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A place for fans of classic LucasArts games; from story theories, gameplay thoughts, let’s plays, guides and advice, all sorts of discussion is invited and welcomed!
This is a forum for all fans of games made by LucasArts, with a particular focus on their classic titles. From Monkey Island to Sam & Max, and many more.
So come aboard and discuss your favourite games, or share let’s play and guides, or even post your own fan creations.
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The events of the first game take place at about the same time as the events of Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge and right before the events of The Curse of Monkey Island, just from the monkeys' point of view. The two key storylines of the first game are LeChuck enslaving monkeys to build the Carnival of the Damned and the monkeys escaping with Mr. Fossey to form the crew of the Sea Cucumber.
The game takes place shortly after the first two Monkey Island games. LeChu(c)k’s brother LeGek appears, and the life of Guybrush Threepwood (Gajbraš Tripvůd) is once again threatened. Gajbraš becomes a lone survivor after LeGek shipwrecks his pirate galleon. He awakens on the beach of an unknown island, and must work to find his way home, while avoiding the wrath of LeGek. Free download link in description!
The Ghostbusters, continuing their routine of paranormal investigation and elimination, are in trouble when an incident occurs in the laboratory with the trans dimensional portal created by doctors Spengler and Stantz to transfer the ghosts directly to the netherworld. The portal, which resonated with a place in the heart of the Caribbean in a remote time, allows the ghost of the pirate LeChuck to cross the passage and capture the unsuspecting secretary Janine Melnitz. Ray, with proton pack on the shoulders and technical equipment, ventures beyond the gateway to a world infested by ghost pirates to save Janine while Egon tries to stabilize the portal to bring them back. Will they be able to save Janine and capture the evil Pirate LeChuck? https://youtu.be/gLpv1YAm64Y
This is a fan-made project inspired by the Monkey Island series. It's designed to be the "shortest" possible homage to Monkey Island, with a focus on retro, text-based adventure gameplay. The game features a lighthearted, minimalistic approach that mimics the feel of Monkey Island but in a simpler, old-school text adventure format.
The title emphasizes the short length of the game, delivering a quick, nostalgic experience for fans of the Monkey Island series, with references and dialogue inspired by the classic point-and-click adventures. The text-based approach is a nod to the early days of gaming, where imagination was key to the experience.
Rusty Nailbender is a character from the game Loom, the 1990 adventure game developed by LucasArts. He is a skilled blacksmith and one of the supporting characters that Bobbin Threadbare, the protagonist, encounters during his journey. Untill now.... Rusty must head out on his own quest to save those who can not save themselves aided only by his gauntlets.
What happens when you give Guybrush Threepwood a flute with the power of Bobbin Threadbare's Loom? The Secret of Monkey Island: Recoded is a fan remake aimed to reimagine the classic in modern graphics and offer an updated experience while preserving the essence of the original. In this game you will find easter eggs on most of the lucasarts adventure games , even the hated tortoise fossil from The Dig ..
"Return of the Tentacle - Prologue" is a fan project and the unofficial sequel to the iconic adventure game "Day of the Tentacle". Purple Tentacle is back and tries to conquer the world and enslave humanity once more. The three friends Bernard, Laverne and Hoagie make their way back to the mansion of the mad scientist Dr. Fred – time travel should help saving the world.
If you're a fan of the original Maniac Mansion, this 3D remake brings the familiar story and characters into a new perspective. You’ll see the old characters in 3D, and the environments have been reworked with more modern graphics. As a fan-made game, it offers a fun glimpse of what fans can do when they have a passion for a classic. The effort put into translating the original mechanics and feel of the game into 3D is recommendable.
The game was based on the Labyrinth film, which starred Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie. Unlike many games of its time, the labyrinth layout changes with every playthrough, making it a dynamic and replayable challenge. This randomness keeps the game engaging, as you can't simply memorize the maze and breeze through it—each new attempt feels like a brand-new adventure. If you love puzzles, exploration, and a touch of nostalgia from the iconic film, this game provides an intriguing experience.
📆 Happy 29th anniversary to LucasArts' The Dig!
💿 The Dig is one of my favorite LucasArts adventure games!
💾 The story, atmosphere, voice acting and soundtrack were incredibly impressive and continue to stand the test of time!
⏰ The Dig was released on November 30th, 1995!
Grim Fandango deals with Mexican folklore, specifically the Day of the Dead and the traditional belief that a person must journey four long years through the Land of the Dead to get to her final resting place, unless she led a very good life. The story weaved through this tradition is fantastic. It evokes a film noir feel, with some similaries to Casablanca, especially in year two. Peter McConnell’s score is one of LucasArts’ best, which is saying something, as most of their games have had exceptional music.
I thoroughly enjoyed playing Grim Fandango, yet I didn't enjoy playing it. Talk about ambivalence! I loved the story, the characters, the puzzles, the graphics, the music and sound effects and was sad when the game reached its inevitable conclusion as I had grown fond of Manny and I didn't want to stop playing. At the same time it was a relief to stop playing. I hated the interface. Not enough to prevent me from completing the game, but enough to resent LucasArts for taking adventure games down this path! https://youtu.be/uSztq-fX264
The story in Escape from Monkey Island was generally seen as weaker than those of earlier games in the series. The plot centers around Guybrush Threepwood trying to stop a mysterious villain named Ozzie Mandrake, but many felt it lacked the same sense of adventure, mystery, and cleverness found in the previous titles. The inclusion of the new antagonist, Ozzie, and the introduction of the "Monkey Kombat" minigame were also seen as less compelling than the memorable villains and storylines of earlier installments, like LeChuck. https://youtu.be/9TkkabvfLp0