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Slideshow: Maniacs Make a Modern Mansion

Fans of classic computer games won't give up their habit, even faithfully remaking favorite games. The legality of the new versions remains murky, but some game creators are awed by the players' dedication. By Jacob Ogles.
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Beta testing is never ending, and devoted Maniac-heads want the remake's developer to include everything from the original.Courtesy of LucasFan Games

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The new game is almost identical to the original, except for improved graphics and sound. You can assemble seven characters in groups of three to play the game, and the puzzle-filled adventure has eight solutions.Courtesy of LucasFan Games

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The original computer game changed the future of plot-based games. Its point-and-click interface killed the text parser game designers preferred until then.Courtesy of LucasFan Games

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The fans used the freely available Adventure Games Studios to build the modern versions of the games.Courtesy of LucasFan Games

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The fan-created computer game, Maniac Mansion Deluxe, is a remake of the 1987 LucasArts Maniac Mansion.Courtesy of LucasFan Games