The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series

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  1. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    7
    A game that I enjoyed, but many problems are present in the writing and how all your choices ultimately don't matter.
  2. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    8
    История о дружбе и выживании. Для людей уставших от громких перестрелок, желающих спокойно вечером посмотреть кино на тему зомбиапокалипсиса.
  3. eafx
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Not an exactly game, but storyline is perfect. Not gonna give it a 0/10 cuz it's not a game, right?
  4. greenndreams
    Feb 23, 2018
    7
    "선택의 착시(Illusion of Choice)"라는 말을 누가 처음 썼는진 모르겠지만 이 게임을 설명하는 데에 이보다 적절한 표현이 있을까. 게임의 세계가 플레이어의 수많은 선택들에 좌우된다는 15시간짜리 트릭쇼인데, 그 트릭이 상당히 감쪽같다. 그래서 이 게임을 처음 접하면 그 속임수에 흠뻑 빠져들고, 그 후 다른 선택을 하면 어떻게 되나 궁금해서 2회차를 하거나 유투브에 검색해보면 환상이 깨진다. 때로는 플레이어가 한 인물의 생사를 손에 쥐고 있는 듯한 드라마틱한 선택지를 주지만, 결국 전체적인 맥락에선 어느 선택지든 오래가지 않아 비슷한 결과가 나온다.

    그러나 이 게임이 제시하는 선택지는 스토리를 만들어가는 선택이 아니라, '나'라는 캐릭터를 만들어가는 선택이다. 좀비    "선택의 착시(Illusion of Choice)"라는 말을 누가 처음 썼는진 모르겠지만 이 게임을 설명하는 데에 이보다 적절한 표현이 있을까. 게임의 세계가 플레이어의 수많은 선택들에 좌우된다는 15시간짜리 트릭쇼인데, 그 트릭이 상당히 감쪽같다. 그래서 이 게임을 처음 접하면 그 속임수에 흠뻑 빠져들고, 그 후 다른 선택을 하면 어떻게 되나 궁금해서 2회차를 하거나 유투브에 검색해보면 환상이 깨진다. 때로는 플레이어가 한 인물의 생사를 손에 쥐고 있는 듯한 드라마틱한 선택지를 주지만, 결국 전체적인 맥락에선 어느 선택지든 오래가지 않아 비슷한 결과가 나온다.

    그러나 이 게임이 제시하는 선택지는 스토리를 만들어가는 선택이 아니라, '나'라는 캐릭터를 만들어가는 선택이다. 좀비 아포칼립스의 극단적인 환경에서 캐릭터들은 극단적인 선택의 기로에 놓이고, 그 어려운 결정이 플레이어의 몫으로 주어진다. 많은 선택지들이 '개인적인 감정'이나 '현실적인 이득' vs '인간성과 양심'의 구도이기 때문에 상당히 난처한 선택지들이 많다. 그런 논쟁과 어려운 결정들을 거치며 각 캐릭터들에 대해 조금 더 알게 되고 조금 더 애착이 생긴다. 특히 한 여자아이를 중심으로 스토리가 진행되는데, 이 캐릭터의 존재가 플레이어로 하여금 한 번 더 고민하게 한다. '이런 행동을 하면 저 아이의 눈엔 어떻게 보일까? 저 아이에겐 어떤 영향을 미칠까?' 하는 생각이 들기 때문에 매 선택지에 무게를 더해준다. 선택지가 전체적인 스토리엔 큰 영향이 없지만, 세부적으로 주인공과 각 캐릭터 간의 관계나 그 캐릭터들의 행동에 영향을 미치기 때문에 그들과의 관계를 조율하고 지켜보는 재미가 있다. 이음새가 약간 보이지만 제법 괜찮은 인간관계 시뮬레이션이라 할 수 있겠다.

    기존 포인트앤클릭 어드벤처 장르의 고질적인 문제였던 난해한 퍼즐은 과감히 간소화하고, RPG 스타일의 대화 시스템과 3인칭 액션 스타일의 QTE를 섞어 신선한 어드벤처 게임을 만들었다. 워킹데드 원작 만화에 어울리는 독특한 아트 스타일은 덤. 대사가 괜찮고 성우 연기가 훌륭해서 대화 시스템이 더욱 빛을 발한다. 전혀 상반되는 선택지인데도 어느 걸 고르던 대부분 그럴싸한 대사가 이어진다. 스토리도 괜찮다. 때론 상당히 충격적이고, 때론 슬프다. 그리고 헤비 레인 만큼의 구멍 투성이도 아니다. 그래서 2012년에 이 게임을 처음 했을 땐 굉장히 몰입해서 플레이했는데, 최근에 다시 해보니 2회차는 그 마법을 잃는 감이 있다. 왜냐하면 결말을 알아도 다시 보면서 새로 캐치할 복선같은 것도 없고, 선택지를 다르게 고른다고 전체적으로 달라지는 것도 많지 않고, 스토리와 별개로 즐길 수 있는 게임플레이 요소도 거의 없기 때문이다. 소위 말하는 "walking simulator" 장르의 고질적인 한계이기도 하다.

    그러나 오늘날 Life is Strange나 Until Dawn 등의 작품들이 탄생할 수 있었던 배경엔 이 장르를 부활시킨 이 게임의 공이 크다고 할 수 있다. 탤테일의 워킹데드는 이 장르에서 아직까지도 비평적으로나 흥행으로나 가장 성공한 작품이고, 지난 10년간 죽은줄 알았던 어드벤처 장르가 여전히 시장이 있다는 걸 보여줬다.    … Expand
  5. JoseAngel47
    Feb 22, 2018
    2
    When I played the first season of this game I thought it was a great experience. But now I feel that there is sort of an over saturation of storybook games the only good one being Until Dawn
  6. YASIFAIZI
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    wow
    this game show that gaming also can make and impact on people
    great art style, great story, great character and many more
    all of us should try it at least once.
  7. Clementine4LIFE
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    this is by the greatest game I ever played. I thought TLOU was good then I realized naughty dog went in telltales dumpster and found the walking dead beta script and used that for their games. Clementine is literally a savage who kills not only dogs but kills naughty dogs, and every time she says **** my penis gets more and more hard until it bursts onto my dualshock 4. It’s so good Ithis is by the greatest game I ever played. I thought TLOU was good then I realized naughty dog went in telltales dumpster and found the walking dead beta script and used that for their games. Clementine is literally a savage who kills not only dogs but kills naughty dogs, and every time she says **** my penis gets more and more hard until it bursts onto my dualshock 4. It’s so good I bought it for my friend because he’s blinded by monster hunter when he should be playing this masterpiece… Expand
  8. afroafroafro69
    Jan 7, 2018
    0
    The game is very bad. Because all I wanted out of this game was choices that matter like in Beyond or Heavy Rain. Choices that can alter the way the game goes. And this game, like all other telltale games turned out to be a complete hoax. They tell you that you choices matter, but in the end it all comes down to one preset ending. And no matter what you do you cant save this person youThe game is very bad. Because all I wanted out of this game was choices that matter like in Beyond or Heavy Rain. Choices that can alter the way the game goes. And this game, like all other telltale games turned out to be a complete hoax. They tell you that you choices matter, but in the end it all comes down to one preset ending. And no matter what you do you cant save this person you really wanted to save. Its like watching a movie, just sometimes they let you do a little walking around or a little cut-scene action, like clicking some buttons while the cutscene is being displayed. But really, whats the point of playing a game like this, and paying for it, when there are games like Detroit : Become Human, or many others already out. And they offer a real sense of choice. Im very disappointed by this game because I hoped it would be much more than it actually is...… Expand
  9. Jakius_Emrys
    Dec 30, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story was absolutely excellent, eliciting real emotions from me. The characters were great, and the variety of game play was great, although not the best (easily overlooked by the great story). However, one thing I feel that was done terribly was the choices and how they affect the game. The ability to make choices is a great concept, but it wasn't executed properly, as it appears to be the mere illusion of choice (e.g. saving Shawn is pointless as he dies anyway, and you might as well steal from the Stranger, because he's going to come after you anyway, so might as well be guilty of stealing) which can easily be seen through. If the story didn't follow a set/linear storyline and had multiple endings that varied greatly from one another, it would've gotten a 9 or 10, but that being said, I was disappointed that your choices didn't matter a whole lot to the story, with only minor changes in dialogue and what happens (the biggest change being the presence of Carley or Doug, depending on who you saved at the drug store). But other than the choices, a great game for those who prioritize story over complexity of game play.… Expand
  10. RagingPoet
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    Telltale's The Walking Dead season 1 has great story and decent visuals. But out of all 'choice-based narrative experiences' it has one of the least impactful choices.
  11. Gnomio84
    Nov 8, 2017
    4
    This is not a game. This is stupid TV spot for child with two button keyboard. No action, horrible graphic. If I want read book, i will read book. If I wont watch TV, I will watch TV. If I want play PC game I will not play this.
  12. Aginagala
    Nov 5, 2017
    8
    Although the game play is a little lackluster and clunky, the story more than makes up for it. Love-able characters all throughout with plot-twists genuinely surprising and convincing performances by the voice actors. The ability to choose what happens and who does what with your main character, the character building just everything about this game is amazing. Has to be one of the bestAlthough the game play is a little lackluster and clunky, the story more than makes up for it. Love-able characters all throughout with plot-twists genuinely surprising and convincing performances by the voice actors. The ability to choose what happens and who does what with your main character, the character building just everything about this game is amazing. Has to be one of the best stories in all of gaming.… Expand
  13. UniCornZ44
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Amazing game one of my favourite games EVER!

    Great Story, Great Characters, About 14 Hours of Playtime, Emotional (in a good way)

    This game gets a 10 from me everyday of the week
  14. Hesoyam
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Telltale's The Walking Dead takes the player into a the world of the walking dead onto a beautiful told journey that no one who played the game will forget so soon. The dialogues and the story are written pretty good that lets you as player always wants to know how the story about Clementine, Lee and the other goes on. The game play is typical Telltale very easy and not very complex.
    The    Telltale's The Walking Dead takes the player into a the world of the walking dead onto a beautiful told journey that no one who played the game will forget so soon. The dialogues and the story are written pretty good that lets you as player always wants to know how the story about Clementine, Lee and the other goes on. The game play is typical Telltale very easy and not very complex.
    The game tells its story in two way's in the first one are sequences were you just be able to choose an dialogue option, that have some effect on how the other folks will interact with you in the future, and sometimes quick time events and in the second one of the game you solve a few minor riddles in some very small areas where you are able to move a little bit "free" around and you mostly you are also able to talk to some folks.
    But like in many Telltale game the decisions and dialogue options you make have often no or nearly no effect for the future game that makes it nearly unnecessary to play the game again because it will end on the same way like before.    … Expand
  15. auditbadger
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  16. Blackblade34
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    First thing is first this game is not for those gamers that want GAMEPLAY and GRAPHICS it's about STORY a fantastic one to be exact,you have to make some hard choises and difficult decisions because it plays out based on your decisions and you gotta make the right decision I had a lot of fun playing it with a controller.
  17. SketchesofPlain
    Apr 1, 2017
    7
    The story and characters make this game worth playing. In fact, they make it good. Having said that, as far as a video game goes, it's like watching a season of a television series that makes you press play every few minutes. I don't see why more game elements could not have been added to this game. It's as if they thought they had to choose between narrative and gameplay. If you see itThe story and characters make this game worth playing. In fact, they make it good. Having said that, as far as a video game goes, it's like watching a season of a television series that makes you press play every few minutes. I don't see why more game elements could not have been added to this game. It's as if they thought they had to choose between narrative and gameplay. If you see it for cheap enough, it is definitely worth playing through, for the story. Just be ready for it to be more of a series of interactive cutscenes than a video game.… Expand
  18. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    - Impeccable visuals (with low resources use).
    - Telltale's strenght: storytelling, those great moments and make you feel like you're part of the plot. - Good lenght. Cons: - Simple (maybe too simple). - Choose makes you feel good but it could have be more determinant. - No napking gift within the game! xD (it would be a great idea for the phyisical PS3 release haha) -    Pros:
    - Impeccable visuals (with low resources use).
    - Telltale's strenght: storytelling, those great moments and make you feel like you're part of the plot.
    - Good lenght.

    Cons:
    - Simple (maybe too simple).
    - Choose makes you feel good but it could have be more determinant.
    - No napking gift within the game! xD (it would be a great idea for the phyisical PS3 release haha)
    - Watch the series and remember that TWD game's world is only happening within the game.

    UPDATE:
    "400 Days" DLC is like another episode but it totally worth. Well narrated different little and connected stories. You should check yourself.    … Expand
  19. JunoKazooie
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    The Walking Dead was my Game Of The Year of 2012 and has become one of my favorite games of all time. This is absolutely one of the best adventure games ever made, and it is a game that takes a toll on you emotionally like no other. No other game or movie has made me feel so attached to a character like TWD. It has an amazingly touching story and great characters. Every decision you makeThe Walking Dead was my Game Of The Year of 2012 and has become one of my favorite games of all time. This is absolutely one of the best adventure games ever made, and it is a game that takes a toll on you emotionally like no other. No other game or movie has made me feel so attached to a character like TWD. It has an amazingly touching story and great characters. Every decision you make will affect how you experience the story for the better or worse. It doesn't matter what type of games you play, this is a game that has to be experienced, it's an unforgettable journey. Don't let the point and click gameplay scare you away. If you wonder why The Walking Dead has received so many awards, it's because the episodic story of this game is unlike anything we've ever seen before. If you want a great story, look no further, Telltale's The Walking Dead is where it's at.

    Personal Rating: 9.5/10    … Expand
  20. seifershneider
    Feb 16, 2017
    10
    The Walking Dead: Season 1 is simply a masterpiece of video game story telling. I salute Telltale for their work and I am looking forward/excited to explore season 2. I have to admit that this game was an emotional journey that impacted me a lot in the last couple of weeks. These characters, the decisions they had to make, the consequences they had to live with, all these elements made meThe Walking Dead: Season 1 is simply a masterpiece of video game story telling. I salute Telltale for their work and I am looking forward/excited to explore season 2. I have to admit that this game was an emotional journey that impacted me a lot in the last couple of weeks. These characters, the decisions they had to make, the consequences they had to live with, all these elements made me genuinely care for what would happen to them.

    Pros:
    + Characters that we care for and get attached to (or love to hate!)
    + Clementine & Lee
    + Voice actors are doing an amazing job at humanizing these characters
    + Dialogue system and quick decision time
    + Creates a true emotional involvment from the player
    + Relationship between the members of the group
    + Easy gameplay that serves a robust scenario first and foremost
    + Different decisions leading to different paths (though the overall story line stays the same)

    Cons:
    - Gameplay could have been more developed/fleshed
    - Some slow/uninspired moments
    - Technically not a revolution.... Nonetheless, I liked the cell shedding style.

    Verdict: A+    … Expand
  21. MurCellic
    Jan 27, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just one word to describe game?
    ANNOYING!
    First of all there is no video game elements except shooting.
    And my choices matters? Alright maybe video game industry ****** up this decision driven system as Mass Effect 3, Life is Strange endings but it's worst decision driven game! I don't want to leave my weapon on sink, i don't want go to place where i know i'm gonna ***** up. And balcony just breaks after 4 people got jumped on? Gimme a Break! You can predict what the heck is gonna happen before it happens. You will go alone to the woods for wood? You are gonna be slaughtered. Oh B**** I Told YA! We have hundreds of zombies in house! Great! We have 23 bullets in total. Let's fight them off! This game makes everything to make you emotionally drained. Nothing other than that. Logic? No! Physics? Hell no! It's such a huge disappointment.
    You want decision based game? Try Mass Effect except final mission in ME3, try other telltale games. But this one? Carley Will Remember That. (gets head shot after 5 seconds no matter what you do)    … Expand
  22. arasion
    Jan 20, 2017
    10
    this game is legendary with a tightly written story great characters and a fun vibe overall even though it's sad.
    once more telletale has done well with this one .
  23. reviewfrom19842
    Jan 13, 2017
    2
    Hated it played the first episode it was awful. Way worst then the show most overrated game ever .
  24. justanhonestguy
    Dec 27, 2016
    3
    Sorry folks, not for me at all. This is an interactive comic. To tell you the truth, I didn't stick around to see if the decisions i made had any effect down the line because the game bored me to tears/uninstalled in 20 minutes flat. I found the scale claustrophobic, to the extent that you are trapped in a frame of a comic, with limited movement within that frame, and occasionally there isSorry folks, not for me at all. This is an interactive comic. To tell you the truth, I didn't stick around to see if the decisions i made had any effect down the line because the game bored me to tears/uninstalled in 20 minutes flat. I found the scale claustrophobic, to the extent that you are trapped in a frame of a comic, with limited movement within that frame, and occasionally there is a button to click, sometimes repetitively. I just don't fit the niche that this interactive comic is intended for, and quite frankly, i don't see the appeal at all. I'm assuming it's a port , because I had problems with a mouse and keyboard also. I have to go against the grain on this one, and rate it as i see it.... a total bore and a 20 minute uninstall.… Expand
  25. GolovA
    Nov 11, 2016
    8
    First's thing first - this is a minimally interactive visual novel rather than a game in its classical sense. Seat back, relax, take the gamepad in one hand and a cup of tea into the other, click a button once in a while and enjoy a good story.

    While some of the criticism mentions that the choices you make are nothing more than a superficial gimmick and have no effect on the overall    First's thing first - this is a minimally interactive visual novel rather than a game in its classical sense. Seat back, relax, take the gamepad in one hand and a cup of tea into the other, click a button once in a while and enjoy a good story.

    While some of the criticism mentions that the choices you make are nothing more than a superficial gimmick and have no effect on the overall story, i must again point out that this is not an open-world game like Fall Out. This is a very well written gruesome and powerful story where you as the protagonist drive the narrative through dialogue choices. The dialogue and action choices do have some minor immediate effects on the story, but do not effect the overall arch of the main narrative.

    Nonetheless, voice acting is exemplary, the story grabbing, characters are believable, can be related to, and really grow on you pretty fast. I played through all 5 Episodes without a break, and suggest anyone looking into getting The Walking Dead do the same - this episode/season business is really a lame vogue.

    Recommend.    … Expand
  26. godunow
    Nov 9, 2016
    9
    This is a great game and a turning point in how interactive fiction is made now.

    Two most important things that made it so good are: - relation between two main characters, Lee and Clementine, an adult taking care of a child, feeling responsibility for someone, gives great framework for emotional engagement - something rather hard for me to get in computer game - game made really bold    This is a great game and a turning point in how interactive fiction is made now.

    Two most important things that made it so good are:
    - relation between two main characters, Lee and Clementine, an adult taking care of a child, feeling responsibility for someone, gives great framework for emotional engagement - something rather hard for me to get in computer game
    - game made really bold step to depart from gameplay being a hindrance to the story. You see, in most games, gameplay (being fight in rpg and inventory puzzles in adventure games) is something that slows your progress through the story. This somewhat masks the fact that most stories are written very poorly (even in games critically acclaimed as having Great Writing - Mass Effect, Pillars of Eternity). When mixed with some shooting or spellcasting it makes an "ok" experience. Walking Dead has a good (not great) story that is not watered down by "do some repetitive boring stuff in order to get another part as a reward". Result is well above average.

    There are probably better games in similar spirit now (Life is Strange) but still this one is well worth your time. Enjoyed it a lot even though I hate TV series.    … Expand
  27. pmart4
    Nov 7, 2016
    8
    TellTale Inc only create a master pieces and piles of garbage. This is a masterpiece!

    Brilliant story - well told and your decision matter. Every Walking Dead fan should play this game, even if gaming isn't there thing.
  28. p1menta
    Nov 3, 2016
    9
    Da uma dimensão muito maior à série e uma imersão maior do que os quadrinhos. A história é muito boa, os personagens marcantes e os gráficos são lindos. Suas escolhas, por mais que não alterem completamente os fatos te deixam dar uma personalidade diferente para o personagem a cada playthrough. Uma bela experiêmcia
  29. dandalis
    Oct 31, 2016
    9
    Fantastic adventure game - interactive story book. It has neat comic book inpsired visuals that wont blow you away but do their job flawlessly. Its one of the most heart breaking, warming and emotional journeys ive taken in gaming. All the characters are exceptionaly well written and you care for nearly all of them, even the ones you might not like at first glance. All the choices you makeFantastic adventure game - interactive story book. It has neat comic book inpsired visuals that wont blow you away but do their job flawlessly. Its one of the most heart breaking, warming and emotional journeys ive taken in gaming. All the characters are exceptionaly well written and you care for nearly all of them, even the ones you might not like at first glance. All the choices you make feel significant and most importantly impact the story and its outcome so as the characters who'll judge you by your choices. Game plays without any issues on PC and save system works wihtout a problem carrying your progess episode to episode.

    If you loved old school adventure games, youll love this aswell. Its a masterpiece in my books pure & simple.    … Expand
  30. Fighter
    Oct 23, 2016
    9
    This game The Walking Dead is to be congratulated, we can not really control the Lee, but the strong point is the story. The story is amazing, and the graphics have left me impressed, because it is different from the graphics of the games, it's kind of designed, not modeled, and beyond history and stunning graphics, has a good playability.
    One thing that is half bad the gameplay is the    This game The Walking Dead is to be congratulated, we can not really control the Lee, but the strong point is the story. The story is amazing, and the graphics have left me impressed, because it is different from the graphics of the games, it's kind of designed, not modeled, and beyond history and stunning graphics, has a good playability.
    One thing that is half bad the gameplay is the camera, which is not the best, but you can use it, and one thing I really like the Telltale Games is the fact that depending on what you talk to the other characters You can change the ending. This is something that I loved. So he deserves a 9.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best PC Game of 2012
12
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
15
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Metro GameCentral
    May 9, 2013
    80
    It’s not perfect but The Walking Dead is one of the most important advances in interactive fiction for a generation, with some of the most memorable characters of any video game.
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  2. Eurogamer
    Mar 15, 2013
    80
    The Walking Dead is a serious, solid, but clay-footed work; in truth, it wouldn't stand out from the crowd if video game storytelling wasn't so impoverished to begin with.
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  3. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 10, 2013
    90
    A test of your moral fortitude in a world that's gone to the dogs. [March 2013, p.76]
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