Monkey Island: all 13 versions side by side

Monkey Island is a series of classic adventure games that have been released in several versions across different platforms. Each version retains the same core gameplay and story elements, but the user interface and visual presentation differ based on the hardware of the time.

The twelve pivotal moments in the game remain consistent across all iterations, with the same framing and layout. The only variation lies in the specific machine running the game, such as PC, Mac, or Atari ST, each contributing its own unique visual aesthetic.

For the PC version, screenshots are sourced from a Spanish copy of the game, while Atari ST monochrome images come from a French copy. The remaining versions are in English. To navigate between windows, simply drag the title bar. Pressing the Esc key returns you to the viewer.

Hyllian's PxPlus IBM VGA 9x16 font is used for all versions, credited under a Creative Commons license. The Mac version stretches its 640x400 picture to fit a 640x480 screen, resulting in black bars on the sides. The Hercules version utilizes the central 640 pixels of its 720-column display.

Various emulators and shaders render the original pixels in their native resolution on the closest matching monitor. DOSBox Staging, emulated in WebGL2, employs presets based on the Hyllian CRT shader and VGA shaders for higher pixel counts. Visitors can toggle the CRT effect via the viewer interface, adjust scanlines for better visibility, or tweak settings in the CRT lab menu.

Additional visual enhancements, including curvature, corners, and vignette effects, are sourced from other contributions to the DOSBox Staging project. The entire codebase and assets are shared under the GNU GPL v2 license, with details provided on the site. The Paninos, a two-brother team, developed this site with AI assistance and are also in the process of remaking Sierra's 1986 game, The Black Cauldron, using Adventure Game Studio. This fan-made reference is not endorsed by Lucasfilm Games, LucasArts, or Disney.