Escape from Monkey Island

 PC
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. Quandary
    70
    Though many Monkey Island fans will disagree I found this to be the least humorous and immersive of the series and it falls short of the overall quality of "Grim Fandango."
  2. Spank!
    60
    The real problem here is the shoulder-saggingly illogical puzzles. If you're a Monkey Island fan this is a bitter disappointment and if you're not you'll wonder what on earth all the fuss is about.
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  3. Four Fat Chicks
    50
    EMI is not a bad game but it will never join its brethren in the panoply of gods of the genre. I for one would like to see LucasArts get out of the sequel to sequel to sequel business altogether and focus solely on new ideas.
  5. Just Adventure
    50
    EFMI brings nothing new to the table. It will not attract a new generation of gamers and was made for the hardcore adventure gamer who enjoyed the previous episodes.

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best PC Game of 2000
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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
24
#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 131 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 131
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 131
  3. Negative: 14 out of 131
  1. Yannig
    Aug 28, 2022
    7
    Everything has already been said I think. Less than optimal controls, some annoying puzzles, and the "Herman bug" which necessitatedEverything has already been said I think. Less than optimal controls, some annoying puzzles, and the "Herman bug" which necessitated downloading someone elses savegame.
    Die hard Monkey Island fans should play it, but if you have no special feelings for MI, better stay away.    … Full Review »
  2. BuddyGamer1000
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Estupendo. La saga Monkey Island es la mejor en toda la historia de las aventuras gráficas clásicas. Los millones de fans quisiéramos que Ron Gilbert y Tim Schaffer realicen una nueva entrega. Muy pronto en lo posible.… Full Review »
  3. bancandrei
    May 19, 2020
    7
    One of the weaker entries in the series. It had it's charm and it's gags, but they didn't feel that fresh and the engine brought it down a notch
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