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Sam & Max Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die!


Freelance police get political as dog-and-rabbit duo descends on D.C.

Along with the gameplay, the series' normally hit-or-miss sense of humor is improving. Even though some of the political gags are a little stale, the Dr. Strangelove-style black comedy vibe won us over, as did Max's free-form, megalomania-tinged debates against a towering robo-Lincoln.

Toss in a Secret Service dance number, a full-blown civil war amongst the suddenly interesting Soda Poppers and at least one demonic phone prank, and you've got the most robust Sam & Max episode yet. (Available for download from Telltale, or free with a GameTap subscription.)

You'll love
  • Weirder gags
  • More difficult puzzles
  • Avoids ham-fisted commentary
You'll hate
  • Lots of repetitive wandering
  • Stale political references
  • President Max? The horror...

 
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Sam & Max Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die!

Release date: Feb 22, 2007
Published by: Telltale Games
Developed by: Telltale Games
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