Pirates of Donkey Island

Explore the secrets of your curse in this swashbuckling pirate tale filled with witty insult-sword fights!

A devastating curse disrupted your royal wedding, trapping your soul in your pirate grandfather’s body. To break free, guide a quirky crew through uproarious challenges in this adventure inspired by Monkey Island and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Pirates of Donkey Island is a humorous, 79,000-word interactive novel by Gilbert Gallo, where your choices shape the story. It’s fully text-based, without graphics or sound effects, driven by the boundless power of your imagination.

A refined gorilla, an undead musician, an aging Voodoo priestess, and an absurd spokesman are your companions on this extraordinary journey. Their unique stories and interactions will guide you toward discovering your true self.

After countless insult-sword duels, grog-drinking contests, and rigged fortune wheels, you’ll see life through a new lens.

With your crew’s aid, you’ll uncover the truth about your despised pirate grandfather. Will you accept your cursed fate or defy it?

• Shape your character’s identity and orientation during the game. Choose to be male, female, or non-binary; gay, straight, or asexual—it’s your call.

• Embrace the cursed pirate’s life! Will you seek to break the curse or revel in your doomed existence until the end?

• Find love with a bold gorilla, a zombie, or perhaps a wise, weathered priestess.

• Command a diverse crew of cursed souls, using their unique abilities to unravel the Cursed Caribbean’s secrets.

• Challenge foes in uproarious insult-sword-fighting battles!

• Will you lead your crew with honor or betray them for gold, dooming their souls to Davy Jones?

Wield your sword with purpose and sail the Cursed Caribbean to uncover the ultimate treasure: your true identity!