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The Secret of Monkey Island is a graphic adventure game released in 1990 for MS-DOS. Developed and published by Lucasfilm Games, it is a point and click comedy adventure set in a fictional Caribbean world. The player views the game from a side perspective and controls a young man named Guybrush Threepwood, who aspires to become a pirate.

Players guide Guybrush as he attempts to complete three trials to earn his pirate title, a journey that leads him to cross paths with the governor Elaine Marley and the ghost pirate LeChuck. Progression is achieved by exploring locations like Melee Island, interacting with characters, and solving puzzles. The game uses a verb-based interface where players select actions like "push" or "talk to" and apply them to objects or inventory items. A key feature is the branching dialogue system, which allows for varied conversations without penalizing the player for specific choices.

Puzzle solving primarily involves collecting and using items from the environment, often requiring combination with other objects or characters. One notable sequence is "insult swordfighting," where Guybrush must learn and deploy witty retorts during duels. The game structure prevents the player from reaching an unwinnable state or causing the protagonist's death. Later CD versions featured an updated interface with graphical inventory icons and CD audio music tracks.