The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who enjoy witty point-and-click adventures, eccentric characters, and story-driven puzzles: Sam and Max investigate a surreal mystery through comic dialogue, oddball characters, and puzzles that move the episodic story forward. Tradeoff: The experience leans on dialogue and inventory puzzles, with little action or freedom to tackle challenges in different ways.
What it does best
point-and-click
puzzle
science fiction
comedy
The setup
What you are walking into
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse is the conclusion of the Telltale's episodic Sam & Max trilogy, remastered by members of the original dev team and brought back to life for modern systems.
Where it lives
PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox OneNintendo Switch
Genre
Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventureIndie
Vibe
ActionScience fictionComedyPartyMystery
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