Monkey Island refers to a series of adventure games developed and published by LucasArts (formerly known as Lucasfilm Games). The Monkey Island series is known for its humor, clever writing, and memorable characters. It combines elements of puzzle-solving, exploration, and humorous dialogue to create immersive and entertaining gameplay experiences.
The series primarily follows the adventures of the main protagonist, Guybrush Threepwood, a wannabe pirate with a unique sense of humor and a desire to become a legendary pirate. Throughout the games, players guide Guybrush through various islands and locations as he tackles puzzles, engages in humorous dialogues, and faces off against iconic adversaries, such as the ghost pirate LeChuck.
Here is a list of the main Monkey Island games:
- The Secret of Monkey Island (1990): The original game in the series, introducing the aspiring pirate Guybrush Threepwood and his quest to become a mighty pirate.
- Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge (1991): The sequel to The Secret of Monkey Island, where Guybrush sets out to find the legendary treasure known as Big Whoop while contending with the resurrected ghost pirate LeChuck.
- The Curse of Monkey Island (1997): The third installment in the series, featuring a more cartoonish art style. Guybrush tries to rescue Elaine Marley, who has been turned into solid gold, while facing the voodoo priestess LaChuck and other eccentric characters.
- Escape from Monkey Island (2000): The fourth game in the series, which takes place after the events of The Curse of Monkey Island. Guybrush returns to Melee Island and faces challenges from a business mogul and other peculiar circumstances.
- Tales of Monkey Island (2009): An episodic series released by Telltale Games, serving as a continuation of the Monkey Island saga. Guybrush battles against LeChuck and deals with the voodoo pox he unleashed upon the Caribbean.
The Secret of Monkey Island Quotes
- “I’m Guybrush Threepwood, a mighty pirate!”
- “Look behind you, a three-headed monkey!”
- “Why did you want to be a pirate?”: “Well, the glamour, the adventure, the treasure.”
- “You fight like a dairy farmer.”
- “How appropriate, you fight like a cow.”
- “I’m selling these fine leather jackets.”
- “I’m on a whole new adventure now, but I don’t want to ruin the ending for you.”
- “You can’t trust anyone, especially not pirates. I mean, the whole ‘hook’ thing. Wear an eye patch for depth perception. Very tricky.”
- “I’m going to be a pirate!” – “Oh, really? You should go tell the pirate leaders. They’re over by the scumbar.”
- “My name is Guybrush Threepwood and I want to be a pirate.”
- “I’m rubber, you’re glue.”
- “Do you know anything about lifting curses?” – “No, why? Are you cursed?”
- “You fight like a dairy farmer.” – “How appropriate, you fight like a cow.”
- “I’ve got the courage and skill of a master swordsman.” – “And I’ve got a rock. Beat it!”
- “Take that, you overgrown pocket watch!”
Insults:
- “You fight like a dairy farmer.”
- “I got this scar on my face during a mighty struggle!”
- “My sword is famous. People tremble at the sight of it!”
- “Every word you say to me is stupid.”
- “I’ve spoken with apes more polite than you!”
- “You’re no match for my brains, you poor fool.”
- “I’ll skewer you like a sow at a buffet!”
- “You’re as repulsive as a monkey in a negligee.”
Comebacks:
- “How appropriate. You fight like a cow.”
- “I’m glad to hear you attended your family reunion.”
- “Too bad no one’s ever heard of you at all.”
- “I wanted to make sure you’d feel comfortable with me.”
- “I’m shaking, I’m shaking!”
- “I’m glad to hear you’re using your court-appointed attorney.”
- “First, you better stop waving it around like a feather duster.”
- “I’m shaking in my boots, you’re so terrifying.”
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge quotes
- “I’m Guybrush Threepwood, a mighty pirate!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “Only once have I met such a coward!” – Largo LaGrande
- “I’m not gonna take your insolence sitting down!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “Insult sword fighting? You have the manners of a beggar!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “You fight like a dairy farmer!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “How appropriate, you fight like a cow!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “You’re no match for my brains, you poor fool!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “There are no words for how disgusting you are!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “I’m glad to hear you attended your family reunion!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “I’m shaking, I’m shaking!” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “How can you stop a powerful Jedi Knight from attacking? Take away his motivation!” – Herman Toothrot
- “I know you want me, but I’m spoken for!” – Elaine Marley
- “I’m so confused!” – Wally B. Feed
- “What’s the use of a sword like this if it won’t even cut a snack-sized sausage?” – Guybrush Threepwood
- “I feel like I could… like I could… like I could… like I could… conquer the world!” – Guybrush Threepwood
The Curse of Monkey Island Quotes
- “I’m Guybrush Threepwood, mighty pirate!”
- “I can’t help but feel like I’ve been ripped off.”
- “When I’m done here, you’ll be a boneless filet!”
- “You fight like a cow.”
- “I can’t swim! I’m Guybrush Threepwood, mighty swimmer!”
- “I can’t help it, I’m just naturally good!”
- “Well, you fight like a cow.”
- “I’ve got a mind like a steel trap, rusty and illegal in 37 states.”
- “I’m not going to take your insolence sitting down!”
- “How appropriate, you fight like a cow.”
- “You’re no match for my brains, you poor fool.”
- “There are no words for how disgusting you are.”
- “I got this scar on my face during a mighty struggle!”
- “I’m glad to hear you attended your family reunion.”
- “I’m shaking, I’m shaking!”
Insults:
- “You fight like a cow.”
- “I’ve got a long, sharp lesson for you to learn today.”
- “My handkerchief will wipe up your blood!”
- “I’ve heard you were a contemptible sneak.”
- “This is the end for you, you gutter-crawling cur!”
- “I’ll leave you devastated, mutilated, and perforated!”
- “I’ll hound you night and day!”
- “I’ve spoken with apes more polite than you!”
Comebacks:
- “How appropriate, you fight like a cow.”
- “I’m glad to hear you attended your family reunion.”
- “You make me want to puke.”
- “Nobody’s ever drawn blood from me and nobody ever will.”
- “When your father first saw you, he must have been mortified.”
- “You’re no match for my brains, you poor fool.”
- “I’ve got the courage and skill of a master swordsman.”
- “I’m not going to take your insolence sitting down.”
Escape from Monkey Island quotes
- “I’m Guybrush Threepwood, mighty pirate!”
- “I can’t take that. I can’t swim!”
- “What’s the use of a rubber chicken with a pulley in the middle?”
- “This is the most outrageous thing I’ve ever heard!”
- “Your face could stop a clock!”
- “I’ve got a mind like a steel trap, rusty and illegal in 37 states.”
- “You’re as repulsive as a monkey in a negligee!”
- “I’m not going to take your insolence sitting down!”
- “You’re no match for my brains, you poor fool.”
- “How appropriate, you fight like a cow.”
- “I’m shaking, I’m shaking!”
- “I can’t afford to do business with someone who gives credit to shifty-looking characters.”
- “You’re about as fearsome as a doorstop!”
- “I’ve heard you were a contemptible sneak.”
- “You fight like a dairy farmer.”
Tales of Monkey Island quotes
- “I’m Guybrush Threepwood, mighty pirate!”
- “The only way to deal with a madman is to become a madman yourself!”
- “I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more… voodoo.”
- “Don’t be a baby, these chains are made of silk.”
- “It’s a rubber chicken with a pulley in the middle!”
- “I’ve faced certain death many times. I always have a plan.”
- “You’ve just embarked on a glorious new adventure!”
- “We are mere mortals, Guybrush. Warring against the machines is futile.”
- “Life is like a hurricane here in Flotsam.”
- “It’s like my brain is being attacked by angry monkeys!”
- “Fear is for the weak, fear is for my enemies!”
- “What do you get when you cross a firefly with a gorilla? A firefly that can’t find its way out of a paper bag!”
- “You are about to take your last voyage, Guybrush Threepwood. Your suffering will be legendary.”
- “I can’t just sit here and watch the world get taken over by evil.”
- “I’ll fight you to the end, no matter what foul tricks you try.”
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