Cranston Manor is a graphic adventure published for the Apple II by On-Line Systems in 1981 and is Hi-Res Adventure #3. The player must invade a mansion that was occupied by a millionaire and steal the sixteen treasures that are inside of it. The game allows players to switch between graphics-based and text-based gameplay.
Cranston Manor is based on Larry Ledden’s text adventure The Cranston Manor Adventure. The graphical version was programmed by Ledden, Ken Williams, and Harold DeWitz.
Development
Larry Ledden wrote The Cranston Manor Adventure as text-only interactive fiction for the Atari 8-bit computers. It was published by Artworx in 1981. Sierra On-Line acquired the rights from Ledden to create a graphical version which was published as Cranston Manor for the Apple II. Ledden was paid royalties, but did not receive credit in Sierra’s version.
References
External links
- Cranston Manor at MobyGames
- The original Cranston Manor adventure game at MobyGames
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Having closely reviewed Cranston Manor, the Gamer24h editorial team considers it one of the most noteworthy titles of recent times. The visionary approach of developer On-Line Systems, combined with the expertise of publisher On-Line Systems, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Graphic adventure genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.