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The commissioner is looking into an underground operation at the Ted E. Bear Mafia-Free Playland and Casino, but the mole he sent in has suddenly gone quiet. To find the mole, Sam & Max must infiltrate the operation and become members of the Toy Mafia themselves. [Telltale Games]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 91
eToychest
The focus is clearly comedy, and though the game is easier and shorter than the average graphic adventure, the quality of the script, voice-acting, and even the end-credit song is worth the price of admission. Let’s hope they keep it up.
 89
Digital Entertainment News
A damn fine episode of a damn fine series.
85
Armchair Empire
If you’ve enjoyed the first two episodes of Sam and Max’s capers, then Sam & Max: The Mole, the Mob and the Meatball will be just as pleasurable to play, although be forewarned this is the shortest of the three so far.
83
Gamer 2.0
If they can find enough substance for the continuing chapters we’ll continue to advocate their creations. Valve and Ritual, follow Telltale’s lead.
83
Just Adventure
Consistently good B to B+ material and an excellent excuse to subscribe to GameTap.
82
GameBrink
It's good for a few laughs, and it actually seems slightly better animated than the last two (at least to me, maybe Sam and Max made me crazy). If you liked the first two episodes, you'll love this one, i can assure you of that.
82
ActionTrip
With Episode 3 it seems like each location involves a more comedy goodness than before, allowing you to have even more fun with the dialogue and some of the scenes.
82
Pelit (Finland)
The funniest Sam & Max episode yet. The humour is witty and absurd. On the minus side, problem-solving is still a little too easy and the episode could last longer. It would have been nice to have some new minigames, too. [Mar 2007]
80
G4 TV
All told, Sam & Max fans have plenty to celebrate with three top notch (albeit brief) episodes.
80
PC Gamer
The third episode maintains the series' excellent standard for laugh-out-loud writing and voice-over work, and the puzzles, while tilting toward the easy side, are enjoyable and witty. [Apr 2007, p.54]
80
Eurogamer
So few games display such effortless charm, and even fewer are rammed with as much warm humour.
80
GameDaily
Unlike previous episodes, this one doesn't have as many pointed one-liners or gags, but it remains amusing nonetheless, much like a mid-season television show.
80
Games Radar (in-house)
It's a little too short and a little too easy, but its tale of freaky mobsters, crooked gamblers and evil teddy bears is still a good time while it lasts.
78
GamerNode
Great continuation, hilarious dialogue, pleasing music and easy puzzles make this another solid chapter.
78
Gaming Nexus
This newest Sam & Max adventure may not reach the same heights as the past games, but it's still worth checking out due to its sense of humor and memorable characters.
75
GameZone
I wish I could give a higher rating, but this particular episode is just too short and easy.
75
Strategy Informer
Satisfying if a bit on the short side.
74
Jolt Online Gaming UK
While some of the set ups and situations are undoubtedly quirky and amusing, there’s nothing this time around to compare to the idiosyncratic psychoanalysis dream-sequence or the sitcom filming from the first and second instalments respectively. And in a game so straightforward, this is a problem.
71
GameSpot
Sam & Max's third episode feels shorter than the previous two, and at least part of that is due to so many of the environments being recycled from previous episodes.
71
PC Zone UK
It's the shortest and easiest yet, with the episodic formula's skeleton (office/street intro, on-location puzzle, three-pronged task, conclusion) showing more obviously through the tighter, more linear flesh.
70
GameSpy
While the script is the best so far of any of the episodes, Episode 3's abbreviated length makes it less of a bargain than the earlier installments. That being said, the entire Sam & Max experiment is shaping up quite well.
70
Quandary
Fun to play, despite its brevity, enlivened as always by the snappy repartee between the loquacious canine Sam and his manic white rabbit sidekick Max, who seems to get the best lines. The humour and silly situations guarantee that you will play with a constant smile on your face.
70
Adventure Gamers
So far Season One is not particularly epic or memorable, but still a very good-looking and extremely fun diversion, and faithful to its franchise. But we're all hoping for a bit longer game next time.
70
Gamers' Temple
Not a bad game, but not up to the usual Sam & Max standards.
70
1UP
Exploration and variety take a backseat to the constant stream of jokes (an unavoidable trade-off, given the series' episodic nature). Everything else is unmitigated and unapologetic fluff -- the joy is in Sam and Max's wit, after all -- and seasoned adventure gamers might find the game too simple to really sink their teeth into.
68
2404.org
I don’t need to play the same game three times.
66
IGN
While the humor is a bit better, this is definitely the weakest episode in the series owing to its uncomplicated puzzles and short length.
60
Computer Games Magazine
The only problem is that each episode is getting easier. The episode is still worth $8, though barely so. [Apr 2007, p.68]
58
PC Gamer UK
Far too little new content for your very few bucks. Ho hum. [Apr 2007, p.89]
58
PC Gameworld
This episode has the shortest playtime and smallest laughs-per-dollar-spent ratio, and it cribs many elements from the previous episodes. Only worth playing if the following episodes improve greatly.
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