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Review of Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space on PS3

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Oct 2011
Cover image of Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space on PS3
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 18 Oct 2011
Genre: Graphic Adventure
Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games

Introduction

Ever wanted to solve mysteries with a dog that wears a suit? No? Just me then? Well, buckle up, because 'Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space' is back to confuse and amuse in equal parts. Coming to PS3 after its wacky escapades on PC and Wii, this title serves up five episodes of zany adventures with a freelancing duo who are about as sane as a bag of cats. If you're itching for laughs and logic that's more off-the-rails than a runaway train, then this game may just be your new favorite insanity!

Gameplay

The gameplay is as wild as a trip to a candy factory after a two-liter soda binge. Players control Sam, the tall dog, and Max, the hyper-kinetic rabbit (or 'lagomorph' if you wanna sound smart) as they unravel mysteries across various bizarre landscapes. Each episode leads players on a unique journey, from taking down an evil Santa Claus to battling rogue zombies in a nightclub run by a very un-vampiric vampire. The puzzles are a mix of classic point-and-click style with enough red herrings to make a fisherman proud. This time around, Telltale has improved their engine, making the hints a little less cryptic, so you won't find yourself staring at the screen, wondering if your brain sounds like a clock with no batteries. Overall, the fluid, comic-book art style keeps the chaotic charm flowing.

Graphics

Visually, it's like stepping into a cartoon where the world is full of quirky charm and splashes of color straight from a toddler's crayon box. Each character is animated with love, and the backgrounds practically beg you to click on them just to see what strange thing will happen. And worry not; the remaster did polish the visuals enough to make you feel like your PS3 is flexing its muscles while also promising you that it's not just a pretty face. The animations are smoother, the colors pop, and the character expressions can keep you entertained without uttering a single word.

Conclusion

So, does 'Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space' deserve a seat at the table of classic gaming? Absolutely! With a sense of humor that lands more hits than a piñata at a party, it's a delightful romp through randomness that fans of the series and newcomers alike will appreciate. While it may not revolutionize the adventure genre, it definitely adds a giant helping of weirdness and a side of charm that most games drool over. And as far as I'm concerned, you'll leave with more popcorn in your lap-as in a trailer for a non-existent sequel-to keep you dreaming about future adventures with our favorite freelance detectives! So grab your max-sized dose of excitement and let Sam & Max whisk you away to a land of pure, unbridled nonsense!

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