The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2022 page 15
Best Adventure of 2022: Return to Monkey Island
Return to Monkey Island has won the Aggie Award for Best Adventure of 2022, and it's no surprise given the game's excellent gameplay, engaging story, and clever puzzles. The game features the same beloved characters from the original games, with excellent voice acting and witty dialogue that will make you laugh out loud. The game's inventory and interaction system have been streamlined for a more action-oriented approach, while still retaining the charm and humor of the point-and-click interface.
The game's graphics are colorful and attractive, with an art style that's uniquely fitting for the series. The environments are imaginative and well-designed, with little details that bring the locales to life. The addition of mini-cutscenes at certain key moments adds to the overall experience, giving the game an appealing Ren & Stimpy cartoon feel.
Including a scrapbook that provides an excellent overview of all the key stories that happened in all the Monkey Island adventures so far is a perfect way for players new to the series to get some background on what has happened in prior installments. Overall, Return to Monkey Island is a fantastic addition to the Monkey Island franchise, and it's a must-play for both old-school fans and newcomers to the series. With top-notch puzzle design, witty humor, engaging characters, and an unforgettable world, it's no wonder the game won the Aggie Award for Best Adventure of 2022.
Runners-Up:
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow
Readers’ Choice: Return to Monkey Island
In addition to winning the Readers' Choice Award for Best Adventure of 2022, Return to Monkey Island also took home the prestigious Aggie Award for Best Adventure. It's not surprising, given the incredible quality of the game.
Return to Monkey Island is a game that perfectly captures the spirit of the classic adventure games that inspired it while bringing new elements to the table. The excellent puzzle design, engaging characters, and hilarious writing make it a standout adventure game that any fan of the genre will enjoy. Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer, Return to Monkey Island is a must-play adventure showcasing the best of the genre.
Runners-Up:
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow
And so ends another great year of Aggie Awards!
Thanks again to the many developers for their fine work that brought so much joy throughout the year, as well as all those who participated in our reader poll, and of course our wonderful Patreon backers for their input and invaluable support.
With 2022 now firmly behind us, and 2023 showing no signs of slowing down, we turn our attention back to the present and what lies ahead. We wish continued good health and happy gaming to all, so we can meet back here to do it all again next year.
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