Yesterday, Nintendo gave us some treasure that was more than worthy of a hunt — but they just handed it to us on a gold platter. We found out that Return to Monkey Island, the newest game in the famous LucasArts Monkey Island series, would definitely be coming to Switch. And not only that, it'll be coming to the hybrid console before anything else (other than PC, of course!).
However, after digging around a bit on the brand spanking new website for the game, Eurogamer reports that this may well be the last game in the series.
Okay, can we just take a minute to shower praise on this website for a second? It's amazing and captures the essence of what makes this series so special. You can have a full conversation with series veteran Stan, who's been locked away in prison, and some of the chats you have with him are hilarious. But if you can make it past Stan and click on the 'Overview' section, you'll find a message that suggests this might well be the final adventure for Guybrush Threepwood.
The exciting conclusion to the Monkey Island series marks the return of the iconic series’ creator Ron Gilbert, joined by game co-writer/designer Dave Grossman, art director Rex Crowle (Knights & Bikes, Tearaway) and composers Peter McConnell, Michael Land, and Clint Bajakian (Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge).
Well, with all of those names making a return (or debuting), it all feels like a bit of a farewell fanfare, doesn't it?
While Return to Monkey Island is the sixth main game in the series, it continues the story from the second game — LeChuck's Revenge. As with other Monkey Island sequels, this upcoming release brings back a few familiar faces while also making some other changes, such as the art style. That last change has seen some backlash from fans, while creator Ron Gilbert has stood his ground:
We don't yet have a release date for the upcoming Return to Monkey Island. However, the game is due to launch on the Switch later this year. We'll let you know as soon as it does.
Are you sad that this may be the last time we get to set sail to Mêlée? Send your messages in bottles to us in the comments!
[source eurogamer.net]
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I'd wager a guess that they'd probably find a way to reboot it again down the line. The series literally called 'FINAL Fantasy' has been going strong since the 1980's. Now I understand those two series are wildly different but it goes to show that, just because something is the end of one thing, doesn't mean it's necessarily the end of everything (just look at Star Wars).
Leaves us wanting more! It will be nice to get an official end. I'm interested to see who will actually be voicing LeChuck as the voice actor has since retired.
@Fizza Someone rebooting it is not the same as the original creator/s continuing it, just look at Star Wars.
Every game that releases carries that title, it means nothing.
I belive I've read this news for every MI release since the second game. Feels sort of like a tradition at this point.
After what the creator had to do to get Monkey Island back from Disney, I doubt that this will be the last one
To me, it looks like Monkey Island meets Guacamelee. If I didn't know better, I'd think it was Drinkbox' new game.
I loved the past Monkey Island games. I’m not particularly a fan of the ‘this could be the last game if’ scenario to push people to buy it. I’m guessing they put a lot of effort getting the name back from Disney, so I question why it would be limited to a single game?
I’m currently playing Beyond a Steel Sky which is fun, but I must admit the point and click formula is perhaps a little antiquated now, as the puzzles are a bit random instead of logical. That will be the true test for Monkey Island.
It's the last game in the series but not the last game to be made. Knowing LucasArt they'll find a way to remake or reboot the franchise. No way they're leaving easy money on the table.
Another detail that might be important to some (sure is to me!) that I haven’t read about anywhere:
Nintendo’s websites confirm a physical release (scroll down) :
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/Return-to-Monkey-Island-2232631.html
I hope they release part 1-3 for switch
@Zimon After the third game they confirmed there would be 5, but there was too much of a delay between 4 and 5... so if they're making a 6 then it's good news for fans of 3-headed monkeys and vegetarian cannibals!
Last game in the original creators' continuity? Maybe. Last game to use the IP? Definitely not.
Wasn’t convinced by the trailer. Doesn’t seem to convey the original wry wit the OG games were so brilliant at.
I hope the series lives on longer than I do! I love the games, and although I’m not sold on the art right now, I’m sure I’ll love it when I’m playing it 😂 Escape From Monkey Island looked pretty terrible too, especially since Curse looked so good… I agree with Ron Gilbert’s comments about moving forward. The art reminds me a lot of shadow puppets. I just want this game right now…
Iirc, Gilbert planned (and wrote) a trilogy back then, which is why Monkey Island 2 ended on such a weird note.
And this game is supposed to happen after MI2, so we will get that conclusion.
If physical is listed on UK site that not bad if that happens all the better to collect.
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