January 25, 2008

Not all great games are noticed by consumers. Some go completely under the radar because of bad marketing. Below is a list of some games that you should track down.

The Secret of Monkey Island (PC)

Where: Google, Ebay, Amazon

Note: Go to www.scummvm.com to find out how to run it.

In this comical swashbuckling adventure, you play as Guybrush Threepwood, a wannabe pirate. After completing "The Three Trials" for becoming a buccaneer, your love interest is kidnapped by the ghost pirate, Lechuck. Your goal is then to rescue her on Monkey Island. That is the main brunt of the game, but so is the well pulled off humor. You will practically be rolling on the floor in some instances. Just remember to have that Gamefaqs.com page open for the tougher puzzles. I would also recommend Monkey Island 2: Lechuck's Revenge, as well as The Curse of Monkey Island.

Sam & Max Hit The Road (PC)

Where: Google, Ebay, Amazon

Note: Go to www.scummvm.com to find out how to run it.

This game follows a psychopathic rabbit and his mature dog friend as freelance police. From the get go, you can see this game's random, warped, and sometimes disturbing sense of humor. Your main goal is to track down a missing big foot. However, this is no easy task. Again, use Gamefaqs. You should also get Sam & Max Seasons One and Two from www.telltalegames.com.

Conker's Bad Fur Day (N64)

Or

Conker Live and Reloaded (Xbox/360)

Where: Google, Ebay, Amazon, Retail

On a stormy night, Conker gets intoxicated. This causes him to get lost and fall into an evil plot to fix a milk table. Conker must face ridiculous creatures such as an operatic giant pile of poo, and a boiler with big brass balls. As you can tell, this game is filled with South Park-like humor. Though, it also has movie parodies and a British charm akin to that of a Monty Python movie.