Escape from Monster Manor
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🙂 6.9/10
(3DO - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
3DO
Published_By:
Electronic Arts
Released On:
01 Jan 1993
Escape from Monster Manor is a first-person shooter where you must navigate through the haunted mansion of Monster Manor to retrieve the broken holy talisman pieces. The undead have been unleashed, and it's up to you to save humanity.
The gameplay involves destroying enemies such as ghosts, skeletons, and zombies using your limited gun resources. You'll find health packs, gun energy, treasure, and keys scattered around the house to aid you in your quest. The game features twelve levels of action-packed adventure.
UPC-A:
014633073065 (United States)
ISBN-10:
0784501432 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
56241546 (United States)
ASIN:
B000I71UWM (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Controller Pad
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
D-PAD UP
Highlight options / Move forward
D-PAD DOWN
Highlight options / Move backward
D-PAD LEFT
Turn left
D-PAD RIGHT
Turn right / Sidestep right
LEFT SHIFT BUTTON
Sidestep left
RIGHT SHIFT BUTTON
Sidestep right
A
Cycle through choices / Fire weapon / Open/Close doors (from within Status Screen) / START GAME
B
Cycle through choices
C
Cycle through choices / Display Status Screen
P (PLAY/PAUSE)
Exit Options Screen and begin/resume game / Pause/Resume game / Exit Options Screen
X
Display Map Screen / Display Options Screen
How to Play
Options Screen
You can change options while playing, but you cannot change the play option mid-game. For example, if you are in a practice level, you cannot switch to "PLAY FOR KEEPS" during gameplay.
To access the Options Screen:
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Press X to display the Options Screen.
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Press P to resume the game after making selections.
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Alternatively, select RESUME GAME and press A, B, or C.
Moving Around the Maze
In *Escape from Monster Manor*, navigation relies on specific control inputs.
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Use the D-Pad to turn left/right and move forward/backward.
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Use the Left/Right Shift Buttons to sidestep left and right.
Picking Up Items
Throughout Monster Manor, you will encounter keys, gun and health power-ups, treasure pieces, Talisman fragments, and extra life icons.
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To pick up objects, move your character over them using the D-Pad and Shift Buttons.
Treasure
Gems, coins, and various treasure pieces are scattered throughout the mazes. Pick these up to raise your score.
Finding the Talisman
You must pass through many levels filled with dangers to find the fragments and restore the Talisman. Each level contains one fragment of the shattered Talisman, which acts like a piece of a puzzle.
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You must gather these fragments together to restore the Talisman.
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The Level Summary Screen displays the partially assembled Talisman.
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Note: You must find the Talisman fragment to exit each level and proceed to the next challenge.
Keys
Levels feature many locked doors and gates leading to winding corridors. Keys are scattered throughout each level, though you start each level without any.
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Keys only open doors and gates within the level where they are found.
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Any key opens any door or gate.
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Keys may be visible or hidden behind objects; inspect shadowy corners and dark rooms carefully.
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Note: Use keys wisely. If you use them all, you may be locked out. Investigate areas thoroughly before using your keys.
Opening Doors and Gates
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To open a door/gate, move in front of it using the D-Pad or Shift Buttons, then press B.
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To close the door/gate, press B again.
Closing a door is optional but recommended if you are being chased by creatures. Doors remain unlocked after being closed and do not require another key to reopen.
Portals
Once you have picked up the Talisman fragment, locate the portal to the next level.
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Portals are visually distinct from other doors and walls.
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As you pass through, you will see the faces of tortured souls trapped in Monster Manor.
Status Screen
The Status Screen provides vital information to help you survive the demonic domain, including gun power, keys, lives, health, and score.
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You start with three lives, and 100 health and gun power.
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The screen displays the Talisman fragment required for the current level.
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Once a fragment is found, it is listed as found.
To navigate the Status Screen:
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Press C to display the Status Screen.
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Press C again to return to the game.
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Press A to view the Map Screen.
Map Screen
Accessible from the Status Screen, the Map Screen charts visited rooms and areas, helping you gauge the area left to explore.
To display the Map Screen:
1. Press C to enter the Status Screen.
2. Press A to view the Map Screen.
3. Press C to exit back to the game, or A to return to the Status Screen.
Use the compass on the Map Screen to maintain your bearings and avoid disorientation.
Using Your Weapon
You must fight evil spirits seeking to end your quest. Proper weapon management is essential.
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To aim, use the D-Pad or Shift Buttons to center the gun on your target.
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To fire, press A. Each shot consumes 5 units of gun power.
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To reload, find gun power-ups situated throughout the levels.
Gun Power-Ups
Gun power-ups appear as bright stars.
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Each provides 20 additional units of gun power.
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The maximum total gun power is 100 units.
Health Power-Ups
Battling grisly ghouls is hazardous; as health decreases, your character's appearance becomes decrepit.
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Health power-ups appear as red crosses.
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Each increases health stock by 20 units.
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The maximum health total is 100 units.
Losing and Gaining Life
If your health drops to 0, you die and lose one life.
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Upon death, you return to the start of the current level.
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Your health and gun levels reset to 100 units.
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All objects return to their original positions.
If you lose all your lives, you return to the Options Screen to start a new game.
Additional Lives
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Special heart-shaped icons on some levels grant an extra life. These are extremely rare.
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You earn an extra life every 500,000 points.
The House of Many Levels
Monster Manor contains twelve levels, ranging from
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