i have only write one review on imdb prior to this and a i consider most game a unworthy of the time and effort . curse of monkey island be different . have play and be impress by monkey 1 and 2 and i have great expectation for the third release . and be not disappointed . the first thing that hit me be the substantially improve graphic . don not get me wrong and for game make in 1990 and 1991 respectively and monkey 1 and 2 be ground breaking and provide the good well and but cmi step up and deliver a superb cartoon style game play which be both fun and satisfying . all scene and setting have be carefully craft and well think out and and suit this type of game perfectly . the animation or cgi be a mixture of realism and exaggeration while a fantastic combination in this case . for me the script have be crucial in the success of the previous two game . the cmi script be clever and appropriate and and above all and absolutely hilarious . add to this and the script be now audio unlike the previous two where speech be display in text format at the bottom of the screen . dominic armato voice be perfect for guybrush represent witty and clear and slightly naive . all other voice talent fit their character perfectly and especially earl boen who be the voice behind lechuck . i love every single character throughout the game represent not just their personality and wit and but the way each character be animate superbly and distinctively . whilst on the subject of audio effect and the soundtrack be worth a mention . the soundtrack for monkey 1 and 2 be both monotone and and despite this be very effective at give atmosphere and represent a change in mood . cmi soundtrack be and once again and a step up . each scene be complement by a catchy and subtle and playful and piratey ( if that a word ) tune . with a change in set or mood and the music also adapt and add to the entertainment and amusement that the game offer . the whole idea behind monkey island be to solve puzzle and problem in order to progress . this might sound easy and but be actually devilishly tricky in many place . some may be put off by the level of logic and amount of thinking that go into monkey island and but in reality this make the game even more entertaining and fun and and also add to the replay value . the option of the curse of monkey island or the curse of monkey island represent mega monkey ( which involve tricky and more abundant puzzle ) suit player of all ability and also give good cause to play the game at least twice . whatever difficulty level you choose and you be guarantee a different game each time you replay and with numerous speech option and other puzzle to solve that do not affect the outcome of the game and but be just there for fun . the most entertaining section of the game be ship combat and and the sword fight that follow . these be particularly well think out and make the game completely worthwhile . add to this a stupendous story that be non violent and suitable for all age which will keep you hooked and want more until the very end . finally in conclusion and a uniquely special mention must go to the designer of this game . the way each complex puzzle and problem be think out be simply astonish . whilst gather up item and object during game play and you can not see how each one be go to help you progress and but with a little thought and perseverance solution present themselves and and for that the designer of cmi must be highly commend . positive for the best game i have ever play ( not an exaggeration ) .