| Title | Maniac Mansion |
| Developer(s) | Lucasfilm Games |
| Publisher(s) | Lucasfilm, Disney |
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Size | 71.31 MB |
| Genre | PC > Adventure |
What is Maniac Mansion?
Maniac Mansion is a point-and-click graphic adventure game released in 1987 by Lucasfilm Games (now known as LucasArts). It was created by Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick, and is considered a classic in the genre. The game follows a group of teenagers who break into a creepy mansion to rescue their friend from an evil mad scientist.
Gameplay
The player takes on the role of Dave Miller, one of the teenagers, and can switch between controlling the other two characters throughout the game. The goal of the game is to find and rescue Dave’s girlfriend, Sandy, who has been kidnapped by the mad scientist, Dr. Fred Edison.
The game is controlled through a point-and-click interface, where the player can interact with objects and characters in the environment. The inventory system allows the player to collect and use items to solve puzzles and progress in the game. The game also features multiple endings, depending on the player’s actions and decisions throughout the game.
Game Setting
The game takes place in the fictional town of Maniac Mansion, located in the spooky Thimbleweed Park. The mansion itself is a large, creepy Victorian house, filled with secret passages and strange inventions. Each character has their own unique abilities, which are essential in solving puzzles throughout the game.
Legacy
Maniac Mansion was praised for its humor, puzzles, and graphics, and became a huge success, spawning a sequel and several remakes and spin-offs. It is also credited as a major influence on later point-and-click adventure games, including the popular “Monkey Island” series also created by Gilbert and Winnick. Maniac Mansion has also been featured in other media, including the popular TV show “Stranger Things”.
Closing Thoughts
Maniac Mansion is a cult classic game that has stood the test of time. Its compelling story, challenging puzzles, and quirky humor have captivated players for decades. If you’re a fan of point-and-click adventures, this is definitely a game worth checking out. And for those who have already experienced the madness of Maniac Mansion, it’s always worth revisiting for some nostalgic fun.
“Welcome to Maniac Mansion… Help Dave save his girlfriend Sandy from the mad scientist!“
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
- Processor: 1 GHz
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
- DirectX: Version 7.0
- Storage: 40 MB available space
- Sound Card: 16-bit sound card
- Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard
- Processor: 1.4 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
How to Download
- Click on the "Download" button given above to start the download process.
- A pop-up window will appear, click on the "Save File" button.
- Choose the location where you want to save the downloaded game files.
- Wait for the download to complete.
- Once the download is finished, go to the location where the game files were saved.
- Double-click on the downloaded file to begin the installation process.
- A installation wizard will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions and click "Next" to proceed.
- Read and accept the license agreement.
- Choose the destination folder where you want the game to be installed.
- Click on "Install" to begin the installation process.
- Wait for the installation to complete.
- Once the installation is finished, click on "Finish" to exit the wizard.
- The Maniac Mansion game is now installed on your device and you can start playing it.