Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii, Xbox 360
- Developers: Telltale Games
- Publishers: Telltale Games
Sam & Max: Save the World – Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die!
Sam & Max: Save the World – Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Telltale Games and published by LucasArts. It was released on October 16, 2007 for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Wii. It is the fourth episode of the Sam & Max: Save the World season, and the twelfth game in the Sam & Max series overall.
The game follows Sam & Max, a dog and rabbit private detective duo, as they investigate the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The president has been replaced by a zombie, and Sam & Max must travel through time to stop the assassination and save the world.
The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, puzzles, and voice acting. It was nominated for several awards, including Adventure Game of the Year at the 2008 Golden Joystick Awards.
Gameplay
Sam & Max: Save the World – Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! is a point-and-click adventure game. The player controls Sam or Max, and uses the mouse to interact with the environment. The player can click on objects to examine them, pick them up, or use them. The player can also talk to other characters, and make choices that affect the story.
The game features a variety of puzzles. Some puzzles require the player to find objects and use them in the correct way. Other puzzles require the player to solve logic puzzles or figure out how to get past obstacles.
Plot
Sam & Max: Save the World – Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! begins with Sam & Max investigating the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. They quickly discover that the president has been replaced by a zombie, and that the real Lincoln is being held prisoner by a group of evil clowns.
Sam & Max travel through time to stop the assassination and save Lincoln. They visit the past, the present, and the future, and meet a variety of characters, including Ulysses S. Grant, John Wilkes Booth, and the Loch Ness Monster.
Characters
- Sam: A dog who is the leader of the Sam & Max detective duo. He is cynical, sarcastic, and always ready for a fight.
- Max: A rabbit who is Sam’s partner. He is cheerful, optimistic, and always looking for a good time.
- Abraham Lincoln: The president of the United States. He has been replaced by a zombie, and is being held prisoner by a group of evil clowns.
- Ulysses S. Grant: A general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is a friend of Sam & Max, and helps them on their quest to save Lincoln.
- John Wilkes Booth: The actor who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. He is a member of a group of evil clowns who are trying to take over the world.
- The Loch Ness Monster: A legendary creature that lives in Loch Ness, Scotland. Sam & Max meet the Loch Ness Monster in the future, and it helps them on their quest to save Lincoln.
Development
Sam & Max: Save the World – Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! was developed by Telltale Games, a company known for its adventure games. The game was written by Steve Purcell, the creator of Sam & Max. The game was released on October 16, 2007 for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Wii.
Reception
Sam & Max: Save the World – Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its humor, puzzles, and voice acting. It was nominated for several awards, including Adventure Game of the Year at the 2008 Golden Joystick Awards.
Legacy
Sam & Max: Save the World – Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! is considered to be one of the best adventure games of all time. It is a funny, clever, and challenging game that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
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