Sam & Max 301: The Penal Zone

Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Skunkape Games
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 512 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Playing feels like controlling a cartoonishly absurd detective duo through a surreal, puzzle-filled comedy adventure with chaotic supernatural powers.

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What players say

Players love the writing and comedy, calling it clever and darkly hilarious. The season introduces psychic powers for Max and a grimmer art style. Fans want a remaster or even a fourth season, calling the trilogy a cornerstone of point-and-click adventures.

Screenshots

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