a dank, dimly lit jail call. a man in a white shirt with a dark beard stands behind jail cells bars while Guybrush peers at the lock on the cell door. Wood beams stretch from the walls to the ceiling. another man in a large hat stands in the next cell over
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Otis is an outdated buddy and crewmate of Guybrush, having helped him on most of the latter’s previous adventures. Now, Otis has as soon as once more discovered himself within the slammer attributable to some doubtful dealings. You can discover him within the cell proper subsequent to Stan the Used Ship Salesman, and Otis insists that Guybrush break him out of jail once more. You know, for outdated occasions sake. The solely downside is a moderately giant, heavy cell door blocking the way in which.

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How To Free Otis

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The very first thing you’ll need to do is study the lock on Otis’ cell door. Guybrush can’t make out the serial quantity with simply his eyes, so he’ll want one thing with magnifying properties. Lock Smith (her title and her job) proper throughout the road from the jail has a magnifier designed for simply such a goal, however she received’t let Guybrush borrow it for something. Fortunately, one other shopkeeper is giving freely an honest substitute.

Wally owns the Map Shop on Low Street, and he’s giving freely monocles as a part of a advertising push. Grab the 2 monocles left within the bin and mix them inside your stock to create a double-monocle (looks like there may be a greater title for this) that makes small issues simpler to see.

Make A Cell Key

a blonde haired man stands in the middle of a narrow shop. There are display cases on both sides, and behind him is a window. behind the shop's counter is a woman with a shaved head wearing welding goggles, a leather apron, and leather gloves. A green parrot sits on a roost over the counter. Behind the woman is a large portrait of two older woman with a young girl
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Equipped with the double-monocle, return to the jail to learn the serial quantity on Otis’ cell door. Guybrush will copy the numbers down on a small piece of paper which is then added to your stock. Next, head again throughout the road to Lock Smith and hand over the serial quantity. She’ll spin up her key grinder and make a duplicate jail cell key.

After paying Lock for her hassle, skip again throughout the road to the jail and use the important thing on the lock of Otis’ cell. Once the door is open, Otis will toss a fast thanks over his shoulder as he heads out the door and skips city. You’ll additionally unlock an in-game achievement for releasing Otis, which affords bragging rights in sure felony circles.

Return to Monkey Island is out there now for Nintendo Switch and Steam. For extra on the sport, try our information on learn how to be part of up with Captain LeChuck’s crew.