The Adventures of Beetlejuice: Skeletons in the Closet (1990) for DOS is a point-and-click adventure game based on the Beetlejuice animated series, which was itself inspired by the popular 1988 film. In the game, players take on the role of the mischievous and chaotic Beetlejuice, navigating through various levels and solving puzzles to free the spirits trapped in the "Mansion of the Living" and restore order to the afterlife.
The game combines humor, surrealism, and light puzzle-solving elements, with the player interacting with quirky characters and exploring bizarre environments. The visuals are colorful, and the tone is filled with the offbeat, dark humor that fans of the Beetlejuice franchise love. Players must collect items, interact with eccentric characters, and use their wits to progress through the game, while avoiding traps and puzzles designed to thwart their progress.
Though it wasn’t a huge commercial success, the game was beloved by fans of the series for capturing the unique charm and quirky spirit of Beetlejuice, with a mix of adventure gameplay and slapstick comedy. It has a nostalgic place for those who enjoyed the animated show and its wild, unpredictable world.
