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plrichard · 07/01/2009, 05:33 pm

Hello, I recently downloaded the free episode "Abe Lincoln Must Die." If I play this would it be weird for me to go back and play the other episodes, as in, would I be better off just buying the whole season?

Shwoo · 07/01/2009, 05:44 pm

If you're asking whether it's better to play it in order, the episodes are pretty self contained, so you can play them in any order you want. Except episode six, that's pretty clearly a season finale.

DrRocketGenius · 07/01/2009, 05:54 pm

You should be okay if you play episode 4 first. As Shwoo said, Season 1's episodes are pretty much self-contained. You'd be better off playing it to see if you like it.

Though, you also could play the demo for episode 1 to see if you like it and then play it in order.

Rather Dashing · 07/01/2009, 07:19 pm

I actually got into Season One through episode four, so let me tell you my experience.

Abe Lincoln Must Die is one of the highlights of the season, and it's definitely where that season really goes from "good and sometimes great" to "great and sometimes amazing".

There are some things that carry over from the other episodes. It's extremely minor and I was only a bit confused. I was able to get through the episode just fine, it's just kind of a small issue with the narrative because minor characters return. Again, totally minor, but expect to feel slightly "off-center".

Oh, and I was a bit disappointed with Episode One after playing Abe Lincoln Must Die. Whatever the case, I'd definitely suggest trying Sam and Max before buying it, the same for any video game.

PariahKing · 07/02/2009, 06:47 am

Rather D. is correct. 104 is where the series really takes off. 104, 105 and 106 are the best episodes in the series. I personally find 101 to be the best of the first three but not as good as 104, 102 being the worst of the series, and 103 being all right. None of the episodes are awful or bad or not worth your money but you can tell which ones were made first.

Tea · 07/02/2009, 08:30 am

Be proper and play them in order. I command it. pew pew

PariahKing · 07/02/2009, 08:32 am

I think 104 is a good way to draw people in. It's why 101 isn't the free episode when that would make more sense. 104 is just the better episode that gives away the least bit of the plot.

If you plan to actually buy and play the whole thing though, you might as well start in order.

der_ketzer · 07/02/2009, 12:02 pm

I really like the possibilities in 102. I think 103 is the worst of season 1 but it is still great.

PariahKing · 07/02/2009, 01:19 pm

102 and 103 aren't really bad as much as I think they pale in comparison to the rest of the season.

Although having played Telltale Texas Hold'em I did in episode 103 love the Leonard Steakcharmer character.

MaxFan · 07/02/2009, 10:18 pm

104 (particularly one moment in it), sold me on Sam & Max. It definitely works as an intro episode, but going back and playing the first three, it's obvious what a step up that episode was. They keep being great to amazing every episode after 104.

07/01/2009, 05:33 pm	#1
plrichard Wanna-Be Pirate Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 597	Free Episode Hello, I recently downloaded the free episode "Abe Lincoln Must Die." If I play this would it be weird for me to go back and play the other episodes, as in, would I be better off just buying the whole season? __________________ Using staple removers on tremendous dangerous-looking yaks since the 90's.

07/01/2009, 05:44 pm	#2
Shwoo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,486	If you're asking whether it's better to play it in order, the episodes are pretty self contained, so you can play them in any order you want. Except episode six, that's pretty clearly a season finale. __________________ This is a link to the Sam & Max wiki. This is a link to a Sam & Max deviantART group.

07/02/2009, 06:47 am	#5
PariahKing I Have Arrived Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,327	Rather D. is correct. 104 is where the series really takes off. 104, 105 and 106 are the best episodes in the series. I personally find 101 to be the best of the first three but not as good as 104, 102 being the worst of the series, and 103 being all right. None of the episodes are awful or bad or not worth your money but you can tell which ones were made first. __________________ It's OK to eat fish - they don't have any feelings.

07/02/2009, 08:30 am	#6
Tea Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 406	Be proper and play them in order. I command it. pew pew __________________ I am a man who studies argument and those who argue.

07/02/2009, 08:32 am	#7
PariahKing I Have Arrived Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,327	I think 104 is a good way to draw people in. It's why 101 isn't the free episode when that would make more sense. 104 is just the better episode that gives away the least bit of the plot. If you plan to actually buy and play the whole thing though, you might as well start in order. __________________ It's OK to eat fish - they don't have any feelings.

07/01/2009, 05:54 pm	#3
DrRocketGenius The Batman Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,514	You should be okay if you play episode 4 first. As Shwoo said, Season 1's episodes are pretty much self-contained. You'd be better off playing it to see if you like it. Though, you also could play the demo for episode 1 to see if you like it and then play it in order.

07/01/2009, 07:19 pm	#4
Rather Dashing Throw Baby Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,814	I actually got into Season One through episode four, so let me tell you my experience. Abe Lincoln Must Die is one of the highlights of the season, and it's definitely where that season really goes from "good and sometimes great" to "great and sometimes amazing". There are some things that carry over from the other episodes. It's extremely minor and I was only a bit confused. I was able to get through the episode just fine, it's just kind of a small issue with the narrative because minor characters return. Again, totally minor, but expect to feel slightly "off-center". Oh, and I was a bit disappointed with Episode One after playing Abe Lincoln Must Die. Whatever the case, I'd definitely suggest trying Sam and Max before buying it, the same for any video game.

07/02/2009, 12:02 pm	#8
der_ketzer Fhqwhgod Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in.meinem.turm.versteckt Posts: 4,763	I really like the possibilities in 102. I think 103 is the worst of season 1 but it is still great.

07/02/2009, 01:19 pm	#9
PariahKing I Have Arrived Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,327	102 and 103 aren't really bad as much as I think they pale in comparison to the rest of the season. Although having played Telltale Texas Hold'em I did in episode 103 love the Leonard Steakcharmer character. __________________ It's OK to eat fish - they don't have any feelings.

07/02/2009, 10:18 pm	#10
MaxFan THE END IS NIGH! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 510	104 (particularly one moment in it), sold me on Sam & Max. It definitely works as an intro episode, but going back and playing the first three, it's obvious what a step up that episode was. They keep being great to amazing every episode after 104. __________________ The end is always nigh. Last edited by MaxFan; 07/02/2009 at 10:50 pm.

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