Return to Monkey Island
Ahoy! Adventure Awaits!
Ratings
Age
13+
Category
Adventure
Languages
English
Thu Jun 06 2024
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Return to Monkey Island continues the story of the legendary adventure games The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge. Join Guybrush Threepwood as he once again tangles with his nemesis, the zombie pirate LeChuck, and navigates a world of dangerous new leadership on Melee Island. Featuring a modern take on point-and-click controls, reactive dialog trees, and an easy-to-use inventory system, this chapter brings clever puzzles and bizarre situations to a new generation of pirates.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Return to Monkey Island is nothing short of a masterpiece, a love letter to the adventure genre that manages to feel both nostalgic and entirely modern. Ron Gilbert’s return to the series he created brings back the sharp wit, surreal humor, and brilliant puzzle design that made the original games legends. Playing as Guybrush Threepwood again feels like catching up with an old friend—one who is still charmingly incompetent and perpetually adrift.
The transition to mobile is flawless. The 'Point & Click' evolution, featuring context-sensitive interactions and a sleek inventory system, makes the touch interface feel like the way this game was always meant to be played. The art style, while initially controversial to some, is vibrant and full of character, bringing Melee Island and new locations like Brrr Muda to life with incredible detail. The voice acting is top-tier, and the story’s meta-commentary on the search for 'The Secret' is genuinely touching. It’s rare to see a sequel after so many years stick the landing this perfectly, offering a rewarding experience for long-time fans and a perfect entry point for newcomers.
Features
Written by original creators Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman
Modernized point-and-click controls for mobile
Context-sensitive interactions and reactive dialog
Full voice acting and iconic musical score
Tips & Walkthrough
Start by talking to the new pirate leaders at the Scumm Bar. Use the hint book in your inventory if you get stuck on the complex multi-step puzzles required to leave the island.
Gameplays
Use touch controls to interact with the environment. The cursor changes based on context, allowing for seamless dialogue, item collection, and environmental puzzle-solving.
Screenshot
Q&A
Yes! The game includes a 'Scrapbook' that summarizes previous events and features a 'Casual' mode for those new to adventure game puzzles.
Ratings & Reviews
Great adaptation for iOS
Mon Apr 29 2024 morporkiaPoint-and-click adventures have always been a bit hit-or-miss on console/mobile depending on how much effort the devs put into changing up the controls, so I was a little worried about how this would play on iPad. Very pleasantly surprised as to the result, and I kind of hope that other point-and-click games in the future take note. Everything is very smooth and streamlined, and I didn't come across any of the technical issues noted in older comments, so hopefully those have been fixed. Story-wise, it's classic Monkey Island, with familiar music and top-notch voice-acting. Blasts from the past don't always live up to your memories, but this one did, at least for me.
Wonderful and Nostalgic
Wed Apr 17 2024 BCorsair2I played on hard mode and it was wonderful. Everything you love about Monkey Island with some fresh twists. Familiar locations and characters along with some new ones. Lots of fun references to earlier inventory items, challenges, and storyline. It will definitely be a better experience for folks that have played the original games. People complaining about the ending don’t get the reference. It’s actually genius. The graphics and audio are great and the puzzles are the right level of challenging. I never pay this much for apps but, well, it’s Monkey Island!
Fantastic Point & Click!
Sun Jul 30 2023 kflorida78If you are old enough to remember the classic point and click games like Monkey Island, Police Quest, King’s Quest, Space Quest, and you loved them, this game is for you! What a fun game, I literally couldn’t put it down for 2 days until I solved it. The puzzles are challenging on hard mode, I thought they were good. I cannot speak for easy mode. Definitely recommend this game and hope more are on the way.
Great mobile adaptation
Sat Jan 24 2026 B1acksocksThis was my first time playing Monkey Island on a mobile app. The experience was seamless, and I didn’t experience any glitches during the run through. The game itself was well paced and the hint book was a nice fall back option. It was fun to interact with both old and new characters. Thank you to the developers for making a nostalgic game!
Excellent throwback
Tue Nov 07 2023 Missams111216This was so nostalgic for me as I played a long long time ago. I love the developers note at the end of the scrapbook. I also felt very similar playing as I’m older now. I can’t wait to let my kids have a try. I could not put this down over the last couple days it was super super good. Love love love this, great job and I’ll spread the word as much as I can <3
One of the best
Wed Sep 10 2025 fearlessinnerFor mobile games, this is probably the funnest one I’ve ever played. The attention to detail, the graphics, the dialogues, the background music, all done really well. It’s surprisingly challenging and extremely addicting to play. I wish they had more levels or made another game so I can keep on playing.
So much fun!
Wed Apr 30 2025 CLGilbreathI had so much fun playing this! I’m part of the old school point and click games played as a kid like the original Monkey Island games, Indiana Jones, even played original Leisure Suit Larry games as soon as they came out. I miss those so much so it was great to see the style is still going! Great graphics, music, story and narration keeping it quirky and fun to play.
Restore option?
Thu Jun 06 2024 Dario9999Edit2: Three months later and still no fix for the restore option. Meanwhile it now shows up in Apple Arcade for subscribers to play while purchased owners get nothing if they need to restore it on a new device. Perfect way to do business and keep paying customers engaged. Edit: One month later, where is the fix for the restore of past purchases? Is it too late to ask for a refund? Where is the restore option for those of us that purchased the game before it became free to try? Still waiting….
Some Youtube Videos found!
Return to Monkey Island | Gameplay Reveal Trailer - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island | Available Now - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island | Coming 2022 - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island - Exclusive Extended Gameplay - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island (by Devolver) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - A New Beginning! A Friendly Place! - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island: iOS/Android Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Devolver / Terrible Toybox) - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island | Coming September 19 - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island: iOS/Android Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 (by Devolver / Terrible Toybox) - YouTube
Return to Monkey Island | PS5 and XB S/X | November 8 - YouTube
News found!
Return to Monkey Island is coming to mobile this month | VGCGilbert's Terrible Toybox studio developed the game in collaboration with Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games. Dave Grossman, co-writer and...
Video Games Chronicle Sun Jun 01 2025
The way things work out, Devolver Digital announced a mobile version just as I was near the end. I've been replaying the game and trying out...
TouchArcade Tue Jul 01 2025
Review | 'Return to Monkey Island' is a swan song for golden-age ...Terrible Toybox | Publisher: Devolver Digital, Lucasfilm Games. Release: Sept. 19, 2022. “Return to Monkey Island” is the fulfillment of a...
Washington Post Thu Aug 01 2024
Return to Monkey Island is like hanging out with an old friendA screenshot of the point-and-click adventure game Return to Monkey Island. Return to Monkey Island Image: Devolver Digital. Part of /. The...
The Verge Thu Aug 01 2024
How Devolver Digital is taking games seriously — and not so ...The company's titles include Cult of the Lamb, Return to Monkey Island, Trek to Yomi, Hotline Miami, Inscryption, The Messenger, Death's Door,...
VentureBeat Fri Aug 01 2025
"Unfinished Business" - Why Gilbert & Grossman Returned To ...Return to Monkey Island Image: Devolver Digital / Disney. Does Guybrush Threepwood still want to be a pirate? This, after all, was the Monkey...
Nintendo Life Sun Dec 01 2024
RETURN TO MONKEY ISLAND Review: Point And SlickPS5 code provided by Devolver Digital. The Secret of Monkey Island is one of the most influential games in the medium, and its legacy ripples...
GameTyrant Fri Nov 01 2024
Ron Gilbert not keen on Monkey Island movie adaptation as it could ...Return to Monkey Island released last year. | ... Action Adventure Aspyr Media Devolver Digital iOS LucasArts Lucasfilm...
Eurogamer Fri Aug 01 2025
'Return To Monkey Island' announced for 2022From developer Ron Gilbert and Terrible Toybox, in collaboration with Devolver and Lucasfilm Games, Return To Monkey Island will see the long-...
NME Fri Mar 01 2024
Return to Monkey IslandTerrible Toybox. Publishers. Devolver Digital. Franchises. Monkey Island. Initial Release. Sep 19, 2022. Platforms. iPad. Genres. Adventure, Action, Puzzle,...
IGN Fri Mar 01 2024
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