| Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | DreamWorks Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | DreamWorks Interactive |
| Director(s) | Lawrence Guterman |
| Series | Goosebumps |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Interactive movie |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Escape from HorrorLand is a Goosebumpsvideo game that was released in 1996.[1]Attack of the Mutant and Goosebumps HorrorLand are other video games of the series. The game has Jeff Goldblum making a special appearance as Dracula and Isabella Rossellini as Lady Cadaver.
Plot summary[edit]
Oct 07, 2017 goosebumps: escape from horrorland Between 1992 and 1997 over 60 books were released in R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series. During this time, a television show, a board game, several gamebooks and as much merchandise as a Disney movie came to market. The Horrorland book made an amazing setting for both the TV programme and the first Goosebumps video game, released in 1996. Using real-action footage, miniatures, puppets and plenty of green screen, Escape from Horrorland is presented as a complete Full Motion Video game, or Interactive Story. Description of Goosebumps Escape from Horrorland. Here is the video game “Goosebumps Escape from Horrorland”! Released in 1996 on Windows, it's still available and playable with some tinkering. It's an adventure game, set in a horror, licensed title and full motion video themes. Click on Download File button on appeared window to start download. Resume is supported. Download speed is low. GOOSEBUMPS - Escape From Horrorland. GOOSEBUMPS: Attack of the Mutant. GAME LIST GENERATOR. PC (all 32,000+) PC DOS PC Windows PlayStation (all 10,000+) PlayStation PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox (all 5,000+) Xbox.
The game acts as a sequel to the Goosebumps book, One Day at HorrorLand. Lizzy, one of the protagonists from the book, calls the player character to her that night, stating that her brother Luke and friend Clay have suddenly disappeared after a strange bout of supernatural activity in her household. The only clues she has are the Horrorland tickets they got from their last encounter with the theme park. Heading back to her house, the tickets suddenly glow and suck the player character and Lizzy back to Horrorland. Stuck there and having no choice, the both of them go in search of Luke and Clay in hopes of finding an exit to the haunted theme park, along the way learning the origins of the park as well as the creator, Madison Storm, who built the park based on his own twisted childhood.
After making their way through the park finding Luke and Clay, gathering items to continue, and warding off the monsters that wish to harm them – the player makes it near the end to discover Madison also kidnapped Mr. and Mrs. Morris (Lizzy and Luke's parents) and wishes to destroy the family, both as a spectacle for the monsters of the park as well as revenge for escaping the park the first time and making him look like a fool in front of the monster inhabitants. Clay manages to reach the monster generator, the thing that attracted monsters to the park, and overload it causing the inhabitants to flee but in the midst of the chaos Madison grabs the Morris siblings and Clay and ties them up, intending them to be blown up along with the park. The player character manages to save everyone, prevent the park from blowing up and defeat Madison all at once. Clay, however, finds the remote to the park and presses one of the buttons, triggering the self-destruction of the park. The kids manage to get out in time before it blows.
The final scene in the game sees the kids make it home; in the good ending, the parents make it back safe and greet the kids as they come home with the help of their new neighbor... 'Maddy'. In the bad ending, the parents fall into the pool and after the kids get home, they find that their parents have been mutated into Horrors.
Development and release[edit]
This game features well-known actors including Adam Wylie, Eric Lloyd, Isabella Rossellini and Jeff Goldblum. It was directed by Lawrence Guterman, who went on to direct Cats & Dogs (2001) and Son of the Mask (2005).
Cast[edit]
- Tatum Marie Fjerstad as Lizzy Morris
- Adam Wylie as Luke Morris
- Eric Lloyd as Clay
- Glynis Barber as Mrs. Morris
- David Wells as Mr. Morris
- Robert Joy as Madison Storm/Stump
- Jeff Goldblum as Dracula
- Isabella Rossellini as Lady Cadaver
- J.P. Manoux as Squat
- Charles Martin Smith as Renfield
- Judy Tenuta as Hannah Black
- Steve Valentine as Scarecrow/Stretch
- Jeff Bennett as Pumpkins (voice)
- Neil Ross as Riddle Wall/Horus (voice)
- Walter Phelan as Mummy/Zombie
- Erik Gavriluk as Zombie
- Tracey McAlister as Zombie
- Scott Walters as Zombie
- Nadine Grycan as Suzy-Q
- Dennon Rawles as Vampire Dancer
- Sue Thoma as Vampire Dancer
- Mark Caso as Werewolf
- Blaise Gauba as Egyptian Mummy (voice)
Reception[edit]
In the United States, PC Data named Escape from Horrorland the 11th-best-selling computer game of December 1996.[2] The game ultimately reached domestic sales of 130,000 units by August 1997, which made it DreamWorks Interactive's highest-selling game by that time. Leslie Helm of the Los Angeles Times called it 'a modest success'.[3]Escape from HorrorLand was a finalist for the Computer Game Developers Conference's 1996 'Best Adaptation of Linear Media' Spotlight Award,[4] but lost the prize to I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream.[5]
Reviews[edit]
- Game.EXE - Apr, 1997
- CD-Action - Jun, 1997
- Power Unlimited - May, 1997
- Just Adventure - 2000
References[edit]
- ^'Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland Release Information for PC'. GameFAQs. Retrieved 2011-02-22.
- ^GamerX (February 3, 1997). 'December's 30 best-sellers'. CNET Gamecenter. Archived from the original on July 18, 1997. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^Helm, Leslie (August 18, 1997). 'Have CD-ROMances Run Their Course?'. Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 7, 2015.
- ^Staff (April 15, 1997). 'And the Nominees Are...'Next Generation. Archived from the original on June 5, 1997. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^'Spotlight Awards Winners Announced for Best Computer Games of 1996' (Press release). Santa Clara, California: Game Developers Conference. April 28, 1997. Archived from the original on July 3, 2011.
External links[edit]
- Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland at IMDb
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One would have to live in a cave to not have heard of Goosebumps. Based on the works of R.L. Stine, they have become very popular and well known through the television program of the same name. Kids of all ages love to be scared. At least a little. Especially when they know that things will all work out in the end. This interactive 2 CD package will not disappoint them. Based as a continuation of the story One Day at HorrorLand, it is one year later, the moon is full and Lizzy meets up with you, scared and desperate for your help. Before you know it Lizzy, like Luke, Clay and her parents, are back in the grips of HorrorLand with you close in tow.
The action starts in Werewolf Village where Lizzy explains what this place is and what to expect. The boys, Luke and Clay, are found in stocks and are desperate to be released. The howling of wolves can be heard and that can't be a good thing. Exploring the shops of the village will reveal various objects that can be picked up and used or kept in the hip-pouch found at the bottom of the screen. Be sure to visit all of Werewolf Village before moving on to HorrorLand Plaza. In this way Lizzy will still be around to hint and suggest things as you explore. Visit the Butcher Shop, The Antique store and take a look into the well. This is also where the Riddle Wall can be found that will provide cryptic clues for a fee. Be sure to examine the garbage cans. A quick jump into one reveals the vast underground that exists under the park. Use the mouse or the cursor keys to navigate the maze and the space-bar to open and close the many gates. Reaching the other end of the maze will take you to another part of the park, if you survive. Press the space-bar at the sign for the area of the park reached to go back to the surface. After seeing all there is to see, move on to HorrorLand Plaza and be sure to visit the Museum, as it will provide the brightest clues. A movie theater will provide some entertainment as will the Doom Slide, tickling the owl and more of the garbage cans. Assistance for navigating the mazes can be found in the various books scattered here and there. Head back to Werewolf Village, locate Lizzy and move the game ahead with a thrilling chase involving a werewolf and you as bait. Then lose Lizzy again before ending up back in HorrorLand Plaza. On to the Bat Barn where another puzzle leads to a crossroads. Choose either of Valley of the Kings or Vampire Village. Luke, Lizzy then Clay will all be found again before the end of the game.
Escape from HorrorLand is probably just the thing for all those kids who are big fans of the Goosebumps series. HorrorLand is the diabolical creation of one demented Madison Storm who just happens to love hearing children shriek in terror. Victim of a miserable childhood, he doesn't see why any other child should be happy. Lizzy and her family have only one hope of ever escaping the park and that's you. Only by exploring and solving puzzles will the exit be found. Clues and hints are hidden all over the park and a riddle wall will provide cryptic clues, for a fee. Coins and trading cards can also be collected to create a high score, but are not essential to finishing the game. The trading cards also offer clues which can be viewed from the Scores screen. A map of the park is also available for consultation, one for every main area of the park. Be sure not to miss the video portion included at these stops.
The non-linear aspect of this game means that the player is free to explore the park in any order. Viewed in the first person with a full seamless 360 degrees panoramic view created with detailed miniature 3-D sets, state of the art computer graphics and dramatic special effects, one gets the feeling of being right in the middle of the action. Live video action sequences also add to the realism as the player is addressed directly, handed objects and even given a costume to wear. Special cameo appearances by the likes of Jeff Goldblum and Isabella Rossellini add a special 'star' quality to the game. Thousands of 'hot spots' enable the player to interact with objects and learn more about where the family members are hidden and what to do next.
An options screen can be reached by pressing the Esc key. From here a game can be loaded, saved or restarted. Continue with the current game or check out your score. From the score menu, see how many coins have been collected, or turn over the trading cards and read the back for a clue. The About option will provide the credits for the game as well as information about the Goosebumps Fan Club. Quit is also an option for those too scared to continue.
Installation is remarkably easy as is the uninstallation of this game. All aspects are handled by the dedicated programs and removal is complete. The latest version if DirectX is installed for the special 3D effects of the game. This might require that a new or latest version display driver be obtained for your system. The installed version of this game uses about 1/2 MB of hard-disk space and the game must be played from the CD ROM.
Conclusion:
Goosebumps Escape From Horrorland Pc
If you have kids who love the TV show Goosebumps, they'll love this game. Even those who have never seen the show will be able to appreciate the scares and adventure involved in this game. This is definitely one for the younger crowd. Scary without being horrific seems to be the key with the series and this game. An impressive work on 2 CD's to hold all the video footage and live action scenes, this is a treat to play. Kids would be hard-pressed to resist this one, and it is well worth the cost for production reasons alone.Written by Glenn Soucy
System Requirements
Pentium 75Mhz or faster,Windows 95,
Min 8 MB RAM (16 Mb recommended),
Hard disk with 2 Mb free space,
SVGA Video Graphic Card with 1 MB RAM,
Quadruple speed CD-ROM drive or faster,
Escape From Horrorland
8-bit sound card & speakers (16-bit recommended),
Goosebumps Escape From Horrorland Game Online
Microsoft Mouse or 100% compatible.Ratings:
| Graphics: | 92% |
| Sound: | 90% |
| Music: | 85% |
| Gameplay: | 85% |
| Interest: | 80% |
| Overall: | 87% |
Developers & Publishers
In North America:
Dreamworks Interactive.
Goosebumps Escape From Horrorland Computer Game
| Technical Support: | 206-635-7134 Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm PST |
| Hint line: (USA Only) | 1-900-288-KLAY $0.75 per min |
Internet Support: Dreamworks Interactive Technical Support
Web site: Dreamworks Interactive
Goosebumps Escape From Horrorland Game
Outside North America:
Contact your local Microsoft office.
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