Monkey Madness: Island Escape
Nintendo DS · 1970
About this game
Guybrush Threepwood, the mighty pirate who can hold his breath for ten minutes, could have lived quietly and happily with his sweetheart Elaine, the governor of Melee Island.
But the restless pirate spirit won't let Guybrush in peace.
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Things don't go very well with Elaine, and Guybrush (now with a beard) embarks on a new adventure: searching for the legendary treasure of Big Whoop.
However, the evil ghost pirate LeChuck hasn't left the stage yet.
His subordinates are trying to bring him back from the dead one more time.
Will Guybrush be able to defeat his archenemy again? Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge is a puzzle-solving adventure game and a sequel to The Secret of Monkey Island .
It utilizes the same command-based SCUMM interface (the player uses verb commands on highlighted objects) and branching dialogue system (choosing between several different responses during conversations) that were used in its predecessor.
The game features hand-painted graphics, and is the first to utilize LucasArts' iMUSE system, which synchronizes music with visual action on the screen by providing smooth transition between themes.
The events of the game take place on a new set of islands; a part of the game allows the player to explore several islands simultaneously.
Uncommonly for adventure games, LeChuck's Revenge features two difficulty levels.
The easier one is dubbed Monkey Island 2 Lite ; it bypasses or simplifies some of the harder puzzles.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Monkey Madness: Island Escape for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €5.45 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.18 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.44 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.36 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5.04 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €10.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €5.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €5.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €10.49 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €10.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €5.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.16 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €11.39 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.35 |
| 2026-06-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €5.02 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €10.35 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €2.16 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Monkey Madness: Island Escape has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Monkey Madness: Island Escape worth?
Monkey Madness: Island Escape for Nintendo DS is currently worth €5.04 loose, €5.45 complete in box, and €10.40 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Monkey Madness: Island Escape rare?
Monkey Madness: Island Escape has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Monkey Madness: Island Escape?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Monkey Madness: Island Escape, loose is €5.04 and CIB is €5.45 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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