serial creator Ron Gilbert is saddened by the negative reaction fans had to the art style forReturn to Monkey Island . Return to Monkey Islandis the lineal sequeltoMonkey Island 2 : LeChuck ’s Revenge , which come out in 1991 . Ron Gilbert pen and direct the firstMonkey Island , then also design and programedLeChuck ’s Revenge .

The first twoMonkey Islandgames get along out in the early ninety , and the now iconic look of these games was comprised whole of pixel artistry . This in itself used two different styles . In the main overworld where the player can walk around as the principal part Guybrush , the art is more simple and only continue necessary details . Then when Guybrush has a conversation with character such as Elaine Marley or the Sword Master Carla , the player is treated to in full detailed and realistically translate portraits . However , with theannouncement trailer forReturn to Monkey Island , it was unwrap that the upcoming game will have a more cartoony look .

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WhileReturn to Monkey Island’snew expression is quite stylized , it is n’t far from other entry and the special version versions of theMonkey Islandseries . A direct comparability ofMonkey Island’svarious prowess styles can be seen when looking at the original boxful art forThe Secret of Monkey Island , then at the prowess forSecret of Monkey Island : Special Edition . Both box depict the same scene , with the fictitious character in the same stance , but with drastically different art . The limited edition took on a more cartoony and stylized look , while the original was more realistic and spectacular . Another continuation toLeChuck ’s retaliation , The Curse of Monkey Island , also took on a different yet still cartoonish look . Then fan saw change yet again whenthe embattle developer TelltalemadeTales of Monkey Island . Needless to say , this is far from the first timeMonkey Islandhas had an graphics fashion change .

With the style ofMonkey Islandhardly able-bodied to stay consistent for more than two game , it is quite surprising to find backlash over specifically the looking ofReturn to Monkey Island . The   artistic creation manager   Rex Crowle is cognise for his art and design work forLittleBigPlanetandKnights and Bikes , which are both titles with brightly colored and stylized looks . While this contrasts with the original two entries of theMonkey Islandseries , with their realistic and painterly pixel portraits , the more stylized smell fits with thehumorous and capricious vibe ofMonkey Island ’s   storyand piece of writing style .

While it is sadden to see that there are fans who are displeased with the expression of the new game , one can hope that the excitement for this long - wait sequel outweighs it . The backlash is n’t crap Ron Gilbert back down from work the game he wants , and fans are eagerly hold back to see this long - coming project come to realisation . rejoin to Monkey Islandis slated to release later this year .

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