An interesting and distinctive feature of is the Tome of Doom , a magical book that fundamentally shifts the game's mechanics from typical platforming to a style similar to Luigi's Mansion .
: Instead of a traditional health bar, characters have a "Cool Meter." If they get too scared or take damage, their "cool" drops; if it hits zero, the player loses control. You refill this by eating Scooby Snacks or other food found in levels. Scooby Doo Mystery Mayhem
: To capture a specific monster, you must first find the corresponding page for the book. Capturing requires repeated button presses, which critics and players have noted can be physically tiring but essential for clearing progress-blocking force fields. An interesting and distinctive feature of is the
PS2, GameCube, Xbox, and a distinct Game Boy Advance version 2004 (Consoles) ESRB Rating E for Everyone Why Scooby-Doo Mystery Mayhem Is A Disaster : To capture a specific monster, you must
: Players can switch between Shaggy and Scooby at will to use their specific skills, such as Scooby's ability to crawl into tight spaces.
: A "cool factor" often highlighted by fans is the ability to wear various costumes throughout the levels to hide from or trick enemies. Game Information Developer Artificial Mind and Movement (now Behavior Interactive) Platforms