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Sam and Max by Windows

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 83
Date: August 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Although I haven't completed this game, it is the worst game I've played on the computer in a long time. It is extremely slow loading, runs choppy, and the sound is choppy and erratic. Perhaps it is due to my system but I have Windows XP and so far have received no help from support people at Adventure Games.

Fun for the Novice, Way too simple for the experienced

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 11
Date: January 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

If you're a veteran of the old-time Sierra classics like Space Quest, Hero's Quest, and Police Quest, or some of the newer in the genre such as The Longest Journey and Grim Fandango then you are most likely going to like this game, but not love it. Why? Because the puzzles are way too easy.

Each episode will last from one to one and a half hours, and the puzzles are so shallow that short of missing something you were supposed to pick up, you won't have any trouble figuring out what to do next.

The voice acting's OK, and the humor is simple but entertaining and won't appeal to everyone.

Episodic games can work, Sam & Max are the proof

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: August 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Virtual Adventurers from all over the world may remember a game called "Sam & max Hit the Road!", now considered a cult classic. Thirteen years after, the most nonsensic dynamic duo, originally born in a comic book by Steve Purcell during the eighties, are finally back on our computers.

I must admit I was a bit worried by the episodic format at the beginning, but in the end it works pretty well. The game is actually six games with independant plots, linked together by a common "meta-plot". As one can expect from Sam and Max, the stories are crazy and funny and filled with witty dialogue, and it gets wilder and wilder with every new episode. The last three in particular are pure gems.

If you have fond memories of the golden age of cartoon adventures, or just want to play a great game with zany humor, give Sam & Max Season 1 a try. You'll like it. Or else Max will find you and bite your head.

Great season, keep 'em coming

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: August 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you like adventure games, this is a great game, but if you're a Sam and Max fan, you must own it.
The Pros: It's Sam & Max, the stories are fun, voice acting is quite good, graphics are good (for the genre) and the music is superb.
The Cons: Some episodes are too short and the puzzles could be more challenging. The overall story arc is good but is tied up too fast.

Sam & Max are back! But..

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: August 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've been waiting for a new Sam and Max adventure since playing Hit the Road more than a decade ago. I'm glad that it's finally become reality.
I think the episodic nature works well for characters like Sam and Max.

But I do have a few complaints.
1. The voices. Obviously different voice actors are used, but I feel Sam's voice lacks the snarkiness he had in Hit the Road. He plays it too straight here. It's also kind of disappointing when you select a hilarious line of dialog for Sam to say, only to have Sam rephrase it in a straight manner.
2. Many puzzles are too easy. There are limited locations and limited objects, and some of the puzzles are too obvious. In Hit the Road, there was a large variety of objects, some useless, and it was much more challenging to figure out.
3. As mentioned in #2, there aren't that many places to go or people to talk to in each adventure. Everything has a purpose. It would be nice to through in a couple extra persons, places or things in each story.

Despite all that, it's still a worthwhile game. Hopefully they address some of the above in the recently-announced Season 2!

Adventure gaming fun that's out of a bygone era

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: September 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've loved adventure games for a very very long time. Leisure Suit Larry, King's quest, Grim Fandango, Monkey Island etc... have always been favorites of mine. I've played many since then and while many are good in their own way, none seem to have been able to capture that creative funny spark which so many from Sierra and LucasArts in days past have been able to do.
When years ago we all learned that Sierra was bring back Leisure Suit Larry I was thrilled but that quickly turned to hate when I learned Al Lowe wouldn't even be part of the team and that it wasn't even Larry Laffer and thus we ended up with a subpar game IMO. Enter Sam and Max, hit the road was is a great game and if you haven't played this original I strongly suggest you do. The question is could this new season of short games after so many years keep up the level of par that the original held? For the most part as many others have said I am pleased to say yes. Season one is funny, held my attention and was fun to play. The puzzles overall are not that challenging which is probably the only let down. However all of them make logical (and comical) sense. If you have never played an adventure game, pick this one up as you owe it to yourself to see what a game from the adventure genre can do. Overall only some of the jokes are repetitive but it's a real blast to play. Four out of five stars only because I feel the puzzles could have been more difficult. I'd say the game is stuck between easy to intermediate and you shouldn't really need a walkthrough.

A "must have" for all Sam & Max and adventure game fans

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: November 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Having played the original Sam & Max game a decade back, which I loved, and with the total dearth of adverture games now, any Sam and Max fan or any adventure game lover in general should buy this game, which contains the 6 episodes(Season One) previously sold individually. Some episodes are better than others, hence my 4 star rating, but you can't go wrong here.

Short but Sweet

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: January 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Until now the last decent adventure game that I played was Grim Fandango. Sam and Max is a a lot of fun, but it was very short. I finished the game in under a week. This is really a minor complaint, since I enjoyed the game's witty dialog and its goofy characters. Sam and Max is well worth your time and money.

Fun once, but not much more than that....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: March 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is ESPECIALLY fun to play. With its witty dialogue, creepy characters, and (ahem) unique qituations, this game is not one to miss. If one wanted to, they could go to [...] and play the latest episodes, but I prefer to wait to buy the full season. I found myself speaking in the mannerisms of Sam while playing this; thankfully if has passed ;-). It wont have you glued to your computer forever [the only downside with investigative games], but it will certainly hold your attention for a few days.

While not a game to play forever, give it to your friends when done. They'll get a good bunch of laughs from it.

P.S.-When playing this game remember; BE EVIL. Picking the mean or evil choices is almost ALWAYS the right choice.

Sam & Max's Triumpiant Return

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: August 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

For those who may have not recalled, there was once a detective canine and a hyperactive lagomorph, who for reasons unknown decided to mete out their own brand of justice in the form of the Freelance Police.

What first began as a cult strip, later once became a PC Game by Lucasarts. Though it was a sensation, the other two games planned for PC and the Xbox mysteriously fell into obscurity.

Then in late 2006, Telltale Games got together with Steve Purcell to revive the duo in a new 'season' of games, with Episodic Levels of hilarity and wit.

Season One is surprisingly the best revival of Sam & Max I've seen so far, the Episodes utilize the classic point and click method, but with more interactive fun than just directing your stars from Point A to Point B. And the Episodes themselves are self-contained games while also subtly connecting with one another into the overall picture.

The Season begins when Sam & Max are called in to investigate the odd behaviour of beloved child-actors, The Soda Poppers. Not to mention, an odd tape being hawked by a forgotten host, Brady Culture. Another unique feature is, Sam & Max encounter several unique people upon their mission, like the paranoid Bosco, and the aptly-named, career-changing Sybil.

What starts off as a simple case, later evolves into an intricate plot where--in later episodes--Max becomes President and the Freelance Police wind up on the Moon.

If you ever loved the comic strip, or the cartoon series, you definitely love Season One, since Telltale Games has retained the humour and flavour of Purcell's creations. And even when you do finish the episodes, you have to go back just to uncover all the hidden gags along the way.

The soundtrack for Season One is also excellent with actual tunes rather than the typical generic digital music one might expect from most PC Online games. In fact the most requested songs "You & Me and Ted E. Bear," "More Than Jerks," and "Good for You (aka The War Room Song)" have been more popular than movie soundtracks.

Another added bonus are the special features like the Making of Season One, conceptual art, and other goodies. Even if you're not a fan of Sam & Max, you should give this game collection a try, since it definitely puts a refreshing twist on an old PC gaming concept.

Once again, a classic duo gets a new leash on life.

Max: Uh, I can't believe he just said that, can you, Sam?

Sam: As long as he doesn't call me, McGruff, he can say anything he wants, Max.

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