Sam & Max Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! Review

Unfortunately there was a bug in the pre-release game I played so I never saw the inside of the War Room, but I’m told the final version out today should be fixed.

At $8.95 per episode (or $9.95 for a monthly subscription to GameTap), I think it’s worth it. Heck, a movie ticket costs more and I guarantee you’ll get more entertainment from one episode than you’ll find in ten of the usual Hollywood snorefests.

Then again, if you’re a “serious” gamer playing for the mental stimulation of a challenge, run the other direction as fast as you can. Safecracker or Myst it is not. If you can’t relax and embrace absurd humor, this isn’t the game for you. But the rest of us will have a blast.

REPORT CARD : Sam & Max Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die!

category	rating	comments
Creativity	4	Storyline and dialogue continues to be five-star material. The puzzles are still lame but a tad more involved than the previous episode.
Sound	4	Not much in terms of sound effects, but the voice acting is aces.
Longevity	1	This isn’t like a deep strategy game Europa Universalis where you can come back again and again and discover new nuances. It’s entertainment to be gobbled down like a Big Mac. Poof! Gone.
Graphics	4	Nice and smooth; no improvements over previous episodes.
Fun Factor	5	Laughs and guffaws await in every room. Where else can you get 3-4 jokes out of a crusty hot dog grill?