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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the original Monkey Island|the 2009 remaster|[[The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = The Secret of Monkey Island | + | |cover = The Secret of Monkey Island cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Lucasfilm Games}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 15, 1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 15, 1990}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 15, 1990}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 15, 1990}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|the-secret-of-monkey-island|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|the-secret-of-monkey-island|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Point and select}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Adventure}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Comedy, Piracy}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Monkey Island}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 10162 | ||
+ | |lutris = the-secret-of-monkey-island | ||
+ | |strategywiki = The Secret of Monkey Island | ||
+ | |mobygames = 616 | ||
|wikipedia = The Secret of Monkey Island | |wikipedia = The Secret of Monkey Island | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | + | {{ii}} [[The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition|Special Edition]] includes a "classic mode" that closely resembles the original. The original game's data files can be extracted and used with [https://www.scummvm.org ScummVM]. | |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{++}} Can be run under [[ScummVM]]. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Physical, DRM-free | "Dial-A-Pirate" code wheel for early diskette versions.<br>Later diskette versions, and the CD-ROM edition is DRM free. | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A demo can be downloaded [https://archive.org/details/TheSecretOfMonkeyIslandDemo here] and played using DOSBox. It has different puzzles and dialogue compared to the full version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | Apart from the Demo version, there have been three DOS releases of this game with different video and audio options. | ||
+ | ====EGA version==== | ||
+ | This version shipped on diskette, and offers support for | ||
+ | * Video : Hercules, CGA, Tandy, MCGA, EGA and VGA graphics. | ||
+ | * Audio : PC Speaker, Tandy, Game Blaster and Adlib sound. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Despite it offering options for MCGA and VGA, it only supports up to 16 colours. | ||
+ | {{ii}} To minimise the number of disks needed for distribution, this version lacked Roland MT-32 support. Roland MT-32 support is available as a separate free download. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====VGA256 version==== | ||
+ | This version shipped on diskette, and offers support for | ||
+ | * Video : EGA, MCGA and VGA graphics. EGA will be in 16 colours, while MCGA and VGA are in 256 colours. | ||
+ | * Audio: PC Speaker, Tandy, Game Blaster, Adlib and Roland MT-32 sound. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====CD-ROM Enhanced version==== | ||
+ | This version, shipped on CD-ROM, and offers support for | ||
+ | * Video : EGA, MCGA and VGA graphics. EGA will be in 16 colours, while MCGA and VGA are in 256 colours. | ||
+ | * Audio: PC Speaker, Adlib, Sound Blaster and Roland MT-32 sound. | ||
+ | In addition the CD-ROM has 24 digital audio tracks sampled from a MT-32 for background music during the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It uses the updated game engine from Monkey Island 2, and uses icons for inventory instead of text. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Compatibility on | + | ===Compatibility on modern systems=== |
− | {{ii}} In | + | {{ii}} The classic version can be played on modern systems using [[DOSBox]] or [[ScummVM]]. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Sound Blaster 486 patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the game is running via ScummVM, this patch is irrelevant | ||
+ | A patch<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://appsupport.disney.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000760746-Where-can-I-find-updates-and-patches-for-Lucasfilm-games-|title=Lucasfilm game patches|date=2020-06-26}}</ref> is available to solve problems with Sound Blaster and 486 or faster computers for the VGA256 edition of the game. The patch is available simply as MONKEY.EXE, and replaces the MONKEY.EXE that came with the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Before replacing your MONKEY.EXE, check your existing interpreter version by running <code>MONKEY ?</code>. The replacement interpreter is version 5.0.18. If your existing interpreter version is newer, don't replace it. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} This update does NOT add a Sound Blaster audio option. Like interpreter version before it, Sound Blaster cards will use the Adlib option with this interpreter. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Patch Name:''' 486 Upgrade | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Platform:''' PC | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Format:''' Floppy Disk | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Size:''' 99 KB | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Min. Requirements:''' N/A | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Posted:''' 5/90 | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Installation:''' This update will prompt you for the location of the | ||
+ | game (where to install the patch), so have this information available | ||
+ | before double-clicking on the update file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''WINDOWS 95''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Double-click on the "monkey.exe" file to begin the installation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''DOS''' | ||
+ | In this example, we have Monkey Island installed on our "C" drive and in the "Monkey" directory. Type "monkey.exe c:\Monkey" and hit the ENTER key. Before the decompression process can begin, you will receive a prompt that states "Unzip file? [Y|N]", hit the "Y" key to continue. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''CORRECTS:''' This is a replacement executable file which will cure sound problems or a lock-up when using a Sound Blaster card with a 486 or faster computers. Symptoms include the error message 'Run time error R6003 - integer divide by zero' when attempting to start the game, or a scratchy/staticy sound. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''NOTES:''' This update will only work with the 256 color VGA version of the game. Check the name of the game directory on your hard drive, it should read MONKEY.VGA or look at the game disks, the labels should be green and say 256 VGA. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''IMPORTANT:''' If you are using the PC Gamer version of Monkey Island 1: The Secret of Monkey Island or Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, please do not install this update. A special version of the 486 Fix was added to the PC Gamer version of these games. If you install this update with the PC Gamer version of these game, copy protection will be added to the game making it unplayable. If you install this update by mistake, please delete the game and reinstall a new version from PC Gamer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''File:''' MONKEY.EXE (LucasArt FTP Site) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Roland MT-32 patch=== | ||
+ | A patch<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://appsupport.disney.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000760746-Where-can-I-find-updates-and-patches-for-Lucasfilm-games-|title=Lucasfilm game patches|date=2020-06-26}}</ref> was made available for adding Roland MT-32 support to the EGA diskette versions of the game that lacked the support. The patch is available as a self-extracting ZIP file named MONKEYUP.EXE that extracts to DISK09.LEC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} After the update, running <code>MONKEY ?</code> will not show a Roland option. Despite this, starting the game with <code>MONKEY R</code> will attempt to use the Roland MT-32. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Patch Name:''' Roland Upgrade | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Platform:''' PC | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Format:''' Floppy Disk | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Size:''' 84 KB | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Min. Requirements:''' Roland Sound Card | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Posted:''' 5/90 | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Installation:''' This update will prompt you for the location of the game (where to install the patch), so have this information available before double-clicking on the update file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''WINDOWS 95''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Double-click on the "monkeyup.exe" file to begin the installation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''DOS''' | ||
+ | In this example, we have Monkey Island installed on our "C" drive and in the "Monkey" directory. Type "monkeyup.exe c:\Monkey" and hit the ENTER key. Before the decompression process can begin, you will receive a prompt that states "Unzip file? [Y|N]", hit the "Y" key to continue | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''CORRECTS:''' This update adds support for Roland sound cards to the floppy disk version of the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''NOTES:''' To play, simply change to the game directory on your hard drive (i.e., C:\MONKEY), then type "MONKEY R" and press ENTER to launch the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Ultimate Talkie Edition=== | ||
+ | Uses the 2009 "Special Edition" version to create a fan patched<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://gratissaugen.de/ultimatetalkies/monkey1.html|title=Monkey Island 1 Ultimate Talkie Edition Builders|date=2020-06-28}}</ref> version that adds bug fixes and speech. And unlike the Special Edition version, can be run from ScummVM, DOS or DOSBox. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Image|Monkey Island EGA edition startup options.png|MONKEY.EXE options - EGA edition}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Monkey Island VGA edition startup options.png|MONKEY.EXE options - VGA edition}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Monkey Island VGA CD edition startup options.png|MONKEY.EXE options - CD-ROM Enhanced Version}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game auto detects the hardware on each startup. There is no configuration file. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is possible to override the detection by specifying options behind MONKEY.EXE | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME.*}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Save game | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | + | |discord = | |
− | + | |discord notes = | |
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = n/a |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = n/a |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = n/a |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = n/a | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = n/a | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = n/a | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = n/a | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = n/a | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = n/a | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = n/a | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = n/a |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = n/a | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = n/a | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = n/a | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = n/a | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = n/a | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = false |
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = limited | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = CD-ROM rerelease only, all other releases use MIDI or the sound card's synthesis capabilities. | ||
+ | |general midi audio = false | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = Supports Roland MT-32-compatible MIDI. Use [[ScummVM]] to use the MT-32 without losing the digital Ad Lib sound effects. | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/the-secret-of-monkey-island-classic.909/ text] ⠀ [https://prekladyher.eu/preklady/the-secret-of-monkey-island-cesky-dabing.569/ dub] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Greek | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. [https://classicadventuresingreek.blogspot.com/2013/09/secret-of-monkey-island-se-beta-ii-patch.html Download here.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hebrew | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by Hebrew Adventure. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/200491360554968/permalink/418070868797015/ Download here.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/the-secret-of-monkey-island/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.old-games.ru/game/download/get.php?fileid=32773&modal=1 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail version. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = Hercules, CGA, MCGA, EGA, Tandy/PCjr, VGA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = Supported video modes depend on edition | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 3.1 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel 8088 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = Intel 8086 |
+ | |minRAM = 640 kB | ||
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Hercules, CGA, MCGA, EGA, Tandy/PCjr |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 6.22 |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = VGA |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} The CD-ROM release requires an Intel 286 CPU. | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/secret-of-monkey-island/techinfo|title=The Secret of Monkey Island for DOS (1990) Tech Info - MobyGames|date=2020-04-04}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Mac OS | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 6.0.7 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Motorola 68020 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 2 MB |
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 9.2.2 |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/macintosh/secret-of-monkey-island/techinfo|title=The Secret of Monkey Island for Macintosh (1992) Tech Info - MobyGames|date=2020-04-04}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 08:21, 16 June 2024
This page is for the original Monkey Island. For the 2009 remaster, see The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Lucasfilm Games | |
Engines | |
SCUMM | |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 15, 1990 |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 15, 1990 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Themes | Comedy, Piracy |
Series | Monkey Island |
Key points
- Special Edition includes a "classic mode" that closely resembles the original. The original game's data files can be extracted and used with ScummVM.
- Can be run under ScummVM.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | "Dial-A-Pirate" code wheel for early diskette versions. Later diskette versions, and the CD-ROM edition is DRM free. |
- This game is not available digitally.
Demo
- A demo can be downloaded here and played using DOSBox. It has different puzzles and dialogue compared to the full version.
Version differences
Apart from the Demo version, there have been three DOS releases of this game with different video and audio options.
EGA version
This version shipped on diskette, and offers support for
- Video : Hercules, CGA, Tandy, MCGA, EGA and VGA graphics.
- Audio : PC Speaker, Tandy, Game Blaster and Adlib sound.
- Despite it offering options for MCGA and VGA, it only supports up to 16 colours.
- To minimise the number of disks needed for distribution, this version lacked Roland MT-32 support. Roland MT-32 support is available as a separate free download.
VGA256 version
This version shipped on diskette, and offers support for
- Video : EGA, MCGA and VGA graphics. EGA will be in 16 colours, while MCGA and VGA are in 256 colours.
- Audio: PC Speaker, Tandy, Game Blaster, Adlib and Roland MT-32 sound.
CD-ROM Enhanced version
This version, shipped on CD-ROM, and offers support for
- Video : EGA, MCGA and VGA graphics. EGA will be in 16 colours, while MCGA and VGA are in 256 colours.
- Audio: PC Speaker, Adlib, Sound Blaster and Roland MT-32 sound.
In addition the CD-ROM has 24 digital audio tracks sampled from a MT-32 for background music during the game.
It uses the updated game engine from Monkey Island 2, and uses icons for inventory instead of text.
Essential improvements
Compatibility on modern systems
Sound Blaster 486 patch
- If the game is running via ScummVM, this patch is irrelevant
A patch[1] is available to solve problems with Sound Blaster and 486 or faster computers for the VGA256 edition of the game. The patch is available simply as MONKEY.EXE, and replaces the MONKEY.EXE that came with the game.
- Before replacing your MONKEY.EXE, check your existing interpreter version by running
MONKEY ?
. The replacement interpreter is version 5.0.18. If your existing interpreter version is newer, don't replace it.
- This update does NOT add a Sound Blaster audio option. Like interpreter version before it, Sound Blaster cards will use the Adlib option with this interpreter.
Patch Name: 486 Upgrade Platform: PC Format: Floppy Disk Size: 99 KB Min. Requirements: N/A Posted: 5/90 Installation: This update will prompt you for the location of the game (where to install the patch), so have this information available before double-clicking on the update file. WINDOWS 95 Double-click on the "monkey.exe" file to begin the installation. DOS In this example, we have Monkey Island installed on our "C" drive and in the "Monkey" directory. Type "monkey.exe c:\Monkey" and hit the ENTER key. Before the decompression process can begin, you will receive a prompt that states "Unzip file? [Y|N]", hit the "Y" key to continue. CORRECTS: This is a replacement executable file which will cure sound problems or a lock-up when using a Sound Blaster card with a 486 or faster computers. Symptoms include the error message 'Run time error R6003 - integer divide by zero' when attempting to start the game, or a scratchy/staticy sound. NOTES: This update will only work with the 256 color VGA version of the game. Check the name of the game directory on your hard drive, it should read MONKEY.VGA or look at the game disks, the labels should be green and say 256 VGA. IMPORTANT: If you are using the PC Gamer version of Monkey Island 1: The Secret of Monkey Island or Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, please do not install this update. A special version of the 486 Fix was added to the PC Gamer version of these games. If you install this update with the PC Gamer version of these game, copy protection will be added to the game making it unplayable. If you install this update by mistake, please delete the game and reinstall a new version from PC Gamer. File: MONKEY.EXE (LucasArt FTP Site)
Roland MT-32 patch
A patch[2] was made available for adding Roland MT-32 support to the EGA diskette versions of the game that lacked the support. The patch is available as a self-extracting ZIP file named MONKEYUP.EXE that extracts to DISK09.LEC.
- After the update, running
MONKEY ?
will not show a Roland option. Despite this, starting the game withMONKEY R
will attempt to use the Roland MT-32.
Patch Name: Roland Upgrade Platform: PC Format: Floppy Disk Size: 84 KB Min. Requirements: Roland Sound Card Posted: 5/90 Installation: This update will prompt you for the location of the game (where to install the patch), so have this information available before double-clicking on the update file. WINDOWS 95 Double-click on the "monkeyup.exe" file to begin the installation. DOS In this example, we have Monkey Island installed on our "C" drive and in the "Monkey" directory. Type "monkeyup.exe c:\Monkey" and hit the ENTER key. Before the decompression process can begin, you will receive a prompt that states "Unzip file? [Y|N]", hit the "Y" key to continue CORRECTS: This update adds support for Roland sound cards to the floppy disk version of the game. NOTES: To play, simply change to the game directory on your hard drive (i.e., C:\MONKEY), then type "MONKEY R" and press ENTER to launch the game.
Ultimate Talkie Edition
Uses the 2009 "Special Edition" version to create a fan patched[3] version that adds bug fixes and speech. And unlike the Special Edition version, can be run from ScummVM, DOS or DOSBox.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- The game auto detects the hardware on each startup. There is no configuration file.
- It is possible to override the detection by specifying options behind MONKEY.EXE
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME.* |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | CD-ROM rerelease only, all other releases use MIDI or the sound card's synthesis capabilities. | |
General MIDI audio | Supports Roland MT-32-compatible MIDI. Use ScummVM to use the MT-32 without losing the digital Ad Lib sound effects. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan - text ⠀ dub | |||
French | Retail version. | |||
German | Retail version. | |||
Greek | Fan translation. Download here. | |||
Hebrew | Fan translation by Hebrew Adventure. Download here. | |||
Italian | Retail version. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Retail version. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | Hercules, CGA, MCGA, EGA, Tandy/PCjr, VGA | Supported video modes depend on edition |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum[4] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | 6.22 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 Intel 8086 | |
System memory (RAM) | 640 kB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | Hercules, CGA, MCGA, EGA, Tandy/PCjr | VGA |
- The CD-ROM release requires an Intel 286 CPU.
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum[5] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 6.0.7 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68020 | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
References
- ↑ Lucasfilm game patches - last accessed on 2020-06-26
- ↑ Lucasfilm game patches - last accessed on 2020-06-26
- ↑ Monkey Island 1 Ultimate Talkie Edition Builders - last accessed on 2020-06-28
- ↑ The Secret of Monkey Island for DOS (1990) Tech Info - MobyGames - last accessed on 2020-04-04
- ↑ The Secret of Monkey Island for Macintosh (1992) Tech Info - MobyGames - last accessed on 2020-04-04