Maniac Mansion Deluxe

A fun and free tribute to one of the best adventure games ever!

4.89 / 5 from 9 player ratings

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DFG Exclusive Review Summary

A very good game, far above average & recommended.

Pros

Unique design that uses three characters interchangeably to beat the game.
Each character has different strengths and weaknesses so each time the game is replayed with a new character new obstacles and challenges will be faced.

Cons

Very easy to fall into traps that completely inhibit one or more characters, rendering that game unbeatable.
No menu to control game options such as saving and quitting.
Some very odd and unexpected uses of items that makes it difficult to know which objects to pick up and add to the inventory.
As with most older adventure games, there is no hint feature in case you reach a road block.

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About this game

Editor's Update (10/23/14) - Maniac Mansion is an old game that used to playable with the SCUMMVM emulator. However, the game has been taken down and is no longer available.

Remake of one of the greatest adventure games ever!

Adventure gaming was forever changed by the arrival of Maniac Mansion. Now a few decades later, the team at LucasFans games brings a classic back to life!

Your friends have wandered into a spooky old mansion owned by a mad scientist. You must get them out, find out what the crazy mad man is up to and stop his evil plans!

Maniac Mansion Deluxe is a fantastic tribute and remake of one of the greatest adventure games of all time: Maniac Mansion. The game play is impressive and as close to the hilarious original as it gets. From the clever dialog to the rewarding puzzles, this game is a treat for old and new players alike.

Take a fun trip back to a golden era of adventure gaming with Maniac Mansion Deluxe!

If you are looking for more hilarious adventure games, try Bone or Sam & Max Season One!

Maniac Mansion Deluxe Review

Help Dave and his gang of friends save his girlfriend Sandy from the perils of Dr. Fred and his freaky, evil experiments.

Traps Can Be Frustrating

Maniac Mansion throws you into one of it's characteristic traps from the very get go. Once you are able to get into the mansion, one of your characters will stumble into the misfortune of being locked into a dungeon by Nurse Edna. This trap is set off by walking past the kitchen sink and unfortunately it is pivotal to have at least two characters free to beat the game. There are several similar traps that slowly deplete characters which forces you to restart the game. Each of these traps may be easily solved, but learning how can be difficult which will cause many players to shy away from the challenge.

Older Controls Can Be Confusing

One major downside is that there is no game menu to control saving, quitting, and other such options. Be sure to read the online “Readme” to learn important features that are controlled by hot keys such as F5 to save.

No Hints Available

Learning which items need to be picked up can also be tricky as there is nothing to indicate which items may or may not be needed. For example, to win the game the Pepsi can and used batteries in the refrigerator must be added to the inventory, while grabbing the molding cheese will eventually halt any further progression. With no hint feature to point you in the right direction should you become stuck, be sure to pay attention to every name and description that appears over the cursor as your mouse moves over each item.

Conclusion - A Classic That's Not for Casual Gamers

Overall, casual players are advised to steer clear of this game as it's reliance on hot key memorization, elaborate traps and lack of helpful hints will leave you frequently stuck and forced to restart, ultimately becoming too frustrating and causing boredom. However, the more experienced adventure player will be stimulated by the unique challenges presented in those features.

Although you can expect to restart the game at least several times, it is a fulfilling experience to reach the finale and master all of the clever nuances.

Player Reviews

love this game
I remember this game when i was a teenage. My brother and i would sit up to 3am playing this game on the weekend. no killing just a true masterpiece of exploring and slove problems.love it! love it! I wish they would create a game like this for playstation 3.
by Deonia on Jan 27, 2012
Best Adventure Game Ever!
I was so happy to find this game online and to my pleasant surprise, this version is actually better than the original. It's the ultimate adventure game. It's very involved and really makes you think. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
by Michelle on Mar 8, 2011
Stellar
I played the original version of this game on the NES when I was a kid. It used to scare the bejesus out of me. I must have spent at least a half a year trying to figure it out. Maniac mansion was wayy ahead of it's time.I was totally excited When I saw someone had made a remake of it. This game is smoother than the original with all the NES Version censored items added back in. This Game is really a classic, I would suggest it to anyone who is a true game junky. This really brings it back to the good'ol days. I challenge Everyone to Beat this game without looking up the answers online. Very Entertaining, quirky and challenging.
by Lynn on Feb 7, 2011
Awesome Game Ever
i remember playin this game as a teenager. Twenty years later and im still lovin the game !!!
by Giulio on Oct 26, 2010
Maniac mansion brought us into a whole new era, gaming!!!
The commodore 64 was my first venture into the computer world. Looking back, it seems so archaic. When we first got this game Maniac Mansion, my kids and I spent literally HOURS playing this. I think our first venture was probably 12 hours in one sitting. We were hooked! It's sequel, Day of the Tentacle was fabulous! little did they know that they were learning history as well! I miss those days... I miss those games. Games are much more advanced now, which is fine... but I can't seem to find games like this anymore. I wish Lucas Arts would get back into it again. I had more fun that summer.. my husband was away... we swam in the pool during the day when it got hot we sat in front of the pc for hours on end and even into the evening. Oh how I miss those days... and those games... Can't someone please bring them back? I am not into all the violent gaming there is now. Lucas Arts made our days full of happiness! I didn't realize that this was for a contest.. I just wanted to add my two cents. Zak McCraken was another hit with my family. What a fun way to teach your kids!
by Dee on Jun 4, 2010
An Oldie but Goodie
I started playing MMD when I was in elementary school. The school had a (I think) a Commadore (sp?) and a dot matrix printer. The school also had Carmen Santiago.. MMD is a party game.. what I mean is that the more people playing, the more fun it is. Like I remember that Syd could play the piano and Bernard was afraid of the tentacles.. I have good memories... I wanted to play this from school start to last bell. Good stuff. Sam
by Sam on May 11, 2010
Classic the must
This game is a must for all adventure gamers. It's one of the LucasArt classics. If you want to go back to the adventure roots - try it!
by Alagari on Feb 28, 2010
Excellent Adventure Game
This game is really good after all. If you like adventure RPGs like king quest, you should try this. Beside its story is interesting, we also are able to choose two other characters to accompany the main character. In the other words, you can do different actions at the same time by cycling through the characters. Use this advantage wisely. Remember that picking items, examining, or every other movement you do in a certain situation, time, and place can affect the game story. Other things that makes this game great are the funny cut scenes and its good soundtrack. Thus, I recommend you to make this game one of your collection (because it's free!).
by Ficx on Jul 28, 2009
This is a fantastic game
The graphic design is nicely designed. It is exciting, challenging, and offers so much fun that it keeps me coming back for more. Thank you for the wonderful effort that was put into this game, I hope to see more in the future.
by dianeroach on Jun 13, 2009