description Maniac Mansion Overview
Maniac Mansion is a 1987 graphic adventure where Dave Miller and up to six playable companions navigate a mansion to rescue Sandy Pantz. The player utilizes a point-and-click interface to solve puzzles and evade threats posed by a scientist controlled by a sentient meteor. Non-linear gameplay allows for varied approaches to completing the game based on character selection.
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info Maniac Mansion Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1987 |
help Maniac Mansion FAQ
Who is the main villain in Maniac Mansion?
The primary antagonist is Dr. Fred Edison, a mad scientist whose mind is being controlled by an evil, sentient meteor. He has kidnapped a young woman named Sandy Pantz, prompting her boyfriend Dave Miller to organize a rescue mission.
Can you choose different characters to play in Maniac Mansion?
Yes, out of a pool of seven unique characters, the player chooses Dave and two companions to explore the mansion. Each character has a distinct skill—such as Syd and Razor's musical abilities or Bernard's technical expertise—that alters how puzzles are solved.
What company developed Maniac Mansion?
The game was developed and published by Lucasfilm Games, which later became known as LucasArts. It was originally released for the Commodore 64 and Atari ST in 1987.
Did Maniac Mansion introduce a new interface for adventure games?
Yes, the game popularized the "point-and-click" interface, moving away from the text parser systems common in earlier adventure games. Players interacted with the world by selecting verbs and objects from a menu at the bottom of the screen.
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