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Use a PotionUse a Potion Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Review
Published 8/21/2024
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PS4 / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/14/2024
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse is the conclusion of the Telltale's episodic Sam & Max trilogy, remastered by members of the original dev team and brought back to life for modern systems.
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84
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Score range
75–90
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Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 10 scored reviews, with a 15-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–896 reviews · 60%
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Mehmet Atilla Turan
GamesCreedSam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Review | PC
Published 8/19/2024
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88
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Read originalNic Bunce
TheSixthAxisSam and Max: the Devil’s Playhouse Remastered Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 8/16/2024
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90
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Read originalAbdul Saad
ImpulsegamerSam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Remastered PC Review
Published 8/14/2024
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80
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Read originalJonathan Logan
RPGFanSam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered Review | RPGFan
Published 8/14/2024
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85
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareReview: Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered (PS4) - Another Adventure Game Win
Published 8/14/2024
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80
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Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered (Switch)
Published 8/14/2024
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75
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoshua Render
GameGrinSam & Max The Devil’s Playhouse Review
Published 8/14/2024
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsSam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered review: The power of friendship... and corn dogs
Published 8/13/2024
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Flynn
GamingTrendSam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse remastered review — HOLY PSYCHIC LAGOMORPHS DANCING THE CAN-CAN ON THE PRECIPICE OF INSANITY, MAX!
Published 8/13/2024
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