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octochan · 11/28/2009, 11:15 am

Did anybody else here know about this? I's a fan remake from a German developer, and they're scheduled to release it in German and English early next year.

Maniac Mansion 3D

Scrawffler · 11/28/2009, 12:35 pm

That actually looks pretty impressive! I hadn't heard anything about it, thanks for the link!

Secret Fawful · 11/28/2009, 12:51 pm

He's so slow! How do you expect to run from the Edisons at that speed? Looks rally good though, the lighting could be more dynamic.

natlinxz · 11/28/2009, 03:57 pm

HOOOOLYYYY @$&%! I Have been waiting for this game MY WHOLE LIFE!!!

doodo! · 11/28/2009, 06:42 pm

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Originally Posted by source

For two years now, German developer Ernie "The Runner" and his team have worked to re-create classic adventure game Maniac Mansion in 3D. While its character models and environments aren't nearly as impressive as that other LucasArts 3D remake/demo for Monkey Island 2, keep in mind that the group began the project as a way to learn how to use Gamestudio.

What the hell is he talking about? That isn't a Monkey Island 2 remake video from Lucas Arts, it's some guy in his basement...

Secret Fawful · 11/28/2009, 06:43 pm

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Originally Posted by doodo!

What the hell is he talking about? That isn't a Monkey Island 2 remake video from Lucas Arts, it's some guy in his basement...

Neither are Indiana Jones and the Fountain of Youth or Broken Sword 2.5 but people have eagerly awaited those for years as well.

Spadge · 11/28/2009, 08:45 pm

Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a 3D Maniac Mansion, but I'm not sure how LucasArts are going to feel about it. So even if these guys manage to finish the game, the lawyers would most likely stop them from releasing it.

Frogacuda · 11/28/2009, 11:23 pm

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Originally Posted by doodo!

What the hell is he talking about? That isn't a Monkey Island 2 remake video from Lucas Arts, it's some guy in his basement...

The MI2 remake video he's talking about was an amateur fan-made thing too. But that guy also works as a professional game developer during the day, so he's got a bit more experience under his belt.

This is a commendable effort, but not something I feel would enhance my Maniac Mansion experience. But I'm a purist, and I hated the new graphics in the Monkey Island Special Edition too.

StarEye · 11/29/2009, 01:46 am

Looks nice, until it starts moving. :P

He does mention it's an early video though, and the animation is nowhere near final.

Scrawffler · 11/29/2009, 01:52 am

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Originally Posted by Spadge

Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a 3D Maniac Mansion, but I'm not sure how LucasArts are going to feel about it. So even if these guys manage to finish the game, the lawyers would most likely stop them from releasing it.

Another fan group managed to release Maniac Mansion Deluxe, but even so, last time I looked on the website I found it on, it has disappeared.

I think it should be okay for people to download these games if they own a legal copy of the original Maniac Mansion, but since there's no way of knowing who will download it then you could be right.

doodo! · 11/29/2009, 01:55 am

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Originally Posted by Scrawffler

Another fan group managed to release Maniac Mansion Deluxe, but even so, last time I looked on the website I found it on, it has disappeared.

I think it should be okay for people to download these games if they own a legal copy of the original Maniac Mansion, but since there's no way of knowing who will download it then you could be right.

The project was officially shut down as was a ROTA adventure game, I'm surprised that they haven't shut down FOA2...or DOTT 2.

*Darth Marsden* · 11/29/2009, 01:55 am

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Originally Posted by Frogacuda

This is a commendable effort, but not something I feel would enhance my Maniac Mansion experience. But I'm a purist, and I hated the new graphics in the Monkey Island Special Edition too.

I didn't hate the graphics of MI:SE, just the incredibly awkward PC control scheme. Oh, and Guybrush's new hair. And the fact it was pretty much just built over the old game, with all the limitations that came with such a pointless decision.

But I digress.

I don't have a problem with games being remade, so long as the remake is valid and actually improves upon the original. I like to think Tomb Raider Anniversary is a good example of a 'good' remake. This, while commendable, doesn't seem to be particularly needed, what with Maniac Mansion Deluxe (still) being available.

From what I've seen, it looks technically sound, but lacks soul. By that, I mean the little things that makes games really come to life - little tweaks in the animations that don't translate from 2D to 3D, music that loses its retro charm when re-scored, things like that. And there's no point in remaking a game if there's no soul to it.

I wasn't much of a fan of Maniac Mansion in the first place (any adventure game where you can fail/die is an instant turn-off for me), and this, for all its fancy bells and whistles, doesn't make me feel any different. So yeah, I'll pass on this one.

Ernie76 · 11/30/2009, 06:05 am

Hi, there!

i am one of the Developers of Maniac Mansion 3D, and i want to give u a link to more screenshots of our Game.
If you read the pages of comments under the screenshots u can get even more info about us, and what we plan for it.
Please keep in mind that the Youtube Video is out of date and even the screens are not all final state. I consider to delete the video, because many people think, that this is the final game, because they dont read the info.
http://www.opserver.de/ubb7/ubbthrea...&Number=297845

Pleas feel free to post your opinion in this Forum or directly under the Screenshots

Regards Ernie

MusicallyInspired · 11/30/2009, 07:25 am

Looks very nice for a fan project! I hope it'll be in English as well. The only thing that bothered me about the video was that there were birds chirping....at night....next to a creepy mansion....kinda ruins the atmosphere to me.

Ernie76 · 11/30/2009, 07:47 am

The birds normaly are very silent in the backround and there are crickets making the typical noise, but short before the recording i deleted the crickets by accident and so they are not in the video.
By the way, we changed the look of the bottom interface yesterday.
It now looks much better.

as a little "Thank you" for the last 2 great Radio shows, we postet 2 new screen ( with new Bernhard model, and new Verbs ) at their Forum.
If u want to risk an eye, follow the link, but remember everything is still Beta.

http://www.radio-paralax.de/board/th...tuser=0&page=4

Regards Ernie the Runner

MusicallyInspired · 12/01/2009, 11:18 am

I still think a bird chirping is a misplaced sound effect in a creepy night-time atmosphere. I don't really see how it fits. Looking forward to the release either way!

Ernie76 · 12/01/2009, 02:57 pm

You are not "up to Date" ! The Birds are deletet already.

MusicallyInspired · 12/01/2009, 07:08 pm

Ah, my bad then. Good to hear

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*Icedhope* · 12/02/2009, 05:51 am

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Originally Posted by Ernie76

You are not "up to Date" ! The Birds are deletet already.

Will it be avalible in english too?

Ernie76 · 12/02/2009, 12:17 pm

There will be an English version. The german one will habe Onscreen text an Voices too. The English will be only a text version at the moment. Perhaps there will be an Englisch Talkie Later, but firast we will finish the German one

11/28/2009, 11:15 am	#1
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11/28/2009, 03:57 pm	#4
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11/30/2009, 06:05 am	#13
Ernie76 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51	Hi, there! i am one of the Developers of Maniac Mansion 3D, and i want to give u a link to more screenshots of our Game. If you read the pages of comments under the screenshots u can get even more info about us, and what we plan for it. Please keep in mind that the Youtube Video is out of date and even the screens are not all final state. I consider to delete the video, because many people think, that this is the final game, because they dont read the info. http://www.opserver.de/ubb7/ubbthrea...&Number=297845 Pleas feel free to post your opinion in this Forum or directly under the Screenshots Regards Ernie Last edited by Ernie76; 11/30/2009 at 06:10 am.

11/28/2009, 08:45 pm	#7
Spadge Not a Guru Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 832	Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a 3D Maniac Mansion, but I'm not sure how LucasArts are going to feel about it. So even if these guys manage to finish the game, the lawyers would most likely stop them from releasing it.

11/29/2009, 01:46 am	#9
StarEye Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 895	Looks nice, until it starts moving. :P He does mention it's an early video though, and the animation is nowhere near final.

11/30/2009, 07:47 am	#15
Ernie76 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51	The birds normaly are very silent in the backround and there are crickets making the typical noise, but short before the recording i deleted the crickets by accident and so they are not in the video. By the way, we changed the look of the bottom interface yesterday. It now looks much better. as a little "Thank you" for the last 2 great Radio shows, we postet 2 new screen ( with new Bernhard model, and new Verbs ) at their Forum. If u want to risk an eye, follow the link, but remember everything is still Beta. http://www.radio-paralax.de/board/th...tuser=0&page=4 Regards Ernie the Runner Last edited by Ernie76; 11/30/2009 at 10:49 am.

12/01/2009, 02:57 pm	#17
Ernie76 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51	You are not "up to Date" ! The Birds are deletet already.

12/02/2009, 12:17 pm	#20
Ernie76 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 51	There will be an English version. The german one will habe Onscreen text an Voices too. The English will be only a text version at the moment. Perhaps there will be an Englisch Talkie Later, but firast we will finish the German one

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