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Day of the Tentacle Remastered

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Faithful and well-done remaster with option to switch between original and updated graphics
    • Humorous and imaginative story with memorable characters
    • Clever and engaging puzzles involving time travel mechanics
    • Includes original maniac mansion game as bonus
    • Improved interface and quality of life features

    Cons

    • Some puzzles rely on obscure or 'moon logic' solutions
    • Voice acting quality varies and may feel dated
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Limited customization and expression options
    • Some minor technical issues reported

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players control three characters independently across different time periods, solving puzzles with freedom to explore and experiment."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game features challenging and clever puzzles requiring problem-solving skills and logical thinking."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and story progression without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players often engage in long sessions to solve puzzles and complete the story, with some replay value due to multiple solutions."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Players manage three characters who must work together across timelines, but this is a single-player experience without multiplayer cooperation."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players creatively combine items and use time travel mechanics to solve puzzles, encouraging experimentation within the game's framework."

    • Domination
      -5

      "The game emphasizes equal participation of characters and collaborative problem solving without exerting control over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The humorous, imaginative story and time travel setting provide a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "The game encourages trying different item combinations and exploring multiple timelines to solve puzzles."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore different time periods and environments within the mansion, discovering new areas and secrets."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Customization is minimal; players interact with predefined characters and environments without personal modification."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "The game features a whimsical, cartoonish story with time travel and absurd scenarios, embodying imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "The experience is primarily single-player with limited social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle solutions, with some cognitive challenge and personal development."

    • Health
      -5

      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles and progress."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "Social interactions are limited to scripted character dialogues without forming close relationships."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "Players follow a set narrative and puzzle structure without leading others or managing groups."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect and use items to progress through puzzles and story, with inventory management."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "The humorous tone and balanced puzzle difficulty provide a relaxing and enjoyable flow experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Bright, colorful cartoon graphics and remastered audio provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is not a core motivator."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with engaging characters, humor, and a time travel plot."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Players must use logic and planning to solve complex puzzles involving multiple timelines and item exchanges."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "The game has low risk and minimal suspense, focusing on humor and puzzle solving rather than thrill."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value from the remaster including added features, improved graphics, and inclusion of the original game."

    • Violence
      -5

      "The game emphasizes puzzle solving and humor with no violent or destructive gameplay."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; the game is low risk and stable throughout."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026