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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 84 | 36 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 99% | 95 | 224 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 93 | 72 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.4, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 447 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Mar 5, 2026) · 72 reviews sampled · 72 total reviews in window · weighted 63.1 up / 1.7 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (23)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“When it comes to point-and-click puzzle games, this is a nearly flawless example of how to tell an engaging story while giving players plenty to do and not holding their hand along the way. I find it hard to imagine a much better structure for the genre, and though some of the humor and characters weren't to my taste, those minor gripes are far outweighed by the positives. Whether you missed Sam & Max in the ‘90s and aughts, or you’re looking for an excuse to revisit the series, it’s hard to go wrong with The Devil’s Playhouse Remastered.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The final wild ride with the odd duo, though with a different central gag in the form of Max’s psychic powers”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The writing is the real star, though, with a manic joke-a-minute energy that is so deliciously, darkly comedic. A number of references are a little dated now, and a couple of jokes aren’t nearly as funny in today's world. However, by and large, the wackiness of the narrative and minute-to-minute character interactions propel the title forward.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“This remaster of Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse is just as great and crazy as two last seasons. Neat puzzles, dry and well written humour and quirky characters: We can only hope that these guys come back someday.”
read full review ↗ - 88
“Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse– the remastered version- is a good addition to reminding us what gaming used to be like and how we sort of forgot how to bring the writing to the top. With gameplay being the same with improvements, it’s a great choice for people who want to reminisce about the old times and an excellent way for puzzle-solving people to dive into the games, too. Just to let you know, the original game is currently free on Steam, so if you want to experience this title originally, you can, but I highly suggest keeping it to a high standard with this version, too.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Telltale has really naild the writing here, and they've also played around with the gameplay, which is more varied and variable than in the past. The old flaws are still there, unfortunately, but if you can get past them, you get a really stylish, witty and entertaining adventure game that will easily take you 15 hours to play.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse is as mad as its titular rabbit, and is only let down by long load times and some control issues.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Sam and Max: The Devil's Playhouse is exactly what you want from a remaster. It has been faithfully rebuilt, adding improvements and things that make sense, and tightening the things that were a little leaky. I loved stepping back into Sam's (lack of) shoes and holding the world to rights as a newly psychic Max. If you don't mind a bit of juvenile humour, this is still one of the funniest point-and-click adventures I've ever played, but a little prettier than I remember.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered is a really good remaster, and even if you didn't happen to play the previous installments in the series, this one might motivate you to pick them up.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse is a beautiful conclusion to a fun and classic point-and-click trilogy. If you are a fan of the games, you’ll love this one. If this is the first Sam & Max game you try, you might also pick up the others.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“The Devil’s Playhouse is still the most stylish of the Telltale Sam & Max games.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse is a must-play remaster if you like the original trilogy. Between the overhauled and heavily upgraded visuals, there’s already enough to get anybody hooked on the chaotic due’s antics, but you’ll likely find yourself staying for the music, too. It’s refreshing to see that Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse got several major QOL improvements, too, for the sake of modernizing the gameplay while maintaining the original nostalgia. So, if you’re a fan of the old trilogy or new, you’re in for a treat with this one.”
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Patch history
- Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse 1.7.0 UpdateMar 5, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse 1.6.0 UpdateJan 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse 1.5.0 UpdateOct 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse 1.4.0 UpdateSep 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse 1.3.0 UpdateAug 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.2.1Aug 15, 2024