Underplayed Gems

Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual! (2021)

Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual! cover
Developer
HappyGiant
Publisher
Big Sugar
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.0 of 5, 104 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like stepping into a zany cartoon detective adventure where you physically interact with a chaotic, funny world through VR.

comedywhimsicalinteractivefast-pacedcartoonishfirst-personabsurdstory-rich

What players say

Players split on this VR title, but many say it is a short minigame collection rather than a proper adventure. Bugs and frustrating controls plague several minigames, especially the bomb one, and the $30 price feels steep for the amount of content. Fans appreciate the writing and seeing the characters up close, but most find the gameplay disappointing.

Screenshots

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