This page is for the original Monkey Island 2. For the 2010 remaster, see Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge - Special Edition.
Key points
- The Special Edition includes a "classic mode" that shifts to the original version of the game
- Can be run under ScummVM.
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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Mix 'n' Mojo copy wheel for diskette versions CD-ROM edition is DRM free. |
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- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
Diskette version
This is the original release version on either 3.5" or 5.25" disks
CD-ROM version
The CD-ROM edition has a few minor changes.
- Copy protection removed
- Lite mode removed
- Omits a brief exchange of dialogue when Guybrush gives the fish to the fisherman on the Phatt Island dock
Essential improvements
Compatibility on Modern Systems
- In order to run the Classic version on modern systems you'll need to use DOSBox or ScummVM.
IMS Fix
A patch [1] (MNKY2IMS.EXE) is available for the floppy version with updated sound drivers.
Patch Name: IMS Fix
Platform: PC
Format: Floppy Disk
Size: 95 KB
Min. Requirements: N/A
Posted: 5/91
Installation: This update will prompt you for the location of the game (where to install the patch), so have this information available before double-clicking on the update file.
WINDOWS 95
Double-click on the "Mnky2ims.exe" file to begin the installation.
DOS
In this example, we have Monkey 2 installed on our "C" drive and in the "Monkey2" directory. Type "Mnky2ims.exe c:\Monkey2" and hit the ENTER key. Before the decompression process can begin, you will receive a prompt that states "Unzip file? [Y|N]", hit the "Y" key to continue.
Corrects: Adds sound support for REAL old sound cards.
Notes: None
File: MNKY2IMS.EXE (LucasArts FTP Site)
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- The game auto detects the hardware on each startup. There is no configuration file.
- It is possible to override the detection by specifying options behind MONKEY2.EXE
Save game data location
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
MONKEY2.EXE options - Diskette Version
MONKEY2.EXE options - CD-ROM Version
Input
Audio
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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French |
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retail version |
Spanish |
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retail version |
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DOS video modes |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
iMUSE |
for music |
System requirements
DOS |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
5.0 |
6.2 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel 286 10 MHz
| Intel 486 |
System memory (RAM) |
640 KB |
1 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
9 MB | |
Video card (GPU) |
VGA/MCGA | |
References