Difference between revisions of "Maniac Mansion"
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|SCUMM}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SCUMM}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1988}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 12, 1988}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 5, 1987}} | ||
|strategywiki = Maniac_Mansion | |strategywiki = Maniac_Mansion | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} One of the first graphic adventure games to feature cutscenes, multiple protagonists and multiple endings <ref name="history">[http://www.maniacmansionfan.50webs.com/history.html Maniac Mansion history - Maniac Mansion Fan]</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} Also playable in [[Day of the Tentacle Remastered]] by using the computer in Ed Edison's room | ||
| + | {{++}} Can be run under [http://scummvm.org ScummVM] | ||
{{ii}} Can be played online in your browser through the [https://archive.org/details/msdos_Maniac_Mansion_1987 Internet Archive Software Library] (progress can't be saved however). | {{ii}} Can be played online in your browser through the [https://archive.org/details/msdos_Maniac_Mansion_1987 Internet Archive Software Library] (progress can't be saved however). | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://mixnmojo.com/features/sitefeatures/LucasArts-Secret-History-Maniac-Mansion/1 The International House of Mojo] - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/maniacmansion/maniacmansion.htm Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Physical | | | DOS }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Physical | The game had two different releases: original ("Version 1") and enhanced ("Version 2"). See: [[#Version differences|Version differences]]. Manual-based copy protection. | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The original 1988 release ("Version 1") runs in 16 colors with PC-speaker sound. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The enhanced 1989 release ("Version 2") has slightly improved graphics and new animations. It runs in a higher resolution with more colors.<ref name="versions">[http://www.maniacmansionfan.50webs.com/versions.html Maniac Mansion versions - Maniac Mansion Fan]</ref> | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/row|DOS|{{p|game}}\PREFS}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/row|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME.*}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = yes |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = no |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound can only be toggled. |
|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|vulkan support = | |vulkan support = | ||
|vulkan support notes = | |vulkan support notes = | ||
| − | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = Hercules, CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 1.0 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel 8088 |
|minRAM = 256 KB | |minRAM = 256 KB | ||
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = CGA |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The enhanced version requires 384 KB of RAM | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| LucasArts | |
| Engines | |
| SCUMM | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | March 12, 1988 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | October 5, 1987 |
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| Maniac Mansion | |
|---|---|
| Maniac Mansion | 1988 |
| Day of the Tentacle | 1993 |
| Maniac Mansion Deluxe (unofficial) | 2004 |
| Maniac Mansion Mania (unofficial) | 2005 |
| Day of the Tentacle Remastered | 2016 |
Key points
- One of the first graphic adventure games to feature cutscenes, multiple protagonists and multiple endings [1]
- Also playable in Day of the Tentacle Remastered by using the computer in Ed Edison's room
- Can be run under ScummVM
- Can be played online in your browser through the Internet Archive Software Library (progress can't be saved however).
General information
- The International House of Mojo - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
The game had two different releases: original ("Version 1") and enhanced ("Version 2"). See: Version differences. Manual-based copy protection. | |
- This game is not available digitally.
Version differences
- The original 1988 release ("Version 1") runs in 16 colors with PC-speaker sound.
- The enhanced 1989 release ("Version 2") has slightly improved graphics and new animations. It runs in a higher resolution with more colors.[2]
Essential improvements
Compatibility on modern systems
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | Hercules, CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 1.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 KB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | CGA | |
- The enhanced version requires 384 KB of RAM