We've finally been able to see in motion and in much greater detail what the next great adventure of intrepid wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood will bring us in Return to Monkey Island. Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman's new adventure will arrive this year, and its latest trailer has allowed us to see many details.
Very different, but very familiar
The new graphics aesthetic has completely forgotten the pixelated origins of the saga, a decision that Gilbert has already clarified and that basically seeks something more modern, current, and that attracts the new generations. If you wanted something pixelated with Gilbert's stamp on it, the last thing you'll be able to find is Thimbleweed Park. In any case, if we look closely at the special editions special Edition, we will see how the graphic aesthetics seems to show a quite natural evolution.
But if you're worried about not finding that connection to the previous Monkey Island installments, you better change your mind, since the new trailer has revealed some images that will take you back 30 years to the first games. These are some of the scenes that will look very familiar to you when you play the new Monkey Island.
The unmistakable island of Melee
Who is not capable of recognizing such a stamp?
The start of the game, on top of the mountain of Isla Melee
Our adventure begins next to a bonfire. Will it happen again?
The inside of the Scumm Bar
It could be any bar, but the video lets us see a scene of the cook running through the room. It is the Scumm Bar without a doubt.
The three pirates of the Scumm Bar
And inside the bar, of course, there are the pirate leaders.
Use rubber chicken with pulley
Among the memories that Guybrush brings up at the beginning of the trailer, we can see the slightest moment of the rubber chicken.
Cartographer Wally B. Feed
An endearing character who has accompanied us during many installments of the saga.
The reference when diving
This image puts our protagonist under water again. The interesting thing is that it seems that it is a 6 minute walk from Isla Melee. Remember that Guybrush is capable of lasting 10 minutes underwater!
The Voodoo Lady
An unforgettable scene in which to order our own Voodoo doll.
Monkey Island's secret cave
What happens if we make a giant Q-tip and clean the monkey's ear?
As you can see, the game is going to give us great moments with clear references to the original games, so we'll have to be very careful not to miss any of the winks and hidden jokes that good old Ron Gilbert leaves us.
When is Return of Monkey Island coming out?
The new game is coming to PC and Switch at end of this year, although at the moment we do not have the exact launch date, so we will have to continue waiting a little longer. Let's remember that this new adventure will continue the storyline of the first two Monkey Island, the two games that are considered canons within the franchise and further removed from the other adventures that feel more independent (although always within the saga).
Do you feel like going back to Melee? Great adventures await you young pirate! Well, the young thing will have to be removed for some...