Sam and Max Hit the Road - Do I not get it? - Page 3

Erwin_Br · 11-11-2006, 03:27 PM

Well, I think it's a good thing not to have all games mimic Monkey Island or DOTT style and humor. You can't even compare them, really.

--Erwin

Solid Snake · 11-11-2006, 05:54 PM

Whatever.

Putrid Moldyman · 11-11-2006, 05:58 PM

I always felt S&M could be a bit dull, but it's still one of the greats.

vivasawadee · 11-12-2006, 06:59 PM

I just finished Sam and Max again on the weekend. Its a great game albeit short and not too developed plot wise. It was more like playing a comic book.

There are some really inspired moments of hilarity in the game. My favourite moments was when they take the piss out of Star Wars, Max's propensity for violence, Conroyds ode to his vanity and Sam singing samba songs at Mt Rushmore.

SoccerDude28 · 11-14-2006, 01:22 PM

Among the old Lucasarts franchises, Hit the Road is probably my least favorite. It is still a damn fine game though.

Hammerite · 11-16-2006, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putrid Moldyman

I always felt S&M could be a bit dull, but it's still one of the greats.

the whips and chains get in my way.

Tramboi · 11-16-2006, 03:00 PM

Hit the road is the best humour in Lucasfilm...ooops Lucasarts game ever.
Mindless fuzzy violence is a must.
If someone disagrees we'll just have to fight.
Or my own rabbit will:

We both love fighting for the sake of it.
Or for a biscuit.

MoriartyL · 11-19-2006, 11:11 AM

Personally, I don't find violence funny. So there was absolutely nothing in Hit The Road that interested me. I forced myself through a few hours of it for the sake of common knowledge, and then I stopped. I confess I don't understand how it can be considered a classic.

Edit: And for the record: I love Monty Python. That humor doesn't rely on cheap shocks of violence.

QFG · 11-19-2006, 11:26 AM

"Personally, I don't find violence funny."

That would be a big problem.

For those of us who do, it's great stuff!!

CrimsonBlue · 11-19-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoriartyL

Personally, I don't find violence funny. So there was absolutely nothing in Hit The Road that interested me. I forced myself through a few hours of it for the sake of common knowledge, and then I stopped. I confess I don't understand how it can be considered a classic.

Edit: And for the record: I love Monty Python. That humor doesn't rely on cheap shocks of violence.

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MoriartyL · 11-20-2006, 04:47 AM

What, are you referring to the bunny? Okay, you have a point with that one scene. Okay, the black knight too. But other than that, what was there?

JohnGreenArt · 11-20-2006, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MoriartyL

What, are you referring to the bunny? Okay, you have a point with that one scene. Okay, the black knight too. But other than that, what was there?

How about when John Cleese slaughters everyone in a castle to rescue who he believed was a damsel in distress?

Or when his squire was killed by the arrow that delivered said distress call?

Or when knights on horseback kill the history professor near the end of the film?

Or when the Trojan Bunny lands on one of the guys in Arthur's entourage?

Or when the bridge guardian launches the knights off the bridge when they give an incorrect answer to his riddles?

Or when the "Bring out your dead" guy kills the guy who isn't quite dead yet?

Where in that movie ISN'T there violence for comedic effect?

vivasawadee · 11-20-2006, 07:11 PM

What about Life of Brian with all the stoning?

Don't tell me that Sam and Max is too violent. Everyone who got their ass whooped in the game deserved it except maybe that bonded courier but then again who knows what evil lies in the hearts of these feline courier fiends.............

MoriartyL · 11-21-2006, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGreenArt

How about when John Cleese slaughters everyone in a castle to rescue who he believed was a damsel in distress?

Or when his squire was killed by the arrow that delivered said distress call?

Or when knights on horseback kill the history professor near the end of the film?

Or when the Trojan Bunny lands on one of the guys in Arthur's entourage?

Or when the bridge guardian launches the knights off the bridge when they give an incorrect answer to his riddles?

Or when the "Bring out your dead" guy kills the guy who isn't quite dead yet?

Where in that movie ISN'T there violence for comedic effect?

Okay, you got me.

Erwin_Br · 11-21-2006, 03:23 AM

Sam (holding a bomb): Max, where should I put this so it doesn't hurt anyone we know or care about?
Max: Out the window, Sam. There's nothing but strangers out there.
(Bomb explodes outside the windows)
Sam: I sure hope there was no one on that bus.
Max: No one we know, at least...

While I found that scene hilarious, I can imagine that someone in Israel may have a different opinion.

--Erwin

MoriartyL · 11-21-2006, 08:43 AM

Oh, that doesn't really factor into it. It's not disturbing (due to being so ridiculous) so much as being sort of "eh". I just don't find it funny, that's all.

MdaG · 11-21-2006, 09:27 AM

I think Hit the Road is a good game, but far too illogical (even in a cartoon sense) to rank among my absolute favorites. I love the humour though.

Atlantis · 11-23-2006, 01:36 PM

I absolutely adore Sam n Max, its witty amazingly weird and complex in places, plus.. how can you argue with dressing up books of them.. in which they wear tutus and rock stuff?

Sky Warrior Bob · 11-23-2006, 02:55 PM

I'm no huge fan of the original Sam & Max. It was fun at times, but got a bit too outlandish most of the time. The new Telltale stuff is a whole lot better, both in terms of humor & playability.

I highly recommend each & every one of them (yes I know only one of them is out so far).

SWB

Terramax · 11-25-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jp-30

To be fair, there aren't many (if any) saying they detest Hit the Road. Just that it's not quite as good as, say DOTT due to the fairly weak plot and some illogical puzzles.

OK, detest was a stronge word. There are parts in the game I found funny, but no where near as funny as DW or Broken Sword.

11-11-2006, 03:27 PM	#41
Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	Well, I think it's a good thing not to have all games mimic Monkey Island or DOTT style and humor. You can't even compare them, really. --Erwin Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

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Putrid Moldyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 118	I always felt S&M could be a bit dull, but it's still one of the greats. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-12-2006, 06:59 PM	#44
vivasawadee Thats the ticket Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 395	I just finished Sam and Max again on the weekend. Its a great game albeit short and not too developed plot wise. It was more like playing a comic book. There are some really inspired moments of hilarity in the game. My favourite moments was when they take the piss out of Star Wars, Max's propensity for violence, Conroyds ode to his vanity and Sam singing samba songs at Mt Rushmore. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-14-2006, 01:22 PM	#45
SoccerDude28 Homer of Kittens Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 4,374	Among the old Lucasarts franchises, Hit the Road is probably my least favorite. It is still a damn fine game though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Games I am playing: Jeanne D'Ark (PSP) Firefox rules

11-16-2006, 03:00 PM	#47
Tramboi Barroom hero Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Paris, France Posts: 525	Hit the road is the best humour in Lucasfilm...ooops Lucasarts game ever. Mindless fuzzy violence is a must. If someone disagrees we'll just have to fight. Or my own rabbit will: We both love fighting for the sake of it. Or for a biscuit. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Where are they now? Last edited by Tramboi; 11-17-2006 at 07:27 AM.

11-19-2006, 11:11 AM	#48
MoriartyL Not like them! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 2,570	Personally, I don't find violence funny. So there was absolutely nothing in Hit The Road that interested me. I forced myself through a few hours of it for the sake of common knowledge, and then I stopped. I confess I don't understand how it can be considered a classic. Edit: And for the record: I love Monty Python. That humor doesn't rely on cheap shocks of violence. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -Mory My first game My second game My third game

11-19-2006, 11:26 AM	#49
QFG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 515	"Personally, I don't find violence funny." That would be a big problem. For those of us who do, it's great stuff!! Share Share this post on Twitter

11-20-2006, 04:47 AM	#51
MoriartyL Not like them! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 2,570	What, are you referring to the bunny? Okay, you have a point with that one scene. Okay, the black knight too. But other than that, what was there? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -Mory My first game My second game My third game

11-20-2006, 07:11 PM	#53
vivasawadee Thats the ticket Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 395	What about Life of Brian with all the stoning? Don't tell me that Sam and Max is too violent. Everyone who got their ass whooped in the game deserved it except maybe that bonded courier but then again who knows what evil lies in the hearts of these feline courier fiends............. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Well I, for one, plan on discovering the secrets of the multiverse by rubbing cottage cheese on my belly and eating vast quantities of fresh-water fish. Mmm... cheese - Nameless One

11-21-2006, 03:23 AM	#55
Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	Sam (holding a bomb): Max, where should I put this so it doesn't hurt anyone we know or care about? Max: Out the window, Sam. There's nothing but strangers out there. (Bomb explodes outside the windows) Sam: I sure hope there was no one on that bus. Max: No one we know, at least... While I found that scene hilarious, I can imagine that someone in Israel may have a different opinion. --Erwin Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

11-21-2006, 08:43 AM	#56
MoriartyL Not like them! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 2,570	Oh, that doesn't really factor into it. It's not disturbing (due to being so ridiculous) so much as being sort of "eh". I just don't find it funny, that's all. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -Mory My first game My second game My third game

11-21-2006, 09:27 AM	#57
MdaG Master of time and space Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sverige Posts: 1,480	I think Hit the Road is a good game, but far too illogical (even in a cartoon sense) to rank among my absolute favorites. I love the humour though. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-23-2006, 01:36 PM	#58
Atlantis The Ultimate Insult Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 283	I absolutely adore Sam n Max, its witty amazingly weird and complex in places, plus.. how can you argue with dressing up books of them.. in which they wear tutus and rock stuff? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "If I were a game, I'd be half-life. On crack. And Half-Life is already pretty messed up." Currently playing; CSI Deadly Intent, Tales Of Monkey Island Ep 1 Recently finished;Secret Files Puritas Cordis, Prof Layton and Pandora's Box Eagerly anticipating;Kaptain Brawe: A Brawe new world, Nearly Departed

11-23-2006, 02:55 PM	#59
Sky Warrior Bob 8-Bit Spritemaster™ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Hero, VT: USA Posts: 387	I'm no huge fan of the original Sam & Max. It was fun at times, but got a bit too outlandish most of the time. The new Telltale stuff is a whole lot better, both in terms of humor & playability. I highly recommend each & every one of them (yes I know only one of them is out so far). SWB Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Because breakdancing is evil, and so is the Black Mage, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you...

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