Maniac Mansion, released in 1987, is a groundbreaking point-and-click adventure game that set the standard for interactive storytelling. Players explore the mysterious mansion of the eccentric Edison family, where they must rescue a kidnapped friend from a bizarre assortment of characters, including the creepy Dr. Fred. With a unique "choose your own adventure" style, players can select from multiple characters, each with different skills and interactions. The game features a rich, pixelated environment filled with puzzles, ominous secrets, and dark humor. Its innovative design, nonlinear gameplay, and emphasis on player choice made Maniac Mansion a classic that has influenced countless adventure games ever since.
