Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 1.7 GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, ATI Radeon 4870 HD, Intel HD 3000, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 3000 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card Notes supplémentaires : Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz Mémoire vive : 3 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3000 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card Notes supplémentaires : Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3. Some users may need to disable the Steam overlay
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Humour fuels the experience, surfacing in 58 reviewer comments. The remaster enjoys an Overwhelmingly Positive rating, with 96% of post‑release reviews and 97% of all Steam reviews praising it.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 148 | 128 | 9 | 11 |
| Story / writing | 79 | 74 | 2 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 64 | 62 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 30 | 27 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 58 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 35 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay puzzles receive strong acclaim: 128 positive mentions out of 148 total.
- Story and writing are celebrated: 74 positive mentions out of 79 total.
- Graphics retain classic charm: 62 positive mentions out of 64 total.
- Audio scores high: 27 positive mentions out of 30 total.
Weaknesses
- Performance concerns are split: 1 positive and 1 negative mention.
- Bugs attract criticism: 3 negative mentions.
- User interface draws mixed feedback, with 4 negative out of 12 mentions.
- Price sparks some dissent: 2 negative mentions out of 5 total.
Who is it for?
Players who love classic point‑and‑click adventures and appreciate witty, humor‑driven storytelling will enjoy this title. It also appeals to those seeking a nostalgic experience with modern polish.
Is Day of the Tentacle Remastered worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 4,686 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay puzzles receive strong acclaim. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
Day of the Tentacle Remastered delivers the beloved humor and clever puzzles that defined the original, earning near‑universal praise. Minor performance hiccups, a few UI quirks, and price concerns do not outweigh the overall excellence. It stands as a must‑play for adventure fans and newcomers alike.
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