We believe that it is important to save the tastiest treat for last. If there is one thing we as gamers actually can agree on, it has to be that we value a good deal. That is the reason we circle Steam sales like it was a wounded animal and we were a pack of rabid wolves just waiting to sink our teeth into those life-affirming deals. Where was I going with this? Right, value for money! On Steam you can pick up The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: Lechuck's Revenge dirt cheap.

Created by Ron Gilbert, Dave Grossman and Tim Schafer for Lucasarts in 1990 and 1991 respectively. The two first installments of the Monkey Island franchise are some of the best games ever created. In it we assume the role of Guybrush Threepwood, mighty pirate! Or at least, A pirate – wannabe. The games feature laugh out loud scenarios. Guybrush is a lovable hapless fool. Whilst attempting to the save the day, he is more often than not just in the way (a sentiment would-be heroes of all ages can relate to!). He talks a big game, is a smart-ass and over the course of the first games become an adept insult-fencer. …show more content…
They are funny, challenging, original and perhaps most importantly, they are charming. You actually want Guybrush to succeed, and you'll definitely gain a favorite supporting character (mine is Stan S. Stansman, the Used Boat Salesman). This is Ron Gilbert on top of his game. This is Lucasarts on top of their game. It doesn't get any better than