Tales of Monkey Island

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Play UK
    91
    If you've ever had an interest in the genre then this pack is unmissable. [Issue#196, p.97]
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  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    90
    Tales of Monkey Island brings classic graphical adventure action to a new generation, along with a grand story, funny characters, and great acting to boot.
  3. GameSpot
    85
    Once clear of its port of origin, this clever, humorous tale unfurls its sails and becomes a thoroughly entertaining swashbuckling adventure.
  5. PALGN
    85
    Tales of Monkey Island is an extremely funny romp that is well worth its meager price tag.
  6. ZTGD
    83
    Overall, this is a good deal for any owner of the PS3. The games are challenging, fun, and full of character.
  7. Games Master UK
    80
    Fans will love the nostalgic parade of cameos. [Sept 2010, p.104]
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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. BaronMonaco
    Jun 26, 2015
    8
    A fair sequel to the Monkey Island franchise with the same gameplay than the originals (the first good game of Telltale games in my opinion,A fair sequel to the Monkey Island franchise with the same gameplay than the originals (the first good game of Telltale games in my opinion, and it was before they found their formula with The Walking Dead). The puzzles are slightly more logical than in the first ones, even if they're still have some illogical things going around.
    On the bad side the game is pretty ugly (I've seen PS2 games prettier), and the point part of this point and click could be better in the way that you actually have a pointer, not by selecting things with L2 and R2.
    But all in all they respected the franchise and succeed in making a fun and challenging game.    … Full Review »
  2. DaGreatOne
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    Fun for kids and adults alike. My kids loved the humor so much I had to buy the remastered versions of the first two for them. Has the monkeyFun for kids and adults alike. My kids loved the humor so much I had to buy the remastered versions of the first two for them. Has the monkey island feeling that brings a sense of nostalgia to the older fans of the series while keeping the kiddies entertained.… Full Review »
  3. Murragh
    Feb 15, 2012
    10
    Loved it. Played it in one sitting and it held up to the idolised Monkey Islands of my youth. Overall the puzzles were about the rightLoved it. Played it in one sitting and it held up to the idolised Monkey Islands of my youth. Overall the puzzles were about the right difficulty. I hope they release another series.… Full Review »
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