Did You Hear The Secret?
Runtime: 53 Minutes
History Topics (At-A Glance):
The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
Episode Summary:
Today, we’re sailing to the Caribbean to explore the beloved classic, The Secret of Monkey Island, which first debuted in October 1990. We start by diving into the history of the game's development, including its inspirations and the brilliant minds behind it. Then, we'll explore its gameplay mechanics, with a particular focus on the innovative insult sword-fighting that became an iconic feature of the series. We'll also look at its humor and unique style that charmed audiences for decades. Finally, we’ll reflect on The Secret of Monkey Island’s lasting legacy in the adventure game genre and its influence on future titles. So, grab your grog and get ready to set sail on another trip down Memory Card Lane.
| Video Games and Consoles Discussed in this Episode: | |
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| The Secret of Monkey Island (1990) | |
| Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991) | |
| The Curse of Monkey Island (1997) | |
| Escape From Monkey Island (2000) | |
| Tales of Monkey Island (2009) | |
| Return to Monkey Island (2022) | |
| Maniac Mansion (1987) | |
| Habitat (1985) | |
| Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adveture (1989) |
| Additional Sources: |
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The Monkey Island SCUMM Bar. (n.d.). The Monkey Island SCUMM Bar. https://scummbar.com/resources/articles/index.php?newssniffer=readarticle&article=1033 |
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Wikipedia contributors. (2024, July 4). Ron Gilbert. Wikipedia. |
Wikipedia contributors. (2024, September 11). Tim Schafer. Wikipedia. |
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Classic Game Postmortem - MANIAC MANSION. (n.d.). https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1014732/Classic-Game-Postmortem-MANIAC |
| Audio Sources: | |
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| Cold Open Music |
Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod Link: Free Download Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license |
| Podcast Intro Music |
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod Link: Free Download Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license |