Sam & Max Episode 2: Situation: Comedy review

The animal-detective duo is back again and picking up steam

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Bottom line, Situation: Comedy is where the Sam & Max series starts to really pick up steam - partly because it reveals the first hints at an overarching plot for the "season's" remaining four episodes. Even if you ignore the remaining installments, though, Situation: Comedy's self-contained adventure and smart humor will keep you entertained for an afternoon, and the price - $8.95 fromtelltalegames.com, or free with a GameTap subscription - automatically offsets any flaws, of which there are few. If you're any kind of adventure-game fan, then this belongs on your hard drive.

Bottom line, Situation: Comedy is where the Sam & Max series starts to really pick up steam - partly because it reveals the first hints at an overarching plot for the "season's" remaining four episodes. Even if you ignore the remaining installments, though, Situation: Comedy's self-contained adventure and smart humor will keep you entertained for an afternoon, and the price - $8.95 fromtelltalegames.com, or free with a GameTap subscription - automatically offsets any flaws, of which there are few. If you're any kind of adventure-game fan, then this belongs on your hard drive.

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GenreAdventure
DescriptionThe animal sleuths hit the streets again, this time to rescue hostages from an over-generous talk-show host.
Platform"PC"
US censor rating"Teen"
UK censor rating""
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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