Adventure · 1997
The Curse of Monkey Island
In short: The Curse of Monkey Island is an Adventure game by LucasArts Entertainment, released in 1997 on PC. It takes about 8 hours to beat. Critics rate it 89/100.
I've sailed the seas from Trinidad to Tortuga and I've never seen anything like it! The engagement ring I gave Elaine has a terrible pirate curse on it. LeChuck is behind it, I'm sure. I should have known that nothing good could come out of that evil zombie's treasures. And if that's not bad enough, the clairvoyant I…
Key facts
- Released
- 31 October 1997
- Genre
- Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 8 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- LucasArts Entertainment
- Publisher
- Disney Interactive
- Critics
- Metacritic 89
- Steam reviews
- 97% positive (2,745 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 89 — critics loved it
- A 1997 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Curse of Monkey Island?
Expect about 8 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Curse of Monkey Island with friends?
No, The Curse of Monkey Island is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Curse of Monkey Island on?
The Curse of Monkey Island is available on PC.
Is The Curse of Monkey Island a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 89. On Steam, 97% positive (2,745 reviews).
What games are like The Curse of Monkey Island?
In the same spirit: Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge, Maniac Mansion and Escape from Monkey Island.
