Return To Monkey Island Nintendo Switch Review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

One of my favourite days since starting the channel, playing through with my daughter in one EPIC session together was so very very cool. We both hope you enjoy it! Mark

[@three-b4212]

Glad you had that experience man! Cherish those moments with her my dude! What a wonderful dad she has!

[@kaidorade1317]

Is this game a barrel of monkeys, or fresh monkey poo? Let’s find out!

[@kill_repeat8491]

That's so awesome! Happy you guys weren't disappointed.

[@chrisbarre2880]

Hi Mark - did you play on the easy or hard mode with your daughter? Im thinking about playing through with my 10yr old and tossing up between the two...

[@jasonpaulwhiting]

Same here, my daughter is 9yrs old. Too young? Which mode?

[@Ser-Smiley]

Holy moly! That review score! 😲 Im not a fan of this type of game, but when people talk about it lovingly and rate it so highly, even someone like me becomes interested and wants to try playing it. Thanks for the review! 😊

[@spinballwhizzkids]

Return to Monkey Island is one of my most anticipated games of all time and so glad to see it reviewing as well as it has been despite the public outcry surrounding the artstyle when the game was revealed. One of your best ever reviews guys and definitely feeling the nostalgia flood in 😎. Picked it up on Steam Deck and has been flawless so far!

[@eastern2687]

Unfortunately, no physical - no buy for me. Ain't paying for air ya know

[@spinballwhizzkids]

@@eastern2687 I think a physical is on the way down the line. Tbh Ron Gilbert and Terrible Toybox have definitely earned my money and respect. Happy to invest by buying games (even digital) so we get more excellent adventure/point and clicks down the line!

[@Wil_Dsense]

@@eastern2687Physical copy exists now.

[@billabong1985]

The thing about the value score of this game, is that while I personally don't usually find much replay value in heavily story focused games, I have very fond memories of replaying Curse of Monkey Island repeatedly in my youth because the story, characters and presentation were just so charming and entertaining that even when I knew exactly how to solve all the puzzles and could basically run through the game on auto-pilot, it was still a fun time, kinda like re-watching a favourite movie. Based on everything I've read about this entry, it looks like the same deal

[@SwitchUpYt]

Totally with you on this

[@geekscompendium8025]

Perfect review, unbelievable you only got the game earlier today, played it, reviewed it and managed to edit the video and then upload it. Ive already purchased on the PC as I feel thats where it will be at its best, cannot wait to start playing it.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate! Today I’m restarting it from the beginning. Sllooooowly. Mark

[@ppbunt]

Monkey Island 1 & 2 were among my favourite games as a young teenager, and I am so glad this new installment lives up to the hype! I wasn't sure about the chosen art style at first too, but it's really growing on me now. This one will jump the backlog queue for sure!

[@Imagination972]

One of the very, very few music themes which makes me wanna cry for happiness in memory of my childhood.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Same

[@TheSuperspyk]

Monkey island is an absolute pivotal moment for me getting into gaming. There were other games I played, back in the 90’s on my Amiga 1200 before the PlayStation and n64 were a twinkle on the horizon, but playing monkey island 1 and 2 (well, watching my mum play it and me trying to help) is really the moment that got me hooked on gaming. Back then it took having to load 3 different floppy disks in a row just to walk to the other side of the room. So so hyped for this game and hearing you wax nostalgic about you playing with your daughter during the intro - just damn. I respect every word you’ve said in this video

[@SwitchUpYt]

We had almost the exact same experience with the Amiga. There was something special/sad as you reached the last disk… man…good times! Mark

[@TheSuperspyk]

@@SwitchUpYt tell me about it! We roared and cheered when we worked out how to SPOILER ALERT FOR MONKEY ISLAND 2 get the beard from lechuck. And then that ending sequence! Did you ever play the Indiana jones and the date of Atlantis? Now that’s another remaster I’d love to see

[@bottishg]

same here, i play it first on Amiga 500, later on Amiga 1200 too ... and now i have an unique A500 in Monkey Island Design (Casemod)

[@sevensyns7732]

I have always wanted to experience Monkey Island for myself, and with such a terrific sequel, now is a perfect time to do just that. And even if there is a tiny bit of bias due to being a fan of the series, I have always trusted that SwitchUp seal of approval when it comes to having a fair and honest review.

[@TheAquarius87]

Hearing Dominique Armato as guybrush again... Never thought I'd see the day !

[@tilling1977]

Absolutely loved the originals so was completely bowled over with excitement to hear this was out! I totally agree.with you on the art style it looks amazing and perfectly straddles the old and new, I am already smiling watching your review spotting locations that I recognise and its also great to hear some of the original voices (not sure if all of them are back) but Guybrush's voice just made me smile hearing it again! I rarely spend this much on a switch game these days but I will one hundred percent be getting this.

[@spear-twirlingbokoblin7390]

I'm so glad they went for a quirky 2d artstyle instead of forcing a 3d look. It's fresh while keeping in spirit with the original!

[@Nedwig747]

Love the art style of this one! I'm not a huge fan of point and click adventures, but the humour and charm of this one has me thinking of giving it a go!

[@themarchinggoblin8294]

Monkey island 1 on the amiga 500 was my childhood. Still in my top 5 till this day. Can't wait to give this ago. Might have to be pc for the mousy mouse though. Maybe we'll get a physical. Hopefully there's insult fighting, there has to be! :D

[@kevinwebb82]

As a fan of the Monkey Island games, I'm so glad this game came out. I remember reading somewhere when Timbleweed park came out Ron Gilbert was fighting with Disney on trying to get the IP licenses for Monkey Island. Back then it sounded like there wasn't going to be another Monkey Island game but now we have this game and I've heard rumors that Craig Derrick might be working on a Maniac Mansion remake.

[@bottishg]

... yes he spoilers something like that on twitter. also ron gilbert tweets that RTMI is not the end of the story

[@tadeusticeghostal]

Playing through the first and second games rn, can't wait to play this. It's annoying that it has to have the backlash about the graphics but that doesn't mean crap to me. Glad that it's a quality game, not that I thought any different. Love me some point n clicks!

[@Cotsos88]

This was the genre that got me into gaming. My first one was Simon The Sorcerer 1 back in 1995 and then I played everything I could find , Monkey Island, Indiana Jones, Discoworld, Sam n Max etc. I'm so glad this is good. My only concern is the duration but that depends on how fast you solve the riddles.

[@gaz-atolla7519]

I've got Simon the Sorcerer 1 & 2 on my phone... many a long train journey has passed in what seems like seconds

[@sparkypack]

I pre-ordered just because of Ron Gilbert. He is still an inspiration to this very day who reached important milestones in video games.

[@gazcaddy]

Wow what a score! Knew it would be good! So looking forward to this game. Spent hours on the previous version on my Amiga 500 back in the day, Sure monkey Island 2 had 11 disks! Tempted to wait for a physical though so it better hurry up or I’ll break 😂

[@eggygazali]

Wow can't wait to jump in adventure with beloved pirate Guybrush! Great review as always!

[@afraidofthefolly6948]

Cannot wait to play this. My favourite series of all time!

[@NoctLightCloud]

game looks gorgeous, chique, and like a lot of effort was put into the designs, colours, and outlines!

[@neiltudor7111]

I am rubber....you are glue. Just watched this review and bought the game.....95% is a gold star from you guys!

[@wendytube007]

One of the first games I played as well back in the day. Can’t wait to go back in time and round up those 30 year olds boys of mine to have a gaming weekend with their mum. 😂

[@yuppymike]

Can’t wait to play this. Player the originals on the Amiga Commodore 500+ when I was about 8 years old.

[@Alex-nk8bw]

Fun fact: the first video I ever watched on this channel had Monkey Island music playing - I hit the sub button within two seconds, and have been glad I did ever since. ❤️ Great review btw, I agree 100%!

[@the_secret_raven]

This is the only game I’ve preordered on the Switch and couldn’t wait for it to release. I’m around 7 hours in and absolutely love the game! I remember playing the 1st and 2nd on the Amiga and this is a fantastic addition to the series. I’ve actually just gone and bought Monkey Island 1&2 on the Xbox Series X (emulates the 360 versions) so I can replay through them again! The only point and click adventures that come close to Monkey Island is the Broken Sword series 👍

[@bottishg]

That`s it !! Ron finished his triology in the very best way! I simply love all about it...

[@dist221]

The artstyle looks horrible, they actually destroyed the core of Monkey Island going with this abstract graphics. Ron Gilbert should apologize to the fans cause this is just unreal

[@bottishg]

@@dist221 apologize? 🤣🤣 maybe you shouldn't overrate your own taste?! 93% (steam) and 96% (google) of the players rated the game positive, not to mention the reviews!

[@dist221]

@@bottishg Maybe you shouldn't trust the dogpile at Steam but instead listen to what the real fans think. Ron got alot of well deserved criticism because of the pinocchio graphics. But if you rely on these sites, 20 percent dislikes the game on metacritic

[@bottishg]

@@dist221 ... haha yes the "real fans" who give zero points only because of the graphics 🙈🤦🏼‍♂️ ... no thx ... but who cares, most of the results on metacritic are positiv too 😎👌🏻

[@fotografick]

Visuals will always be subjective (remember Wind Waker?) but I absolutely love this style! Great review as always!

[@sparkypack]

I went through major discourse about visuals and art styles of video games being subjective. Well, some people still thought they knew better to the extent of harassing the creator.

[@andreas1453]

A steel box with the first two parts. THAT would be a thing! 😍

[@CherubRocket1979]

woah!!! as an original Monkey Island kid. I had no idea this was upon us!

[@leerichmond9629]

Love Monkey Island, pretty much my childhood playing the first 2 on Amiga then the rest on PC, would really prefer a big box PC version though instead of digital.

[@joaoaraujo9629]

Man this Broke sword, Syberia what Gems from the past xD

[@andrewreed4514]

Would be great if they re-released Monkey Island 1 & 2 (remastered) on Switch some time soon. Seems a missed opportunity 🤷‍♂️

[@ThePlob]

a new addition to the monkey island series very cool

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh yes - I loved it! Mark

[@woodneel]

Wowzers Mark, 6+ hours straight!! Is this your daughter's playthrough footage a la the JoJo fighting game? I don't miss AT ALL playing through point and clicks without a guide, but I hope you enjoyed it! The new artstyle looks a lot more cute in motion as opposed to in screenshots.

[@SwitchUpYt]

This was us together just chilling on the sofa and laughing together. It’s already one of my favourite days in recent memory. Mark

[@woodneel]

That sounds truly wonderful. Glad you got that time with your girl :)

[@bottishg]

What a great review ... for such a fantastic game. Play it on PC and will buy it for Switch too, to play it with my son! Monkey Island ist my alltime favorite game series since the good old AMIGA days!

[@Pippa180]

Finally. After 30 years!

[@Laf631]

I didn't have this game on my radar, so appreciate the review! I like that you guys don't only focus on the major blockbuster games.

[@kraenk12]

Absolutely brilliant game.

[@amatmulisha2978]

Just played yesterday on chapter 1. The art style is damn gorgeous. I dunno why some old fan cursed its. It’s so beautiful and vibrant. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SwitchUpYt]

Some fans are notoriously stupid hahaha

[@amatmulisha2978]

@@SwitchUpYt yeah. People that always love to complaints for the sake of complaining. Glad this game got a very high good review. Highly recommended

[@timhendrix414]

Some people just have a honest opinion, i for one think the art is atrocious, your only counter argument is they are stupid? Well you sir must be very insightful, NOT!

[@bottishg]

@@timhendrix414 ... i think it`s not about another opinion but about the haters to cursed the new artstyle and offend the team working on it in a personal way!

[@adamreally]

Looks like a real labor of love here. May wait and pick up a physical cart once it drops. I only barely played the original Monkey Island but def always wanted to have more time with it. Some stellar reviews on this channel lately - my backlog grows ever larger haha

[@CaminoAir]

Playing it at the moment and the new art style takes about 5 minutes to adjust to. Very talented visual designers and the style really works for what is basically a zany storybook tale. Thank you for your review and not spoiling anything. Although I never thought there was an actual 'secret' to Monkey Island (beyond it being a mysterious fabled place we get to explore in the first game). The second game bypasses the island itself, so I assumed there never was any intention to 'reveal' any secret. And Big Whoop (an obvious joke and irrelevant treasure) just added to that feeling. So...........................it will be interesting to see what Gilbert has devised.

[@Miss_Distress]

Monkey island was my first PC game on my first computer😅 I was 12. Very surprised to see this one pop up!

[@superwaynem]

Amiga to switch! This was the series that got me into gaming. Delighted they brought this to the switch and I really do hope they brings the prequels to switch! Great review - now back to my pirate adventure.

[@SwitchUpYt]

YARGH!

[@M.W.Zastrow]

I've written a mail to Devolver Digital and ask them if they please could release the other games on switch hope to hear back

[@SwitchUpYt]

Good idea! Mark

[@M.W.Zastrow]

@@SwitchUpYt Thanks good review 🤣 Is so British of you "Mark"🤣

[@madwomanofdonnellyst]

I am rubber, you are glue…

[@consumeproduce]

so glad this one does the series justice. will definitely hold off for the physical as I've just started Crysis. which it will be if it crashes one more freaking time. 8 hard bug outs so far. hmmm....

[@Halfwit_The_Brave]

Wow that’s high marks! Is that a new record for you guys? This wasn’t something I was interested in, but I may get it now after your glowing recommendation.

[@SwitchUpYt]

It’s joint highest for me I think. Mark

[@popsgarcia2859]

Anything published by devolver digital is a hit hands down

[@naugahydeboneproject8892]

Wonderful review Mark!

[@chrisb7841]

Thanks for staying up late to get this review out. I really like the new art style. I'll be picking this up on Steam. Monkey Island wouldn't be the same to me unless I was actually pointing and clicking. The full on old school Amiga feeling.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh yes. A glorious time! Mark

[@chrisb7841]

@@SwitchUpYt I remember playing Monkey Island 2 with my mates, trying for ages to win that damn spitting contest. We finally found out the answer from watching Gamesmaster!

[@Gatefan1565]

Another great review SwitchUp!!! Always enjoy your videos! I feel like this is not for me but.... that is what I thought about Voice of Cards and I am enjoying it now. I will wait on this one. I am picking up Diofield Chronicles this week... to add to my back log... ugh....

[@aliens4582]

Cannot wait!!!!!

[@vodkaffee4856]

today is my birthday and i just wanna play the goddamn game but my card was blocked for not using it, now im playing the waiting game till is enabled

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ughhhh sorry dude that’s a real pain! Mark

[@vodkaffee4856]

@@SwitchUpYt it's ok, i just gotta keep retrying the pay button till it works, banks are slow

[@vodkaffee4856]

Finally got it and it is amaaazing. Such a nostalgia punch

[@jezg]

Devolver Digital is selling these fine leather jackets

[@MegaByronR]

Well, there goes Bear and Breakfast, Disco Elysium and the rest of the back log to the bottom of the pile……another download on its way. 😂

[@CrimsonQuail]

Do I need to play the other games in the series to understand what’s going on in this one? I never played the previous ones back in the day but this looks really good.

[@bottishg]

You can enjoy the story without playing the old games, but if you want to understand all the hints and references i would prefer playing the first two games before. also the third game (curse of monkey island) is a great one ...

[@MrPrender82]

It's up to you. Play them if you can. But otherwise, there's a scrapbook you can access from the main menu, that Guybrush will narrate and explain what happened in his earlier adventures.

[@tomsnoxell8402]

I can't tell you how happy I am to see this is done right. I played the first, second and third games - loved them all (Curse is my favourite) - but didn't like the rest. This looks like a great return to form, can't wait to pick it up

[@alvinhussey2080]

The original Monkey Island games are some of my favourite games of all time. However i knew I still had to wait for a review from you! I'm surprised they haven't ported the other games in the series to the Switch. Seems like an easy wait to make money!

[@koffiefilter]

I got the game physically because I want to have the classics and the games I love on card. It doesn't disappoint, really enjoy my time with it!

[@alegl5141]

Picked this up as soon as the preorder went live. Huge fan of the series but I've not played the originals in years. Should I cut short my playthrough of this and play through the originals again on my new steamdeck first? 🤔

[@Marek82313]

I just purchased it with a discount and I am loving it. Unfortunately I've never played the other Monkey Island games before : (

[@chocolocojames213]

The full monkey. I love it 😄😄😄

[@matthewlong1978]

I remember playing the original on my Commodore Amiga back in the day I so can’t wait to purchase this

[@Wade_Tyler]

Remember when Guybrush was a playable skin in Force Unleashed 2?

[@SwitchUpYt]

NO!? Really haha I don’t remember that at all! Mark

[@Wade_Tyler]

Yeah true! 😂

[@MrPrender82]

I don't remember that. I do remember in Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine (can't remember if from full game or demo) that there's a cheat code you can enter to change Indy into a 3D version of Guybrush from Curse and when firing a bazooka, the ammo is a rubber chicken.

[@Wade_Tyler]

Really? That sounds awesome!

[@caitlyn2580]

Playing this on gamepass pc right now and loving it so much

[@andrewthomas3270]

I preordered it Mark but not had time today so I will play tomorrow. I played original games when they was on Floppy’s or whatever the old hard plastic and metal do you remember what they was called now? Remember Simon The Sorcerer Mate? 😋

[@bottishg]

Yeah, Simon the Sorcerer get a new game too in near future ...

[@davidcbeaudoin]

Thanks for another great review! To be honest, I've never been a big point & click adventure player. They usually need some sort of narrative hook that draws me in, kind of like Telltale's The Walking Dead games or their take on Jurassic Park. I know those have a bit more button-y kind of mechanics, but structurally they feel point & click to me. Still, 95%... there has to be something special here. I'll add it to my wishlist and maybe consider it on sale down the line.

[@michaelhill6453]

One of my favourites too. lots of nostalgia-my sister and I used to play together..How does the game fare in hand-held mode? NTW, $87.00 in Australia!

[@eddieking6723]

Can't wait to play this but had to get it for PC. It is a POINT and CLICK after all!

[@UndeadEggmiester]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it and I'm sure that fans will or at least some will. But I just can't get over the weird art design that and I'm not a big fan of point and couch adventure games. Maybe I'll pick this up in a year or two when it's like 50% off.

[@irProspect204]

Y’all need a “thank you” button so people can donate. I feel guilty watching so much of the videos without shilling my doubloons.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hehe we will sort that out! Mark

[@leefr76]

I had ‘pirated’ copies of the Monkey Island games on the Amiga back in the day. I’m glad this is not on 12 disks. Can this publisher develop Speedball 2 for the Switch also? 🙏

[@enemywithin2156]

Μonkey island is a classic!!!we are lucky to be able to play it on the switch

[@jeffreyb180]

I remember playing the first game... then I got the 2nd one..couldn't play it until I got an upgrade on my computer a year later. I hope the game is atleast as good as I remember..

[@DisillusionedMillennial]

can you use the touch screen in handheld mode, like you said easier with a mouse but touch screen is even easier then a mouse, if its compatable?

[@trycon40]

this is a retcon than NO long time monkey island fan wanted, we wanted a continuation of tales of monkey island and most of us agree that curse of monkey islans is the best looking game so at least i an made that it is no decannonized. ron gilbert fights like a cow

[@alexcot3953]

Really good video, thanks !

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cheers mate! Mark

[@reinaldopereira1268]

The game looks great and I definitely want to play it, but I'm so busy with Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Disney Dreamlight Valley and Bear and Breakfast that I'll have to get it some other time. And just like Bear and Breakfast, it's cheaper on the Brazilian eShop (about US$13).

[@earl9177]

Lovely, can't wait to pick this up!!

[@FuroKazuya]

This sounds great, gonna have to get this for me and my kids and bore them with stories of "the good old days"

[@evildonkey20]

ahhhhAHHHHHHHH. Immediately buying this

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh yes! Mark

[@crouchingspider2001]

I'll get this on Steam I think, looks incredibleu.

[@SomeonewithaSony]

Hint book?!? NOOOOO!! … Easy mode?!? NOOOOOO!!! This isn’t the Monkey Island I grew up with! Will I buy it? YES! Of course YES! Always loved this series. Art style looks great.

[@SwitchUpYt]

There was always an option for the two version of difficulty in Monkey island 2. Don’t worry it’s optional

[@bottishg]

Perhaps you can burn the hint book in the fire in the scumm bar 😅 (doesn`t try)

[@Pandaramaster]

So I finished the second monkey island game when I was 10 and had to wait 25 hours for the proper conclusion of that cliffhanger. Good things come to those who wait 😂

[@alexaustin7234]

“Playing games so you HAVE to”: the new series.

[@JohnnyProctor9]

Also does it have the option for touchscreen control in the handheld mode?

[@SwitchUpYt]

I’ll let you know in the morning mate - I’m zzzzzz and I’m bed now. Been a lonnnnnnnnnnh day! Mark

[@GTRichardson7]

LeChuck it to the top of the pile... nice.

[@nickjones4455]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: MONKEY CHUFFING ISLAND!!!

[@ModestlyAmazing]

I don't care what any of these "fans" say, it's brilliant

[@ryanventer9221]

Can you use the touch screen in handheld mode?

[@SiobhanR28]

Never played MI...I know 🤯 Might just have to change that though

[@boydpukalo8980]

But does it run on the Amiga? Shockingly both OS3 (classic) and OS4 (PPC) are still seeing releases. There is even a chance this game could run on OS4.1 considering shaders are supported on relatively modern AMD GPU’s through OpenGL.

[@symbolic90]

Is graphics as good on Switch as on a strong PC? I wonder for which one should we buy it

[@bottishg]

PC has classic point & click ... and it seems you can get a higher resolution

[@feeamerie5011]

The only bit of your score I’m not sure of being unbiased is value. £25 being a 19/20 for vfm?? You’d normally score a game of similar length about a 15/16 maybe with a caveat like “the ideal sweet spot being £x:xx” But I forgive you, for your love of the series Mark 😁

[@gamingcrazy7013]

I absolutely adore the Monkey Island series and its great to hear that this one stands up well in the audio and gameplay department. Unfortunately, I (like many others) just don't like the art style. Something similar to the Deponia games would have been a better fit in my opinion. I will still give this one a go at some point (it IS Monkey Island after all), but I think I'm gonna wait for a sale.

[@bottishg]

I`m glad they choose this artstyle, it has the charme of the 2 classic gilbert games with a modern touch and fits better than other styles like curse or deponie in my opinion. But it`s good that taste is different ;-)

[@dist221]

​@@bottishg A modern touch? It looks pretty bad, and alot of fans agree with this. Still because it's Monkey Island I'm gonna buy it but man did they screw up the graphics on this one

[@Pippa180]

Is there a physical version or there will be?

[@keyboard_g]

It looks gorgeous.

[@towerguarder]

Buying this day 1!

[@mhm6]

Anyone here play Thimbleweed Park?

[@DerSystematiker]

Played half an hour and I loved it so far. The art style is not as off-putting as I expected, although it could be a little less day-of-the-tentaclely. I pre ordered the game but didn't got that bonus. I really want that useless horse stuff. Does anyone knows how to get it? p.s. Got my 10% Switch tax back through the switchup store. Thanks.

[@bottishg]

The useless horse armor should be in your inventory from the begin on