Cronela's Mansion Kickstarter Launches: Spiritual Successor to Maniac Mansion Targets Nintendo Switch and Retro Platforms

Straynus, an independent game development team based in Spain, has officially launched the Kickstarter campaign for Cronela's Mansion—a brand new adventure game designed as a spiritual successor to the iconic LucasArts title, Maniac Mansion.

The campaign, which began earlier this week, marks a significant moment for fans of the classic point-and-click genre, as Cronela's Mansion is set to release on a diverse lineup of platforms including NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo Switch. At the time of writing, Cronela's Mansion has already exceeded the halfway mark of its ambitious €125,000 funding goal, achieving considerable momentum with 22 days left in the campaign.

This strong early performance highlights the continued enthusiasm in the gaming community for retro-inspired experiences and nostalgia-laden gameplay.

Straynus has stated that they will share additional development updates as the campaign moves toward completion, ensuring ongoing transparency and engaging backers with detailed progress reports. Taking clear inspiration from Maniac Mansion, Cronela's Mansion promises classic point-and-click mechanics, a quirky cast of playable characters, and a style of humor reminiscent of vintage LucasArts adventure games.

In an official statement, the developers at Straynus said they are committed to capturing both the gameplay essence and the unique comedic charm that made Maniac Mansion a cult favorite among gamers.

Each platform version of Cronela's Mansion is progressing through its own development timeline, with the team pledging further details as the Kickstarter nears its final stretch. Backers of the Kickstarter campaign are offered a range of rewards, which include digital copies and boxed physical editions of Cronela's Mansion for each supported console.

For dedicated collectors and superfans, there is an all-inclusive tier priced at €1,185 (approximately £988), which features every available reward for the campaign, underlining the project’s embrace of both digital convenience and retro hardware authenticity. Since its launch in 1987, Maniac Mansion has remained a touchstone in adventure gaming, and Straynus aims to channel that legacy for a new generation on contemporary and classic Nintendo hardware.

With Cronela's Mansion scheduled for release via both digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop and physical cartridges for legacy platforms, the developers are positioning their project as a celebration of gaming history and modern creativity. As the Kickstarter campaign for Cronela's Mansion continues to gain traction, both the dedicated retro-gaming audience and fans of innovative indie projects are watching closely.

Interested gamers can find further details and contribute to the campaign on the official Kickstarter page.

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