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We review games from LucasArts and companies that were spawned by LucasArts. Occasionally these are written before the game is even released! Sometimes before the game is even announced!

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A Vampyre Story
The first installment in Autumn Moon's epic graphic adventure saga.
17 Oct, 2011
Armed and Dangerous
Planet Moon and LucasArts got together to make a highly fun and hilarious shooter. With a style reminiscent of LucasArts of yesteryear, Armed and Dangerous is an excellent game.
08 Dec, 2003
Back to the Future: The Game
Telltale's adventure games based on the popular film series.
24 Dec, 2010
Batman
Keep the frequency clear!
02 Aug, 2016
Batman: The Enemy Within
TTG gives that Batman thing one more go.
12 Aug, 2017
Battle For Naboo Demo Review
A full review of the demo to Battle For Naboo, the sequel to LucasArts/Factor 5's hit console game Rogue Squadron.
09 Mar, 2001
Bone: Out From Boneville
Bone: Out From Boneville is a strange enough game to warrent something more than a standard review. That is why we went with a crazy rant in stead.
20 Sep, 2005
Bone: The Great Cow Race
Bone: The Great Cow Race takes the Bone series the right direction. Which is great.
11 Apr, 2006
Broken Age
Tim's first adventure game since Grim.
15 Jan, 2014
Broken Age OST on vinyl
For the discerning music snob.
21 Jun, 2017
Broken Sword: The Serpent's Curse Reviewed
Mojo branches out, and takes a look at Revolution's fifth Broken Sword game.
06 Dec, 2013
Brutal Legend
In 1983 Tim Schafer made a pact with the devil: in exchange for awesome game making skills, Lord Satan would require one game made in his honour. That game was Psychonauts.
22 Oct, 2009
Costume Quest
Double Fine's Halloween-based adventure RPG.
23 Nov, 2010
Costume Quest 2
Just in time for (the next) Halloween!
31 Oct, 2015
CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder
Telltale released their CSI game, and Mojo readers didn't get too excited. It is, however, a genuinely good game, and one that comes recommended, even for people who haven't seen the TV series. You see more, please.
02 Apr, 2007
CSI: Deadly Intent
The latest C.S.I. based game from Telltale is based in Las Vegas. The city's slogan is "prepare to be lowered into the depths of Hell."
22 Nov, 2009
CSI: Fatal Conspiracy
Telltale's fourth game in the CSI franchise.
30 Oct, 2010
CSI: Hard Evidence
Telltale Games, A.K.A LucasArts 2.0, publish their latest game baby based on the illustrious Crime Scene Investigation TV series. Here's a fact for you: there's only been one murder associated with The International House of Mojo, and in Spaff's defense, the person was being a bit of a prick.
12 Oct, 2007
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Zaarin plays it, publishes review on time.
21 Mar, 2016
DeathSpank
We review the first two parts of the DeathSpank saga.
20 Aug, 2012
DeathSpank: The Baconing
The third game in the DeathSpank franchise was made without Ron Gilbert. Sadly it also added a lot of combat and not much else.
12 Jan, 2012
Double Fine Happy Action Theater
Double Fine's Kinect title.
21 Feb, 2012
Duke Grabowski: Mighty Swashbuckler!
With a little help from Kickstarter, Bill Tiller ends his graphic adventure hiatus with this fun spin-off of Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island.
07 Oct, 2016
EMI - First Impressions
Join the good ship Mixnmojo as our news-monkeys and guest give their first impressions of playing the game. Read mini-reviews from each of our staff and guest Skyfox from the Scumm Bar. Also are several handpicked favorite screenshots from the first half
17 Nov, 2000
EMI PS2 Review
Andrew "telarium" Langley reviews the differences between the recently released PlayStation 2 version of Escape From Monkey Island and the older PC version. How do the two compare? Which one is better? Read more to answer these burning questions!
29 Jun, 2001
Episode III: the game
You’ve seen the movie, now play the game! In this 3D platform lightsaber-’em-up LucasArts, or at least, The Collective, aim to cash in on the film and entertain you at the same time. That’s the plan, anyway - did it work out, or is this just another excuse for Lucas to print money? Find out in our review!
12 Jun, 2005
Escape from Monkey Island Demo
The verdict is in! Read Spaff's review of the much anticipated EMI demo, plus get some hints on how to beat the demo, some fun things to try, and info on how to boost your video card performance.
08 Oct, 2000
Firewatch
WONKY, finally realized?!
15 Feb, 2016
Full Throttle Remastered
It’s back, too!
23 Apr, 2017
Game of Thrones
HBO's popular fantasy series gets the Telltale treatment
16 Jan, 2015
Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island
Though the lazy might call it a Monkey Island alternative, Autumn Moon’s swashbuckling second game is as original as it is fun and easy on the eyes. Much like your face, some issues keep it from perfection, but only a bilge-sucking pack of pansified, lily-livered landlubbers would care. Arr!
19 Mar, 2010
Ghoul Patrol
Mojo continues to review old LucasArts games that it should have years ago as they get re-released on the Virtual Console. This time around the game is Ghoul Patrol, the completely unknown sequel to the relatively unknown Zombies Ate My Neighbors. Grab your crossbow and "random" potion and patrol our opinion within!
27 Jan, 2010
Grim Fandango Remastered
It's back!
27 Jan, 2015
Headlander
It's like the 1970s weren't the 1970s at all.
14 Oct, 2016
Hector: Badge of Carnage
A review of the complete trilogy by Igor Hardy.
26 Nov, 2011
Hector: Badge of Carnage - We Negotiate with Terrorists
Be a bad cop in a worse city in this series from Straandlooper and Telltale Games.
27 Apr, 2011
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review
The fifth and final Indiana Jones movie is rather good, and about as satisfying a curtain call for the series as one could have expected. No-one was more surprised to find himself delivering this news than our most cynical reviewer.
30 Jun, 2023
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis Reviewed
The last official Indiana Jones adventure game ever gets an official Mixnmojo looking to. The question is, does this sort of thing still cut the mustard now that we're living on the moon with robot slaves in the wondrous 21st century?
19 Aug, 2005
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine Review
We take a look at LucasArt’s action adventure Indy-em-up back from the dying days of the last millennium. What was life like back in the 90s? Were boy bands ever really that popular?
30 Jun, 2005
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings
The oft-delayed much-hyped Indiana Jones game, released a year after the fourth film. Was it worth the wait? Do people still care? Find out inside!
14 Jun, 2009
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 35th Anniversary Review
Jason had occasion to see Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom on the big screen this summer. It’s also the movie’s 35th anniversary. Don’t tell us you require a third reason for an unsolicited review in these fallow times.
26 Nov, 2019
Indiana Jones Reviewed
A review of each of the Indiana Jones films, climaxing with a review of Kingdom of the Demonic Skull. The pressure, speaking personally, is quite intense.
23 May, 2008
Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
The first three Indiana Jones movies were made into one super-whizzy game. Retro fun awaits the intrepid adventurer who braves its side-scrolling gameplay of doom.
04 Dec, 2009
Insecticide DS Review
From the makers of Curse of Monkey Island comes a combination of action-platformer and adventure game in the form of Insecticide.
05 Apr, 2008
Jedi Academy Reviewed
For one of the first (and probably last) times ever, we got an actual Star Wars gamer to review a Star Wars game. Despite being blinded by years of fandom and merchandise lust, Boba Rhett was still able to find a couple things to grumble about. All in all, he likes the game, though.
17 Nov, 2003
Jedi Outcast Review (PC)
To say that this game was wildly anticipated is quite the understatement. Ever since Mojo had the pleasure of viewing this game first hand at E3 last May, we could tell this game was going to be fun. Now, almost a year later, Dark Forces III: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast has hit the store shelves, but have the high expectations of the fans been met? Oh yes.
05 Apr, 2002
Jedi Starfighter Review
Not so long ago, Star Wars Starfighter made its debut on the PlayStation 2 as an impressive action game to showcase the power of a new console. Although the game had its shortcomings, it was generally considered quite a success. Now LucasArts has utilized this success to create a sequel, Jedi Starfighter.
15 Apr, 2002
Jurassic Park: The Game Episode 1
Max reviews the first episode of this dinosaur filled adventure on the iPad!
11 Dec, 2011
Law & Order: Legacies
Be the law in this series from Telltale Games.
09 Feb, 2012
Lego Star Wars
We take a look at the latest in game concepts - take Lego, the Danish brick with a thousand uses, and Star Wars, the well loved if oft-abused franchise, add in some platform adventure gameplay and a whole load of fun and bake in the oven for forty minutes. What’s the result of all this? A nice big cake. A nice big cake of Lego Star Wars. Read on to find out more...
18 Jun, 2005
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
The legos are back again to wage wars in the stars.
02 May, 2011
Lego Star Wars: Complete Saga
A look at the bundled release of Lego Star Wars 1 (the prequels) and Lego Star Wars 2 (the original trilogy), as played on the Wii. Is Darth Vader still scary in lego form? Are lightsabers really that awesome on the Wii controller? Why are we all so old, all of a sudden? Where did my childhood go?
09 Dec, 2007
Lucidity
LucasArt's first internally developed original game for a long, long time: but is it any good?
09 Oct, 2009
Mata Hari
Jason finds Noah and Hal's latest graphic adventure collaboration low-key but enjoyable.
17 Feb, 2010
Middle Manager of Justice
Jennifer checks out Double Fine's game.
20 Aug, 2013
Monkey Island 1 Classic Review (PC)
Lemon Head does what no Mojo reviewer has done before (that we remember) and tackles The Secret of Monkey Island. ... Yes, of course it's good!
01 Jan, 2001
Monkey Island 2 Classic Review (PC)
Released in 1992, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revengs is quite likely the most important game of all time. That may be a lie, but it's definitely fun. If you've never played it (don't lie, now!), or if you just like reading these things for the sake of nostalgia, this review is for you.
25 Mar, 2002
Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge
The second Monkey Island special edition reviewed.
07 Jul, 2010
Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent
Telltale's puzzle game based on the world of Grickle by Graham Annable.
01 Jul, 2010
Ode to the Stuff in the Sink
Dave Grossman writes hilarious, manly, poetry. It rules.
25 Oct, 2002
Pirates of the Caribbean Pentalogy Reviewed
A look at the three five Pirates films, with numerous comparisons to the Monkey Island series. Originally published in 2007 to cover the trilogy, then unexpectedly expanded by Remi in 2020 to address the follow-ups.
27 May, 2007
Poker Night 2
Telltale tries the whole poker thing again.
25 Apr, 2013
Psychonauts
Psychonauts is, for those of you who have Googled their way in here for the first time, the latest game from Double Fine, Tim Schafer's post-Grim Fandango company. It's an action/adventure that combines elements from classic graphic adventures with platform games, while also throwing a bunch of other genres in to the mix for good measure.
29 Apr, 2005
Psychonauts (PS4/PS2)
Oi… Play the other platforms.
10 Jun, 2016
Psychonauts 2
An evolution from the original, which, by definition, makes it better, too.
23 Aug, 2021
Puzzle Agent 2
It is good. Live with it.
02 Jul, 2011
Return to Monkey Island Reviewed
The community-renewing comeback installment, reportedly the result of somebody wishing upon a shooting star, feels as joyous for the hands that made it as it should be satisfying to its protective audience.
19 Sep, 2022
Review of Maniac Mansion
Review of the 1987 classic - Maniac Mansion, the game SCUMM was created for and sparked the rest LEC's Adventure classics
22 Mar, 2001
Review: Star Wars Bounty Hunter (GC)
Andrew "telarium" Langley reviews the Gamecube third-person action game, Star Wars Bounty Hunter. Is this game just another souless effort to cash in on the popularity of Episode II, or is it actually a quality product? telarium shares his opinions within.
01 Jan, 2003
Rouge Leaders: The Story of LucasArts
Discover the history of the greatest game development studio of the 1990s, and marvel at the pages of never seen before concept art for all your favourite games. Rouge Traders is THE book for the history of LucasArts, at least until a better comes out.
25 Nov, 2008
Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space
Telltale Games followed up their first Sam & Max based season with another batch of episodes, this time focusing more on variety and exciting new locales to explore. Travel the universe through time and space, or sit at home and eat soup. The choice is yours!
20 Aug, 2012
Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space Remastered
A classic gets a new shine.
09 Dec, 2021
Sam & Max Save the World
After Sam & Max 2 was cancelled by LucasArts, a number of renegade game mechanics broke free and formed Screw You, Assholes -- later renamed Telltale Games. A short while later, they released their own Sam & Max game.
20 Aug, 2012
Sam & Max Save the World Remastered Review
You cannot keep a good dog and rabbity thing down.
02 Dec, 2020
Sam & Max Save the World Xbox Review
A review of Sam & Max's Xbox debut.
22 Jun, 2009
Sam & Max: Season One Soundtrack Review
The first soundtrack was invented in Ancient Greece by the great thinker Archimedes, but he merely used it at symposiums to carry wine. It took the might of the Roman Empire to put the soundtrack to its true use: to play music. "Ade vencini decorium elevenus" were the famous words of Emperor Latius. A rough translation reads: "turn it up to 11, dammit."
26 Oct, 2007
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Reviews of the third season of Telltale Games' Sam & Max games.
14 Apr, 2011
Scurvy Scallywags review
The title is actually a lot longer, but still... The game is fun!
07 Jun, 2013
Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island: Tale 3: The Lair of LeChuck: First (and Final) Impressions
If you like it, you like it. If you don’t, you’re like me.
29 Sep, 2023
Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island: The Journey to Mêlée Island
Set sail into... something or other.
20 Jul, 2023
Secret Review Over Normandy
Our own Metallus takes a look at Secret Weapons Over Normandy, the first LucasArts WWII flight combat game for a very long time. We suggest checking it out. What? Oh, the review, and probably the game too. Check them both out.
30 Dec, 2003
Spaff and the Gang Ream Attack of the Clones
A review of Episode 2 by a whole whoop of people, giving multiple views on the latest offering from the big hypey world of Star Wars: The Movie Series.
16 May, 2002
Stacking
Take control of Russian dolls in this puzzle game from Double Fine.
27 Feb, 2011
Star Wars Reviewed
What happens when you drink 17 cups of tea in one go? Most people go on a killing spree and end up getting strangled by a paedophile, but Gabez wrote six Star Wars reviews instead. Six Star Wars reviews for Six Star Wars films. In retrospect and reference to the prequels. You do the math.
05 Jul, 2005
Star Wars: Clone Wars (Film)
It's hard to get excited about this, a spin-off movie that nobody asked for or wanted. It has been accused of being a superfluous trailer for the animated TV series, which is probably more than 50% correct. Perhaps, though, somebody might favour this underdog. Is there room in our hearts for one more movie?
17 Aug, 2008
Star Wars: Obi-Wan
Star Wars: Obi Wan gets beat up in this review by RemiO. Though the controls are alright, the rest of the game makes you weep. After much scandal, cancelling, and console-mucking, Star Wars: Obi-Wan finally arrived.
22 Apr, 2020
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
The much hyped "return to diamond form" for Star Wars games, turns out to be "mostly fine." It's neither a slap in the rogers, nor a sexy weekend in France. It's somewhere in the middle.
01 Sep, 2008
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People
After Sam & Max Season Two, the fiery eye of Telltale turned its gaze to the Homestar Runner universe of popular web cartoons, focusing on the character of Strong Bad. Whilst getting unreservedly positive reviews from across the board, some LucasArts type fans responded to this series without much enthusiasm. In true Mix’n’mojo fashion, we leap in several years too late and become very opinionated and unreliable. Score!
11 Aug, 2008
Super Bombad Racing
Review of the PS2 kiddy racer: Super Bombad Racing
24 Jul, 2000
Tales from the Borderlands
Telltale tries to fix an eh FPS.
14 Dec, 2014
Tales of Monkey Island
No one would have believed in the last years of the decade that this web-site was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than our's and yet as mortal as our own; that as we busied ourselves with our LucasArts-angst we were being scrutinised and studied, perhaps almost as narrowly as a man with a microscope might scrutinise the transient creatures that swarm and multiply in a drop of water.
07 Jul, 2009
Telltale Hold'em Dealt Review
Telltale Texas Hold'em is exactly what it sounds like. It's a card game -- Texas Hold'em -- from recently established adventure house Telltale Games. But "WTF?" you type angrily. You're right, it's not an adventure game. It's a character driven, single-player PC poker game, built with the Telltale engine. Telltale Texas Hold'em stars four computer-controlled opponents, each one with different playing styles and personality traits.
23 Feb, 2005
Telltale: The Human Stories Behind The Games reviewed
NoClip’s hour-long documentary about the fall of Telltale Games confronts Jaded Jason’s high expectations.
16 May, 2019
The Cave
Ronzo marries old and new with this adventure game.
24 Jan, 2013
The Clone Wars (GC)
Battling to hold your attention.
11 Nov, 2002
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
The edition Lucasfilm loves making best.
12 Mar, 2010
The Soundtrack of Monkey Island: Special Edition
What do you get when you record new versions of the twenty year old Secret of Monkey Island soundtrack? The answer is love, peace and happiness.
04 Jul, 2009
The Walking Dead
Telltale goes horror all over our asses.
01 May, 2012
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier
Telltale ups its game.
06 Jan, 2017
The Walking Dead: Season Two
Can Telltale hit us with another game of the year?
18 Dec, 2013
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series Collection
Four games, new graphics, same ups and downs.
04 Dec, 2017
The Wolf Among Us
Telltale digs into the Fables franchise.
11 Oct, 2013
Thimbleweed Park
Old-school adventuring from the guys who pretty much created the genre.
30 Mar, 2017
Trenched. Or Iron Brigade. We review it.
Tower defending! Shooting! Strategy! Rinse and repeat!
16 Aug, 2011
Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
Telltale's latest episodic franchise is based on the world famous man and dog team from Lancashire. We investigate further!
24 Mar, 2009
Zak McKracken Review
Review of Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders. One of LEC's first adventure games.
12 Jun, 2001
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
In 2009, Zombies was re-released in a "virtual console," making the '93 classic playable on modern computers. In celebration of this fact we travelled back in time to 1993 to find out more.
09 Nov, 2009