Sam &a; Max Save The World Remastered
December 2, 2020
Sam is a six-foot canine detective with a love of justice. Max is a hyperkinetic rabbity-thing with a taste for mayhem. Together, they&s;re the Freelance Police. And they&s;re about to save the world. GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK, LITTLE BUDDY! In 2006, the comic book crime-fighting duo Sam &a; Max …
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"Sam &a; Max: Save the World Remastered is a welcome sign of life for a classic adventure IP. It feels like it&s;s the start of an effort to properly revive the series in small steps, and that would be great …"
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"Point-and-click narratives are fairly rare nowadays and this remaster gets more than the job done, offering a good time for old and new fans. Better yet, it brings back an old forgotten style, reminding us that, sometimes, perhaps the most …"
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"Anyone who enjoys point and click adventures absolutely should not skip Sam &a; Max Save The World. The humor is unmatched in its cynicism and outlandishness. What other game has a statue of Lincoln come to life and fight one …"
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"When the world is threatened by a sinister plot involving hypnosis, washed up child stars, and a self-help cult it falls to the dynamic duo of Sam &a; Max to save the day in the remastered Sam &a; Max Save …"
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"It’s been more than 25 years since I last played a Sam &a; Max game and playing Sam &a; Max Save The World felt like it was yesterday. The graphical and audio improvements are outstanding, with the same great humour …"
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"This six-episode compilation remains just as entertaining as it ever was, and the new remaster means it feels far more stable than before. It&s;s not the truly jaw-dropping complete makeover some may have been hoping for, but the former Telltale …"
Read original review"Sam and Max Save the World Remastered is good game and a good remake, despite what the hardcore fans of the original release state due to the new voice of Bosco. If you liked the original, you’ll love the remaster. …"
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"Sam &a; Max Save the World Remastered is the perfect antidote to 2020. With updated visuals, great Switch porting, and terrific writing that still holds up over a decade later, only a few frustrating puzzle solutions stand in the way …"
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"Skunkape Games signs off on a near-perfect remastered of the first season of Telltale Games&s; freelance police adventures. Sam &a; Max Save the World is a title full of fun, interesting puzzles and memorable characters, graced by writing that is …"
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"While Sam &a; Max Save the World remastered makes a few concessions for its console release and the touch screen support is lacking, it&s;s still a gorgeous and hilarious game that is well worth playing in any form."
Read original review"Sam &a; Max Remastered is an exceptional remake of a beloved game from Telltale’s early days. Fans of the original will be really satisfied with what Skunkape Games has done here, as the visual and audio upgrades give a modern …"
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"I think it&s;s fair to say that Sam &a; Max Save the World has one of the best moods I&s;ve seen in video games. Its six episodes feature quirky and fun stories, and its puzzles are interesting and work well. …"
Read original review"Sam &a; Max Save the World Remastered is a great revival for the franchise and Skunkape Games have done an amazing job on implementing the much-needed updates without losing any of the original charm. Die-hard fans will welcome all the …"
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"Sam &a; Max Save The World Remastered is a game that I was eager to try since it was announced, I have to admit, but when I finally installed it I was afraid of being disappointed, that it was not …"
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"Bar a few niggly control issues, this is a great port of the game. Quirky humour, a lovely soundtrack and a story that keeps you engaged. It&s;s a little on the easy side, but with six episodes you do get …"
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"The remastering of Sam &a; Max Saves the World is a delightful return to the comedic antics of our crime fighting duo. Some jokes might not land and a lot of puzzles can feel too easy, but the duo&s;s wit …"
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"Despite not having all of the same humor as the original, it still has the same storylines and puzzles as before. Returning fans to the game should have no problem jumping right into the action. Plus, people unfamiliar with the …"
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"Its six episodes offer laughter and plenty of searching around, ingredients that are essential for a title of this kind."
Read original review"Thanks to a great remaster and a portable release, Sam &a; Max Save the World can now hit the road in style."
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"Sam &a; Max Save the World is notable for starting Telltale&s;s reign over episodic games that lasted for nearly a decade. Upon a revisit, it&s;s easy to understand why. The writing oozes in charm and wit, and solving some of …"
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"There&s;s also no denying that the humor is still incredibly effective. Still, playing the game on Switch is likely to leave you longing for a mouse as the experience just isn&s;t great on a controller. Anyone looking for a strong …"
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"A product of its time, Sam &a; Max Save the World is a remaster dedicated to fans of the series and point and click games, but in the current market, the audience might not be much bigger than that."
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"I will gladly and freely admit to my bias here, ever since the original Sam &a;amp; Max Hit the Road made way back when for PC I&s;ve been a fan of this silly animal duo..."
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"If you&s;ve never played Sam &a; Max Save the World, this remaster is certainly worth investigating. It&s;s kind of clever, kind of funny, and appropriately priced. It doesn&s;t warrant a second playthrough, but few adventure games ever do."
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"Sam &a; Max Save The World Remastered looks damn good whilst being charming and super fun to play. For those who love a smart point and click narrative that is super chill and doesn’t take itself one bit seriously, this …"
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"Save the World never felt “wrong” or “off-model” or anything, but the remastered elements here feel like missing pieces we never knew about."
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"Great game, great remaster, great port for Nintendo Switch. But the change of voice over for Bosco and changes of some dialogues feel really forced."
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"Sam &a; Max make a largely triumphant return, with a reminder of just how special and stupid a series it can be. Save the World benefits the most from the overhaul, but Beyond Time and Space remains the peak of …"
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"Sam and Max Save the World Remastered is pretty much what you&s;d expect - a modern update to a much-loved classic. As much as I love stepping back into the chaotic shoes of Sam and Max, I&s;m left a little …"
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"Both Sam &a; Max Save the World and Sam &a; Max: Beyond Time and Space remain great games after all these years. These remasters honor what made the originals special, while simultaneously modernizing the games. Updated graphics, audio, and accessibility …"
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"Sam and Max Save the World looks as great as it sounds. With upgraded visuals, fresh jazzy music, remastered audio across the board, this is the best this game series has ever looked. Bring on Season 2, 3, and beyond!"
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"Sam and Max Save the World (Remastered) is an incredible triumph. Hands down a fantastic release and an insanely comical and enjoyable title to play."
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"Vintage adventure gamers rejoice! Skunkape Games under the tutelage of some former Telltale Games developers has created a faithful Nintendo Switch version of this classic adventure game duo! This is Sam &a; Max as we remembered and it plays oh …"
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"Skunkape have done a fantastic job of refining everything that needed to be updated but have left the prevailing spirit of Sam &a; Max Save The World untouched. For fans of the genre or for anyone who enjoys absurd irreverent …"
Read original review"In the Sam and Max series of games there are great games that take this pair of good characters to live adventures without a doubt fun. Sam &a; Max Save the World is an important moment in the series, even …"
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"It’s hard to explain these stories without spoiling them, and they’re so bizarre that you just have to experience them for yourself. Were it not for the great art, writing, and puzzle design, the very creative storylines just wouldn’t hold …"
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"Sam and Max Save the World Remastered is just as chuckle friendly as it was when it originally launched. Though some of the writing feels dated, and it&s;s not as difficult as older adventure titles or as engaging as modern …"
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