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Sam & Max 301: The Penal Zone

Sam & Max 301: The Penal Zone cover
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.

Screenshots

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