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name=Escape from Monkey Island|
name=Escape from Monkey Island|
release=2000|
release=2000|
alternateNames=Monkey Island 4, Monkey4,<br />MI4, EFMI, EMI|
alternateNames=Monkey Island 4,<br />Monkey4, MI4, EFMI, EMI|
publisher=Electronic Arts, [[LucasArts]]|
developer=[[LucasArts]]|
developer=[[LucasArts]]|
publisher=ak tronic, Aspyr Media,<br />[[Electronic Arts]], [[LucasArts]]|
distributor=[[Activision]], ak tronic,<br />Aspyr Media, CTO,<br />[[Electronic Arts]], [[LucasArts]]|
platforms=Mac OS, PlayStation 2,<br />Windows|
platforms=Mac OS, PlayStation 2,<br />Windows|
resolution=640x480|
engine=GrimE|
engine=GrimE|
support=Not supported. [[Residual]] may<br/> support it in the distant future<br/>but this is far from promised.|
support=Will never be supported.<br />Use [[ResidualVM]]|
purchase=No
purchase=No
}}
}}
'''Escape from Monkey Island''' was the fourth game in the [[Monkey Island series]], and the second game to use the GrimE [http://lua.org/ LUA]-based scripting language.  The game follows Guybrush Threepwood and Elaine Marley as they return to Mêlée Island from their honeymoon.  There they discover that Elaine Marley's position of governor has been revoked, her mansion is scheduled to be demolished, and a politician named Charles L. Charles is running for the governorship.  Guybrush learns that the islands are being purchased one by one, and pirates are being forced out in favor of tacky Carribean-themed tourism.  Guybrush must find out who is threatening his way of life, piracy, and also find a way to save Elaine's mansion.
'''Escape from Monkey Island''' was the fourth game in the [[Monkey Island series]], and the second game to use the [http://www.lua.org/ Lua]-based Grim Engine.  The game follows Guybrush Threepwood and Elaine Marley as they return to Mêlée Island from their honeymoon.  There they discover that Elaine Marley's position of governor has been revoked, her mansion is scheduled to be demolished, and a politician named Charles L. Charles is running for the governorship.  Guybrush learns that the islands are being purchased one by one, and pirates are being forced out in favor of tacky Carribean-themed tourism.  Guybrush must find out who is threatening his way of life, piracy, and also find a way to save Elaine's mansion.
 
==Compatibility==
As it is a 3D adventure game, Escape from Monkey Island is out of scope for ScummVM.  However, it is [http://wiki.residualvm.org/index.php/Escape_from_Monkey_Island partially playable] in the sister project of ScummVM, [[ResidualVM]].


==External links==
==External links==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_from_Monkey_Island Wikipedia article on Escape from Monkey Island]
* [http://www.mobygames.com/game/escape-from-monkey-island MobyGames entry for Escape from Monkey Island]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_from_Monkey_Island Wikipedia article on Escape from Monkey Island]


[[Category:GrimE Games]]
[[Category:GrimE Games]]
[[Category:Unsupported Games]]
[[Category:Unsupported Games]]

Revision as of 18:47, 12 September 2013

Escape from Monkey Island
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First release 2000
Also known as Monkey Island 4,
Monkey4, MI4, EFMI, EMI
Developed by LucasArts
Published by ak tronic, Aspyr Media,
Electronic Arts, LucasArts
Distributed by Activision, ak tronic,
Aspyr Media, CTO,
Electronic Arts, LucasArts
Platforms Mac OS, PlayStation 2,
Windows
Resolution 640x480
Engine GrimE
Support Will never be supported.
Use ResidualVM
Available for
Purchase
No

Escape from Monkey Island was the fourth game in the Monkey Island series, and the second game to use the Lua-based Grim Engine. The game follows Guybrush Threepwood and Elaine Marley as they return to Mêlée Island from their honeymoon. There they discover that Elaine Marley's position of governor has been revoked, her mansion is scheduled to be demolished, and a politician named Charles L. Charles is running for the governorship. Guybrush learns that the islands are being purchased one by one, and pirates are being forced out in favor of tacky Carribean-themed tourism. Guybrush must find out who is threatening his way of life, piracy, and also find a way to save Elaine's mansion.

Compatibility

As it is a 3D adventure game, Escape from Monkey Island is out of scope for ScummVM. However, it is partially playable in the sister project of ScummVM, ResidualVM.

External links