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Return to Monkey Island is the fastest selling of the saga on PC and Nintendo Switch
Return to Monkey Island It was a highly anticipated game among fans of graphic adventures, and this has been reflected in its sales. Devolver Digital has confirmed that in its first month – it was launched on September 19 on PC and Nintendo Switch – it is the fastest-selling of the saga, although no figures have been given. Undoubtedly, the current facilities of digital distribution have made Guybrush Threepwood’s adventure go further in these four weeks than any other. Monkey Island previous.
Return to Monkey Island released one month ago today and Stan is proud to announce that it’s the fastest selling game in the legendary series! pic.twitter.com/Kl8ZU15QYu— Return Digital (@returndigital) October 19, 2022
Return to Monkey Island It has also received good reviews from the media and fans. Now many players expect to know the date for the promised physical version and whether to reach new platforms. “For a fan of Monkey Island This game is about a double celebration. On one side of return of the saga, its fun proposal and unforgettable characters with Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman at the helm, proving they’re in top form, designing a fantastic adventure game,” we conclude.
Not at launch. Later. One nice thing about making games today is we don't have to wait months to press media before people can enjoy the game.
— Ron Gilbert (@grumpygamer) September 5, 2022
“On the other hand, it is the very celebration of the genre, that we do not understand why it has fallen into ostracism, when it is still hilarious, something that many of you are going to think about when you enjoy watching Return to Monkey Island which is all a gift for lovers of this type of games. Hopefully it will be a success and serve as a little push for a genre that deserves much better luck than it has had in recent years.”
The Final chapter of the saga?
This success is yet another reason to see new installments of the saga. Ron Gilbert make sure it was unlikely that we will not see more sequels although of course it is still early to talk about new games.
“Many years have passed since Guybrush Threepwood last faced his nemesis in a duel of wits., the zombie pirate LeChuck. His true love, Elaine Marley, is no longer governor and Guybrush himself is lost and feels incomplete, since he never got to discover the Secret of Monkey Island. Young, hip pirates, led by Captain Madison, have driven out the old guard, Mle Island has gone to shit, and famous businessman Stan has been locked up for marketing-related offences,” says his story.
