Developed by Telltale Games
Published by Microsoft Game Studios
Released for Xbox Live Arcade (6/2009)
Also on PC/Wii
Backwards compatible on Xbox One
The Sam & Max characters go back quite a ways and I have a huge amount of personal nostalgia for the PC title Sam & Max: Hit the Road from LucasArts. It was one of my favorite PC games back in the day and I loved the wackiness of the characters & the insane situations they'd get in. It was awesome to see that Telltale Games was going to bring the franchise back and in the end, fans of the old game won't be disappointed.
Sam & Max have made the jump to 3D, and while I would have personally preferred 2D art, it all looks good and keeps the spirit of the original. The characters are very true to their old selves and are still just as funny now as they were back in the day. If you've never played before, Sam & Max is a very silly game. I really can't do any justice trying to explain any of the crazy plots or characters in this game and I'd rather not spoil any of that for those that decide to play the game.
Sam & Max plays more like the old-school point-and-click games where you don't take direct control of your character, rather you aim your cursor, press the A button where you want him to go and he'll follow. Right off the bat this means that the game will feel the most natural with a mouse as your controller, but it does still work okay when mapped out to a 360 controller. There are five episodes, each having its own story. If you've played any of Telltales' newer games (Walking Dead onward) you know that the puzzles are never too hard and usually the object you need to progress is near you and pretty obvious. Don't expect any of that with Sam & Max! These game will have you scratching your head at every turn (unless you cheat with a walk-through), but it is very rewarding when you finally figure out what needs to be done. Sam & Max Save the World will be best enjoyed by older gamers who have experience with the old LucasArts PC adventure titles, but I believe anybody who loves an absurdly silly game can have some fun with this title as well. Props to Microsoft Game Studios for making the moves to bring this over to XBLA, and while not as good as the PC original it's definitely an awesome addition to the large digital library.
Final Verdict: The PC of Same & Max Save the World is the best route to go for optimal controls, but regardless it's still fun on the 360 and an excellent option for those who'd rather play while chilling on the sofa or recliner. Sam & Max is an extremely silly game and if you're in the right mood for its wacky humor it can be a blast to play, but it is definitely not for everybody.
Related Links:
Buy Sam & Max Save the World - Xbox Marketplace
Telltale Games - Xbox Overview
Telltale Games - Official Site
Sam & Max Save the World - Metacritic
Sam & Max Save the World - GameFAQs
Sam & Max Save the World Achievement Guide - Xbox Achievements
Sam & Max Save the World - True Achievements
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