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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Maniac_Mansion_Mania_cover.png | |cover = Maniac_Mansion_Mania_cover.png | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Adventure Game Studio}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Adventure Game Studio}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 7, 2005|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 7, 2005|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.maniac-mansion-mania.com/index.php/en/spiele/episoden/staffel-1/13-episode1.html|title=Maniac Mansion Mania - Episode 1|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|freeware}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Maniac Mansion}} | ||
+ | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.maniac-mansion-mania.com/index.php/en/ | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = freeware | |license = freeware | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = Freeware fan-made episodic games set in the [[Maniac Mansion]] expanded universe, starring the original cast of [[Maniac Mansion]] and [[Day of the Tentacle]]. The series introduces a host of new characters and makes references to other classic adventure games and popular culture.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/maniacmansion/maniacmansion2.htm|title=Maniac Mansion Mania - Hardcore Gaming 101|date=May 2023}}</ref> A grand total of 100 original, 54 special and 37 "alt" episodes have been created by different contributors as of January 14, 2022. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | + | {{ii}} All episodes are available in German. Nineteen are available in English, and a few in other languages. | |
− | {{ii}} All episodes are in German. | + | {{++}} Can be played on [[ScummVM]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php?title=AGS/Games|title=ScummVM :: Wiki - AGS/Games|date=2021-10-10}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://wiki.maniac-mansion-mania.de/wiki/Hauptseite/ ManiacWiki] (in German) | {{mm}} [http://wiki.maniac-mansion-mania.de/wiki/Hauptseite/ ManiacWiki] (in German) | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/maniac-mansion-day-of-the-tentacle/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series | {{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/maniac-mansion-day-of-the-tentacle/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| official | | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://www.maniac-mansion-mania.com/index.php/en/spiele/episoden.html | DRM-free | Each episode must be downloaded separately. The whole series can be easily installed using the Maniac Mansion Mania launcher. See: [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]] | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | {{Image|Maniac Mansion Mania launcher.png| | + | {{Image|Maniac Mansion Mania launcher.png|Launcher general options.}} |
===The series' launcher=== | ===The series' launcher=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The [ | + | {{ii}} The [https://www.maniac-mansion-mania.com/index.php/en/ressourcen/tools/959-mmmlauncher-v3.html Maniac Mansion Mania launcher] (in English and German) facilitates downloading, setting up and running the individual episodes. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{#vardefine:ScummVM|true}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | + | |discord = | |
− | + | |discord notes = | |
− | {{Video | + | |epic games launcher = |
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | <gallery> |
− | {{Input | + | File:Maniac_Mansion_Mania_options1.png|Launcher advanced options (early episodes) |
+ | File:Maniac_Mansion_Mania_options2.png|Launcher advanced options (middle episodes) | ||
+ | File:Maniac_Mansion_Mania_options3.png|Launcher advanced options - DirectDraw 5 (later episodes) | ||
+ | File:Maniac_Mansion_Mania_options4.png|Launcher advanced options - Direct3D 9 (later episodes) | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects can be toggled. | |separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects can be toggled. | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = limited |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Select episodes only | + | |notes = Select episodes only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = limited |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Select episodes only | + | |notes = Select episodes only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = limited |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Select episodes only | + | |notes = Select episodes only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = limited |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Select episodes only | + | |notes = Select episodes only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = limited |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |notes = Select episodes only | + | |notes = Select episodes only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 5 | |minDX = 5 | ||
− | | | + | |minother = Direct3D mode requires a DirectX 8.1 compatible GPU. |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 02:03, 12 May 2023
Developers | |
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Initial episodes | LucasFan Games |
Later episodes | Various |
Engines | |
Adventure Game Studio | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 7, 2005[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Series | Maniac Mansion |
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 |
Freeware fan-made episodic games set in the Maniac Mansion expanded universe, starring the original cast of Maniac Mansion and Day of the Tentacle. The series introduces a host of new characters and makes references to other classic adventure games and popular culture.[2] A grand total of 100 original, 54 special and 37 "alt" episodes have been created by different contributors as of January 14, 2022.
Key points
- All episodes are available in German. Nineteen are available in English, and a few in other languages.
- Can be played on ScummVM.[3]
General information
- ManiacWiki (in German)
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | Each episode must be downloaded separately. The whole series can be easily installed using the Maniac Mansion Mania launcher. See: Essential improvements |
Essential improvements
The series' launcher
- The Maniac Mansion Mania launcher (in English and German) facilitates downloading, setting up and running the individual episodes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\acsetup.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\agssave.*[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Early episodes support only 640x400 and 320x200. Later episodes support 16:10 resolutions up to 2560x1600 through upscaling. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Achieved through scaling filters. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Off by default. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 40 fps framerate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music and Sound Effects can be toggled. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All games are text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Select episodes only. | |||
French | Select episodes only. | |||
German | ||||
Italian | Select episodes only. | |||
Russian | Select episodes only. | |||
Spanish | Select episodes only. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | Only available in later episodes. |
DirectDraw | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible | |
Other | Direct3D mode requires a DirectX 8.1 compatible GPU. |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Maniac Mansion Mania - Episode 1 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Maniac Mansion Mania - Hardcore Gaming 101 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ ScummVM :: Wiki - AGS/Games - last accessed on 2021-10-10