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'''The Manhole''' is a children's game created by [[Cyan Worlds|Cyan]] (now Cyan Worlds). The player opens up a manhole, which reveals a giant beanstalk that can be traversed to visit strange worlds. | '''The Manhole''' is a children's game created by [[Cyan Worlds|Cyan]] (now Cyan Worlds). The player opens up a manhole, which reveals a giant beanstalk that can be traversed to visit strange worlds. | ||
There were three versions of the game released, each one developed with a different game engine: | |||
- The original version (released in 1989), with an unknown engine | |||
- The "New and Enhanced" version (released in 1992), with the MADE engine. This is the only version that ScummVM supports | |||
- The CD-ROM "Masterpiece Edition" (released in 1994), which used a hypercard-like engine, perhaps similar to the one used in Myst. This version includes QuickTime videos as well | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 14 July 2008
| The Manhole | ||
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| No Screenshot Available | ||
| First release | 1988 | |
| Also known as | The Manhole: New and Enhanced | |
| Developed by | Cyan Worlds | |
| Published by | Activision, Broderbund, Cyan Worlds | |
| Distributed by | (unknown) | |
| Platforms | DOS, FM-Towns, Macintosh, PC-Engine, Windows | |
| Resolution | (unknown) | |
| Engine | MADE, HyperCard | |
| Support | Not officially supported. A WIP engine is available in our SVN repository | |
| Available for Purchase |
Yes: Through GameTap. | |
The Manhole is a children's game created by Cyan (now Cyan Worlds). The player opens up a manhole, which reveals a giant beanstalk that can be traversed to visit strange worlds.
There were three versions of the game released, each one developed with a different game engine: - The original version (released in 1989), with an unknown engine - The "New and Enhanced" version (released in 1992), with the MADE engine. This is the only version that ScummVM supports - The CD-ROM "Masterpiece Edition" (released in 1994), which used a hypercard-like engine, perhaps similar to the one used in Myst. This version includes QuickTime videos as well