The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition vs The Curse of Monkey Island
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Curse of Monkey Island
+2
rating points
More player ratings
The Curse of Monkey Island
321 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerSide viewAdventure
The Curse of Monkey Island Stands Out
Fantasyenvironmental puzzlesfake game over screen
Higher Rated
The Curse of Monkey Island
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle
Themes
ComedyHistorical
Features
gog preservation programgraphic adventurepirates
Key Differences
Themes
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
-The Curse of Monkey Island
Fantasy
Features
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
-The Curse of Monkey Island
environmental puzzlesfake game over screengames advertising gamesrunning gagcannibalismcastawayeasy modehumourinfinite pocketspoint of no return
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition | The Curse of Monkey Island |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2009 | Oct 31, 1997 |
| Rating | 82/100 (165 ratings) | 84/100 (321 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle | AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle |
| Themes | ComedyHistorical | ComedyFantasyHistorical |
| Features | gog preservation programgraphic adventurepirates | gog preservation programgraphic adventurepiratesenvironmental puzzlesfake game over screengames advertising gamesrunning gagcannibalismcastawayeasy modehumourinfinite pocketspoint of no returnscummship deck battletropicalundead piratesbeen here beforebritish accentcameo appearance |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition and The Curse of Monkey Island have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Comedy.
The Curse of Monkey Island stands out for Fantasy, environmental puzzles, fake game over screen, games advertising games.
The Curse of Monkey Island has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.
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