Mystery House
The first Japanese developed graphical adventure game created by Micro Cabin in 1982. Although it features the same name, it is otherwise unrelated to On-Line Systems' game.
Mystery House, or Mystery House I (ミステリーハウスI) as it is written in Japanese on the box, is an adventure game developed by Micro Cabin in June 1982 for the Sharp MZ-80B followed by various ports for other computers. While Micro Cabin's Mystery House is clearly inspired by the seminal Mystery House created by On-Line Systems in 1980, sharing the same name and similar gameplay, it bares no connection to that title nor its official Japanese port created by StarCraft in 1983. A direct sequel to Micro Cabin's Mystery House was released later in the same year called Mystery House II.
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DeveloperMicro Cabin
ReleasedJune 1, 1982
StatusReleased
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SeriesMystery House
About This Game
A wealthy estate holds a priceless gem somewhere within its walls, and players must search through its rooms using text commands to uncover clues and navigate the sprawling mansion. By typing simple verb-noun combinations, adventurers explore various locations, examine objects, and interact with their surroundings in pursuit of the hidden diamond. The challenge lies in figuring out what to look for and where, as the mansion's layout and contents gradually reveal themselves through careful exploration and experimentation with the game's command system.