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Secret of Monkey Island, The
The Secret of Monkey Island is a point-and-click adventure developed by Lucasfilm Games in 1990. Players control Guybrush Threepwood, an aspiring pirate navigating pirate-infested islands. The game employs an inventory-based puzzle system where players collect items and combine them to solve environmental challenges. Dialogue trees drive the narrative, with witty exchanges and absurdist humor throughout. Players explore multiple interconnected locations, from Melee Island to the dangerous seas beyond, gathering information and resources. The interface relies on a verb-based command system, allowing players to interact with objects and characters through options like Pick Up, Look At, Talk To, and Use. Each location presents distinct puzzles tied to advancing the story. The goal involves assembling a crew, obtaining resources, and ultimately confronting the undead pirate LeChuck. The game's tone balances adventure with comedy, creating a unique experience within the adventure genre.
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Adventure
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (545)
- Last updated
Secret of Monkey Island, The Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Secret of Monkey Island, The on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Secret of Monkey Island, The Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Secret of Monkey Island, The on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Secret of Monkey Island, The" DOS longplay 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Secret of Monkey Island, The released?
Secret of Monkey Island, The was released in 1990 for the DOS.
What type of game is Secret of Monkey Island, The?
Secret of Monkey Island, The is a Adventure game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Secret of Monkey Island, The for free?
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Do I need to download anything to play Secret of Monkey Island, The in the browser?
No. Secret of Monkey Island, The streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Secret of Monkey Island, The?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Secret of Monkey Island, The work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Secret of Monkey Island, The this way?
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