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Monkey Island co-creator Ron Gilbert appears to have taken down his long-running blog today, after posting that he doesn’t feel he can share news about the upcomingReturn To Monkey Islandonline anymore. While no longer there to view,VGCmanaged to capture Gilbert’s post on grumpygamer.com before the site became unavailable. You can see the new art style for yourself in the trailer below.
Return to Monkey Island | Gameplay Reveal TrailerI like the art style, but your gallon of grog may vary.Watch on YouTube
Return to Monkey Island | Gameplay Reveal Trailer
The wave of negativity towards Return To Monkey Island came after Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct broadcastshowedmore footage, with a closer look at how familiar characters such as Guybrush Threepwood, LeChuck and Elaine Marley will appear. It’s only been a few months since Return To Monkey Island wasannounced, but Gilbert felt it necessary to publish a post on his blog last month to say he’ll make the gamethe way he wants to.
I can see why Gilbert, along with other Return To Monkey Island devs and cast, are being defensive about criticism of the game’s new art style. They’re the ones making it, and putting all their time and energy into it. Art designer Rex Crowle is well established in the industry thanks toKnights And Bikes, and Tearaway, too, so you’d think people might be more receptive. It’s not even the first Monkey Island game to be criticised for a change in visual style. One ofThe Curse Of Monkey Island’s project leaders, Jonathan Ackley, tweeted in response to critics of the newest third game in the series:
Being criticized for changing the art style in a Monkey Island sequel is a time-honored tradition. Trust me. I should know.— Jonathan Ackley (@ackley_jonathan)June 28, 2022
Being criticized for changing the art style in a Monkey Island sequel is a time-honored tradition. Trust me. I should know.
Return To Monkey Island is out sometime in 2022. Maybe wait and see how it turns out, me hearties?
