I’m a huge fan of classic point’n’click games from the 80s and 90s, like ‘Maniac Mansion’ and ‘The Secret of Monkey Island’.

After having experimented for a few days, I think I finally nailed the unique art style and atmosphere of ‘Monkey Island’.

This is a loving tribute to a sadly dying genre.

All images are AI generated using Midjourney V4.

Just for fun I asked ChatGPT to write a fitting narrative for a final instalment in the series:

Farewell to Monkey Island

The game opens with Guybrush Threepwood, the bumbling yet lovable pirate, returning to Monkey Island with his wife Elaine and their son, Junior Threepwood. Guybrush is now in his fifties, and while he has had many adventures in the past, he longs for a quieter and less adventurous life. However, as soon as they set foot on the island, they realize that something is amiss. Governor Elaine Marley has been kidnapped by the evil pirate LeChuck, once again. But this time, he wants to not only defeat Guybrush but also hurt his family. Guybrush knew he had to act fast.

As Guybrush explores the island, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, each with their own quirks and puzzles to solve. From the eccentric inventor Herman Toothrot, to the eccentric voodoo lady, each character will help guide Guybrush on his quest.

As Guybrush gets deeper into his quest to save Elaine and defeat LeChuck, he begins to realize that this time, it's not only about defeating his arch-nemesis, it's about protecting his family. He is more determined than ever before to save Elaine and Junior. But as the quest progresses, Guybrush also realizes that he has been running away from something else. He has been running away from himself and his own mortality. He begins to question whether he truly wants a quieter life or if he is just afraid of facing the end of his own adventures.

In the end, after overcoming many challenges and obstacles, Guybrush finally confronts LeChuck in an epic final battle. With the help of his wits and the friends he's made along the way, Guybrush emerges victorious and saves Elaine and Junior.

As the game comes to a close, Guybrush and Elaine are reunited with Junior and the family set sail together, stronger than ever before. But Guybrush knows that this is truly the end of his adventures. He finally accepts that he is getting older and that it is time for him to move on. He realizes that the true adventure is not about the places he's been or the battles he's fought, but about the people he's loved and the memories he's made. The game ends on a touching and emotional note, bringing the long series of adventures to a fitting close.

The universal truth that the game conveys is that the true adventure of life is not about the destination, but about the journey and the people we share it with.