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

 PC
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. Game Revolution
    Mar 30, 2011
    91
    An awesome piece of very approachable (if not plain too easy) fan service and, in this case, pleasing fans ain't bad at all.
  2. Game Chronicles
    Apr 13, 2011
    90
    For fans of the films, you can hardly go wrong with the Back to the Future adventure games. If you've already bought the first, then you know the kind of quality you're in for. If you're hesitant and looking to see if it's maintained throughout the series, then you're in luck, because the Back to the Future games are still right up there with the gold standard that Telltale's set for licensed adventure games.
  3. RPG Fan
    Apr 11, 2011
    90
    The expanded scope of the story, great dialogue, and improved puzzles all combine to ensure that this game makes good on the premise's potential, and even if you weren't sold on episodes 1 and 2, if you're a fan of the series it is definitely worth your time to catch up so you can check out all the goodness episode 3 has to offer. For Back of the Future fans, Telltale has delivered.
  5. ZTGD
    Mar 31, 2011
    88
    It has tons of nostalgia for the Back to the Future fans, as well as some good entertainment for newcomers. The acting is still top notch and the puzzles are interesting, keeping players on their toes. I can't recommend this series enough.
  6. Game Informer
    May 2, 2011
    83
    While it would be nice to see some side quests or branching environments worth exploring, and a few minor glitches result in some awkward scenes, Telltale's Back to the Future remains one of the better film adaptations in video games, and I can't wait to see where this series goes as Telltale begins to build towards a conclusion. If episodes 4 and 5 build on the series as much as this entry has, you won't want to miss it either.
  7. Gamers.at
    May 6, 2011
    80
    Back to the Future remains a satisfactory experience for fans of the movie - but not for adventure fans who will be disappointed yet again.
  8. MEGamers
    Apr 11, 2011
    80
    The game is definitely growing on me, as much as I want my hands on the next series, I do not want the adventure to end. This will be one of the few great story-telling game there is. Using an old point and click formula of all things too!
  9. Adventure Gamers
    Apr 6, 2011
    80
    In the end, the leap forward in the story helps a lot to counter any disappointment with the gameplay, though the latter won't change the minds of anyone let down by it in the series so far.
  10. GameStar
    May 28, 2011
    79
    Citizen Brown is as good as the whole series, but the difficulty of the puzzles still is a problem. They are a bit more diverse and funny now, but still not really challening enough. But after three of five episodes it looks like this adventure series will be a milestone.
  11. Vandal
    Apr 18, 2011
    77
    This third episode improves compared to the previous ones and we hope this is not just a mirage, but a sign of what to expect in the next two episodes.
  12. Meristation
    Apr 1, 2011
    75
    TellTale Games improves his Back to the Future game with this third chapter. Nice dialogues and plot, however it's still too short and pretty easy for many gamers.
  13. IGN
    Mar 30, 2011
    75
    I dig the humor, the puzzles, the voicework and the setting. I think the story takes the characters to some goofy places in the end and I didn't feel like I'd accomplished much when everything was said and done, but that's far from a deal-breaker.

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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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