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Captain Viku · 09/06/2009, 12:23 pm

I remember reading in a interview that they would maybe put just one old location in TMI (emphasis on MAYBE) so i was wondering if Monkey island will be that location.

I would be very sad if they don't incluye the island. After all,it gives the franchise it name and has appeared in every MI game so far.

Sir Pantalones · 09/06/2009, 12:27 pm

Though I'm not all for using too many locations and characters from older games, I must agree. Not using the island that the whole series circles around would make it feel more like a spin-off.

My guts tell me that the lair of the Leviathan is Monkey Island, but that could very well be wrong... Let's just hope they're creative.

Bagge · 09/06/2009, 12:53 pm

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Originally Posted by Sir Pantalones

Though I'm not all for using too many locations and characters from older games, I must agree. Not using the island that the whole series circles around would make it feel more like a spin-off.

Monkey Island 2 is a spin-off?

feverfew · 09/06/2009, 01:22 pm

MI 2 used tunnels between Monkey and Dinky, so in some way, Monkey Island was featured.

Bagge · 09/06/2009, 01:23 pm

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MI 2 used tunnels between Monkey and Dinky, so in some way, Monkey Island was featured.

That was a CMI retcon. When the game was released, nothing indicated that Dinky was connected to Monkey Island through tunnels.

darknessofheart · 09/06/2009, 01:50 pm

I think putting in the island would seem a little forced. I could very easily enjoy the game without the island being featured, especially since all the new locations have proven to be far better. The story tends to get a little wacky when on Monkey Island what with the giant monkey robot, talking monkeys, and carnival.

I would only want it to be there if it has a very heavy story connection. Otherwise it would be forced and be nothing but fan service. It being included for the sake of being included because it's a monkey island game would be very lame. I would rather there be mentions of it and it can be a part of the story, but it doesn't have to be explored. Maby just have some more back story or something to suit the title, "Tales of Monkey Island".

StansCoffins · 09/06/2009, 02:59 pm

God no, I'm sick to death of that place. It was great in the first game: mysterious, atmospheric, begging to be explored. But ever since then the games tend to go to hell whenever they reach Monkey Island. Curse, for instance, was almost perfect up to that point (Chapter 1-4 are bloody fantastic) but as soon as it shows up we're faced with annoying retcons, stupid explanations for the previous game's ending, and bad Disneyland parodies. And as for Escape, I rather liked Jambalaya, but damn if Monkey Island wasn't the most boring, soulless place in that game.

petethepanda · 09/06/2009, 03:37 pm

I think it'd be too obvious, "wink-wink"y and cheesy to include Monkey Island in the games.

Which is why I sort of expect it, lol

darknessofheart · 09/06/2009, 03:49 pm

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Originally Posted by petethepanda

I think it'd be too obvious, "wink-wink"y and cheesy to include Monkey Island in the games.

Which is why I sort of expect it, lol

Yeah, but this is defiantly a much more epic feeling game. There may not be a lot of room for obvious and cheesy cliches. Then again, who knows. I think not having the island at all would be great and prove that the actual island doesn't have to be included to make a great game. It's done incredible so far and not even a mention has been made about that god forsaken spit of land.

Jace Taran · 09/06/2009, 09:47 pm

Meh. Monkey Island was probably my least favorite location in SOMI (least stuff to interact with, too much running back and forth, etc). I'm not really attached to it. Wouldn't mind if it was done interestingly, though. For the record, while I consider EMI to be inferior (though still fun in it's own respect), I found Monkey Island to be more fun in that game than in SOMI (except for Monkey Kombat, and the giant monkey robot).

StansCoffins · 09/07/2009, 03:42 am

For the record, I don't think any islands should be revisited. Escape managed to make Melee pretty dull as well, when the original Melee is one of the best islands in the series.

coolsome · 09/07/2009, 03:55 am

Id rather go to blood island agian

thatdude98 · 09/07/2009, 09:17 am

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Id rather go to blood island agian

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Lord-z · 09/07/2009, 09:19 am

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Originally Posted by Bagge

That was a CMI retcon. When the game was released, nothing indicated that Dinky was connected to Monkey Island through tunnels.

Doesn't Herman say that that is how he got to Dinky?

coolsome · 09/07/2009, 09:23 am

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Originally Posted by thatdude98

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Bagge · 09/07/2009, 09:31 am

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Originally Posted by Lord-z

Doesn't Herman say that that is how he got to Dinky?

No, Herman says nothing about how he ended up on Dinky in MI2.

Lord-z · 09/07/2009, 09:55 am

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No, Herman says nothing about how he ended up on Dinky in MI2.

Are you sure? I could swear that Herman mentions it in MI2. But, it has been a while since I played it last, so...

Bagge · 09/07/2009, 10:08 am

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Are you sure? I could swear that Herman mentions it in MI2. But, it has been a while since I played it last, so...

Yes, I'm sure

coolsome · 09/07/2009, 10:09 am

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Yes, I'm sure

yh he only talks about tree colours

Spadge · 09/07/2009, 10:19 am

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yh he only talks about tree colours

Holy cow, If they ever do a MI2:SE with voice acting, someone would have alot of work with all the colours.

To stay on topic, I think we've seen those islands and I don't think we should revisit them without a good reason. The only old island I want to see is Jambalaya, because I'm curious to see how it reverted into a real pirate island, something we never seen before. He's the only island I remember that can be revisited and improved.

09/06/2009, 12:23 pm	#1
Captain Viku The Ultimate Baka Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Santiago de Chile Posts: 96	Will Monkey Island be a location? I remember reading in a interview that they would maybe put just one old location in TMI (emphasis on MAYBE) so i was wondering if Monkey island will be that location. I would be very sad if they don't incluye the island. After all,it gives the franchise it name and has appeared in every MI game so far.

09/06/2009, 01:22 pm	#4
feverfew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Poland Posts: 173	MI 2 used tunnels between Monkey and Dinky, so in some way, Monkey Island was featured. __________________ "I do not require your trust, Threepwood! Only your... heroism."

09/06/2009, 01:50 pm	#6
darknessofheart Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Point A to Point B to Point C Posts: 436	I think putting in the island would seem a little forced. I could very easily enjoy the game without the island being featured, especially since all the new locations have proven to be far better. The story tends to get a little wacky when on Monkey Island what with the giant monkey robot, talking monkeys, and carnival. I would only want it to be there if it has a very heavy story connection. Otherwise it would be forced and be nothing but fan service. It being included for the sake of being included because it's a monkey island game would be very lame. I would rather there be mentions of it and it can be a part of the story, but it doesn't have to be explored. Maby just have some more back story or something to suit the title, "Tales of Monkey Island". Last edited by darknessofheart; 09/06/2009 at 03:34 pm.

09/06/2009, 03:37 pm	#8
petethepanda Man of Low Moral Fiber Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 85	I think it'd be too obvious, "wink-wink"y and cheesy to include Monkey Island in the games. Which is why I sort of expect it, lol __________________ "My true name is ‘Heart Lungs And Liver Boiled In The Stomach Of The Animal McMutton’." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH1F5Cfy6uQ

09/07/2009, 03:55 am	#12
coolsome Sam D Coolsome Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 5,992	Id rather go to blood island agian __________________

09/06/2009, 12:27 pm	#2
Sir Pantalones Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 324	Though I'm not all for using too many locations and characters from older games, I must agree. Not using the island that the whole series circles around would make it feel more like a spin-off. My guts tell me that the lair of the Leviathan is Monkey Island, but that could very well be wrong... Let's just hope they're creative.

09/06/2009, 02:59 pm	#7
StansCoffins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 143	God no, I'm sick to death of that place. It was great in the first game: mysterious, atmospheric, begging to be explored. But ever since then the games tend to go to hell whenever they reach Monkey Island. Curse, for instance, was almost perfect up to that point (Chapter 1-4 are bloody fantastic) but as soon as it shows up we're faced with annoying retcons, stupid explanations for the previous game's ending, and bad Disneyland parodies. And as for Escape, I rather liked Jambalaya, but damn if Monkey Island wasn't the most boring, soulless place in that game.

09/06/2009, 09:47 pm	#10
Jace Taran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 138	Meh. Monkey Island was probably my least favorite location in SOMI (least stuff to interact with, too much running back and forth, etc). I'm not really attached to it. Wouldn't mind if it was done interestingly, though. For the record, while I consider EMI to be inferior (though still fun in it's own respect), I found Monkey Island to be more fun in that game than in SOMI (except for Monkey Kombat, and the giant monkey robot).

09/07/2009, 03:42 am	#11
StansCoffins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 143	For the record, I don't think any islands should be revisited. Escape managed to make Melee pretty dull as well, when the original Melee is one of the best islands in the series.

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