Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In The Secret of Monkey Island, you play the role of Ciuybrush Threepwood, a young man who has just hit the shores of Melee Island (somewhere in the Caribbean). Our naive hero's travels have led him to Melee Island in a quest to fulfill his life's ambition .. .to become a fierce, swashbuckling, bloodthirsty Pirate. Vnbeknown to Ciuybrush, however, there have been some strange happenings in the area surrounding Melee Island and the more mysterious Monkey Island. As he walks into this maelstrom of mystery, Ciuybrush will soon be very aware that things are not what they appear to be, that even bloodthirsty pirates can be scared, and that there's more to being a pirate
than swinging a sword and drinking grog! Here's where you come in ... You direct the actions of Ciuybrush as he first explores Melee Island and then ventures on to Monkey Island. On Melee Island, Ciuybrush will have to prove himself worthy of becoming a pirate by completing The Three Trials. Through the course of completing these trials, you and Ciuybrush will learn much about pirate life and local folklore. But don't be surprised if you find that some of the people you meet seem rather anachronistic!
If this is your first computer adventure game, be prepared for an entertaining challenge. Be patient, even if it takes a while to figure out some of the puzzles. If you get stuck, you might need to solve another puzzle first or find and use an object. But hang in there and use your imagination, and you will guide Ciuybrush to discover ... The Secret of Monkey Island!
Although you may have played other Lucasfilm games, there are a few differences in The Secret of Monkey Island that you should be aware of. The interface you use to play the game now has an "auto-highlight" feature that highlights an appropriate verb when the cursor touches an interesting or useful object on the screen. For example, when the cursor touches a door that can be opened, the verb Open is highlighted on the screen. By pressing the right (or second) controller button or equivalent key (see your reference card for-details)' you can automatically perform the highlighted action-in this case, opening a door. Don't wony, though, this won't give away solutions to any puzzles!
Also, you do not need to "double-click" on objects (or anything) to use or activate them. A single click of the controller button should be used consistently throughout the game.
00:00:00 The three trails
00:03:09 Governor Marley and the Idol
00:48:47 Treasure huntery
00:53:59 Sword mastery
01:35:24 The way to Monkey island
02:31:30 Under the Monkey island
03:29:16 Guybrush kicks butt
03:38:31 Credits
In The Secret of Monkey Island, you play the role of Ciuybrush Threepwood, a young man who has just hit the shores of Melee Island (somewhere in the Caribbean). Our naive hero's travels have led him to Melee Island in a quest to fulfill his life's ambition .. .to become a fierce, swashbuckling, bloodthirsty Pirate. Vnbeknown to Ciuybrush, however, there have been some strange happenings in the area surrounding Melee Island and the more mysterious Monkey Island. As he walks into this maelstrom of mystery, Ciuybrush will soon be very aware that things are not what they appear to be, that even bloodthirsty pirates can be scared, and that there's more to being a pirate
than swinging a sword and drinking grog! Here's where you come in ... You direct the actions of Ciuybrush as he first explores Melee Island and then ventures on to Monkey Island. On Melee Island, Ciuybrush will have to prove himself worthy of becoming a pirate by completing The Three Trials. Through the course of completing these trials, you and Ciuybrush will learn much about pirate life and local folklore. But don't be surprised if you find that some of the people you meet seem rather anachronistic!
If this is your first computer adventure game, be prepared for an entertaining challenge. Be patient, even if it takes a while to figure out some of the puzzles. If you get stuck, you might need to solve another puzzle first or find and use an object. But hang in there and use your imagination, and you will guide Ciuybrush to discover ... The Secret of Monkey Island!
Although you may have played other Lucasfilm games, there are a few differences in The Secret of Monkey Island that you should be aware of. The interface you use to play the game now has an "auto-highlight" feature that highlights an appropriate verb when the cursor touches an interesting or useful object on the screen. For example, when the cursor touches a door that can be opened, the verb Open is highlighted on the screen. By pressing the right (or second) controller button or equivalent key (see your reference card for-details)' you can automatically perform the highlighted action-in this case, opening a door. Don't wony, though, this won't give away solutions to any puzzles!
Also, you do not need to "double-click" on objects (or anything) to use or activate them. A single click of the controller button should be used consistently throughout the game.
00:00:00 The three trails
00:03:09 Governor Marley and the Idol
00:48:47 Treasure huntery
00:53:59 Sword mastery
01:35:24 The way to Monkey island
02:31:30 Under the Monkey island
03:29:16 Guybrush kicks butt
03:38:31 Credits
