Day of the Tentacle Remastered

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  1. Jaunty
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    Threw my wallet at the screen immediately when I saw this. That didn't do anything, so I entered my Paypal information and that seemed to do the trick.

    The remastered visuals and music are lovely and totally faithful to the original, and when you hit F1 it changes the game back to its classic pixelated soundblaster goodness. It's exactly as I remember it when I was a Power Rangers    Threw my wallet at the screen immediately when I saw this. That didn't do anything, so I entered my Paypal information and that seemed to do the trick.

    The remastered visuals and music are lovely and totally faithful to the original, and when you hit F1 it changes the game back to its classic pixelated soundblaster goodness. It's exactly as I remember it when I was a Power Rangers loving prepubescent child, only now the sound doesn't skip like crazy and I didn't have to install floppy disks all day. The additional commentary is also enjoyable to listen to and gives a lot of incite on the development of this much-loved title.

    As for the game itself? It's a classic. It's what put Tim Schafer on the map, and one of the best point n' click adventure games ever made, right up there with Gabriel Knight, Fate of Atlantas, Monkey Island, Kings/Space/Police Quests, The Longest Journey, etc. It's brilliant, and this is the best version yet.

    I did, however, run into one bug where the music wasn't playing correctly during the final moments of the game. Hopefully they'll fix that because it kinda ruined the climax for me. Otherwise, it was problem-free.    … Expand
  2. boogiesmeister
    Apr 7, 2016
    8
    I had a blast with this game, after decades since I finished it for the first time. The remaster is definitely not worth 15eur, it's really just hd graphics that's it. However it's worth to have it in your library so buy at reduced price.
  3. CharlyPlayman
    Apr 8, 2016
    9
    A very good remastering of the 90's adventure game. To point out, the way of interacting is also very good (you can manage the game with the gamepad quite easy)
    The 1st game (the original Maniac Mansion) is within the game.
  4. mustafakarim
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    This is a masterpiece, i will go as far as saying the BEST point and click adventure ever made, Tim Schafer you are a genius. Thank you and your team for remastering the Greatest Point and Click Adventure.
  5. Hug_of_Death
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    One of the greatest adventure games of all time. This the game I want to show to my children one day, they might not appreciate it like I did, but at least they will learn something about where they come from.
  6. align
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    Without words. This game is awesome!!! Just buy and play!!! Be sure to wash your hands after playing. (c)
    Day of the Tentacle is one of those games that innovated the adventure genre. It’s funny that this game from 1993 has more ground-breaking measures than a lot of adventure games released in 2016. (c)

    Would recomend 10/10
  7. magadub
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    STYLE ALL OVER THE PLACE. How is this game not a 10?
    It's simply one of the best adventure games ever made. It revolutionized the way we play games today. And it still holds up because of its lovable characters and wonderfully funny script.
    The love and care that's been put in this remaster it's up to the expectative. And that's a LOT to say coming from a true fan of the original game.    STYLE ALL OVER THE PLACE. How is this game not a 10?
    It's simply one of the best adventure games ever made. It revolutionized the way we play games today. And it still holds up because of its lovable characters and wonderfully funny script.
    The love and care that's been put in this remaster it's up to the expectative. And that's a LOT to say coming from a true fan of the original game.
    Thank you Tim and everyone in double fine productions! Hope you get to do this with ALL the lucasarts 2D classics.
    But most of all I hope more new developers start making this kind of games that we all need in our lives, funny, witty, just ENTERTAINING!    … Expand
  8. BSim500
    May 12, 2016
    9
    This is probably one of the few "Remasters" that works out well. The mechanics are all true to form and the game gives highly flexible options for old vs new graphics as well as old vs new actions. Eg, you can have the new graphics with the old "verb bar", or the old graphics with the new verb dial, or the old with the old, or the new with the new). In that respect it's very well doneThis is probably one of the few "Remasters" that works out well. The mechanics are all true to form and the game gives highly flexible options for old vs new graphics as well as old vs new actions. Eg, you can have the new graphics with the old "verb bar", or the old graphics with the new verb dial, or the old with the old, or the new with the new). In that respect it's very well done similar to Grim Fandango where switching between them is completely seamless. Graphics are much sharper and in widescreen and are very much true to the original art style. Commentary and subtitles are all present.

    The game itself really is a 10 purely for the old fashioned wacky LucasArts humor. However this only gets a 9 as the price is a bit high considering the game was released in 1993 (and the much cheaper original is still more than playable via ScummVM).

    I'm always seriously wary of "remakes" as they usually either screw something up trying to modernize it too far, or are in it purely for a cheap franchise brand cash-in. DOTT along with Grim Fandango though, are surprisingly well done and very respectful to the original games and fans. Whether you've played the game before or not, it's definitely worth it.    … Expand
  9. Rejaku
    Mar 29, 2016
    8
    The remaster may be somewhat lazy, but it still is one of the best games of all time. Anyone being used to current gen adventure games though, the puzzles might frustrate you, a lot, with their old-school non-sensical kind of sense.
  10. wishanem
    Apr 19, 2016
    5
    If you're already a fan of old adventure games, this is for you. Otherwise, pass.

    This game is a remarkably faithful update of the original, but the humor and gameplay doesn't hold up very well for a modern audience. If the game were very easy, it might be entertaining for tweens, but the outmoded stereotypes and obscure puzzles would not.
  11. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 23, 2016
    4
    Well this game was always quite overrated... Back in the day it was already kinda meh, but 15€ for a game that was released on 1993? Just because of a poor lazy remaster? This is definetely not worth it, the puzzles are not intuitive at all, you know it's ok if the puzzles are hard, but they have to make sense, and they do not make sense in this game. Bad characters, lazy comedy... If youWell this game was always quite overrated... Back in the day it was already kinda meh, but 15€ for a game that was released on 1993? Just because of a poor lazy remaster? This is definetely not worth it, the puzzles are not intuitive at all, you know it's ok if the puzzles are hard, but they have to make sense, and they do not make sense in this game. Bad characters, lazy comedy... If you play this because you loved Monkey Island and you think this will be as good, JUST DON'T.… Expand
  12. getrwuegyweh
    Jan 3, 2017
    0
    Some games do not deserve remasters and this is a great example. Just, it doesn't work on consoles. The controls are horrid and gameplay is slow and boring.
  13. bladex
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    A classic gets a new coat of pain and makes it even more glorious. The new interface and graphics make an already legend game even better. A game i will never ever get tired of playing again and again.
  14. turdefaroth
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Its a great game, funny and enjoyable. A good remastering that leads to the old days, definitely one of the great videogames, together with maniac mansion.
  15. widhie75
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Great high quality visual, totally improve from DOS version, great sound, great remake game.
  16. timberlaender
    Aug 13, 2017
    10
    One of the best games EVER made. I have played the original at the time it came out and now just finished the remastered edition. The puzzles are as challenging and mindbending as ever but always logical (in a Monkey Island kind of way ;-), the remodeled graphics are amazingly beautiful and the new interface is super-intuitive. 10 out of 10. A TOTAL classic.
  17. gracjanski
    Apr 8, 2016
    10
    Great! What a funny game: The craziness is on the same level as Zak McKracken for example but of of course it is more funny to see the game in better graphics. The new controlling is better in my view than the old verb boxes. The riddles are funny too. In addition you can even play Maniac Mansion in old graphic by using a computer ingame. Yes, play Maniac Mansion, it is another great andGreat! What a funny game: The craziness is on the same level as Zak McKracken for example but of of course it is more funny to see the game in better graphics. The new controlling is better in my view than the old verb boxes. The riddles are funny too. In addition you can even play Maniac Mansion in old graphic by using a computer ingame. Yes, play Maniac Mansion, it is another great and classic game.
    Is there any negative sides? Yes, I cant but the retail version, just digital.
    -> For few hours investment you get a lot of fun, so this game definitively is recommended to be played and in addition this game is so classic, every gamer should know it.    … Expand
  18. naufri27
    Apr 28, 2021
    6
    Una buena remasterización para todo un clásico de la época dorada de LucasArts. Personajes carismáticos, gráficos dibujados a mano, voces simpáticas, y un sistema de inventario cómodo de utilizar.

    Pero su historia, quizá la parte más importante, no me ha conseguido enganchar. Si hubiera sido solo un poquito mejor, le habría dado una mejor puntuación. Eso sí, si te gustó el juego    Una buena remasterización para todo un clásico de la época dorada de LucasArts. Personajes carismáticos, gráficos dibujados a mano, voces simpáticas, y un sistema de inventario cómodo de utilizar.

    Pero su historia, quizá la parte más importante, no me ha conseguido enganchar. Si hubiera sido solo un poquito mejor, le habría dado una mejor puntuación. Eso sí, si te gustó el juego original no puedes dejar de jugarlo.    … Expand
  19. Allthat
    Oct 9, 2016
    9
    A very funny and enjoyable adventure game by the king of the genre: Tim Schafer. This game originally came out way back in 1993 but has now been remastered and made accessible to gamers of this generation. This is a classic adventure game so some of the puzzles do require a lot of esoteric knowledge, I'll admit I did refer to a guide more than a few times but it isn't frustrating andA very funny and enjoyable adventure game by the king of the genre: Tim Schafer. This game originally came out way back in 1993 but has now been remastered and made accessible to gamers of this generation. This is a classic adventure game so some of the puzzles do require a lot of esoteric knowledge, I'll admit I did refer to a guide more than a few times but it isn't frustrating and remains mostly enjoyable. It's also one of the shorter adventure games out there, but I think that works to it's advantage, if it was any longer it would have been boring and would have felt padded out unnecessarily. The story of this game revolves around time travelling thus adding a time travel mechanic to the puzzles that's very smartly done. Certain actions performed in the past have repercussions in the future and it creates unique opportunities to solve certain puzzles using the element of time.

    Overall it's a fantastic adventure game that's very true to the genre and for any fans of adventure games this is a must play. No bugs, no technical difficulties, runs smooth and is even playable on older machines.    … Expand
  20. RangerMiG
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    Finished this game in 1994 I was 14 and I had a dream that George Washington's false teeth was chasing me... 22 years later finished the remastered game had the same dream... now you don't have this kind of experience with the Call of Duty's!
  21. uVimOvil
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    un juego que dificilmente entenderia la gente de esta generacion pero para los que vivimos la epoca dorada de las aventuras graficas ver un remastered tan bueno de un clasico nos encanta al menos a mi me enamoro en su dia este juego y rejugarlo me ha dejado claro porque me gusto tanto, todo ser humano deberia jugar este juego no digo mas xD
  22. Mr_Origami
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    The remastered procedures just brings games of the past to the actual desktop resolution, plus, audio and video enhances are simply comparable to a slight facial lifting where the whole face can't be logically replaced.

    I'm the fortunate who enjoyed this game since the beginning, when independent reviews on the net wasn't an available option because the internet wasn't for everyone at    The remastered procedures just brings games of the past to the actual desktop resolution, plus, audio and video enhances are simply comparable to a slight facial lifting where the whole face can't be logically replaced.

    I'm the fortunate who enjoyed this game since the beginning, when independent reviews on the net wasn't an available option because the internet wasn't for everyone at all.
    Day of the Tentacle is probably one of the best Lucas Arts adventures ever made. The only one pity thing for all the fans like me is to don't see the majestic artworks of Steve Purcell here, that it should made more justice to the whole Maniac Mansion series due to the fact that he left Lucas after Sam&Max: Hit the Road then the art direction turned to Tim Shaffer (also great and valuable from this title until Grim Fandango). But despite that, we are talking about the history of point and click adventure here.

    As many said, at better price, it's worth for a replay ;)    … Expand
  23. UncleEd
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    I generally dislike adventure games with illogical puzzles. Many people would consider one of the Monkey Island titles their favorite adventure game, whereas my favorite ones would be Sanitarium, Beneath a Steel Sky or the first Broken Sword. My preference generally falls outside Lucas Arts’ scope, but I nevertheless loved Day of the Tentacle.

    Similar to its prequel, Maniac Mansion, you    I generally dislike adventure games with illogical puzzles. Many people would consider one of the Monkey Island titles their favorite adventure game, whereas my favorite ones would be Sanitarium, Beneath a Steel Sky or the first Broken Sword. My preference generally falls outside Lucas Arts’ scope, but I nevertheless loved Day of the Tentacle.

    Similar to its prequel, Maniac Mansion, you control three different characters interchangeably. Your goal is to save the world from the evil purple tentacle! Day of the Tentacle is easily one of the most hilarious video games I have ever played and I thoroughly enjoyed it, despite not appreciating several puzzles.

    One word on the perfect remaster. Tim Schafer did an amazing work with this and enhanced the visuals without losing the game’s spirit. You can also press F1 anytime and enjoy DoTT with the good old graphics and audio.

    PS: You can access the original Maniac Mansion from within the game too.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  24. damaso7
    Jan 19, 2018
    8
    Una de las mejores aventuras gráficas de todos los tiempos. Historia y ambientación impecables. Peca un poco de monótono en algunas partes
  25. Archvile-UT
    Sep 8, 2020
    2
    Простая история, пару забавных моментов за всю игру, множество нелогичных задачек с раздражающим перебором инвентаря (три управляемых персонажа, между которыми нужно передавать предметы) и одно место действия. Представили уровень бэктрекинга? А теперь еще представьте арт в духе укуренного никелодиона. Культовость этого квеста очень сомнительна.Простая история, пару забавных моментов за всю игру, множество нелогичных задачек с раздражающим перебором инвентаря (три управляемых персонажа, между которыми нужно передавать предметы) и одно место действия. Представили уровень бэктрекинга? А теперь еще представьте арт в духе укуренного никелодиона. Культовость этого квеста очень сомнительна.
  26. Wrathzo
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Day of the Tentacle is a graphic adventure game developed and published by LucasArts. The plot follows Bernard Bernoulli and his friends Hoagie and Laverne as they attempt to stop the evil Purple Tentacle—a sentient, disembodied tentacle—from taking over the world. The player takes control of the trio and solves puzzles while using time travel to explore different periods of history.
  27. bancandrei
    May 19, 2020
    6
    If you fall in love at first glance with the art style or are American (story is about that), you may get more out of it. But it is still a solid adventure game, one of the classics
  28. EvgeniLinuxUser
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    "Golden classic the point-and-click quests" in all its terrible glory! Sequel of the Maniac Mansion. Works fine in a window mode. Ubuntu 16.04.
  29. JadedWings
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    I have exchanged this game on a few diskettes in rar format with some buddies on high school back in the day. It has a very dear place in my heart as it was the first Lucas Arts game I played, followed by many other adventure games bu the company.
    Seeing this title being Remasted is a dream come true! They have done such a great job and all the extra's that have been digitalized are a big    I have exchanged this game on a few diskettes in rar format with some buddies on high school back in the day. It has a very dear place in my heart as it was the first Lucas Arts game I played, followed by many other adventure games bu the company.
    Seeing this title being Remasted is a dream come true! They have done such a great job and all the extra's that have been digitalized are a big addiont the the already cool content you get for a bargain of a price.
    There must be no one who doesn't like Lucas Arts game being Remastered, and I have read countless
    forums of people who ask for the Classic to be Remastered! I say bring it on and charge 30 dollar instead of 15 dollars, but for the sake of adventure genre, this needs to be done.    … Expand
  30. kassalex
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    kelmes történet a szereplök jól kidogozotak a játék megérdemelte a felójitást
  31. LittleMissEvel
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    I play it with pixels. Not personally a fan of the new art style but clearly it is popular.
    Possibly the best 'point and click' game ever made.
    Hilarious, good and interesting puzzles, Time travel. All you could want. I've played it repeatedly over the years. Could not recommend more.
  32. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    5
    Хотя эту игру ставят в один ряд с Grim Fandango и Full Throttle, по моему мнению, она и рядом с ними не стояла. Смешных шуток - 3 штуки за всю игру, запоминающихся персонажей и того меньше. Аляповатая графика не способствует погружению. 6/10 максимум.Хотя эту игру ставят в один ряд с Grim Fandango и Full Throttle, по моему мнению, она и рядом с ними не стояла. Смешных шуток - 3 штуки за всю игру, запоминающихся персонажей и того меньше. Аляповатая графика не способствует погружению. 6/10 максимум.

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#26 Best PC Game of 2016
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#91 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2016
    80
    After 23 years Day of the Tentacle is still so much more than a curious archeological find. It’s an important chapter of genre’s constitution, still reminding us how point’n’clicks should be done. [06/2016, p.42]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 18, 2016
    85
    It must’ve been very tempting to fix some quirks of the original, to make a legendary game a bit better. And maybe add something that had been planned back then, but wasn’t finished in time, or perhaps brush up the dialogues. Luckily, team behind Special Edition avoided all these temptations and delivered a game that’s 99.99% faithful to the original (the only joke that got removed is “Fony” logo on a TV) [Issue#209, p.66]
  3. Games.cz
    May 18, 2016
    90
    Ageless adventure with a modern look for both nostalgic gamers and newcomers. Everyone should know this game.
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