Maniac Mansion
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Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Engines | |
SCUMM | |
Release dates | |
DOS | March 12, 1988 |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 5, 1987 |
Maniac Mansion | |
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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
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 |
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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.
- Can be played online in your browser through the Internet Archive Software Library (progress can't be saved however).
Version differences
- The original 1988 release ("Version 1") runs in 16 colors.
- The enhanced 1989 release ("Version 2") has moderately improved graphics and new character animations. It runs at a slightly higher resolution with more colors.[2]
- For the 2004 VGA fan remake see: Maniac Mansion Deluxe.
Essential improvements
Compatibility on modern systems
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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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