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Day of the Tentacle Remastered

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Faithful and well-done remaster with option to switch between original and updated graphics
    • Humorous and imaginative story with memorable characters
    • Clever and engaging puzzles involving time travel mechanics
    • Includes original maniac mansion game as bonus
    • Improved interface and quality of life features

    Cons

    • Some puzzles rely on obscure or 'moon logic' solutions
    • Voice acting quality varies and may feel dated
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Limited customization and expression options
    • Some minor technical issues reported

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players control three different characters and freely explore multiple areas, solving puzzles at their own pace."

      Capsule for Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

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    • Competence

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      "The game features challenging and logical puzzles that require skill and thought, providing rewarding problem-solving experiences."

      Capsule for Still Life Still Life

      "The game features challenging and clever puzzles requiring problem-solving skills and logical thinking."

    • Competition

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      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and story progression without competitive elements or player comparison."

      Capsule for Machinarium Machinarium

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and story progression without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players often engage in long sessions to solve challenging puzzles, though some mention limited replay value."

      Capsule for Hexcells Plus Hexcells Plus

      "Players often engage in long sessions to solve puzzles and complete the story, with some replay value due to multiple solutions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Players coordinate multiple characters simultaneously, requiring internal cooperation between characters, but no multiplayer."

      Capsule for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

      "Players manage three characters who must work together across timelines, but this is a single-player experience without multiplayer cooperation."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can interact with many objects and use time travel mechanics creatively to solve puzzles, though within predefined scenarios."

      Capsule for Time Lock VR 1 Time Lock VR 1

      "Players creatively combine items and use time travel mechanics to solve puzzles, encouraging experimentation within the game's framework."

    • Domination

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      -5

      "Gameplay emphasizes equal participation and mutual collaboration without exerting control or superiority."

      Capsule for We Were Here Together We Were Here Together

      "The game emphasizes equal participation of characters and collaborative problem solving without exerting control over others."

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Humorous, imaginative settings and story provide strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Super Time Force Ultra Super Time Force Ultra

      "The humorous, imaginative story and time travel setting provide a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

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      4

      "The game encourages trying new strategies and exploring different areas within the time constraints; players experiment with puzzle solutions and item usage."

      Capsule for Minit Minit

      "The game encourages trying different item combinations and exploring multiple timelines to solve puzzles."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore a mansion environment, discovering items, notes, and secrets to advance the story."

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      "Players explore different time periods and environments within the mansion, discovering new areas and secrets."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players interact with predefined characters and environments without personal modification."

      Capsule for Tangle Tower Tangle Tower

      "Customization is minimal; players interact with predefined characters and environments without personal modification."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "The game features absurd, surreal, and imaginative fiction with improbable events and characters."

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      "The game features a whimsical, cartoonish story with time travel and absurd scenarios, embodying imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "The experience is primarily single-player with limited social interaction or community involvement."

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      "The experience is primarily single-player with limited social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle solutions, with some challenge and intellectual growth."

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      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle solutions, with some cognitive challenge and personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

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      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles and progress."

      Capsule for Thimbleweed Park™ Thimbleweed Park™

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles and progress."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional connections formed; interactions are limited to scripted dialogue."

      Capsule for The Terrible Old Man The Terrible Old Man

      "Social interactions are limited to scripted character dialogues without forming close relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "Players follow narrative and puzzle progression without leading or managing others."

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      "Players follow a set narrative and puzzle structure without leading others or managing groups."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect and use items to progress through puzzles and story."

      Capsule for Unforeseen Incidents Unforeseen Incidents

      "Players collect and use items to progress through puzzles and story, with inventory management."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Humorous and lighthearted tone provides relaxation and flow, though some tension from puzzle difficulty."

      Capsule for House Party House Party

      "The humorous tone and balanced puzzle difficulty provide a relaxing and enjoyable flow experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Bright, colorful graphics and remastered audio provide strong sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

      Capsule for Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy

      "Bright, colorful cartoon graphics and remastered audio provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or status is not a core motivator."

      Capsule for Her Story Her Story

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters, humor, and historical plot."

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      "Strong narrative immersion with engaging characters, humor, and a time travel plot."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players must plan and solve puzzles using logic and reasoning, often requiring multi-step strategies."

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      "Players must use logic and planning to solve complex puzzles involving multiple timelines and item exchanges."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low risk, low suspense gameplay focused on humor and relaxation rather than thrill."

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      "The game has low risk and minimal suspense, focusing on humor and puzzle solving rather than thrill."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players feel the remaster offers good value for money with improved graphics, sound, and gameplay."

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      "Players perceive good value from the remaster including added features, improved graphics, and inclusion of the original game."

    • Violence

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      "No violence; gameplay focuses on puzzle solving and exploration."

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    • Survival

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      "No survival or threat mechanics; the game is set in a stable, low-risk environment."

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026