Ahoy there fans of LucasArts' brilliant Monkey Island adventure series. The publisher is bringing an updated version of the original Secret of Monkey Island to PC and Xbox Live this summer. From the press release:
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike. The development team at LucasArts is bringing the game into the modern era with all-new high-definition graphics, a re-mastered musical score, full voiceover, and an in-depth hint system has been added to help players through the game's side-splitting puzzles. Purists will also delight in the ability to seamlessly switch between the updated HD re-imagining and the original classic version.
Apparently, there'll be a new interface to replace - or at least update - the original's point-and-click design. But little else will be needed to make this wonderful tale of novice buccaneer, Guybrush Threepwood, beautiful mayor, Elaine Marley, and evil ghost pirate, LeChuck, an essential Live purchase for misty-eyed fans.
