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adventure video game
The Manhole
By Cyan Worlds, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
- TurboGrafx-16
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
The Manhole is a point-and-click adventure from Cyan Worlds, set in a playful world of characters and unexpected routes. Follow Mr. Rabbit through the manhole and explore places such as a winding waterway, a rook tower, and the pages of an ABC book. Clicking on objects can lead to new scenes, including a meal with Mr. Dragon, so the journey focuses on discovering what lies beyond each doorway rather than reaching one fixed destination. The game was originally encountered in 1988, and this Masterpiece Edition presents a remodeled version of that world. Its bright colors, magical settings, and cheerful adventure are described as suitable for players of all ages, though it is officially aimed at children. Steam lists single-player and Family Sharing. The listed platforms include Windows, DOS, TurboGrafx-16, and Classic Mac OS; the Steam platform is Windows. Cyan Worlds developed and published it.
What players like, and what they don't
- Point-and-click exploration through varied locations
- Single-player adventure
- Family Sharing listed on Steam
- Listed for Windows, DOS, TurboGrafx-16, and Classic Mac OS
- Steam platform is Windows only
- No multiplayer feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits children and families looking for a single-player, point-and-click adventure, as well as players drawn to whimsical settings and exploratory play.
The Manhole centers on curious clicks and a chain of imaginative places rather than a conventional destination. Its child-focused presentation and single-player format make it a fit for family-friendly exploration.
