Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. GameStar
    72
    This is the second episode of Tales of Monkey Island. It's as good as the first part, no more, no less. It's fun for 3 or 4 hours, but the puzzles are too easy, the graphics and the controls could be better. Where are the long and challenging puzzles? Where's Monkey Island?
  2. PC Format
    71
    After a great start, this chapter seriously falls off. [Nov 2009, p.100]
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  3. Meristation
    70
    Guybrush Threepwood is back with an entire new chapter of Tales of Monkey Island. Just more of the same stuff we saw in the previous chapter but now with new islands to visit. Good jokes, funny situations and interesting puzzles, but still far from the quality of the Sam & Max games.
  5. ZTGD
    70
    There is a general slimness to this installment, aside from the areas; the puzzles do not challenge, the plot breezes by, and the overall duration is quite brief, even for an episodic game. Let us consider this a bite between meals, then, and hope that the next chapter is a more substantial repast.
  6. Adventure Gamers
    70
    The Siege of Spinner Cay is very good, but doesn't quite make the series great. I continue to enjoy every minute with the TMI episodes, but know that there is stronger comic momentum that can be attained.
  7. Gamer.nl
    70
    The Siege of Spinner Cay feels like a rerun of the first chapter. It's not better or worse and the principle and tone are comparable. The third chapter at last promises a twist, at least that's what the closing scene shows. And that's a good thing, because five times the same thing would get tedious.
  8. PC PowerPlay
    70
    It's slowly getting there, just like mould. Except this is better. [Nov 2009, p.56]
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  9. games(TM)
    70
    If Telltale can build on these inspired touches while finding a way to shake off its addiction to repetition and recycling, then we may just have a five-star series on our hands. [Nov 2009, p.111]
  10. Destructoid
    65
    As a standalone narrative, it's a flimsy thing with little to give to the player other than a few good giggles. But, at the same time, this is a competent adventure title with some intelligent puzzles and decently unique places to explore. If you're a fan, you'll dig this and walk away with that familiar MI afterglow. If you're not, perhaps a trial is in order.
  11. Metro GameCentral
    50
    A disappointing second chapter that's short on comedy, game length and decent puzzles.
  12. Thunderbolt
    50
    There's enough good in this episode to make The Siege of Spinner Cay a little bit more than just a mandatory stepping stone to the next chapter. But one can only hope, however, that this isn't the beginning of a mid-season slump.

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#63 Best PC Game of 2009

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 46
  3. Negative: 3 out of 46
  1. Totemic
    Oct 23, 2019
    8
    The first chapter was already pretty good but this is a definite step up. The change of setting serves the game really well, with a wellThe first chapter was already pretty good but this is a definite step up. The change of setting serves the game really well, with a well created atmosphere through a mix of gorgeous graphics, wonderful music and the new characters' design. The puzzles are incredibly tight and funny this time around, they will always feel satisfying to solve when you eventually do solve them. And of course, the story is still really interesting to follow.… Full Review »
  2. eTurkey
    May 1, 2012
    7
    The second installment in the TOMI series, "The Siege of Spinner Cay" takes place instantaneous after the proceeding first chapter and delvesThe second installment in the TOMI series, "The Siege of Spinner Cay" takes place instantaneous after the proceeding first chapter and delves the player straight into action. Unfortunately this title suffers from the dreaded sophomore slump in which it fails to live up to the standards of the first effort. Long time fans of the Monkey Island franchise might also be disappointed in both the setting and freshly introduced characters. While it isn't a bad effort by any means it (at times) simply doesn't feel worthy of being a M.I. game as it's quite different.… Full Review »
  3. futurerap
    Aug 6, 2011
    10
    i give it a 10. cant await to play the other chapters. but when i relise that only 3 chapters are ramining then it makes me sad. best chapteri give it a 10. cant await to play the other chapters. but when i relise that only 3 chapters are ramining then it makes me sad. best chapter i have played… Full Review »
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