Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 4: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. IGN
    72
    It's true that the jokes aren't as funny this time around but the puzzles are challenging without being frustrating, which should help you see this one through to a satisfying conclusion.
  2. Adventure Gamers
    60
    Telltale's production quality is remarkable, and they must be commended for at least pushing the series violently towards what is sure to be a fascinating climax. However, the game must also be criticized for the inconsistency of its flow and the near-complete lack of original locations and characters (Stan's delightful return notwithstanding).
  3. GameStar
    70
    Worldplay, grog and atmosphere, but still quite weak puzzles - the fourth episode of Tales of Monkey Island offers good entertainment, including the well known problems of all episodes so far. Only the great presentation prevents the game from mediocrity.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    60
    Another disappointing chapter in the increasingly uneven adventures of gaming's mightiest pirate.
  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Wittiness took a short vacation this time compared to previous chapters – nevertheless Monkey Island still keeps its high standards in every aspect. [Dec 2009]
    All this publication's reviews

Awards & Rankings

40
#40 Best PC Game of 2009

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 38
  3. Negative: 4 out of 38
  1. futurerap
    Aug 6, 2011
    10
    it is not that easy to get trough the chapter buts its really really fun. i hope that chapter 5 is also that kind of fun. thanks lucas artsit is not that easy to get trough the chapter buts its really really fun. i hope that chapter 5 is also that kind of fun. thanks lucas arts for this wonderfull game.… Full Review »
  2. Totemic
    Oct 23, 2019
    8
    The atmosphere that this chapter sets is just amazing. Sound, graphics and music all come together to form a really beautiful and hauntingThe atmosphere that this chapter sets is just amazing. Sound, graphics and music all come together to form a really beautiful and haunting game.
    Though the puzzles are on the weaker side this time, the twists and turns that the story takes are all gripping and make you want to finish the chapter in one sitting. The returning character is definitely a highlight of this chapter, but everyone else also has a compelling arc — everyone gets their own important moments, which is impressive given how limited the game's time is.    … Full Review »
See all user reviews »