Back to the Future: The Game - Episode III: Citizen Brown

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. PALGN
    Mar 31, 2011
    70
    Citizen Brown has the most intriguing story so far, but it's still short, easy and holds few surprises for adventure game veterans.
  2. PC Games (Russia)
    May 6, 2011
    65
    It may be a step back for the series, with lots of dystopian clichés and few ordinary puzzles, but we are still eager to know what Telltale is planning to do next. [June 2011, p. 100]
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  3. SpazioGames
    May 5, 2011
    65
    Back to the future Citizen Brown is sure to satisfy the fans with his witty humor and great writing, those who expected some good puzzles are going to be disappointed though.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Apr 19, 2011
    65
    Citizen Brown is without doubt the worst episode so far published. We hope for a sudden improvement in the fourth chapter.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 7, 2011
    65
    It's like watching a DVD that pauses automatically from time to time: we just have to press a mouse-button and it goes on again. That's all the effort it takes to solve the puzzles and finish the game.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    May 3, 2011
    64
    "Citizen Brown" has a great overall plot that spends too much time on bland details and bland puzzles.
  8. PC Gamer
    May 18, 2011
    63
    Citizen Brown's story is predictable, its dialog lacks Telltale's usual subtlety, and it takes far too long to ramp up the action. [July 2011, p.77]
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  9. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 25, 2011
    60
    Although the story helps a lot to improve the third episode, playability this series is still walking the same path. Same mistakes, same rating as the previous part. [Issue#204]
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  10. Gamer.no
    Apr 7, 2011
    50
    Citizen Brown is like a mediocre sitcom. There's loads of talk and not much else. The puzzles are dull and simple, the scope is extremely limited and the situations are silly at best. But at least it'll make you laugh from time to time.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 36
  3. Negative: 7 out of 36
  1. seniorgato
    Apr 19, 2011
    9
    Part 1 was okay, but you almost have to love Back to the Future to make it through. Part 2 was pretty good, but with an awesome cliff hangar.Part 1 was okay, but you almost have to love Back to the Future to make it through. Part 2 was pretty good, but with an awesome cliff hangar. But 3 is just as good as it gets. It's nice to see what happens when someone with the power to control time itself decides to instead go into politics. But what really sells all of the games is the character interactions that really feel genuine. If I'm being honest, I may only have left at 7/10 if I wasn't such a huge BTTF fan. But heck, it's my review.… Full Review »
  2. eTurkey
    Apr 13, 2012
    8
    Yes, it's short in overall length. Indeed, it is an easy puzzle-solver. The controls still leave a lot to be desired and the graphics haven'tYes, it's short in overall length. Indeed, it is an easy puzzle-solver. The controls still leave a lot to be desired and the graphics haven't gotten any flashier. However, the story arc in 'Citizen Brown' is SOOOO good you'd think the game writers stole the long fabled (and rumoured) script to BTTF4 instead of coming up with this sharp plot themselves. And the level design is perfect. This episode is the best of the bunch thus far and with two more episodic games still to come the legacy of this series continues to shine brighter by each passing release.… Full Review »
  3. Racogo
    Dec 31, 2011
    6
    My least favorite episode of the 5 part series. Marty couldn't wait to get out of Hill Valley during Doc Brown's Dystopia timeline, and heMy least favorite episode of the 5 part series. Marty couldn't wait to get out of Hill Valley during Doc Brown's Dystopia timeline, and he wasn't the only one. The game and puzzles seemed bland at this point. Jennifer nerd-dork vs. rocker dialogue seemed very grating. I loved the prior episode, this one not so much.… Full Review »
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