The Curse of Monkey Island
The Curse of Monkey Island, troisième volet de la série d'aventures Monkey Island, est sorti le 31 octobre 1997 sur PC et Mac, développé par LucasArts et édité par Activision, LucasArts et THQ. Le joueur incarne Guybrush Threepwood, un pirate en herbe devant parcourir les Caraïbes pour sauver Elaine, transformée en statue dorée par une malédiction liée à une bague de fiançailles, et affronter le pirate fantôme LeChuck. Le titre mise sur des graphismes dessinés à la main, un doublage vocal et l'humour caractéristique de la série, avec une interface point-and-click permettant d'interagir avec l'environnement, de collecter des objets et de résoudre des énigmes. Classé dans les genres aventure, point-and-click et réflexion, il utilise le moteur SCUMM et propose deux niveaux de difficulté, une résolution de 640 x 480 et environ 30 heures de jeu selon sa description. La presse a salué son statut de classique potentiel, PC Gamer écrivant qu'il serait destiné à devenir un classique, tandis que certains joueurs le décrivent comme une référence du point-and-click ou un culto intouchable, même si Just Adventure a regretté un dénouement insatisfaisant. Le jeu affiche un score Metacritic de 89 et une note agrégée de 87,46, pour un prix de 6,89 euros.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« After playing, and enjoying this game for so long, you really need an ending that gives you a sense of completion and satisfaction. Unfortunately, CMI fails to deliver it. The ending is extremely brief and anticlimatic. With the ending aside, The Curse of Monkey Island is a wonderful game that no adventure gamer should be without. Period. I can safely say that no other game has given me this degree of enjoyment. »
« If this isn't destined to be a classic, I'll swallow a cutlass. [Feb 1998, p.95] »
« Whether you're looking for a good adventure, or just a good laugh, beautiful animation, or great sound, there's something for everyone in this game. It is an excellent value, and will certainly become a gaming classic. »
« Like its predecessors, Curse has all the makings of a classic: great gameplay, fantastic graphics and music, challenging puzzles, a complex plot, and hilarious dialogue. »
« In essence, what adds real finesse to Curse of Monkey Island is that no one element screams above the rest for recognition. It possesses that "unity of style" across the board for which everyone strives but so few achieve. »
« This is one of the few games that actually perks one’s spirits up when they are a bit on the lower side. I simply cannot recommend it enough. »
« As with a good book, this game demands attention and you won'twant to stop playing it. It's a lot of fun to laugh, especially atthis signature brand of humor. With its cartoonish artwork, crisp soundeffects, and brilliant character acting, Monkey will draw you inand have you laughing for a long time. »
« The only downfall of Curse is that it seems to end abruptly...That aside, The Curse of Monkey Island is a magnificent game that almost any adventure game fan should be able to enjoy. Its great fun and humorous attitude should appeal to most gamers. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« This is the point-and-click adventure that every other point-and-click adventure wants to be »
« Un classico intramontabile delle avventure grafiche. Guybrush resta uno dei miei **** preferiti di sempre! Iconico, un cult del genere! Imperdibile! »
« The game has been significantly improved since the previous one. There was one thing that almost drove me mad in the last game - endless running between different locations that took most part of the game. This has it much less and almost everywhere it can be skipped or made faster. As always, many different puzzles, and many of them are not simple. Nevertheless, even if the quiz is not easy, it's at least fun. The whole game series itself is full of ubiquitous fun and joy. It's everywhere. Every location, every character, dialog, and other aspects of the game are full of fun. Hence, even if the gameplay is not always welcome or easy, you can always rely on having fun during the walkthrough. »
« The Curse of Monkey Island continues the beloved tradition of the Monkey Island series with its witty humor, charming characters, and engaging puzzles. As the third installment in the franchise, it delivers a piratical adventure that remains true to its roots while introducing modernized visuals and a refined **** in the whimsical Caribbean, players embark on a quest as the charismatic Guybrush Threepwood to rescue his love, Elaine Marley, from the clutches of the undead pirate LeChuck. The game's narrative unfolds through hilarious dialogue and quirky interactions with a colorful cast of characters, each with their own eccentricities and motivations. Visually, The Curse of Monkey Island shines with its hand-drawn art style, bringing to life the vibrant locales and quirky inhabitants of the pirate-infested world. From bustling ports to eerie ghost ships, each scene is meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of whimsy and adventure.Gameplay revolves around solving inventive puzzles that range from logic-based conundrums to zany antics that require outside-the-box thinking. The humor permeates every puzzle, offering a blend of challenge and amusement as players unravel the mysteries of the cursed voodoo ring and navigate through pirate politics. While the point-and-click mechanics may feel dated to some players, the game's timeless humor and engaging storyline ensure an enjoyable experience for fans of adventure games. The voice acting adds depth to the characters, enhancing the comedic timing and emotional resonance of pivotal moments. Occasional pacing issues and obscure puzzle solutions may frustrate newcomers, but The Curse of Monkey Island remains a classic example of storytelling in gaming. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of the Monkey Island series, capturing the essence of swashbuckling adventures with a dose of irreverent charm. »
« forse il miglior monkey island,grande avventura grafica,divertente,umorismo magnifico e storia straordinaria,una delle avventure grafiche piu' belle e geniali di tutti i tempi,non è difficilissimo ma vabbè non importa »
« Absolute beauty this one. Not even Metacritic can silence me here. Get wrecked. »
« Great adventure game, with the acid humor of always in the saga and with fun puzzles, maybe not well aged »
« For me an unachievable ideal of a video game and storytelling. Awesome humor, art style and characters. »
