[4] Other features include a customizable map,[5] hidden and collectible items[6] such as 3×5 cards used to create Teen Girl Squad comics,[5] and the ability to take pictures to send to friends through WiiConnect24 or by e-mail (depending on the version used).

Although the brothers had been approached by other game companies in the past, including Sega of America, they had rejected such offers out of concerns that their characters would not be properly understood or represented.

[13] The series was first hinted at in a Homestar Runner short called "Strong Bad Gameways", posted on YouTube and accessible from a hidden link on the site, a parody of pre-flight safety demonstrations with the Wii Remote.

As described by the Brothers Chaps[16] and Telltale lead designer Mark Darin,[17] the writing process was highly collaborative.

[19][21] IGN gave the game an 8.1 out of 10, with the authentic presentation, voice work, music and the opening song impressing them the most.

They also believed the game to be a must download for fans, but felt that the experience was short-lived and did not break any new ground for the genre.

[43] GameSpot, who disliked the first episode, gave Strong Badia the Free a 7.0/10, believing the game was a marked improvement with a more linear and original plot, and funnier jokes they felt did not need to prop up the weak gameplay noted in its predecessor.

[10] WiiWare World gave the game 7 out of 10, commenting that while the series continues to appeal to fans of previous episodes, it does not offer anything for new players.

[46] IGN gave the game an 8.5/10, again praising Matt Chapman's voice work and the music as well, which they stated was "a little more ambitious than the other episodes.