Day of the Tentacle Remastered Reviews

Day of the Tentacle Remastered is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Andy Kelly
Top Critic
87 / 100
Mar 26, 2016

A lovingly remastered version of a LucasArts classic. Day of the Tentacle is every bit as funny and entertaining as it was back in 1993.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.8 / 10.0
Mar 21, 2016

Thanks to the timeless quality of the writing, Day of the Tentacle remains as enjoyable today as it was when first released over twenty years ago. Faithfulness to the original art design is reflected in every lovingly-drawn line and hue of the gorgeous graphical presentation, and the zany humor is consistently spot-on. New players should be aware that the leaps in logic can make a few of the puzzles very difficult, but the witty wisecracks keep the search for solutions tremendously entertaining.

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Recommended
Mar 21, 2016

A welcome opportunity to return to one of the all-time greats, even if the remaster doesn't hit the same heights as the adventure.

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8 / 10
Mar 23, 2016

One of the best point ‘n’ click adventures of all-time still has much to teach modern gaming in terms of puzzle design and engaging characters.

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8.3 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2016

With stellar use of humor and brain-teasing puzzles, this adventure game provides plenty of fun (and many laughs)

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7 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2016

Day of the Tentacle Remastered is a well-polished time capsule

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Unscored
Mar 22, 2016

It's easy to see why so many people look back at this game so fondly.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Mar 22, 2016

LucasArts' 1993 adventure game has aged incredibly well, making for an incredible experience for newcomers and veterans alike. Add in a host of great extras and upgrades, and it's hard to think of how this Remastered edition could possibly be better.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 21, 2016

Day of the Tentacle remastered is an excellent way to feed your 90s soul with good, nonsensical fun. The remastered graphics capture the cartoonish charm of the original perfectly, yet the updated sound and controls give it a much more modern feel. They managed to capture the original spirit of the game while still smoothing over any bumps that may have cropped up due to its age. I’m glad I had a chance to play it through this lens, and I’d definitely recommend for any fans of this genre to give it a go, or for old fans of the game to relive the experience in a shinier fashion.

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89 / 100
Mar 22, 2016

‎A great graphic adventure that returns in style with improved graphics, but with all the hallmarks that made it popular in the 90s. Do not think about it and let yourself be conquered by the Purple Tentacle.‎

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8 / 10
Mar 21, 2016

While nowhere near as ambitious an undertaking as Grim Fandango Remastered, there is obviously a lot of love and care that has gone into Day of the Tentacle Remastered. There are most certainly still the same old gameplay warts that came from that era of gaming that don’t really translate well and some minor rough edges to the remaster, but it’s well preserved and the updates to presentation are marvellous. This is definitely a revamped classic worth a look.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2016

‎A piece of the universal history of video games. Well-made remastering of the classic 1993 game. If you played it, go for it. If you didn't play it, go for it. If you're thinking about it, go for it. It can not be missing in your catalog.‎

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8.9 / 10.0
Mar 25, 2016

With 15 euros you'll have on your PC, PlayStation 4 or PS Vita a piece of gaming history as best you could hope with new graphics, unreleased extras and e well made new interface.

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Mar 20, 2016

Day of the Tentacle: Remastered is a fantastic update of the original. What has needed to be updated has been, without losing the charm and cleverness of the original.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 21, 2016

Double Fine has done another great on remastering a classic, delicately updating it in such a way that what stood out in 1993 stands out all over again more than 20 years later.

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90 / 100
Mar 20, 2016

Day of the Tentacle is a classic, and this remastered version is a great way for old fans to see the time-hopping adventure looking its best. Hopefully, it’ll also give a new generation of players a chance to experience all of the silliness for themselves.

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Unscored
Mar 21, 2016

I still adore this game. It’s still the smartest, most elegant, most entertaining adventure game ever made. And now, if you want, it looks new and sounds amazing.

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Game Rant
Top Critic
Mar 22, 2016

The remaster of 1993's Day of the Tentacle adds new graphics and a great commentary track to one of the most beloved adventure games from the genre's golden age.

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8.8 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2016

Day of the Tentacle Remastered is a Mr. Game, able both to please the old grumblers like me, and to bring younger players closer to a genre that has unfortunately become niche. The very pleasant designs, combined with a story as crazy as it is magnificent, help to throw the latest work of Double Fine directly into our carts. Are you ready to take a journey through time?

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85 / 100
Mar 25, 2016

And did I mention it includes the original Maniac Mansion as well?

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