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jgbrunn · 04/03/2011, 10:44 am

I have only played Secret of MI and Le Chucks revenge, should I try to play the other 2 before playing Tales? I know it isn't a requirement, i'm just wondering for those of you that had if you feel you got more out of it than you would of if you had skipped.

*Silverwolfpet* · 04/03/2011, 10:54 am

Hi jgbrunn! Welcome to the forums!

Personal opinion: Yes, I warmly recommend playing them in order. That way, you will understand the story better. Besides, Curse of Monkey Island is absolutely superb from an artistic and musical point of view. And the story is awesome. And the voice work. And the...well, just play it

And for all the tiny cool references, it's totally worth it to play MI3 and MI4.

If you don't have the patience for it, at least watch some "Let's Play" on youtube.

**puzzlebox** · 04/03/2011, 11:13 am

I'd definitely recommend playing at least Curse of Monkey Island (#3 in the series) before Tales. Partly because it's a much-beloved game among Monkey Island fans, but more because there's a character in Curse who returns in Tales. At that point it's really nice to have that backstory from the earlier game.

jgbrunn · 04/03/2011, 11:42 am

Thanks for the advice. I will try to ebay #3 and 4 then if not I will try to find a youtube video like you recommended.

coolsome · 04/03/2011, 12:42 pm

You won't need to play EMI really but id recoment it the games very funny. CMI is important because they are lots of throw backs in the game to CMI and important plot points relating to it.

Teeth · 04/03/2011, 01:33 pm

I would say you don't need to play either, really, Tales is self-contained enough. It has a few back references to Curse so you may want to play that first to get a couple of little jokes here and there, but Escape is almost completely ignored in Tales, and it's the worst game in the series, so I wouldn't bother with that one.

Eduardo · 04/04/2011, 01:02 pm

I would recommend playing them in order, with its ups and lows.

coolguy721 · 04/04/2011, 01:20 pm

theres a scene in the trial and execution of Guybrush Threepwood where Elaine talks about all the things that Guybrush did in the previous games that you wouldn't understand unless you played all the previous games.

Captain Mickey · 04/04/2011, 05:13 pm

I recommend it also that you play 3 and 4. TMI has a ton of throwbacks to the past four games so playing will help catch some of the inside jokes it has. Plus it's MI, that should be enough of a reason to get the entire series.

StarEye · 04/05/2011, 12:08 am

I would play them in order, but I don't think there's anything wrong with playing them in whatever order you like, if you feel like you can't wait. Monkey Island is a series of games you'll play again and again if you get as involved as many of us are, so you'll always have the chance to play them in order eventually.

Of course, if you're planning on playin through once and then forget about them, just to scratch them off your list of games you need to have played before you die, then I suggest playing them in order. But Monkey Island is a series you'll want to return to, so I don't think that willl be an issue.

Molokov · 04/05/2011, 01:32 am

I recommend Curse, it's quite fun. Never managed to get very far in Escape, because the controls were so awkward (same applies to Grim Fandango). I've heard they're good, but because it was so hard just to move around and talk to the other characters, I never made much progress.

dumpling321 · 04/05/2011, 02:04 am

I'd definatly recommend curse, it was my first MI game, and what made me want to play MI... escape is a good game, however i'd recommend playing the ps2 version if you have a ps2

Gman5852 · 04/05/2011, 04:53 am

You can skip escape because telltale did their best to avoid that game in terms of story and references. It wasnt Lucasarts best work

coolguy721 · 04/05/2011, 08:00 am

or its worst

Javi-Wan Kenobi · 04/05/2011, 08:33 am

I highly recommend Curse. It's a masterpiece.
I also recommend Escape. While it's by far the worst Monkey Island game ever, it's not as bad as many people say. The first acts are quite good indeed.

StarEye · 04/06/2011, 12:03 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamza721

or its worst

To be honest, I have a difficulty calling any of the LucasArts adventures "its worst", since they all hold such a high quality. Even the earliest ones are great. Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders or Maniac Mansion are certainly not going to top the list of favourite LucasArts (or even Lucasfilm) adventure games anywhere anytime soon, but calling it "the worst" brings a certain negative vibe to it that I wouldn't want to associate it with.

coolsome · 04/06/2011, 01:57 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarEye

To be honest, I have a difficulty calling any of the LucasArts adventures "its worst", since they all hold such a high quality. Even the earliest ones are great. Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders or Maniac Mansion are certainly not going to top the list of favourite LucasArts (or even Lucasfilm) adventure games anywhere anytime soon, but calling it "the worst" brings a certain negative vibe to it that I wouldn't want to associate it with.

Yh but the comment above that was saying its not its best so hes saying its not its worst either.

Grojak · 04/06/2011, 03:56 am

They are all worth playing. In fact imo, Curse and Tales are every bit as good as MI2, which is of course saying a lot.

Tbh, Escape is good and I say it's worth a play, but at the same time the story does make sense if you skip Escape as the only references to it in tales are 1 mention of LeChucks forms and 1 ingredient in something (trying not to spoil anything lol).

Hayden · 04/06/2011, 05:56 am

Play them all, and in order, I say. That way you can guarantee that you'll get all of the references and inside jokes. Also, you don't want to miss any vital story element, which 'Curse...' and 'Escape...' both contain.

And anyway, they're both really great games which you should experience for the enjoyment too. 'Curse...' is, I believe, one of the greatest adventure games ever created, and 'Escape...' is pretty great too, and provides some of the best laughs of the series. Also, I encourage you to go into 'Escape...' with a positive attitude. A lot of people will try and convince you that it's by far the worst game of the series, or that it's a complete mess. Many of them only say these things mostly because it's become sort of 'cool' to rip on 'Escape...'. So I encourage you to ignore all of that and just form your own opinion of the game.

coolsome · 04/06/2011, 08:35 am

I love Escape myself

04/03/2011, 10:44 am	#1
jgbrunn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 25	Question for Monkey Island veterans I have only played Secret of MI and Le Chucks revenge, should I try to play the other 2 before playing Tales? I know it isn't a requirement, i'm just wondering for those of you that had if you feel you got more out of it than you would of if you had skipped.

04/03/2011, 10:54 am	#2
Silverwolfpet Wolfy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 3,043	Hi jgbrunn! Welcome to the forums! Personal opinion: Yes, I warmly recommend playing them in order. That way, you will understand the story better. Besides, Curse of Monkey Island is absolutely superb from an artistic and musical point of view. And the story is awesome. And the voice work. And the...well, just play it And for all the tiny cool references, it's totally worth it to play MI3 and MI4. If you don't have the patience for it, at least watch some "Let's Play" on youtube. __________________ I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own. Something awesome this way comes... ^.^ www.silverwolfpet.com

04/03/2011, 01:33 pm	#6
Teeth Meh. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 496	I would say you don't need to play either, really, Tales is self-contained enough. It has a few back references to Curse so you may want to play that first to get a couple of little jokes here and there, but Escape is almost completely ignored in Tales, and it's the worst game in the series, so I wouldn't bother with that one. __________________ ^ Thanks for reading that.

04/04/2011, 05:13 pm	#9
Captain Mickey Mighty Pirate Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: You know what? I have no idea... Posts: 477	I recommend it also that you play 3 and 4. TMI has a ton of throwbacks to the past four games so playing will help catch some of the inside jokes it has. Plus it's MI, that should be enough of a reason to get the entire series. __________________ I don't care, I said 40 hours. It's gonna be 40 hours. Player Be Damned! -Ron Gilbert, MI2:SE Commentary

04/05/2011, 02:04 am	#12
dumpling321 stalker-zombie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 455	I'd definatly recommend curse, it was my first MI game, and what made me want to play MI... escape is a good game, however i'd recommend playing the ps2 version if you have a ps2 __________________ you know when you are in the ocean and you hit a warm pocket of water?... that's where the mermaids just peed

04/03/2011, 11:13 am	#3
puzzlebox Telltale Team Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,742	I'd definitely recommend playing at least Curse of Monkey Island (#3 in the series) before Tales. Partly because it's a much-beloved game among Monkey Island fans, but more because there's a character in Curse who returns in Tales. At that point it's really nice to have that backstory from the earlier game.

04/03/2011, 11:42 am	#4
jgbrunn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 25	Thanks for the advice. I will try to ebay #3 and 4 then if not I will try to find a youtube video like you recommended.

04/04/2011, 01:02 pm	#7
Eduardo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Argentina Posts: 583	I would recommend playing them in order, with its ups and lows.

04/04/2011, 01:20 pm	#8
coolguy721 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA! Posts: 695	theres a scene in the trial and execution of Guybrush Threepwood where Elaine talks about all the things that Guybrush did in the previous games that you wouldn't understand unless you played all the previous games.

04/05/2011, 12:08 am	#10
StarEye Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 895	I would play them in order, but I don't think there's anything wrong with playing them in whatever order you like, if you feel like you can't wait. Monkey Island is a series of games you'll play again and again if you get as involved as many of us are, so you'll always have the chance to play them in order eventually. Of course, if you're planning on playin through once and then forget about them, just to scratch them off your list of games you need to have played before you die, then I suggest playing them in order. But Monkey Island is a series you'll want to return to, so I don't think that willl be an issue.

04/05/2011, 01:32 am	#11
Molokov Dingo in a Maternity Ward Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,139	I recommend Curse, it's quite fun. Never managed to get very far in Escape, because the controls were so awkward (same applies to Grim Fandango). I've heard they're good, but because it was so hard just to move around and talk to the other characters, I never made much progress.

04/05/2011, 04:53 am	#13
Gman5852 The smartest moron Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: under your couch Posts: 5,951	You can skip escape because telltale did their best to avoid that game in terms of story and references. It wasnt Lucasarts best work __________________ Sign up for Tribes:Ascend, its free FOR THE NEWBIES: Blue names=normal member Grey names=community mod(As in, NOT a Telltale employee, they just keep the peace here, that's it.) Red names=actual telltale employees.

04/05/2011, 08:00 am	#14
coolguy721 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA! Posts: 695	or its worst

04/05/2011, 08:33 am	#15
Javi-Wan Kenobi Adventure Gaming Jedi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Estella, Navarra, Spain Posts: 1,060	I highly recommend Curse. It's a masterpiece. I also recommend Escape. While it's by far the worst Monkey Island game ever, it's not as bad as many people say. The first acts are quite good indeed.

04/06/2011, 03:56 am	#18
Grojak Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: I have no idea... Posts: 83	They are all worth playing. In fact imo, Curse and Tales are every bit as good as MI2, which is of course saying a lot. Tbh, Escape is good and I say it's worth a play, but at the same time the story does make sense if you skip Escape as the only references to it in tales are 1 mention of LeChucks forms and 1 ingredient in something (trying not to spoil anything lol). __________________ If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, what colour is the tree?

04/06/2011, 05:56 am	#19
Hayden ...is procrastinating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3,498	Play them all, and in order, I say. That way you can guarantee that you'll get all of the references and inside jokes. Also, you don't want to miss any vital story element, which 'Curse...' and 'Escape...' both contain. And anyway, they're both really great games which you should experience for the enjoyment too. 'Curse...' is, I believe, one of the greatest adventure games ever created, and 'Escape...' is pretty great too, and provides some of the best laughs of the series. Also, I encourage you to go into 'Escape...' with a positive attitude. A lot of people will try and convince you that it's by far the worst game of the series, or that it's a complete mess. Many of them only say these things mostly because it's become sort of 'cool' to rip on 'Escape...'. So I encourage you to ignore all of that and just form your own opinion of the game. __________________ Read that instead ^.

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