Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space
December 8, 2021
Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space is a remastered version of Telltale’s second season of episodic Sam &a; Max games, lovingly updated by a small team of the original developers. Sam is a six-foot canine detective with a nose for justice. Max is a hyperkinetic rabbity-thing with a taste …
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"Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered was a treat to play through. The game&s;s characters will entertain you from start to end, and all its mechanics have been expertly remade. As such, it is a no-brainer for fans …"
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"Other than the puzzle conundrum, the second season offers more of what made the series a hit. Fans of the first season will greatly enjoy this second run. While it isn&s;t necessary to play the first one to jump on …"
Read original review"Sam and Max Beyond Space and Time Remastered targets the same audience as the Save the World Remaster. The same developers, the same recipe, the same heroes and references. So, there was little chance for things to go off-track. Still, …"
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"Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered is a great follow-up to the first entry in the series, but continuity means it&s;s not the most accessible for newcomers."
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"Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space improves on the previous chapter in every respect and, thanks to Skunkape Games&s; excellent remastered work, becomes the best way to enjoy Steve Purcell&s;s freelance police force. The writing is still phenomenal and …"
Read original review"Sam &a; Max Beyond Time and Space may be the low point of the trilogy, but it&s;s still a laugh out loud game everyone should find entertaining. The remastered visuals are gorgeous, the soundtrack is incredible, and most of the …"
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"A fantastic follow up to an amazing remaster. this off the wall adventure takes the core of an iconic set of Freelance&s;s finest and keeps it strange in higher definition. Get Sam &a; Max Save The World then get this."
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"Sam &a; Max Beyond Time and Space is a great follow up for the franchise and Skunkape Games have done an amazing job on implementing the much-needed updates without losing any of the originals charm. Die-hard fans will welcome all …"
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"Seeing Sam &a; Max on screen is always a pleasure and I will never tire of saying it. Skunkape also has the merit of taking great care of the IP, something that can be seen from afar with the affection …"
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"Another great remastering of an already-great title. There isn&s;t too much new here, but it looks lovely and minor quality of life improvements make the difference. If you haven&s;t got the original then this is one to pick up and …"
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"As someone who played the Sam &a; Max games back when they first released, I am really loving diving back into these wacky adventures with all of the new quality of life upgrades. I highly recommend Sam &a; Max: Beyond …"
Read original review"If I had to describe Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space in one short sentence, it would probably be “a timeless classic”. With high doses of humor that ranges from nonsense to the North American stand-up style, the game …"
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"Oh, Sam &a; Max, I simply can&s;t resist your weirdo humor, references, and charm..."
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"Sam &a; Max are back to their old tricks again with a brand new adventure across five unique and exciting episodes. You might end up talking to aliens, defending against a zombie apocalypse, or trying to summon a demon from …"
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"The remastered version of Skunkape Games&s; titles is well-received, improving the original games in various aspects and bringing them to consoles. However, controls with a pad instead of a mouse can be frustrating. Still, once accustomed, the game is enjoyable."
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"Sam and Max are still crazy and that&s;s the main reason why you will still enjoy this absurd point and click classic."
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"Sam &a; Max make a largely triumphant return, with a reminder of just how special and stupid a series it can be. Save the World benefits the most from the overhaul, but Beyond Time and Space remains the peak of …"
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"I enjoyed my playthrough of Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space in the beginning of the game. Unfortunately, about halfway through, the game struggled to hold my attention. But then that could be because I have developed a hatred …"
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"Although Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space doesn&s;t hit the same highs as Save the World or Hit the Road, Skunkape Games has managed to offer up yet another compelling remaster. Purists are bound to baulk at some of …"
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"Both Sam &a; Max Save the World and Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space remain great games after all these years. These remasters honor what made the originals special, while simultaneously modernizing the games. Updated graphics, audio, and accessibility …"
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"With a visual update that brings the graphics much closer to what&s;s expected in our days, a delightfully humorous plot, and a difficulty level that&s;s easily adjustable to all sorts of players, Sam &a; Max Beyond Time and Space fits …"
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"Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space is another classic comedic caper for Steve Purcell’s iconic detective duo. Some of the goofs are a tad dated, but the rather consistent hilarity and one-of-a-kind tone make it one of the crown …"
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"In sum, Skunkape has done another excellent job remastering an old point-and-click gem from the Telltale archives of years past. Though I wouldn’t put the Sam &a; Max episodic adventures in my all time list for the genre, they do …"
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"It&s;s tricky to review games like this, especially re-releases where many will already know if they want it. The Telltale formula hadn&s;t been scaled back to "interactive cinema" yet, so you&s;re dealing with clunky puzzles and somewhat clunky delivery of …"
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"Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space is an OK release overall. This 20-or-so-hour adventure has an admirable quantity of content, but the quality amongst the individual episodes is inconsistent. I found only two of the five to be the …"
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