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It's a vile world out there. Get too complacent and all sorts of weirdos start coming out of the woodwork. Good thing Sam & Max are here to hose down the sleaze and keep some kind of peace. Violently, if possible. Who are these irreverent crime fighters? Sam's a six-foot tall canine shamus with a love of justice. Max is a hyperkinetic rabbity-thing with a taste for mayhem. Together, they're a team of freelance police officers, on a mission to take down a bizarre mind-control conspiracy. Get ready to meet some off-kilter characters and to puzzle through some brain-tickling conundrums. Grab your Wii Remote, sit back on the sofa and get ready for some side-splitting humor!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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If you're even looking at this, you probably remember the heyday of LucasArts point-and-click adventures. So to that I say, "How appropriate; you fight like a cow."
Telltale Games has taken over the reigns of Sam & Max, which is great because LucasArts is trapped in the uninspired quagmire that is Star Wars. Monkey Island, Sam & Max, and Day of the Tentacle are some of the funniest and most original games ever to be produced and I'm just happy that Telltale was able to pry the cold, dead hand of LucasArts away from at least one of these franchises.
How did Telltale do? I think they certainly captured the flavor of the original game - the chaotic spirit of that masochistic lagomorph and the hilariously hyperbolic idioms that spout forth from the noir-inspired doggy. The stories are ludicrous (which is a term of endearment when talking Sam & Max). A+ for that.
However, the controls are too straight-forward, which may be why some people find this game so easy. There is no action bar or SCUMM menu. You simply click on something and the game decides what action to take, whether you pick it up or look at it. Not a huge complaint, but I liked the old way better. Some funny lines in the older games happened when you examined an item in your inventory. You still get to scroll through some funny dialogue, though. B+ for that.
My huge problem with the Wii version is that it was so choppy. Dialogue would get cut-off and some of the driving scenes were terrible (chasing Specks the Soda Popper was a nightmare because my screen was having a grand mal seizure). I'll give that a C- because I could still play through the game and not throw the Wii into a dumpster full of warm mayonnaise. Maybe it's better on PC.
I gave it 4 stars because I want Telltale Games to keep it up. I really appreciate their creativity and desire to keep point-and-click games alive. Hopefully LucasArts will allow Telltale and/or other developers the rights to classic franchises since they're clearly not making the most of them. I bought this game and you should too.
Telltale Games has taken over the reigns of Sam & Max, which is great because LucasArts is trapped in the uninspired quagmire that is Star Wars. Monkey Island, Sam & Max, and Day of the Tentacle are some of the funniest and most original games ever to be produced and I'm just happy that Telltale was able to pry the cold, dead hand of LucasArts away from at least one of these franchises.
How did Telltale do? I think they certainly captured the flavor of the original game - the chaotic spirit of that masochistic lagomorph and the hilariously hyperbolic idioms that spout forth from the noir-inspired doggy. The stories are ludicrous (which is a term of endearment when talking Sam & Max). A+ for that.
However, the controls are too straight-forward, which may be why some people find this game so easy. There is no action bar or SCUMM menu. You simply click on something and the game decides what action to take, whether you pick it up or look at it. Not a huge complaint, but I liked the old way better. Some funny lines in the older games happened when you examined an item in your inventory. You still get to scroll through some funny dialogue, though. B+ for that.
My huge problem with the Wii version is that it was so choppy. Dialogue would get cut-off and some of the driving scenes were terrible (chasing Specks the Soda Popper was a nightmare because my screen was having a grand mal seizure). I'll give that a C- because I could still play through the game and not throw the Wii into a dumpster full of warm mayonnaise. Maybe it's better on PC.
I gave it 4 stars because I want Telltale Games to keep it up. I really appreciate their creativity and desire to keep point-and-click games alive. Hopefully LucasArts will allow Telltale and/or other developers the rights to classic franchises since they're clearly not making the most of them. I bought this game and you should too.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I'm not a big PC gamer so while I was happy to hear about the return of Sam & Max a couple years ago, I didn't get a chance to play their new series of gaming episodes. When I heard they were coming to the Wii, and I could control my dog and rabbit buddies from the comfort of my couch, I jumped all over it. I've had the game for a couple days and have already completed three of the episodes. Here are my thoughts so far. The comedy is surprisingly witty, with lots of references to pop culture (When discussing how they should go about killing somebody, Max suggests they watch Michael Bay movies). The camaraderie between Sam and Max really shines through, and the characters never get to the point of being annoying (with the possible exception of the Soda Poppers, although I think that was meant to be intentional). Animation is fluid and voice acting is top notch.
The episodic nature of the game has both pros and cons to it. Pros include the different jobs Sybil takes on, and the different disguises Bosco wears. Each episode, the gumball machine outside his store is packed with different goodies and the slushie machine has different flavors. Occasionally Sam and Max will refer back to an earlier episode, so it really feels like you're watching/playing a series. Cons are that the levels are really short. Like, REALLY short. Puzzles aren't overly challenging, and the only time I found myself stuck was when I wasn't looking hard enough at the scenery to notice a part to conduct an action on (like a light switch). If you really wanted to, you could finish all six episodes in 10 hours. Item use is too straight-forward. Pick up an item, use it. Other graphic adventure games I've played like Monkey Island require you to combine items to make a new item that will help you solve a puzzle. Obviously, difficulty wasn't a top priority of the development team, but a little challenge wouldn't hurt, so I could feel good about myself upon finishing an episode. I'm only slightly satisfied when finishing an ep, and I feel a certain emptiness as I watch the closing credits.
Overall, this is a fun game, and for $30, it's a decent price for a Wii game. Definitely recommend if you haven't played the PC versions yet.
The episodic nature of the game has both pros and cons to it. Pros include the different jobs Sybil takes on, and the different disguises Bosco wears. Each episode, the gumball machine outside his store is packed with different goodies and the slushie machine has different flavors. Occasionally Sam and Max will refer back to an earlier episode, so it really feels like you're watching/playing a series. Cons are that the levels are really short. Like, REALLY short. Puzzles aren't overly challenging, and the only time I found myself stuck was when I wasn't looking hard enough at the scenery to notice a part to conduct an action on (like a light switch). If you really wanted to, you could finish all six episodes in 10 hours. Item use is too straight-forward. Pick up an item, use it. Other graphic adventure games I've played like Monkey Island require you to combine items to make a new item that will help you solve a puzzle. Obviously, difficulty wasn't a top priority of the development team, but a little challenge wouldn't hurt, so I could feel good about myself upon finishing an episode. I'm only slightly satisfied when finishing an ep, and I feel a certain emptiness as I watch the closing credits.
Overall, this is a fun game, and for $30, it's a decent price for a Wii game. Definitely recommend if you haven't played the PC versions yet.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I played "Sam and Max Hit the Road" on an old 386 about 15 years ago. When I saw this one, I wondered if it would live up to that experience. It did!
What a great game - It's a puzzle game, so probably not suitable for smaller kids, but my 10 and 13 year old kids love it, too!
What a great game - It's a puzzle game, so probably not suitable for smaller kids, but my 10 and 13 year old kids love it, too!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Good Game...for PC
Sam & Max: Season One is a good game. ...For PC. The Wii Version Crashes alot, has glitches, graphical errors, and has a slow frame rate. Read more
Published 9 months ago by RichardH
The return of Sam & Max!
When this game came out, it had been a long time since there was a Sam & Max game, or even a good adventure game released. And its top notch for sure! Read more
Published 21 months ago by David M. Merryman
Really fun game, a little glitchy.
I don't know, I'm not a programmer, so how difficult it is to port a point and click to the Wii I could not tell you but I wish a little more time had been spent cleaning it up. Read more
Published on March 13, 2009 by Joseph Richards
Sam and MAx Episode one
Despite the controls being a little slow and slightly buggy, I still found the humor very entertaining. Read more
Published on February 19, 2009 by Jessica L. Hill
Quirky, fun little adventure game
I got Sam and Max for my wife, who has fond memories of playing point and click adventure games in the early 90s. Read more
Published on January 12, 2009 by Jeremy Thornhill
Sam n Mac - freelance mediocrity
This game is kinda fun. And delivers reasonably good entertainment. Some of the jokes are funny. Some of the solutions to the puzzles are rewardingly bizzare. Read more
Published on December 16, 2008 by kendall
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