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4.4 / 5

23 votes

Platform
Sega CD
Genres
Arcade
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Imagineering Inc.
Publishers
Absolute Entertainment
Release date
May 1, 1995

Summary

Penn & Teller’s Smoke and Mirrors is a quirky Sega CD anthology that mixes a handful of bite‑size “scam” mini‑games with a short adventure‑platformer. Each mini‑game is built around a clever trick you can pull on a friend – from fake cheat codes to bogus high‑score hacks – and they’re all labeled as virtual pranks. The only outlier is the platform segment, which gives you a more traditional run‑and‑jump experience while still peppering the level with hidden gag mechanics. I love how the collection feels like a digital magician’s toolbox, letting you pull off harmless deceptions without ever leaving the couch. It’s a nostalgic reminder that games can be as much about the laugh you share as the challenge you beat.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • Desert Bus Alternative