Scooby-Doo Mystery is a 1995 SNES adventure game developed by Argonaut Games and published by Acclaim Entertainment, based on the classic *Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!* animated series. Players join Scooby-Doo and his friends to solve a series of mysterious cases.
In the game, players mainly control Scooby-Doo and his best friend Shaggy, exploring various scenes, finding clues, and solving puzzles. The game features four main levels:
1. **Ghost Ship**: Investigate a sunken ship haunted by the ghost pirate "One-Eyed Matt".
2. **Haunted Amusement Park**: Search for clues in an amusement park haunted by an evil clown.
3. **Creepy Swamp**: Face the tar monster in the swamp and uncover the secret behind it.
4. **Bradshaw Manor**: Explore Daphne's uncle's manor and reveal the truth about Count Bagosi the vampire.
The game uses a side-scrolling format, combining adventure and platform elements. Players need to interact with other characters like Fred, Velma, and Daphne, who provide clues and help. Scooby can find hidden items by sniffing, while Shaggy collects and uses props.
The game also includes two mini-games:
- **Whack-a-Mole**: Shaggy uses a hammer to hit monsters popping out of vases, avoiding hitting friends.
- **Sandwich Stacking**: Shaggy throws food to Scooby, who needs to catch and stack it into a huge sandwich.
The game's graphics and sound effects stay true to the original animated series, with character designs and scene layouts full of cartoon style. Players must avoid enemies and obstacles like mice, pumpkins, and ghosts during exploration. The fear meter system requires players to stay calm when facing scary elements to avoid game over from high fear levels.
Overall, *Scooby-Doo Mystery* offers players a challenging and fun adventure experience, suitable for fans of puzzle-solving and exploration.