Sam & Max: Episode 4 - Abe Lincoln Must Die

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Sharp script filled with political satire; solid voice-overs and music; good puzzle elements.
Harder puzzles, translating to longer playtime; plethora of things to click on and hear wacky dialogue; launching ICBMs!

Cons:

Some pointless traveling.
Moderate-to-severe graphical glitches; scant new characters; sub-par new music.

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Last revision on May 17, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Sharp script filled with political satire; solid voice-overs and music; good puzzle elements
Harder puzzles, translating to longer playtime; plethora of things to click on and hear wacky dialogue; launching ICBMs!

Reviewers Didn't Like

Some pointless traveling
Moderate-to-severe graphical glitches; scant new characters; sub-par new music

Expert reviews and ratings

Sam & Max Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die pulls Sam & Max right back up from the slight stumble that was episode three and prepares them for what will hopefully be two more great installments before the end of season one. If you still haven't...

By PC Advisor on September 15, 2007

Whooeee! Sam & Max have hit their stride in this fourth installment and are nearly as perfect as possible. The zaniness they evinced in Hit the Road is here in full force, and there are some truly hilarious moments. The story plot this time around is...

By GameZone on March 07, 2007

Its been an interesting experience watching the evolution of the new Sam & Max adventures. After being dormant for many years, the dog detective and psycho-rabbit sidekick have staged a brilliant comeback in an episodic series of games that I now...

By GameSpy on February 27, 2007

Tell Tale games and Game Tap present the next episode of the Sam and Max mini series, Abe Lincoln Must Die!First of all check out the reviews of the other episodes:Sam & Max Episode 1: Culture ShockSam & Max Episode 2 : Situation ComedySam & Max...

By Yet Another Review Site on February 25, 2007

Its still not quite good enough to recommend purchasing individual episodes, but the season package is starting to look pretty tempting. Make sure your system is well above the minimum requirements for maximum...

By GWN on February 25, 2007

Don’t walk on the grass? Hah…we’re the heroesWe at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we’re aware ofIn this installment we greet our heroes in the middle of another game at the office. Last time it was throwing cards into...

By Strategy Informer on February 22, 2007

Sam the dog and Max, a rabbit-like creature, continues their rapid-fire barrage of new episodes. If you’re not familiar with the bizarre “freelance police” duo, check out episode 3: The Mole, The Mob and The Meatball for a more...

By OCModShop on February 22, 2007