Escape from Monkey Island (Mac) for Windows, Mac

Pros: Graphics, voice acting, plot, soundtrack.

Cons: Why don't they make games like this anymore ??

The Bottom Line: A witty sendup of pop culture (Planet Threepwood, Monkey Kombat, Starbuccaneers and Groggoccinos, anyone?), this is a modern-day classic.

Review: "Escape from Monkey Island" is the fourth game in the "Monkey Island" series, which follow the adventures of wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood and the love of his life, Governor Elaine Marley, as they battle against the evil undead pirate Chuck LeChuck ...

Pros: A great game for anyone who loves puzzles and adventure.

Cons: Prepare to lose hours of sleep because you won't want to stop playing.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this game to anyone who likes to play games that require more brains than braun. There are a bunch of great puzzles that really get you thinking.

Review: I first played this game as a demo in the Apple Store. I was so impressed with it that when I sat down and started playing, before I knew it I had played for over half an hour.I knew immediately that I had to take it home with me and finish it. This game...

Pros: An excellent example of how Adventure gaming is still a viable genre on the market.

Cons: For big fans of the MI series, a few perceived canonical liberties can be annoying.

The Bottom Line: Definitely worth buying if you're a fan of the adventure game genre, or a fan of the MI series in General. Fun, edgy and a great continuation of the saga.

Review: Escape from Monkey Island (EMI, for short) is the fourth installment in the extremely popular "Monkey Island" adventure game series, centered around the bumbling, but inescapably likable pirate, Guybrush Threepwood. Guybrush is now a full-fledged pirate ...

Pros: Great graphics, color and sound. Cool music.

Cons: Puzzles may be VERY difficult without a guide

The Bottom Line: Action players look elsewhere, but if you want a good game that does not keep your character in continual peril, buy it.

Review: One thing for sure; this is one of the most asexual, non violent games to hit computer land, yet succeeds at keeping you interested. The dialog is comical, and perfect for all ages but the very, very young, who might become bored with the pirate...