When I last discussed Tales of Monkey Island I was filled with a sense of optimism. In spite of several flaws with the overall gameplay, the story remained true to its roots and sparkled with the prospect of reclaiming what was once great about the Monkey Island series. I dug into the remaining four chapters, hoping to find an experience built upon a franchise I have always admired. Unfortunately after suffering through mediocre controls, uninspired level design, and antiquated plot twists, it became clear that ToMI rests too much on its namesake rather than expand upon its heritage, leaving me with a nostalgic yet stale experience.
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