Monkey Island comes to the PlayStation 2

[03.16.01] » LucasArts' long-running adventure series comes--Look! Behind you! A three-headed monkey!

   Fans of PC games are probably already familiar with LucasArts' humorous brand of adventure games. A select few of these, such as Maniac Mansion and the first Monkey Island, made the jump to consoles in the past, but recently the company's console titles have consisted mostly of licensed Star Wars games. Today, however, LucasArts announced they will finally be bringing their flagship adventure franchise back to consoles with Escape from Monkey Island for PlayStation 2.

   The fourth game in the series, Escape from Monkey Island was released for PC last fall. The game details series hero Guybrush Threewood's struggle to win back Melee Island when the current Governor, and his new bride, Elaine Marley-Threepwood is is mistakenly disclared dead. Those unfamiliar with the series long history should expect the trademark excellent (but illogical) puzzles and awful (but excellent) puns.

   "For the past 10 years owners of PC's have solely been able to enjoy Monkey Island, one of LucasArts' premier brands," says Tom Byron, director of product marketing for LucasArts. "Escape from Monkey Island gives PlayStation 2 players the chance to be captured by this clever and comical graphic adventure series."

   Escape from Monkey Island is set for a spring release; look for a full preview from the GIA soon.