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+ | {{disambig|the original 2006 game|the remastered version|[[Sam & Max Save the World (2020)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Sam & Max Save the World cover.jpg | |cover = Sam & Max Save the World cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2006}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sam-max-save-the-world| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sam-max-save-the-world|}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Sam & Max}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and click, direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Detective/mystery, North America }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sam & Max (The Telltale Series) }} | ||
|steam appid = 901660 | |steam appid = 901660 | ||
|steam appid side = 8200,8210,8220,8230,8240,8250 | |steam appid side = 8200,8210,8220,8230,8240,8250 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659065 | |gogcom id = 1207659065 | ||
|hltb = 8113 | |hltb = 8113 | ||
+ | |lutris = sam-max-save-the-world | ||
|strategywiki = Sam & Max Save the World | |strategywiki = Sam & Max Save the World | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 28144 |
|wikipedia = Sam & Max Save the World | |wikipedia = Sam & Max Save the World | ||
|winehq = 4097 | |winehq = 4097 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! was released as freeware. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Originally titled '''''Sam and Max Season One''''', subtitled '''''Save the World''''' beginning with the 2007 retail release. | ||
{{mm}} [https://community.telltale.com/categories/samandmaxgame Telltale Community] for game series | {{mm}} [https://community.telltale.com/categories/samandmaxgame Telltale Community] for game series | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659065|sam_and_max_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659065|sam_and_max_series|for game series}} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 901660 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sam_max_save_the_world_remastered | DRM-free | Bundled with the [[Sam & Max Save the World (2020)|2020 remaster]] under Extras. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 8230 | Steam | Episode 4. Available for free. Install with {{code|steam://install/8230}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1488600 | Steam | Provided as free DLC for the [[Sam & Max Save the World (2020)|2020 remaster]]. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sam_max_save_the_world | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 901660 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 8230 | Steam | Episode 4. Available for free. Install with {{code|steam://install/8230}}. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\<episode name>\prefs.prop}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\<episode name>\prefs.prop|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Telltale Games\<episode name>\prefs.prop}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|game}}\ep10<episode number>\prefs.prop}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\<episode name>\*.save}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\<episode name>\*.save|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Telltale Games\<episode name>\*.save}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|game}}\ep10<episode number>\*.save}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} GOG.com version moves all save game and configuration files except Episode 105 to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Telltale Games\}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=2021-04-24|comment=Compared with Episode 104 from Steam.}}</ref> | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sam & Max Save the World Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Sam & Max Save the World Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sam-max-season-one-save-world | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sam-max-season-one-save-world | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool] for {{term|hor+}} widescreen.<br/> | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool] for {{term|hor+}} widescreen.<br/>The game is designed to be played in 4:3, thus graphical issues are to be expected in 16:9.{{note|note=In the GOG version of the game the <code>prefs.prop</code> file is located in {{code|{{p|userprofile\documents}}\Telltale Games\<episode>}}}} |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool]. | ||
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool]. Maximum resolution 4096x4096. | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [https://www.wsgf.org/article/tell-tale-games-custom-resolution-tool Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool]. Maximum resolution is 4096x4096. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Forcing Anti-Aliasing|Force in GPU control panel]]. Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] without any compatibility bits.{{note|note=LOD adjustment and the "AA Fix" are not necessary|name="SGSSAA"}} | |antialiasing notes = [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Forcing Anti-Aliasing|Force in GPU control panel]]. Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] without any compatibility bits.{{note|note=LOD adjustment and the "AA Fix" are not necessary|name="SGSSAA"}} | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan | |fan | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
==="Episode 5: Reality 2.0" crashes on startup=== | ==="Episode 5: Reality 2.0" crashes on startup=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable the <code>Disable display scaling on high DPI settings</code> [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility setting]]|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/sam_and_max_series/cant_get_sam_max_save_the_world_episode_5_to_start_at_all</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable the <code>Disable display scaling on high DPI settings</code> [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility setting]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/sam_and_max_series/cant_get_sam_max_save_the_world_episode_5_to_start_at_all|title=gog.com|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 8.1 |
|recOS = Vista, 7 | |recOS = Vista, 7 | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 17:37, 1 May 2024
This page is for the original 2006 game. For the remastered version, see Sam & Max Save the World (2020).
Developers | |
---|---|
Telltale Games | |
Publishers | |
The Adventure Company | |
Engines | |
Telltale Tool | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 17, 2006 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Scrolling |
Controls | Point and select, Direct control |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Comedy, Detective/mystery, North America |
Series | Sam & Max (The Telltale Series) |
Sam & Max Save the World is a singleplayer scrolling adventure game in the Sam & Max (The Telltale Series) series.
Episode 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! was released as freeware.
General information
- Originally titled Sam and Max Season One, subtitled Save the World beginning with the 2007 retail release.
- Telltale Community for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 1
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 2
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 3
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 4
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 5
- Steam Community Discussions for Episode 6
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM v7 DRM | |||
GOG.com | Bundled with the 2020 remaster under Extras. | |||
Steam | Provided as free DLC for the 2020 remaster. | |||
GOG.com (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Episode 4. Available for free. Install with steam://install/8230 . |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\<episode name>\prefs.prop[Note 1] %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\<episode name>\prefs.prop |
Steam | <path-to-game>\ep10<episode number>\prefs.prop |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/901660/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\<episode name>\*.save[Note 1] %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\<episode name>\*.save |
Steam | <path-to-game>\ep10<episode number>\*.save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/901660/pfx/[Note 2] |
- GOG.com version moves all save game and configuration files except Episode 105 to
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\
.[1]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool for Hor+ widescreen. The game is designed to be played in 4:3, thus graphical issues are to be expected in 16:9.[Note 3] |
||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Tell Tale Games Custom Resolution Tool. Maximum resolution is 4096x4096. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force in GPU control panel. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector without any compatibility bits.[Note 4] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 50 FPS. GOG.com version increases cap to 1000 FPS (except for Episode 5). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Native 3D | |||
Nvidia 3D Vision | |||
TriDef 3D | |||
iZ3D |
Issues fixed
"Episode 5: Reality 2.0" crashes on startup
Disable the Disable display scaling on high DPI settings compatibility setting[2]
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (901660) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ In the GOG version of the game the
prefs.prop
file is located in%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Telltale Games\<episode>
- ↑ LOD adjustment and the "AA Fix" are not necessary
References
- ↑ Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 2021-04-24
- Compared with Episode 104 from Steam.
- ↑ gog.com - last accessed on 28 May 2023