Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse – Episode 1: The Penal Zone
Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse – Episode 1: The Penal Zone
Mac
PC
PlayStation
PS3
By: Telltale Games
Marek
Senior Content Writer
Updated on
The Good
- Welcome control of Max for the first time
- inventive puzzles
- funny dialogue
- great animation and appealing visuals
- longer than any previous episode.
The Bad
- Mouse-only controls are cumbersome
- a few glitches
- puzzles start to feel more predictable
- the two Stinky characters are true to their name.
Our Verdict
Very good
A game of very high quality. Although some aspects might have been executed better, we would recommend this game without hesitation.
One of the Freelance Police’s strongest outings, The Penal Zone starts the third season with a bang, and it’s a mandatory play for Sam & Max fans.
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