This is the Best Video Game I've Played In A Long Time

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  • @SamuraiCaveman
    @SamuraiCaveman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +435

    I like to think that Elaine is so nice in this game because Guybrush is telling the story and he couldn't possibly make her sound mean.

    • @skyllalafey
      @skyllalafey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Ooh! That is a clever take, I love it

    • @PalTino
      @PalTino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That actually makes sense. I had not considered that ...

    • @FeatherFall101
      @FeatherFall101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Ok that is clever. I still think she TOO nice in this one but yeah makes sense if this is how guybrush sees her.

    • @Paraninja
      @Paraninja ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s very sweet.

    • @GameMaster-ig8oo
      @GameMaster-ig8oo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I took it more as Elaine mellowing out ever since loosing her job in Escape.

  • @a-goblin
    @a-goblin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    "i named mine Jeff. he begs for death!" despite not being a monkey island quote, that is the most monkey island thing I've ever heard anyone say

  • @Byrnzi360
    @Byrnzi360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    I’m not going to lie. I’m very impressed that he decided to honour Curse of/Escape from Monkey Island. When I heard he was making this game, I was absolutely convinced he was going to pull a Roland Emmerich and declare that he was returning the series from _where he had left it._
    It takes a bigger person to acknowledge the contributions others have made to your original work, contributions the fans were satisfied to have, even if it wasn’t the direction he originally planned.

    • @Blokewood3
      @Blokewood3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I feel the same say. I was pretty worried about this because years ago Gilbert had written a list of things he would do if he ever got Monkey Island back and one of the thing was that he would make "Monkey Island 3a" that would effectively pick up immediately after Monkey Island 2 and strike Curse and Escape and Tales from the canon. I got more upset because I saw plenty of youtube comments clamoring for that to happen, asking for the "real" Monkey Island 3, treating the other games as worthless just because Ron Gilbert didn't make them. Initially when this game was announced the expectation was that this game would be "3a" that Ron had talked about, but he soon said that Curse was not going to be removed from canon, which made me relax. Then the expectation was that this might be some sort of "midquel" between 2 and 3, but in the end this is Monkey Island 6. And I love it.

    • @ChakiOida
      @ChakiOida 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Blokewood3 Mood. In todays age where so many "wow 90s creator comes back to MAKE THING REAL AND PROPER" occurences happen... reading this and seeing the video made me actually happy and interested in checking it out

    • @Dreadjaws
      @Dreadjaws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Don't forget Tales, he honored that one too. In any case, I'm certainly glad he didn't follow with his original plan. I understand (as he himself explained) he wrote the list of what he'd do with a new Monkey Island game from a place of anger and inexperience, and he's a more mature person now.

    • @ZipplyZane
      @ZipplyZane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The thing is, those ignored the ending of 2, which had tons of interesting implications. I was hoping that we'd explore those implications. I guess it would be possible while referencing the other games, but now I'm worried that aspect was lost.

    • @Dreadjaws
      @Dreadjaws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ZipplyZane Have you not played Return? That's all addressed there.

  • @Leinad44
    @Leinad44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    I liked how supportive Elaine is in this game. It is very different. But I like how it shows us how healthy their relationship is.

    • @Uthic
      @Uthic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      She's too supportive, I find. Doesn't really seem as fiery as before, comes across as being boring.

    • @Garrett42
      @Garrett42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@Uthic It may be because Guybrush is telling the story, so she is shown the way he sees her.
      That's how it came across to me anyways.

    • @Uthic
      @Uthic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ​@@Garrett42 Maybe, but that changes nothing. I have to react to the story Gilbert is telling me.

    • @davidpapai4018
      @davidpapai4018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Uthic I tought the twist will be that she's Guybrush's mom, the way she acts.

    • @falconeshield
      @falconeshield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@davidpapai4018 There is a little of fire from Elaine when she faced one of Captain M's henchwoman's and protected her plunderbunny as he went inside the Monkey Island's entrance. I missed her Tales 'ass to the world, sweet to her man' attitude. Aside from that moment, Elaine was too sweet, even as Guybrush's wife.

  • @Nurdse_326
    @Nurdse_326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Honestly, Murray remains one of my absolute favorite characters from any game ever, lol. To this day my family still quotes;
    "I'LL STRIDE THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL CARRYING YOUR HEAD ON A PIKE!!!"
    "...Stride?"
    "ROLL, THEN.. I'LL ROLL THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL - must you take the fun out of everything?"
    🤣

    • @Dreadjaws
      @Dreadjaws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      To think he was originally supposed to have only one scene in Curse. Thank God people reacted so well to him in the demo that they gave him more to do.

    • @bluestrife28
      @bluestrife28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hahaaa “is it a really evil looking doorstop?” 😂😂

  • @ectofriend
    @ectofriend 2 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Honestly all this game had to do for me was confirm Guybrush and Elaine were still happily married. I usually don't get wrapped up in fictional romances, but I really love those two together.

    • @BehindTheAddiction
      @BehindTheAddiction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      They are so adorable together in Return too. Hashtag goals.

    • @samhodge7460
      @samhodge7460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I recall reading somewhere that Ron Gilbert never intended for them to get married and wanted their relationship to evolve into a snarky brother/sister kind of dynamic. I believe he was disappointed that the writers of Curse wed them. He's clearly past that now.

    • @Tyler-zf2gj
      @Tyler-zf2gj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “Remind me how long we’ve been married?” Lol

    • @user-vi4xy1jw7e
      @user-vi4xy1jw7e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BehindTheAddiction please don't "hashtag goals." 🤢

    • @spartan.falbion2761
      @spartan.falbion2761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BehindTheAddiction Do you say 'hashtag' in normal speech? Are you on medication?

  • @Hitoritaka
    @Hitoritaka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    So glad you have the ability to get back into recovery. Being a "disabled vet" I've seen people go back multiple times and it's when you don't go back that things get out of hand. IMO, Having a support system is a matter of luck, but using one's a matter of personal strength. So glad you got a game for your wellness, and know you're loved through your work by other feeble humans too. Thanks!

  • @spedcuber178
    @spedcuber178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    "I feel better just talking to you"
    "Me too"
    *tears were shed*

    • @ElPolloDiabloCH
      @ElPolloDiabloCH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yea, that line got me too. the way they reintroduce characters like Elaine and Carla is spot on. great writing.

  • @lizryan7451
    @lizryan7451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I had no idea they came out with another Monkey Island game! I never actually played the games myself, but I have fond memories of sitting with my mom at the family computer when I was little watching her play and finding the game super funny. I remember her being stuck on a puzzle that involved crossing the hot sand on a beach, and I guess I unknowingly said something that made her realize the solution was to put a wet towel on the sand and she told me I was a genius, while I was very confused what I had said that made her think that 😆

    • @flavoredwallpaper
      @flavoredwallpaper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes, from the Curse of Monkey Island. You should do your mom a favor and ask her to play these games with you. That's what I did back in the day, as a kid, and it was a blast.

    • @milczyciel
      @milczyciel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is precious and made me smile. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Santoryu90
    @Santoryu90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I’m not a huge fan of the art style but that alone is not a dealbreaker for me, long as it’s still fun and enjoyable.

    • @KotaonPC
      @KotaonPC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. Wanna "get bent" together?

    • @OrgaNik_Music
      @OrgaNik_Music 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I thought so at first too, but it turned out to be much more expressive than I originally thought and I learned to appreciate it very quickly.

    • @bellablessings5410
      @bellablessings5410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      yeah I wasn't feeling it from the trailers but when I actually played I genuinely fell in love with it!

    • @countluke2334
      @countluke2334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thing is once you start playing you're used to it after 5 minutes.

    • @zenithquasar9623
      @zenithquasar9623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't know if you have played it yet, because it is so charming in motion imo.

  • @sombra1111
    @sombra1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I initially didn't like the art style, but it really grew on me while playing the game. This game is an awesome comeback for the series, I love it

  • @Hazelcake
    @Hazelcake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    yay! i'd love to see an old school LGR + PUR let's play of this

    • @onomatopoeia7505
      @onomatopoeia7505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yes please! Seconded!

    • @sm21454
      @sm21454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thirded! Pleaaaaaase? 🥺

    • @WatanabeNoTsuna.
      @WatanabeNoTsuna. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, please! ❤️

    • @Rachenviel
      @Rachenviel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can higly recommend a show called Mostly Walking. Three people involved in game design who play through both old and new adventure games and talk about them in a light-hearted way. One of the cast members is actually a programmer on this game (Leigh Graner).

    • @deemster4249
      @deemster4249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rachenviel yeah I love them! Their Return to Zork playthrough is a classic

  • @DefinitelyReagan
    @DefinitelyReagan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was incredibly eager to hear your take, and couldn't agree more now that it's here.
    30 years of waiting were not in vain - Return was, and is, absolutely breathtaking, and we're fortunate to be a part of something so special.
    Edit: You bring a lot of joy and inspiration to people, PUR. We've got your back in return - the war goes on. You got this, dude.

  • @KrustyFrank27
    @KrustyFrank27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Hearing Roses say “Inventory Object Puzzles!” gave me the warmest, fuzziest feeling, like cocoa on a cold night or reuniting with an old friend.

    • @NoahGooder
      @NoahGooder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      we really need more games with that mechanic expecially with the point&click adventure type

  • @KirkRedgate
    @KirkRedgate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I'm 8 hours in on hard mode. It's new, modern, and nostalgic all at the same time. They did a fantastic job, loving it.

    • @christopherpoff4117
      @christopherpoff4117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's absolutely nostalgia done right. Something entirely new that builds on what came before instead of just retconning it. I really appreciate that Gilbert didn't dunk on the games he didn't work on either, that they absolutely were still part of the foundation for the story he'd tell. This is what you get when someone is a creator who actually cares about their work.

    • @ljclark2177
      @ljclark2177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! I’m a massive Monkey fan but Gotta say, immediately the art-style is putting me right off...how’s your progress and feelings at this point?

    • @christopherpoff4117
      @christopherpoff4117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ljclark2177 I like the art style but to be fair that's entirely subjective. For my part, I binged the game pretty hard so I've finished it, heh. Though I suspect there are completion-type things to go back and so.

    • @lomaurodg
      @lomaurodg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Im SHOCK how afraid is everyone to say anything bad about this game. Is a good game, don’t get me wrong, but is not perfect and has lots of sour spots that game reviewers seems to be blind to or are overly positive about everything.

    • @christopherpoff4117
      @christopherpoff4117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lomaurodg Fair, I guess? I loved it top to bottom but I understand it won't hit everyone the same way, even longtime devoted fans. I think possibly collectively we're all so desperate for a game licensed from a major media corporation that ISN'T a microtransactional bug-ridden cash grab, there's a lot of slack to be cut if that might mean more.

  • @The_RedVIII
    @The_RedVIII 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I felt so much nostalgia playing through this game. It was good.

    • @Grim_Sister
      @Grim_Sister 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It feels like there was a lot of love and care put into it. Always a good thing

    • @rpcruz
      @rpcruz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The graphics don't look good, but I am looking forward to it!

    • @Beunibster
      @Beunibster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rpcruz True, the graphics always were the main selling point of Monkey Island

  • @kolgax2064
    @kolgax2064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As someone who started with the forst game when it sold in stores, I think I agree with the art style being good. It kind of seems like a mashup of the art style of all the previous games I think. The cartooniness of Curse, the angular poly style of Escape, and the whimsical painterly styles of Secret and Lechuck's revenge.

  • @zachzuchowicz4842
    @zachzuchowicz4842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Roses, not sure if you’ll see this, but your old point and click adventure game reviews and let’s plays are my comfort videos. I’ve been watching them for the past 6 years and they always make me feel better if I’m down. Thanks for all you do and for peppering a few point and click reviews in here with your Murder, She Wrote series (which I also love!).

  • @beneisen6982
    @beneisen6982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am so in love with this game. There is so much that i have enjoyed in playing; the art style, the puzzles, the dialogue, the ongoing minigame. It has just the right mix of something new and something nostalgic.
    I haven't finished it yet as i'm trying to pace myself. I have found one way to "permanently die," but you really have to try.

  • @Skulduggery4ever
    @Skulduggery4ever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This Game series is literally my childhood. I used to play the games with my mom. When I started Return to Monkey Island I couldnt help but cry. I am now an adult but this brought me back to my childhood to these cozy hours. I was first a bit skeptical because of the art style, but wanted to play it with my partner. And what can I say, they got me again, the music gave me chills and I really started to love the art style. Feels good to be back after such a long time. Thanks for the video, it was lovely. Your voice is so nice to listen to and the video is made good overall. I left a sub ^^

  • @SecretIdentityStudio
    @SecretIdentityStudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Unlike a lot of my peers, I didn't grow up with this series and I only got into it last year. I haven't finished all the games yet, but I've been really excited for this one!

    • @raafmaat
      @raafmaat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would recommend completing 1 and 2 (in the original pixelart look!!) multiple times, you keep finding new stuff in those first 2 games! especially dialogue options or inventory discriptions that to this day have me in tears from laughing

  • @GeekFilter
    @GeekFilter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope you eventually do a play through that we can watch! Your enthusiasm for the game definitely comes through and I imagine it would give me even more I have an appreciation for it than I already have!

  • @shinyagumon7015
    @shinyagumon7015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    This really feels like a Love Letter to the Monkey Island Series. Good Job Ron
    Also *Fitting you fight like a Dairy Farmer*

    • @Jayfive276
      @Jayfive276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      How appropriate, you fight like a cow!

    • @Beunibster
      @Beunibster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jayfive276 Fitting, I want you to milk me

    • @SpaceCattttt
      @SpaceCattttt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish someone would make a love letter to Broken Sword. That's a much better franchise.

  • @nanorider426
    @nanorider426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played the first two Monkey Island games back in the day on the Amiga 500 in the start of the 90's. I never played 3 or 4 but your glowing review have made me wish for playing the Monkey Island games again. I felt exactly as you doing the inventory puzzles and the dialogue is first class. Good job.
    Monkey Island 1 and 2 and beside Indy 3 my favourite adventure games.....though I have a soft spot for Labyrinth and Loom. Those were the first adventure games that I completed.

  • @robotrain1607
    @robotrain1607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It may be a small thing, but I'm particularly relieved to hear about the hint system. Absolute pants-on-head nonsense like the infamous monkey wrench puzzle always scared me away from the series. It doesn't help that the one LucasArts adventure game I have played, Grim Fandango, stumped me constantly. I can't overstate this, but the simple addition of a few hints to nudge me in the right direction every once in a while... Gosh, it's just a huge relief. I'm looking forward to giving Return a chance.

    • @iwouldprefernotto4381
      @iwouldprefernotto4381 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's interesting, I think I was one of those strange people that *enjoyed* getting stuck! Grim Fandango is one of my favourite games of all-time, it's mostly easy to figure out but there is ONE puzzle in the big city that is famously challenging - even now I've actually forgotten how to do it lol

  • @NeptuneCactus
    @NeptuneCactus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Similar thoughts on how this game came at the right time and helped me out mentally. Weirdly enough I got back into point and click adventure games at the beginning of the pandemic, and Return to Monkey Island was a similar destressor to me now like point and clicks were there for me two years ago. This game might have even finally have made a long time friend of mine turn a corner on the genre which is super exciting!
    Inventory object puzzles 4 lyfe.

  • @NovemberStormChannel
    @NovemberStormChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Escape From Monkey Island (TM) was one of my earliest memories of video games. I had no idea it was part of a serise and thought it just had really indepth back story. I loved this new game. I was also so surprise by it and played it in one sitting with no regrets. When I have more time I will be going back to see what I missed and try to complete the trivia book.

  • @LP-bi4vc
    @LP-bi4vc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. I've never even heard of Monkey Island, but now I *desperately* have to play every single video game you've mentioned. Thanks for all the great content and recommendations! Wishing you all the best

  • @DeaconTaylor
    @DeaconTaylor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    the art style isnt for me but im here for those returning voices. i definitely will play it like the others

    • @evilmiera
      @evilmiera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As someone who was also skeptical it's actually really good in motion

    • @Max.Paprika
      @Max.Paprika 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wasn't super into it when I first saw the trailer, but the visuals aren't a distraction at all, and I felt the animations really fit the theme of the game. I loved the style of Curse more than anything, and I'd love a return to that look and feel someday, but I'm really glad they've brought the 2D sprites back.

    • @oz_jones
      @oz_jones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The art syle has a purpose, it fits with the framing of the story being told. Also, the maps look gorgeous in this style, especially Mêlee

  • @allisonholley2751
    @allisonholley2751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad you liked this! I've always loved hearing you talk about the Monkey Island series and you were the first person I thought of when this newest one got announced. Great video as always.

  • @jdrobertson42
    @jdrobertson42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Man, I was burnt out on point-and-click games but 5 minutes in I was in entranced with this. “Joy” is exactly the word I’d use to describe it.

  • @fighting.words.ma.library
    @fighting.words.ma.library 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm glad you've found something that gives you such joy! I was excited when I saw the title of this video, because I remember you talking about other titles in the series. Sending you well-wishes for when you're stressed.

  • @AquaLantern
    @AquaLantern 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A Casual Mode AND a multilayer hint system? This might be a puzzle game that I can actually finish! I'm not being sarcastic, I straight-up suck at these but still enjoy the stories. I'll be checking this one out. :)

  • @elfbait3774
    @elfbait3774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you enthusiasm for these style of games. I never got a chance to play many of these back in the day but I did get into my own style of CRPGs with the various Dungeons & Dragons games and I have a very similar nostalgia and love for those styles of games. Thank you for letting me experience, even if in some small way, the games I always wanted to play, growing up, but sadly missed.

  • @AeonKnigh432
    @AeonKnigh432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Somehow seeing the reused locations form the first game gave me a ton of nostalgia even though I only played 1 a few years ago

  • @Himiko_Void
    @Himiko_Void 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There was something really nostalgic about seeing you do a Monkey Island review :D
    Really excited to see, too, that Ron Gilbert came back to the helm! Greatly appreciated this review

  • @fdiw
    @fdiw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for being open and normalizing ed and therapy ❤️ and this videos great I'm not an adventure type gamer but this looks like fun and the art style is great

  • @octochan
    @octochan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got into the series at Curse too, and then played all the other games except Escape. I should finally play that. I love how this new game pushes the nostalgia buttons but isn't JUST a nostalgia trip. I love what they've done with the interaction system - it just shows a 'no' symbol if you try to use a thing on something it can't be used with. Cuts down on so much clicking and Guybrush saying 'That won't work". You can still get funny results that don't advance the plot if you use a thing in a clever way. Only having one or two options for how to use something is great, and I can see the writers had fun with what sentences to put there. You can 'Listen to the soup', or 'Clear the air with Apple Bob' now, not just 'use soup' or 'talk to Bob'.

  • @Diggum13
    @Diggum13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just, I wish I could convey how it felt to see “deep in the Caribbean, the island of melee” I was 9 again sitting at my parents computer.

  • @shawncat
    @shawncat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you speed through your recovery and come out feeling far less shackled to all of that. I'm happy the game helped you through things in some way; You're awesome!

  • @victoriamooney7582
    @victoriamooney7582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love all your content but your gaming videos always hold a special place in my heart. Glad to hear you're doing better Roses 🌹 Always sending you good vibes.

  • @GZeta789
    @GZeta789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was a bit let down by how Ron used Murray in this game. When I found out it was gonna be a character I was psyched because I think it's the best post-Ron addition in all the games, and I was very curious to see how Ron wrote such a character, but I think calling it a character in this game is being VERY generous. It's mostly a puzzle piece that throws some (sometimes funny, I have to admit) jokes every once in a while.

  • @guybrushgetchell2945
    @guybrushgetchell2945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One thing I love in this game is how Guybrush leaves a path of destruction throughout his quest he does this in all the games but in this game it’s even more so. From deforestation to plunging a sovereign country into anarchy. Need to go back and play hard mode now!

  • @screamingtongue
    @screamingtongue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so sorry to hear about your relapse. I hope you're recovering well. Thanks for sharing the joy this game brought you with the rest of us!

  • @limelantern5637
    @limelantern5637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The art style of this game reminded me to give a huge thank-you towards Roses. I finally played Jenny LeClue and I absolutely loved it. Playing Darkside Detective next!

    • @Max.Paprika
      @Max.Paprika 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They just put a Jenny LeClue art book up for sale, and I grabbed one the moment I knew about it. Pretty excited to get that in the mail.

  • @addoworkman2173
    @addoworkman2173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope your recovery is going well, I'm happy a game can really perk someone up. Just happy to see a sweet return in the series!

  • @jlidean
    @jlidean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now we need another Maniac Mansion Game.

    • @rodrolliv
      @rodrolliv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heck yeah!

  • @MrPeteykins
    @MrPeteykins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was on the fence about picking this up, but you've convinced me! Also, I don't think I've ever commented on one of your videos so I just want to say I think you're really cool and I wish you well!

  • @Immopimmo
    @Immopimmo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The artstyle is a little weird, but it feels like a real monkey island game. 😁

    • @recitationtohear
      @recitationtohear 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lets be honest we waited so long for this:
      th-cam.com/video/mCfYi7634rU/w-d-xo.html

    • @roxassora2706
      @roxassora2706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's charming

    • @shabad0009
      @shabad0009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@roxassora2706 This art style literately has zero charm.

    • @roxassora2706
      @roxassora2706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@shabad0009 To you.

    • @exploringgreeks
      @exploringgreeks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@shabad0009 i strongly agree

  • @rogelioramosactor
    @rogelioramosactor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I had a chance to participate by doing the voice of one of the characters so I’m very happy that people are liking it

  • @nagranoth_
    @nagranoth_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ugh, this IS the worst art style yet. It's an insult to the carefully crafted bit-art of the originals.
    But... I love, love, love, love Monkey Island (I mean...

    • @Bad_Gazpacho
      @Bad_Gazpacho 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Over a year later: what did you think of the game?

  • @AlexanderVHM
    @AlexanderVHM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How nice that this game have relieve you from the clutches of real life for some hours, it helped me too. This is my most beloved videogame franchise and I'm so pleased that Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman have returned to put his magistral touch and close this unfinished story they left years ago. It's simply beautiful and so authentic. My respects.

  • @Charlypunk
    @Charlypunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was an amazing game. A true love letter to the series, the genre, and the fans.
    I hope there's more Monkey Island in the future. But if it's not, this it's the perfect note for an ending.

  • @Darxide23
    @Darxide23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have no strong feelings about the art style one way or the other. I'm not clamoring for more of it, but I don't hate it and I wouldn't be bothered playing through the entire games multiple times and having to look at it, either.
    I played a lot of point-n-click adventure games as a kid, but this one always managed to stay out of my hands, so I don't have the same nostalgia for it that I would for Sierra titles. But the Real Time Reaction 8:05 made me smile and is pushing me towards picking this up. But being the gamer that I am, I might finally (after all the years of saying I would) go back and play through the series from the beginning.

  • @asunachan9999
    @asunachan9999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You're the BEST, Roses. I played the OG Monkey Island. Glad to see someone who loves the series like i did & is keeping the flame of pirate lore alive. Get well & Thanks! ❤️🇵🇭🌹

  • @JakeDogg-RIP
    @JakeDogg-RIP 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just got this game, I think I’m halfway thru act 4ish, so good! As a lover of the original monkey island games(when I was much younger) it was great to have a recap and the way the game was made is so far perfect! 👌🥰🍻

  • @marsbitrona5920
    @marsbitrona5920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I strongly hold the opinion that there’s never been a bad Monkey Island and Return might be the best. I didn’t love the ending, but this series is all about the journey, and the journey is so good.

  • @GamerWho
    @GamerWho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the new art style. Especially those Ren and Stimpy-esque grotesque close-ups. At first I wasn't too sure about the ending but after reading the letter from Ron Gilbert that unlocks in the scrapbook I think it is perfect.

  • @vidyastuff3509
    @vidyastuff3509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "If you don't like the art I like, get bent." Interesting position for an artist to take.

  • @MrCalldean
    @MrCalldean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had copies of all the games, across multiple platforms, waiting on this coming out in physical format. Love the review. :)

  • @averagefez
    @averagefez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6:29 Here's your pedantic internet comment for the day: Gavin Hammon actually previously played Stan in Tales of Monkey Island

  • @PirateGurl114
    @PirateGurl114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This game gave me such a huge wave of nostalgia, from the music to the dialogue, even the familiar puzzle system hit me with that warm, fuzzy feeling. I genuinely feel like this game was soothing for my soul, I can't say enough good things about it.

  • @diligencehumility6971
    @diligencehumility6971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a good Monkey Island, but it's still the worst of them. It's gone obviously woke, so many woke references, woke dynamics, LGBT flags, pandering to the mob. It destroys the good story and charm from the previous games. Everything woke goes broke and this is no exception

  • @carcillian
    @carcillian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have become fully addicted to your channel…after a long day at work, I work in tv/film, I put on your playlist and listen to your soothing voice and commentary as I play FF14 and decompress…keep up the good work. You are absolutely fantastic. Also you got me watching Murder She Wrote from season one now…I just got to the episode with Ramon…

  • @0bvious
    @0bvious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really? I thought it was tedious, like a Disney interpretation of what an adventure game should be. I was incredibly bored, and as a 30+ year MI player that made me sad.

    • @Bad_Gazpacho
      @Bad_Gazpacho 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know it's late, but thank you for putting into words what I felt playing this. I wanted to quit, but it was a gift so I forced myself to finish it.

  • @skyllalafey
    @skyllalafey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll always have a fondness for Escape as that was my first Monkey Island game, having not gotten into PC gaming yet at that time. But all of them are so goofy and fun.

  • @MateoMarine
    @MateoMarine ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do not like the art style. Remember Disney's Hercules? Yeah, many don't. Because the art style was a turn off. Many didn't even see it because the style didn't appeal to them. And that doesn't make them wrong.

  • @Dannyrevv
    @Dannyrevv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've yet to ply the earlier games, but absolutely loved my time with this! I'll admit I didn't understand the ending at first, but reading what you unlock from finishing the story and having the gears click, I can't stop thinking about how much being able to add even a soft ending to this series must have meant to Ron and the other returning devs after so long. I'm sure it would have made me tear up if I had the joy of growing up with this series.

  • @SinaelDOverom
    @SinaelDOverom ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't really dislike the artstyle, but i absolutely hate the way they animated it. The actual animation looks lazily tweened most of the time, and gives off that horrible "fake mobile game ad" feel i can't shake off.

  • @Tetra_76
    @Tetra_76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I missed your video game reviews, they're my favorite content of yours! I never knew much about point and click games, and it's always a great time learning about them with your videos.

  • @NawiTheCore
    @NawiTheCore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sorry, but I absolutely despise the art style. I'll probably still play it at some point because I'm curious about the story and I like Gilbert's approach to game design, but my opinion on the art style won't change. It's not the fact they changed the art style that I hate, it's that they changed it into this abomination.

  • @stevek8124
    @stevek8124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy to see game reviewer PushingUpRoses back! I loved all of the Monkey Island game and I can't wait to give this one a try!

  • @bobbydylanio
    @bobbydylanio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its not that it doesn't resemble any prior Monkey Island game, its just that it looks shit.

  • @PS-eh8lg
    @PS-eh8lg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Started playing this this week! I love it so far. Thanks for the awesome review Roses

  • @JonTalbain777
    @JonTalbain777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t wait to play this. I’ve been out of the loop so wasn’t even sure when it was coming out, and have been avoiding all possible news to try and get as fresh as possible an experience. PUR is the exception! Will probably buy today and start the journey.

  • @Right_Said_Brett
    @Right_Said_Brett 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Strong disagree. Terrible game.

    • @ThePreciseClimber
      @ThePreciseClimber 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed. IMHO it was the worst in the series, no joke. Weak character writing, weak jokes, weak villains, too focused on subversion and deconstruction to actually tell a proper story, etc.
      The only thing it accomplished was make me appreciate Escape from MI island more. Madison & Lila WISH they were on the level of Ozzie Mandrill.

    • @Right_Said_Brett
      @Right_Said_Brett 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePreciseClimber I feel exactly the same; the game is so bad that it made me completely re-evaluate the worth of Escape From Monkey Island.

  • @Crylar44
    @Crylar44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeeaaahh!! PushingUp talking talking about point and click games have me standing on my chair and screaming like sponge bob.

  • @BabyMaharaja0
    @BabyMaharaja0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Calling people who don't like the art style stupid is pretty stupid. I myself am pretty turned off by the art work and I'm a big fan of the series. The fact you are so upset people voice their opinions is so off-putting

  • @FlorisV82
    @FlorisV82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wishing you all the best in your recovery and thanks for the great video!

  • @andy2069
    @andy2069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This are style sucks.

  • @StylishJedi
    @StylishJedi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait to venture back! Love these games, style and just the music and opening screen/scene makes me feel super-nostalgic.

  • @pvc988
    @pvc988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not a fan of the art. It's too reminiscent of this rushed, generic, oversimplified, corporate, webdev style.

  • @MissaJ0511
    @MissaJ0511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait to play it. I missed out on the old games, but the humour and charm is so evident.

  • @sekenr1
    @sekenr1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hard disagree, huge dissapoitment

  • @raffaelm6558
    @raffaelm6558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have to be the Weeeeell aaaaactually guy because I randomly found out that there is actually a way to die in this game including an achievement called "Died for real" but that's all I'm going to say. 😉 I loved this game so much. I played in casual first because I was worried my aging mind would be overwhelmed by the puzzles but now that I'm playing "hardcore" mode I realized the puzzles are as you said very fair and so well made. It's just a wonderful - and so damn beautiful - adventure. I loved the King's Quest reboot a while back I wish we'd get a new King's Quest looking as gorgeous as this does.

  • @Whatever4690
    @Whatever4690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're wrong and part of the problem.

  • @WonderKitty24
    @WonderKitty24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so glad you reviewed this game!! Ages ago I played the 3rd and 4th games and liked them, but never fully understood them. Probably because I was not versed in adventure games. But when I heard about the new Monkey Island? Game on!

  • @Greydawg
    @Greydawg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was brilliant! Thanks for what you do; it's good to have you back, always.

  • @gilbertocruz2051
    @gilbertocruz2051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a coincidence that you load this video up. I was just thinking about this game earlier this week. Now knowing this is out, I will definitely have to get it and let my nostalgia take me where I belong.

  • @TheCinematicPackrat1
    @TheCinematicPackrat1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this review. Your enthusiasm for this game as and the series as a whole really comes through in your review, and it's super infectious. I don't know if I'm going to play the other games first, but I'm definitely picking this one up. Thank you for getting me interested in point-and-clicks. I bought Callahan's Crosstime Saloon because of you, and you've really shown me how much fun these games can be! My best wishes to you during your health recovery.

  • @hurrily
    @hurrily 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your videos and was so excited to see you made one about this game! finished it the other day and it made me cry because i was so happy and touched by the ending

  • @wharfrat74
    @wharfrat74 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh goodie!! I thought of U first right away when I saw this game was a thing. I miss u covering the old games.

  • @Pingwn
    @Pingwn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just finished the game, it was so amazing!!!
    I did use the hint book a bit in the last puzzle but I tried to avoid it as much as possible and it was fun to finally finsing the solution to a puzzle after a few hours of trying.
    The artstyle was not what I expected but I don't think it's bad, it actually look very good. It just took me a bit of time to get used to it after I associated monkey island for so long with the style of the second game, which was my favourite (but after this game I am not sure anymore).
    The end really shocked me a bit when I got to it but it was such a brilliant ending for a great story.
    P.S. The letter at the end was so heartwarming.

  • @kamenanew9867
    @kamenanew9867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently replayed my ps2 remakes of the older games, after my dad and brother were playing sea of thieves and I recognized all the references to the series and got all nostalgia. Didn't even realize they were making this till a few weeks ago, and I'm so happy. I immediately wondered if we'd get a roses vid out of it, and equally happy we did.

    • @crowclaw
      @crowclaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was a small area in the Pirate's Life Tall Tale, but the theme interpretation have me chills.

  • @PlebeianGoth
    @PlebeianGoth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh you've made my day! I love your gane reviews! I love your non-game videos also, but REALLY love the game ones! Thank you!!!!

  • @jdees166
    @jdees166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long time viewer, first time commenter. I'm pretty much a newcomer to the Nintendo scene. I purchased a Switch during the pandemic and have fallen in love since. Been looking for some new games to spice up my library recently and found Return to Monkey Island. I was on the fence because of some of the reviews, but I'll be damned if this video didn't have me running to my Nintendo wish list! This game seems to be exactly the kind of thing I've been looking for. Thanks for all the awesome information! Love your videos, keep up the great work!

  • @OnFullBlast
    @OnFullBlast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im really glad I was recommend your channel like a year ago and my gf and I have been hooked ever since!

  • @hemangchauhan2864
    @hemangchauhan2864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not only I'm glad this game turned out amazing, I'm so happy you covered this one your channel.
    I've been following you since 2014/15 as one of the few people seriously covering adventure games, so your review matters a lot.

  • @2HeadedHero
    @2HeadedHero 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review! Ron Gilbert tweeted that this is likely not the end of the series, but it very well could be and I'd still be happy. RTMI is one of those games where you watch the credits roll and think "Wow... that was fantastic".

  • @gamercore5216
    @gamercore5216 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you back with the point and click adventure games i missed them