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What is Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge: Special Edition?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_Island_2#Special_Edition

Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge is an adventure game developed and published by LucasArts in 1991. It was the second game of the Monkey Island series, following The Secret of Monkey Island, and the sixth LucasArts game to use the SCUMM engine. It was the first game to use the iMUSE sound system.

The game's story centers on the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood. After defeating ghost pirate LeChuck in The Secret of Monkey Island, little is known of what happened between Guybrush Threepwood and Elaine Marley. The sequel involves Guybrush's attempts to both find the mysterious treasure, Big Whoop, and win back Elaine's love.

The development team for the game was largely the same as for the first game in the series. The project was led by Ron Gilbert, and he was once more joined by Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman. LeChuck's Revenge is considered by critics to be among the best of LucasArts' adventure games

The special edition will include updated graphics, a new musical score, new voice-overs, an art gallery, and an in-game hint system. Players can opt to switch from the updated version into the older, pixelated graphics and music of the original game at any time, though an option allows players to retain the updated music and voice-overs of the remake. Players can opt to use the original point-and-click control scheme, or can directly control the movements of Guybrush using a control pad or similar device.

The remake was announced by LucasArts during their annual Game Developers Conference on March 10, 2010, with the previous creators of the adventures, Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman, in attendance.[18] The trio of game designers have recorded a commentary track for the Special Edition that can be brought up at any time, using silhouettes in the fashion of Mystery Science Theater 3000 overlayed on the graphics.

Craig Derrick announced in an interview information on a new interface that was in the vein of The Curse of Monkey Island's and a return of the original voice cast, including Dominic Armato as Guybrush, Alexandra Boyd as Elaine, Earl Boen as LeChuck, and even Neil Ross as Wally. Phil LaMarr was also confirmed as Dread.

Platforms, Release Dates and Price
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/64346

Poor Gibberish Driftwood is stuck in Monkey Island 2 Special Edition's classic mode in the E3 trailer for LucasArts' adventure game revamp but luckily the LucasArts Games Hint Line is on hand to explain how to switch to the snazzy redrawn graphics mode.

Meanwhile, a batch of screenshots show more comparisons between original and revamped graphics--which can be switched between with a single button press, as Gorbush learned--plus a peek at its fancy bonus "Art of Monkey Island" gallery. Other bonuses include an audio commentary track by series star developers Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman.

The trailer reveals that Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge will be released on July 7, hitting PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iPhone and iPod Touch.

Steam Pre-Order Bonus:
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/64472

Pre-ordering Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge on Steam nets you The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition for free, LucasArts has announced.


Left, Monkey Island 2 SE. Right, The Secret of Monkey Island SE.

Both games are revamps of their respective beloved adventure game originals, featuring full voice acting, remastered scores and redrawn graphics--and plus option to switch back to the old style. MI2: SE, however, also features a creator audio commentary track and the ability to mix and match the new voices with the old art style.

Video:

E3 2010 Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzs8_PilN54

IGN E3 2010 Live Demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FPD2SJonwA

Behind the Scenes Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aixFVp85QUw

GDC 2010 Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29HVejURdTY

7 Minute Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p0CyW27ghw

Screenshots:

Previews:

IGN Wireless
http://wireless.ign.com/articles/109/1099751p1.html

Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-...nkey-Island-2-Special-Edition-handson-preview

Gaming-Age
http://www.gaming-age.com/preview/xbox360_xbla/mi2_se

IGN PC
http://pc.ign.com/articles/110/1101197p1.html

Achievements:
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/monkey-island-2-le-chucks-revenge/achievements/

Largo Embargo Complete 25
Complete Part One: Largo Embargo.

Four Map Pieces Complete 25
Complete Part Two: Four Map Pieces.

LeChuck's Fortress Complete 25
Complete Part Three: LeChuck's Fortress.

A True Pirate 25
Complete the game.

Speed Demon 25
Finish the game in under three hours.

Monkey Master 20
Beat the game without using one hint.

Free Thinker 10
Beat the game using fewer than 10 hints.

Old School 5
Switch to classic mode at least once.

Five Minutes Later... 10
Allow Guybrush to die.

Turning the Lights Out 10
Complete the game by using object highlighting five times or less.

Helium Inhaler 10
Guybrush inhales some helium.

Call 9-1-1 10
Call the LucasArts helpdesk when walking through the jungle on Dinky Island.

Reviews:

1UP.com C+
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3180274

AppTilt 9 out of 10
http://apptilt.com/review-monkey-island-2-special-edition-lechucks-revenge

 

[ULTROS!]

I might get this game.

Anyway, is the PSN version coming out July 7 or July 6? US PSN updates on a Tuesday.

 

[Salsa]

I still need to preorder this. Damn you Steam sales!

 

[painey]

Thank god they learned from #1 .. Pixel graphics with full audio These "HD" graphics are a mockery.

 

[Jtrizzy]

still need to get into the first one. Played it for a while but got stuck and gave up.

 

[Salsa]

Thank god they learned from #1 .. Pixel graphics with full audio These "HD" graphics are a mockery.

I would agree if it still looked like 1`s special edition. This looks much better actually.

 

[Shard]

I might get this game.

Anyway, is the PSN version coming out July 7 or July 6? US PSN updates on a Tuesday.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/29/monkey-island-2-special-edition-coming-to-psn-on-july-6-xbla-an/

July 6 for PSN.

 

[ULTROS!]

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/29/monkey-island-2-special-edition-coming-to-psn-on-july-6-xbla-an/

July 6 for PSN.

Awesome, glad it won't be delayed for a week.

Hope this means that Monkey Island 3 and 4 will be also coming to PSN/XBLA/Steam.

 

[Zinga]

Already pre-ordered on Steam. I've been playing ME2 since the Amiga days, which had 11 disks! can't wait to relive those memories all over again

 

[Alex Dee]

So ready for this beauty. Just played through The Curse of Monkey Island in anticipation.

 

[Sloane]

One of the best-looking games of all time. The original that is.

Pre-ordered the SE mostly for the commentary. :lol

(The new graphics don't look bad either, though.)

 

[StevePharma]

My God I got pumped for this because of the E3 trailer but then I knew my expectations were too high, that trailer looked too amazing to be in-game...

Still getting this though purely for nostalgia and direct analog control.

 

[marathonfool]

I just beat Tales of Monkey Island recently. What a wonderful addition to the franchise.

My favorite Monkey Island is CMI, but Lechuck's Revenge is right up there.

 

[Shard]

I still need to preorder this. Damn you Steam sales!

Tell me about it between the Steam Sales and ordering Dragon Quest IV, I don't really feel I have time for this one at the moment.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

INSTANT buy

 

[LOVE & TRUTH]

It's LucasArts Singapore again, I presume?

 

[nofi]

Can't wait. Will be picking up both the iPhone and the PS3 versions.

 

[legend166]

This game is even better than the first. Can't wait.

This time I won't be scared by it like I was when I was a kid :lol

 

[bigmit3737]

I need a save for the first remake. I was on Monkey Island. I think chapter 4?

Will this be an issue with the steam version? I think I had a problem before.

Thank you.


Just PM me please and I will PM my email.

 

[Brother Sport]

I really want to pre-purchase this on Steam (The Secret of Monkey Island as an bonus is pretty sweet) but all I got is a Mac, and there's no Mac support on Steam for some reason. Is it a bad idea to purchase it via Steam anyway and hope for added Mac support in the future?

 

[Kamaki]

I actually only just started playing The Secret of Monkey Island yesterday, which I got through preordering this one so yeah I am looking forward to this as I'm enjoying the first one quite a bit.

 

[6.8]

MI:SE was a great summer game last year.
Will buy this sequel.

 

[clip]

Repost some screenshots that aren't as compressed and that don't have that terrible watermark.

 

[Reknoc]

Damn analog control! Was hoping I could just skip the 360 version this time... oh well, guess I'll get it on my iPod and 360 then it get it on steam during the sales (like the last time).

Can't wait. Will be picking up both the iPhone and the PS3 versions.

Arghh, your avatar... gonna have that stupid theme stuck in my head all day now.

 

[hiro4]

I really want to pre-purchase this on Steam (The Secret of Monkey Island as an bonus is pretty sweet) but all I got is a Mac, and there's no Mac support on Steam for some reason. Is it a bad idea to purchase it via Steam anyway and hope for added Mac support in the future?

For as far as I know, there won't be a Mac version of this game.
Haven't seen anything that could point to a mac release, even if Shacknews says so.

 

[Shard]

For as far as I know, there won't be a Mac version of this game.
Haven't seen anything that could point to a mac release, even if Shacknews says so.

Watch the Steam version eventually be cross platform.

 

[Splatt]

I beat the original one on the sissy mode. I'm going pirate mode for the remake

 

[nofi]

Arghh, your avatar... gonna have that stupid theme stuck in my head all day now.

One for all and all for one!

 

[Sidewinder]

This remake is just beautiful, I wouldn't mind buying a completely new Monkey Island game in the same vein.

I don't like the Telltale 3D looks at all ;(

 

[clip]

I don't like the Telltale 3D looks at all ;(

I know what you mean, but their engine has matured pretty significantly in the last few iterations. Check out the new Sam & Max season if you haven't, it's got some significant graphical and gameplay improvements over other Telltale games.

 

[Berkoff]

Wait, this isn't coming out for mac? I need to play this on my laptop!

 

[maniac-kun]

Allready preordered this! Day of the Tentacle HD next please!

 

[clip]

I hope this game scales properly and doesn't have black bars even in 16:9 resolutions like first remake had.

 

[Sidewinder]

Day of the Tentacle HD next please!

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Monkey Island 2 era adventure games really don't need remakes if they already have voice.

 

[Lafazar]

Just in case someone doesn't know this yet: If you preorder MI2 on Steam and already own MI1 you can gift the spare MI1 to someone else.

 

[Hanmik]

Phatt Island here I come..

my PS3 is waiting for you..

 

[Haunted]

Day 1

Fuck yeah.

 

[Fersis]

Not gonna lie you guys ive never played a monkey island game.
This ends tomorrow.

PSN Version get!

 

[nofi]

Not gonna lie you guys ive never played a monkey island game.
This ends tomorrow.

PSN Version get!

Get the first game first, please, otherwise... well, it'll be tough.

 

[Fersis]

Get the first game first, please, otherwise... well, it'll be tough.

Is on PSN too ?

BTW i may be going blind but whats the price?

 

[Peff]

Not gonna lie you guys ive never played a monkey island game.
This ends tomorrow.

PSN Version get!

It should end now, lest you want to miss the references and the first part of the story !

EDIT: 10 dollars each game.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

No way! MI2 is a fine place to start the series. New locales, characters that are well established and explained within the plot and a scenario that only leans on the first in so far as it uses its bareboned skeleton to establish itself early on.

 

[Darkflight]

Not gonna lie you guys ive never played a monkey island game.
This ends tomorrow.

PSN Version get!

I can gift you the PC version of the first if you like

 

[Peff]

No way! MI2 is a fine place to start the series. New locales, characters that are well established and explained within the plot and a scenario that only leans on the first in so far as it uses its bareboned skeleton to establish itself early on.

Secret is also easier for starters, though (MI2 Easy Mode is for wusses ). Well, if anybody does start with LeChuck's Revenge, look for the shovel :lol

 

[Fersis]

I can gift you the PC version of the first if you like

Thanks for the offering but i cant accept since i dont have anything to give you.
I dont like to take without giving back :3

Thanks anyway awesome dood.

 

[WrenchNinja]

I recently finished the first game for the first time. Really enjoyed it, will definitely be picking this one up too.

 

[BocoDragon]

Get the first game first, please, otherwise... well, it'll be tough.

MI2 was the first MI game I owned... And I was fine understanding everything. The plot's very self-contained. You miss some of the in-jokes.. But it's just as fun to understand them later on.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Secret is also easier for starters, though (MI2 Easy Mode is for wusses ). Well, if anybody does start with LeChuck's Revenge, look for the shovel :lol

Oh my god, that damn shovel. :lol

 

[The Super Bob]

Two more days. Bought the first one when it released on XBLA but never got round to completing it. Went back to it a couple of weeks a go and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next instalment.

And the Worms 2 DLC is out tomorrow too.