The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (2009)

The Special Edition adds a three-stage hint system to Guybrush's first adventure: an initial direction, a clearer clue and eventually an explicit instruction with a visual pointer. Use one level, then explore again before revealing more. That gives an older, sometimes culturally specific puzzle a way forward without buying a hint book. Choose the 2009 Special Edition for this feature, rather than assuming every original release includes it. The final level is deliberately strong help, and the older inventory controls still take learning.