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ATMachine 01-14-2004 04:13 PM

PC Gamer US: Sam & Max 2 a "Top 10 Game of 2004"
 
PC Gamer US has named Sam and Max Freelance Police one of its Top Ten Games of 2004!

The games aren't numbered, so it's not above or below any others.

It features a short interview with Mike Stemmle, as well as a rather nice 3D shot of the dynamic duo and a picture of their office.

Here's a scan:
http://home.comcast.net/~ervind/sammaxpcg.jpg

mag 01-14-2004 04:19 PM

Wow. That's kind of impressive given that this year will be seeing such heavy hitters as Doom 3 and Half Life 2. I didn't realize game critics liked Sam & Max THAT much. I guess adventure games really are making a comeback.

mag

guybrush_guy 01-14-2004 05:28 PM

power ups? i hope they mean power ups in the mine games

sam and max + pure adventure = kicks ass fun
sam and max + power ups + pure adventure = more kick ass fun
sam and max + action - pure adventure = affraid :frown:

DustCropper 01-14-2004 05:37 PM

Nice!! Sam & Max looks great.

Jake 01-14-2004 06:05 PM

Everyone loves Sam & Max!

They showed a piece of concept art for the "Jump Jive and Flail" rhythm game during a panel at this years San Diego ComicCon (The "Pencils vs Polygons" panel that both Mike Stemmle and Steve Purcell were members of). Nothing much, just a picture of Max all dressed up for the dance off, wearing a light blue parka/snowboarding jacket, matching beanie, and what looked like giant DJ headphones.

Skinkie 01-14-2004 07:37 PM

More downloadable cases? As long as I don't have to pay extra, sounds awesome.

BacardiJim 01-14-2004 08:12 PM

Unless I misunderstand, the "mini-games" are along the line of the travel Bingo set you could purchase in the original game. Except longer/deeper.

Moosferatu 01-14-2004 09:06 PM

It is quite impressive how much better the 3d models look now. Very nice! 8-)

Garyos 01-14-2004 10:28 PM

"BACK-a-rat"??????? :o


This sounds... Stupendous... Several cases, incredible humour, unlockable bonuses, additional content.... This just flew to the top of my hype-o-meter.

nordic_guy 01-14-2004 11:02 PM

Sounds great! The office looks nice, I hope the rest of the world looks just as good. 19 mini-games, great! But the real treat lies (hopefully) in the adventure itself. :9~

syntheticgerbil 01-14-2004 11:43 PM

That power up thing confused me. Who needs a power-up in an adventure game?

mycroft 01-14-2004 11:51 PM

Under-powered people.

Bad joke.

But I guess they're for the mini-games, whose structure I've not quite made out. The Rink-a-Dink-a-Doom sounds like a good one though. In any case, the downloadable cases really seems like an interesting approach. Oh and pretty office there.

Swordmaster 01-15-2004 04:07 AM

I liked Mike's comment about irony. :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skinkie
More downloadable cases? As long as I don't have to pay extra, sounds awesome.

Maybe you should check on your economy books and see how capitalism works. :confused:

Tamara 01-15-2004 09:10 AM

I haven't looked forward to a game like this for ages. * The power-ups thing is weird, but they've outright said this is a pointy clicky adventure, so ....

And extra downloadable cases sounds awesome! *D











* well technically since BS3. But Shhhh.

Draco2.5 01-15-2004 09:44 AM

downloadable extras!?

I don't know why but I just can't stop drooling.

eriq 01-15-2004 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mag
Wow. That's kind of impressive given that this year will be seeing such heavy hitters as Doom 3 and Half Life 2. I didn't realize game critics liked Sam & Max THAT much. I guess adventure games really are making a comeback.

mag

yup. like I said, even hardcore gamers remember the good old days of adventure games. Everyone loved Sierra and LucasArts games!

Dale Baldwin 01-15-2004 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garyos
"BACK-a-rat"??????? :o

Sounds like some sort of betting/race minigame. But who knows?

*bounce up and down in anticipation*

Jake 01-15-2004 10:48 AM

My guess is it's a variant on baccarat. So betting, yes, racing, no? But maybe youre right. Only the actual game will tell.

bigjko 01-15-2004 11:14 AM

The power-ups are quite obviously tied to the mini-games, so no confusion there. The game was already at the top of my hype-o-meter, but it just the scales, ladies and gentlemen!

Intrepid Homoludens 01-15-2004 07:27 PM

:D :eek: :9~ OMG, it all looks like some great big messy fun!!!


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