Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders: Save Earth from Stupidity

5/19/2026, 3:08:11 PM

Tags: #adventure #point-and-click #puzzle #sci-fi #comedy #classic

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Japan Price: ¥ 700
Global Price: $5.99
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Key highlight

Embark on a classic point-and-click adventure as Zak McKracken to stop aliens from lowering Earth's IQ. Developed by Lucasfilm Games, this single-player experience was released on November 16, 2018.

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Overview

It's 1997, and a sinister plot is unfolding: aliens are deploying a "stupidity machine" to lower humanity's IQ. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of Zak McKracken, a reporter for the National Inquisitor, known for his outlandish stories. Initially dismissed, Zak finds unlikely allies in Annie, the head of the Society of Ancient Wisdom, and two Yale coeds, Leslie and Melissa, who have already journeyed to Mars.

Highlights

Genre-Defining Adventure: Embark on a classic point-and-click adventure experience.
Single-Player Focus: Immerse yourself in a solo journey to unravel the alien conspiracy.
Lucasfilm Games Classic: Developed by Lucasfilm Games, bringing a legacy of interactive storytelling.

Who It's For

Fans of classic adventure games, quirky humor, and sci-fi plots will find themselves engrossed in Zak McKracken's quest. Players who enjoy puzzle-solving and unraveling mysteries will appreciate the challenge.