karka Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) After reading Eurogamer's review, my expectations have increased. Although i hate the episodic gaming idea, i'll definitely buy the first episode. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=68766 http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax Other reviews: # Gaming Trend - 90% and "Gold Medal" award # Got Next - 4.5/5 # 4 Color Rebellion - 9/10 # The Next Level (unscored) # Angry Gamer - 9/10 # Adventure Gamers - 4/5 # Wired's Game|Life blog (unscored) # 2404.org - 8.6/10 # Four Fat Chicks - Mega Supreme (the highest score they give out!) # Digital Entertainment News - 8.9/10 # GameSpot - 7.7/10 # IGN - 8.7 and an Editors' Choice Award # Cosmos Gaming - 9/10 # Just Adventure - B+ # Computers N Stuff - 9/10 # Gamers With Jobs (unscored) # Armchair Empire - 9/10 Edited October 23, 2006 by karka
Kaftan Barlast Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Oooh! I remember the original game, that was awesome. Is LucasArts the publisher? DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Musopticon? Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 I'm so gonna buy Bone when they finish all of the episodes. I love the comic. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds
karka Posted October 23, 2006 Author Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) Oooh! I remember the original game, that was awesome. Is LucasArts the publisher? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They sold the rights to Telltale Games a while ago. AFAIK they are both the developer and the publisher. Edited October 23, 2006 by karka
metadigital Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Yep: Publisher and Developer = Telltale. It got a 73% from PCF "Ineviably anticlimactic. But there are a few smiles within". ...LEFT CLICKING Sadly, the decision to not offer different responses for left- and right-clicks can leave you feeling rather irrelevant. Simply left-clicking for every action is more like observing than playing. Give us the choice whether to look at something or pick it up, dammit. ... OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
legion Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Does anyone know whether the game will be available as a separate retail package? I know it's currently a Gametap exclusive, but I'm hoping that's only for a (very) limited introductory period. I'm not particularly enamored with Gametap's extended rental system (ie: you only have access to your games so long as you maintain your gametap subscription). I'd rather buy S&M outright, be it as a boxed game or a download. In any case, from the videos I've seen so far, the new voices will take a while to get used to, but one way or another, I can't say no to a good graphic adventure game sporting a wacky sense of humour.
karka Posted October 24, 2006 Author Posted October 24, 2006 Worldwide release date is Nov 1st. Telltale Games is distributing it digitally themselves. No Gametap, no restrictions. From Eurogamer: "Annoyingly for anyone outside of the United States or Canada, today's release of the game via Gametap will be off-limits for the time being. However, Telltale will be releasing the game for download across the world on its own website on 1st November, so be sure to snap it up at the earliest opportunity."
Meshugger Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 This might be something, ofcourse it's been some 12 years since i played the original though. "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy
legion Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Worldwide release date is Nov 1st. Telltale Games is distributing it digitally themselves. No Gametap, no restrictions. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Excellent! Good news, indeed. Thanks for the info, karka.
Pop Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Weren't they petitioning Nintendo to get this on the Wii, or something? Good to see point / clicks aren't fully dead. Join me, and we shall make Production Beards a reality!
Big Bottom Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 I have to say I thought this game was doomed the moment I heard about it. Good to see I was so far off the mark. The best flash game ever!
Oerwinde Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 Once all the episodes are out will they release a packaged version? Because then I'm so there. The area between the balls and the butt is a hotbed of terrorist activity.
Morgoth Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 How many episodes are planned? And how long will it approximately take to have them all released? I'm interested in buyingthe full retail package when available. Hopefully an Episode there doesn't take as long as a HL2 Episode. Rain makes everything better.
karka Posted October 27, 2006 Author Posted October 27, 2006 6 episodes per season with one or two months of waiting for each episode. So it will take approx. 12 months.
Morgoth Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 That's fine. Although I've never played the old Sam&Max, it looks totally sweet. If the humor and style is from the caliber of Grim Fandango, I'm sold. Rain makes everything better.
@\NightandtheShape/@ Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 looks interesting... "I'm a programmer at a games company... REET GOOD!" - Me
karka Posted November 1, 2006 Author Posted November 1, 2006 It's out at last! I bought and now downloading it. And also my NWN2 is on the way. I couldn't be more happy... (Yes, little things like these make me happy) http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax
Jorian Drake Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 It's out at last! I bought and now downloading it. And also my NWN2 is on the way. I couldn't be more happy... (Yes, little things like these make me happy) http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i wait till there are 4 or 5 episodes to get them at once
Briosafreak Posted November 1, 2006 Posted November 1, 2006 Goody tell us your first impressions please Planet Fallout
Morgoth Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 There's already a demo available, and it's totally hilarious! I'm definitely getting it when all episodes are available. Rain makes everything better.
Briosafreak Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 Bought it, going to try it later today Planet Fallout
Morgoth Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 (edited) Bought it, going to try it later today <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'd love to hear how long the first episode actually is. Some people claim it's only 2-3 hours long....well in that case I'll certainly wait for the complete season then. Btw, has anybody here played the Bone games? Are they any good? Edited November 2, 2006 by Morgoth Rain makes everything better.
karka Posted November 2, 2006 Author Posted November 2, 2006 As you can expect from an episodic game, it's not very long. About 3-3,5 hours. I know, it seems short at first, but the game has good replay value. There are some randomly generated puzzles for example. And the game itself is very very fun to play and this alone makes the game replayable. I'd buy the complete season. From the Telltales' site: Buying the entire season gets you access to each episode as soon as it comes out on Telltale's site (we'll send you an email to let you know it's available). Next spring, you can get a CD version of Season 1 for the price of shipping. (You don't pay for shipping until then.) Remember, there will be six episodes in Season 1, which means buying the whole season up front will save you almost $20 over buying them individually for $8.95 a piece.
karka Posted November 30, 2006 Author Posted November 30, 2006 Next Episode: Situation: Comedy http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/situationcomedy
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