Originally released in five parts over the months of April to August back in 2010, Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse was first playable on PC, PS3, and iPad.

The five episodes part of the game are The Penal Zone, The Tomb of Sammun-Mak, They Stole Max’s Brain!, Beyond the Alley of the Dolls, and The City That Dares Not Sleep.

Skunkape Games has also previously released remasters of two previous Sam and Max games– Sam and Max Save the World and Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space.

Much like its predecessors, Sam and Max: The Devil’s Playhouse is a point-and-click adventure game with an emphasis on comedy. Players have to explore their surroundings, talk to characters, and solve puzzles using various items.

Lace Mamba Global today announced the extra contents of the Sam & Max– The Devil’s Playhouse retail edition that will hit the retail shelves throughout the UK and Ireland on August 26, 2011.

In addition to the full game (all five episodes included) the box will include five collectible Sam & Max badges as well as an artwork poster by Sam & Max creator Steve Purcell. The recommended retail price is set at £24.99.

Sam & Max– The Devil’s Playhouse is the latest series of episodic adventure games featuring the Freelance Police team. Lace Mamba Global will release all five episodes of the series in a combined edition for PC & Mac.

The retail release date for Sam & Max – The Devil’s Playhouse is set for August 26, 2011.