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Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.

Global score

99/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle

Pros

  • Humorous and witty writing
  • Improved graphics and lighting in remaster
  • Engaging and challenging puzzles
  • Strong narrative and character interactions
  • Quality of life improvements and hint system

Cons

  • Some puzzles are obscure and frustrating
  • Bosco's new voice actor divisive among fans
  • Limited replayability beyond achievements
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative features
  • Some minor audio bugs reported

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely explore environments, solve puzzles with multiple approaches, and make dialogue choices, indicating high player control and decision-making."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles vary in difficulty, some are challenging and require creative thinking, with feedback through puzzle solutions and achievements."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on solo puzzle-solving and story progression without competitive or ranked elements."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players express eagerness to continue the series and replay remastered versions, showing attachment and habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Game is a single-player point-and-click adventure with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players engage in creative puzzle-solving and enjoy the game's imaginative humor and narrative, though no direct creation tools."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are balanced and humorous without exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a humorous and absurd escape from reality, enjoying its wacky and imaginative scenarios."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different puzzle solutions and explore new story elements, encouraged by a hint system and varied gameplay."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Game features multiple diverse locations and encourages discovery of new areas and secrets."

  • Expression
    -2

    "Limited character customization; expression mainly through dialogue choices and humor rather than avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong imaginative fiction with absurd, surreal, and fantastical storylines and characters."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics throughout the game."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited to surface-level character interactions without forming close emotional relationships."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; player follows narrative and puzzle progression."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect decals and achievements, and progress through episodic story arcs with increasing complexity."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Humorous and engaging gameplay provides enjoyable flow, though some puzzles can cause frustration."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enhanced visuals, music, and voice acting provide sensory enjoyment and emotional fun."

  • Status
    -4

    "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is not a primary focus."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative immersion with episodic storytelling, character interactions, and humor."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires logical thinking and puzzle-solving strategies, though not deeply complex."

  • Thrill
    -2

    "Game is more comedic and puzzle-focused than suspenseful or thrilling."

  • Value
    3

    "Remaster offers good value with improved graphics, music, and quality of life features."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Minimal violence; focus is on puzzle-solving and humor rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    -4

    "Stable, low-risk gameplay without survival or resource management elements."

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