Sam & Max Episode 201: Ice Station Santa

 PC
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Eurogamer
    60
    As a game in isolation, it's hard to get away from the fact that finding the right object to give to the right person or thing isn't the most fun you'll ever have with a game.
  2. PC Format
    74
    Essentially more Sam and Max. [Jan 2008, p.73]
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  3. PC Gamer UK
    60
    Wacky before funny, showing no signs of progress. [Jan 2008, p.81]
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Awards & Rankings

34
#34 Best PC Game of 2007
77
#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. GolovA
    Jun 19, 2018
    8
    If you are playing Season 2, then you have probably played Season 1.

    Well, Season 2 does not disappoint. Episode 1 is nice and twisty,    If you are playing Season 2, then you have probably played Season 1.

    Well, Season 2 does not disappoint. Episode 1 is nice and twisty, while the entire Second Season progresses smoothly and develops into a very well-written story.

    Sam and Max and other characters become more familiar and more lovable, the level of professional voice-acting should be an example to 99% of today’s games out there. The plot is ridiculous, and funny, yet is an integrated part of the entire satirical whole, where puzzle solving is outrageous and ingenious at the same time, while being absurdly logical, implausible, improbable, and ludicrous.

    But if for some reason you are reading this review without playing Season 1 – I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying it. It might be odd at first, but stick to it and the series will reward you.    … Full Review »
  2. russ-angel
    Sep 19, 2012
    9
    Great deal on Steam for £10 for the complete series.Great fun and a bargain for a funny and entertaining adventure,with pleasingGreat deal on Steam for £10 for the complete series.Great fun and a bargain for a funny and entertaining adventure,with pleasing characters and plot.You can spend an afternoon enjoying each episode as you please for the few hours each one lasts,which is just about right,as there are 16 episodes,which adds up to a satisfying and lengthy experience overall.Ice Station Santa has a great little setting,and is fun to play.You have to listen to the dialogs and scratch you head for a moment a few times,but its ultimately quite hilarious.Well done 9/10 for this episode,and a lengthy one at that.… Full Review »
  3. TysonA.
    Nov 11, 2007
    9
    Excellent -- a lengthy and hilarious episode. Stands up with some of the best in season 1 and has many throwbacks throughout the fresh Excellent -- a lengthy and hilarious episode. Stands up with some of the best in season 1 and has many throwbacks throughout the fresh content. Be prepared to listen to many dialogs twice just to fully process the multi-layered jokes. This series keeps getting better and better -- I bought the whole season without hesitation.… Full Review »
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