Playing Return to Monkey Island reminded me of the point-and-click adventures of my youth
The article reflects on the nostalgia of playing 'Return to Monkey Island,' a sequel to the classic point-and-click adventure games. The author shares their personal connection to the series, highlighting the return of creator Ron Gilbert and the familiar characters and locations. The game is praised for its impressive graphics and sound design, appealing primarily to long-time fans of the franchise.
- ▪The author first played 'Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge' in 1991 during high school.
- ▪There was a 31-year gap between 'Monkey Island 2' and 'Return to Monkey Island.'
- ▪The game features familiar characters and locations, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
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Gaming Consoles & PC Xbox Playing Return to Monkey Island reminded me of the point-and-click adventures of my youth Features By David Nield published 23 May 2026 'Look behind you — a three-headed monkey' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Terrible Toybox/Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge launched in 1991, and I picked up a copy not long after, in the early years of high school.
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