Which Monkey Island Games Do You Need to Play Before Return to Monkey Island

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Back in the early days of PC gaming, LucasArts' various series of adventure games were considered some of the best gaming experiences around, bringing witty writing, intuitive controls, and a tight narrative to a medium that didn't often have those elements. LucasArts' Monkey Island series was the big standout for many, and after a lengthy hiatus, the series is making a comeback with Return to Monkey Island.

Being helmed by the original series creator, Ron Gilbert, Return to Monkey Island takes the series back to its point-and-click roots, once again putting witty writing and creatively bizarre characters at the forefront of the experience. And according to recently released reviews, Return to Monkey Island is a true return to form for the long-running series. Before players can hop right into the franchise's sixth installment, they may want to give the rest of the Monkey Island series a go first.

Why Return to Monkey Island Being The Final Entry In The Series Makes Sense

Return to Monkey Island is officially set soon after the events of the second Monkey Island game. So, for newcomers to the series, and long-time fans who may have forgotten any plot details, the first two Monkey Island games should probably be played before jumping into the new Return to Monkey Island, though they'll likely be able to piece together the important plot beats of the series so far.

For players to get the full picture, they'll need to first play through The Secret of Monkey Island, the original 1990 graphic adventure game. The general plot of The Secret of Monkey Island sees players control Guybrush Threepwood, a charismatic young man whose only goal in life is to become a pirate. Throughout the course of Guybrush's adventure, he'll meet a host