Sam & Max Freelance Police is a sequel to the 1993 LucasArts hit adventure-game Sam & Max Hit The Road. Sam & Max Hit The Road was one of the greatest computer games ever. and is widely recognised as one of the funniest games to ever grace the medium.

The long awaited sequel Sam & Max: Freelance Police was nearing completion before LucasArts made the ridiculous decision to stop production on the title. It was to be the return of the classic "point-and-click" adventure game genre, but in a true 3D setting. You can learn more about the game in the Sam & Max2 Info section.

LucasArts Press Release. 3 March 2004       [ link ]

LucasArts has decided to stop production on Sam & Max

"After careful evaluation of current market place realities and underlying economic considerations, we've decided that this was not the appropriate time to launch a graphic adventure on the PC" says Mike Nelson, Acting General Manager and VP of Finance and Operations. There is currently no plan to reduce staff.  

Reaction of Steve Purcell, Creator of Sam & Max. 5 March 2004.      [ link ]

LucasArts' sudden decision to stop production on Sam & Max is mystifying. Sam & Max was on schedule and coming together beautifully.

I couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of the writing, gameplay, hilarious animation and the gorgeous 3D world that Mike Stemmle's team has created. The rug has been pulled out from under this brilliant team who've so expertly retooled Sam & Max for the 21st century.

I'm extremely frustrated and disappointed especially for the team who have devoted so much effort and creativity to Sam & Max. It's a shame to think that their accomplishments, as well as the goodwill that has been growing in the gaming press toward this project, will all go to waste due to this shortsighted decision.

Thanks everyone, for continuing to make your feelings known.

--Steve Purcell

And this...

"It was the first cancellation I've ever seen that wasn't due to poor performance on the part of the team," an anonymous Lucasarts employee told us. "I just don't get it."

TellTale Games!!

Check out the latest news in this article at gamepot! The reaction to the cancellation of Sam & Max, was productive. The team behind the game have started their own company called Telltale Games. They are working on a new game as we speak, go support the team that worked so hard on freelance police! @ Telltalegames.com