information on it beforehand. Thanks, -Evan Last edited by Evan; 06/12/2009 at 04:51 pm.

06/13/2009, 02:05 am	#5
Guybrush_Threepwood Spit Master Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cagliari, ITALY Posts: 638	Monkey Island is just the best of the best. It's unexplainable, just play it and see. __________________ "Military intelligence": two words combined that can't make sense.

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06/12/2009, 04:15 pm	#2
onlyamonkey Very Evil Monkey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fastlane, CU Posts: 613	I don't wanna get into a discussion about definitions, but I'm 100% sure that if you like this genre of games, you will love Monkey Island. There have been forums up and running for 10 years with people still discussing it and loving it, so you're in for a really nice adventure. You have to pre-order really.

06/12/2009, 04:30 pm	#3
Arodin Man of low moral fiber Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 157	I have not played Bone, but I'd say MI is pretty close to Sam & Max type humor. It should have a more developed story than a Sam & Max game, particularly since they have said the main story-line will span all 5 episodes. I think the strength of MI is in its characters. In Sam & Max, Sam & Max are generally the funniest characters in the game. In MI, Guybrush is funny sometimes, but he is more of a regular guy who happens to meet a lot of funny characters. I'd say if you like Sam & Max, you will probably like Monkey Island. Do yourself a favor, and play all of the old MI games.

06/13/2009, 01:51 am	#4
playclever Piratical Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 56	MI is far edgier than Bone but not as outlandishly ridiculous as Sam & Max. It's very playful with its comedy - often subtle, sometimes silly, and yet quite dark. I would say Bone is very light & fluffy and Sam & Max is relentlessly silly and upbeat, while Monkey Island is dark and full of wit: It's a pirate ghost story at heart, but with quite a focus on the playful use of words - the insult sword-fighting being a prime example. You really should download scummvm and get hold of the originals (but you knew I was going to say that, right?)