Monkey Islandwriter Ron Gilbert is no longer required to stay quiet about the two-headedrevivalof the ancient LucasArts franchise. Gilbert recentlyupdated his blogwith a few thoughts aboutSecret of Monkey Island: Special EditionandTales of Monkey Island. He also took the time to discuss a few important moments and scenes in the original game.
The post is an interesting read if you’re a fan of the series. Gilbert often drops nuggets of awesome, like this critical passage on Insult Sword Fighting:
While Insult Sword Fighting is one of the first things people think of when they hear Monkey Island, I thought it seemed little tedious (but fun) as I played though it again. There is a point where you say “I get it”, but your still forced to go though the motions again and again. If I was going to do Insult Sword Fighting in a future game, I’d make it more free form allowing the player to be clever and construct their own sentences.
Gilbert makes a man want to playMonkey Islandagain. Good thing we’ll all be able to experience the majesty of the original game later this summer when LucasArts drops its updated version ofSecret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.
[viaKotaku]
