The Manhole: Masterpiece is a family entertainment game developed by Cyan Worlds. Available for $1.99, it was updated to v2.00 on May 14, 2024, and currently holds a 4.83 out of 5 rating based on 23 reviews. Before downloading, make sure your device has at least 88 MB of free space and runs Android 13+ or iOS 14.0+.
The Manhole: Masterpiece Gameplay Overview
Description
Welcome to The Manhole! From the creators of Myst, The Manhole is a silly, delightful, interactive, busy-box-of-a-world that kids can explore and explore - finding something new around every corner.
The Manhole: Masterpiece can be played on Windows and macOS using Android emulators such as BlueStacks. Download an APK version and follow our BlueStacks installation guide to get started. For help with downloading or installing APK files, visit our forums.
If you loved this in the 1980s, it might be worth $2 to see it again. It was for me. I remember it used to take forever to go through the game and click on all the options (which were not always obvious.) Originally, this was created in HyperCard, the precursor to the links used in HTML. I imagine it was much slower in certain parts as it loaded from the 800k floppy disk, and in this version, it never seems to crash the computer. I’m sure it will be just as astonishing to play with this when I’m
★★★★★Best Childhood Game Ever!!!
Once I saw this on the app store, I had to buy it! I used to play this non-stop when I was a kid on my parents Mac IIci. This brings back so many memories! Thanks for bringing this to the iPhone Cyan!!! I still play this every now and then when I'm in a waiting room etc.
★★★★★Love this app when will cosmic osmo be available?!
Love this game, wish cosmic osmo were available!
★★☆☆☆according to my 5 yr old.
The first thing my 5 yr old son said about this app: "Mom, this game is stupid. You can't pick up any clues to use later. There aren't any puzzles to figure out... It does nothing!"
I gave it a second star, for pity, because I've already introduced him to simpler Myst-like apps, like Mystery Lighthouse, the Lost City, & Cryptic Keep. All of which completely engaged him from start to finish.
He has a clever, hungry mind- and this app just wasn't enough of anything to keep his interest. Which do
★★★★★Love this!
Well I don't have to load my HyperCard... :-) I loved the original Manhole and to have the experience again and share my childhood super-memory with kids that I love is so awesome. I think it is inline with the story games kids are playing now. Excited to spend more time in the Manhole World!! Thank you for giving me this back!
And also another vote for Cosmic Osmo!
