Alcachofa Soft by this point had been around for a few years; the developers' first game had been 1996's Dráscula: The Vampire Strikes Back, and despite it having good reviews they were not overly pleased with their creation - they endeavoured to make their following projects more ambitious and innovative.

[9] The soundtrack included the "Canción del Pirata Campeón" composed by Emilio de Paz and performed by the group "Los Inhumanos".

[13] As part of its coverage of the game, CTV published a multi-part section entitled How El Tesoro de Isla Alcachofa was made.

[18] The plot revolves around a petty thief named Jim Guinderslifth[19] who has caught wind of an expedition leaving Bristol to discover a new continent.

[20] In a contemporary review, Meristation suggested the game would appeal to those who were nostalgic for the gameplay and narrative of The Secret of Monkey Island, adding that the title was coherent, balanced and fun.