Retro Reunion: Maniac Mansion
Gamer Limit writes: "Maniac Mansion is an early Lucas Arts creation released in 1987 for the NES. Many have either never heard of it or forgot about it along with most of the 80’s pop culture. But for a handful, this game remains as a pioneer of innovation and creativity that paved the way for the Lucas Arts franchise. In fact, many of its distant memories remain in a fanboy culture.
Why so much attention was catered to Maniac Mansion lies in its vision to successfully employ techniques that have rippled to contemporary video games. The complexities of the game have strongly grasped future developers, and it never really let go. Multiple endings, a story driven adventure, various playable characters with unique abilities, and the famous in game cut scenes are just a few examples of its experimental success."
