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
How it feels
Playing feels like controlling a cartoonishly absurd detective duo through a surreal, puzzle-filled comedy adventure with chaotic supernatural powers.
episodicpoint and clickcomedypuzzlesurrealwhimsicalcomical chaosstory rich
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.
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