Secret of Monkey Island 2 SE

[P-Worm]

Just picked it up. I'ven ever played the sequel, but I loved the original. I have to say the SE version is really polished. Fluid animations, good voice acting so far, and the updated art really shows off the iPads display. So who else picked this one up?

P-Worm

 

[RawBert]

Yeah, that game's rad. A ton of fun.

 

[arctic]

I second that. A "must have" for the iPad IMHO. One of the few near-console in quality I've played on the iPad.

 

[Streethawk]

Is the pointer control a lot better than the first game on the iPhone? Because i found that made that game almost unplayable.

 

[P-Worm]

Is the pointer control a lot better than the first game on the iPhone? Because i found that made that game almost unplayable.

I didn't play the iPhone one, but they have redone the controls and I think they are absolutely fine.

P-Worm

 

[kultschar]

I didn't play the iPhone one, but they have redone the controls and I think they are absolutely fine.

P-Worm

The iPhone one you had to drag the mouse icon around the screen, it sucked!

Hope they update Monkey 1 with new controls!

Also hope Fate Of Atlantis is coming!!

wonder if Monkey 3 is poss for iPad???

 

[arctic]

For those worried about the controls, you'll be surprised how different this is to the first SOMI for the iPhone. Limme quote touchgen here:

My prime complaint with the first entry into the special edition series was the control system. This time around, LucasArts has rethought the control scheme to better suit modern players. Guybrush can now be controlled directly with taps on the screen, or, if you still wish, by dragging a cursor on the screen. The previous special edition only used the cursor controls and at the time the cursor moved too slowly. In Monkey Island SE 2, the cursor is snappy and a good option for those that want to see an item’s name before clicking.

Monkey Island 2 has revamped graphics, new control schemes, a more user friendly hint system and the ability to switch to the original version of the game at any time with just the swipe of two fingers across the screen.

The artwork, director’s commentary, and lush graphics make the iPad version worthwhile.

 

[bunger]

I have never played this game in any form, but it looks kinda cool. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find anything about the game itself ( ie., what's the point of the game, etc ). What is this game about?

thanks!

 

[markosb]

Download the free version, its essentially a point and click adventure game. I only like this type of game cause I used to play games like it. One of my favorite was Indian Jones Fate of Atlantis Talkie Version. If you don't like the free trial you won't like the full version.

I have never played this game in any form, but it looks kinda cool. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find anything about the game itself ( ie., what's the point of the game, etc ). What is this game about?

thanks!

 

[bunger]

thanks for the tip - didn't know there was a free version. Am downloading now!

 

[markosb]

cool, tell us if you like it or not. Its fun if you have the time and patience to play a game like it.

 

[bobob]

Hope they update Monkey 1 with new controls!

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition for iPad was released yesterday, September 17th.