That Sam & Max interview

*Jake* · 01-06-2004, 11:30 PM

Thanks to remi and AG news for pointing out this interview with Mike Stemmle to me (sorry if you've already read it or there's already been a thread):

Read this interview!! That means you!

Another decent chunk of reassuring and exciting news about Sam & Max: Freelance Police. Thank god. Let's get two things out of the way now, to shut people up for good

:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Stemmle

The story of Sam & Max: Freelance Police is really six stories, loosely held together by a thrilling über-plot. The individual stories are wide-ranging cases of the Freelance Police, featuring exotic locales (such as a low-rent space station, and a lame-ass neopagan desert bacchanal) and freakish bad guys (like an exceptionally honked-off Miss Congeniality, and a rogue artificial intelligence made out of tortilla chips).

1) Yes, the game looks like it's going to be totally classic Sam & Max as far as the story and dialogue and stuff goes. Kick ass!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Stemmle

All we've done is taken the old 2D point 'n' click system, and replaced the '2' with a '3'. OK, I hear there was also some programming involved, but that's the essence of it.

2) It's point and click. Now be quiet. Again, unless LucasArts is promoting some massive lie here with all this press, from now on anyone who refers to Sam & Max 2 as an "action/adventure" or "action game" will be promptly panned out of the forum.

I'm excited

remixor · 01-06-2004, 11:53 PM

I am happy

Erwin_Br · 01-06-2004, 11:58 PM

I can't wait for more information about this promising title. I hope LucasArts releases some new stuff soon!

--Erwin

Kolzig · 01-07-2004, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remixor

I am happy

I'm more than happy, I'm jumping around with joy.

This looks like a great way to start this year of gaming, yeehaw!

DustCropper · 01-07-2004, 02:48 AM

I hope there'll be a tennis mini-game.

No, seriously, I'm very excited about Sam and Max 2. I've always enjoyed Mike Stemmle's games.

dave_minall · 01-07-2004, 06:34 AM

this really is the best news i have heard for about 5 months. i expected it to be a monkey island 4 kinda affair, but it is gonna be a point abnd click. if this is successful, the genre will be re-born and point and click will be back, BIG TIME. great news.

Dave

jannar85 · 01-07-2004, 06:34 AM

Damn! No shooting?

I hate LucasArts!!!!

HEhe... just kidding! I'm excited

Point & Click - ooooh!

mycroft · 01-07-2004, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave_minall

this really is the best news i have heard for about 5 months. i expected it to be a monkey island 4 kinda affair, but it is gonna be a point abnd click. if this is successful, the genre will be re-born and point and click will be back, BIG TIME. great news.

Dave

Bah!
Point and click is dead.

Oh and..er..long live the adventure !

dave_minall · 01-07-2004, 06:45 AM

to be honest i seriously doubt that, gabriel knight 3 was a complete success, and i think sam and max 2 will be much better.

Dave

nordic_guy · 01-07-2004, 06:47 AM

Sounds great, although I'm missing some in-game screenshots. Isn't it supposed to be released sometime in the next few months?

mycroft · 01-07-2004, 06:52 AM

Hmm...
That was intended as an amusing anecdote.
Anyways, I too am looking forward to the game (Of course). Especially to see how point and click and 3D gel together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave_minall

gabriel knight 3 was a complete success

Hmm...

dave_minall · 01-07-2004, 07:08 AM

no i mean that gabriel knight was a complete success in the way they ported over 2d to 3d, but still kept the point and click interface. it was done to a great level, which sam and max can only improve on

mycroft · 01-07-2004, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Stemmle

a rogue artificial intelligence made out of tortilla chips

Now, that's what I love about LucasArts' adventures.

On the other hand, the idea of a Tennis mini-game is rather tempting too.

dave_minall · 01-07-2004, 07:24 AM

it does doesnt it! makes me

with anticipation

Huz · 01-07-2004, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake

I'm excited

Obligatory "who isn't?"

This had better be brilliant.

Tamara · 01-07-2004, 09:21 AM

well a tennis mini game could very well fit into the Sam and Max atmosphere (if golf does, why not tennis?) And let's face it, it would be just the coolest thing ever to have an AG injoke in there

In any case, though, good news, though I never doubted the game would be great for a second

Swordmaster · 01-07-2004, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nordic_guy

Sounds great, although I'm missing some in-game screenshots. Isn't it supposed to be released sometime in the next few months?

Yes, release is scheduled for Spring 2004... *fingers crossed*

dave_minall · 01-07-2004, 09:21 AM

oh dont worry, it will.

redhotray · 01-07-2004, 09:38 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if the game was delayed, (isn't EVERY game these days) however, I am eagerly anticipating this game, seeing as the original game was probably my favorite in the adventure genre! Some of the jokes have lasted with me to this day and to me, it defined 'Lucasarts adventure game'.

If anything can reinvigorate this genre, and for that matter, rekindle people's interest, then this is it!

Broken Sword was a fantastic game, but I truly believe that this game has the mark of something special.

I'll reserve full comment until I have it on my desk and have played it through to the end.

But, I have faith...

dave_minall · 01-07-2004, 09:41 AM

whatever happens, it is sam and max, making a comeback. i will pay full price upon seeing this beauty, and will enjoy every minute. if it is funny as the original, (and it will be) i will love it. especially if whack a rat came back in full 3d!!

dave

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01-07-2004, 06:34 AM	#6
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01-07-2004, 06:45 AM	#9
dave_minall Helooooo Bessie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melee Island Posts: 203	to be honest i seriously doubt that, gabriel knight 3 was a complete success, and i think sam and max 2 will be much better. Dave Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Guybrush: I'm on a whole new adventure. Pirate: Growing a mustache? Guybrush: No, Bigger than That Pirate: A beard?!?

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01-07-2004, 07:08 AM	#12
dave_minall Helooooo Bessie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melee Island Posts: 203	no i mean that gabriel knight was a complete success in the way they ported over 2d to 3d, but still kept the point and click interface. it was done to a great level, which sam and max can only improve on Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Guybrush: I'm on a whole new adventure. Pirate: Growing a mustache? Guybrush: No, Bigger than That Pirate: A beard?!?

01-07-2004, 07:24 AM	#14
dave_minall Helooooo Bessie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melee Island Posts: 203	it does doesnt it! makes me with anticipation Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Guybrush: I'm on a whole new adventure. Pirate: Growing a mustache? Guybrush: No, Bigger than That Pirate: A beard?!?

01-07-2004, 09:21 AM	#16
Tamara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 914	well a tennis mini game could very well fit into the Sam and Max atmosphere (if golf does, why not tennis?) And let's face it, it would be just the coolest thing ever to have an AG injoke in there In any case, though, good news, though I never doubted the game would be great for a second Share Share this post on Twitter

01-07-2004, 09:21 AM	#18
dave_minall Helooooo Bessie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melee Island Posts: 203	oh dont worry, it will. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Guybrush: I'm on a whole new adventure. Pirate: Growing a mustache? Guybrush: No, Bigger than That Pirate: A beard?!?

01-07-2004, 09:38 AM	#19
redhotray Part time writer for hire Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wales Posts: 329	I wouldn't be surprised if the game was delayed, (isn't EVERY game these days) however, I am eagerly anticipating this game, seeing as the original game was probably my favorite in the adventure genre! Some of the jokes have lasted with me to this day and to me, it defined 'Lucasarts adventure game'. If anything can reinvigorate this genre, and for that matter, rekindle people's interest, then this is it! Broken Sword was a fantastic game, but I truly believe that this game has the mark of something special. I'll reserve full comment until I have it on my desk and have played it through to the end. But, I have faith... Share Share this post on Twitter

01-07-2004, 09:41 AM	#20
dave_minall Helooooo Bessie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melee Island Posts: 203	whatever happens, it is sam and max, making a comeback. i will pay full price upon seeing this beauty, and will enjoy every minute. if it is funny as the original, (and it will be) i will love it. especially if whack a rat came back in full 3d!! dave Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Guybrush: I'm on a whole new adventure. Pirate: Growing a mustache? Guybrush: No, Bigger than That Pirate: A beard?!?

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