346 - The Secret of Monkey Island
Episode description
Welcome to the first episode of Retro Encounter’s Adventure Game Month! Throughout October, we’re looking at four adventures across several eras of gaming. First up, the seminal point-and-click classic, The Secret of Monkey Island!
SoMI is a foundational game for LucasArts. Under Ron Gilbert’s direction, it brought in many of the conventions that would define the point-and-click genre moving forward, including a refined verb interface, dialogue trees, and an inability to die (unless you try REALLY hard). In this week’s Retro, Jono, Hilary, and Mike will sail through the Caribbean-flavored adventure filled with witty sword fights, scurvy ghost pirates, and at least one three-headed monkey!
Featuring: Jono Logan, Hilary Andreff, Michael Sollosi; Edited by Jono Logan
Opening and ending music by Miles Morkri
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Related Links:
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition Review
Random Encounter 247 – Random Book Club – The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games
Snacks Are Better When They Fall – The Best Vending Machines in RPGs