12DOVE Verdict
Pros
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Tons of imagination
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High-quality humor
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Great puzzles and minigames
Cons
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Not all episodes of equal quality
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A bit late coming to 360
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A few weak puzzles
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A superb seasonal adventure kicks off this latest foray into the weird world of Sam and Max. This time the duo must perform an exorcism on Santa, contend with a pop-quoting robot and even descend into the bowels of hell itself.
It%26rsquo;s typically anarchic stuff peppered with the usual acidic humour and in-jokes, but it%26rsquo;s the usual high standard of logical problems to solve that%26rsquo;ll keep you coming back for more. There are also a number of well-handled minigame-type diversions to try out, such as a boxing match between a rat and a sinister-looking toy and the irresistible opportunity to run down the duo%26rsquo;s answer to Sesame Street%26rsquo;s Elmo. In short: this is another superb addition to the much loved series. If you%26rsquo;re a fan of the duo, go get it.
Nov 24, 2009
More info
| Genre | Adventure |
| Franchise name | Sam & Max |
| UK franchise name | Sam & Max |
| Platform | "PS3","Wii","Xbox 360" |
| US censor rating | "","Teen","Teen" |
| UK censor rating | "","12+","12+" |
| Alternative names | "Sam & Max Season Two" |
| Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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