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Escape from Monkey Island Hints
General Adventure Game Tips
1 of 5: Talk to anyone and everyone you come across. In Monkey Island games, it is impossible to say the "wrong thing" and get messed up because of it, so try every dialogue option possible. This may progress the plot line or reveal hints to puzzles, and it can also be extremely funny. Once you've solved some puzzles, go back and talk to people again, as they might have more to tell you.
2 of 5: Pick up anything that isn't nailed down. You won't use every item you come across in the game, but you never know when any given item will come in handy.
3 of 5: When you hear or see something that might be a clue, it probably is. Write it down and keep it in mind.
4 of 5: If you're really stuck on a puzzle, get up and walk around for a while. When you return, the solution might be more apparent.
5 of 5: If all else fails, you may resort to this help file.
