The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series

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  1. 113
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    Great storytelling however dad always dies. It is a death sentence. Love live Kenny.
  2. lazyssj
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Highly recommend.

    My favorite tell-tale project and their most iconic for a reason. Clementine is one of the more interesting gaming characters you get to see actually grow up and your decisions actually factor into the type of person she ends up becoming. Numerous endings to each season although the decision-making itself throughout each episode does feel a little shallow at times as a    Highly recommend.

    My favorite tell-tale project and their most iconic for a reason. Clementine is one of the more interesting gaming characters you get to see actually grow up and your decisions actually factor into the type of person she ends up becoming. Numerous endings to each season although the decision-making itself throughout each episode does feel a little shallow at times as a bunch of the decisions just feel like slightly worded variants of the same answer that does not really affect much. But a great art style, solid story, and incredibly interesting cast makes this a great interactive game to play.    … Expand
  3. FuzzyTR
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    I've never played a game like this in my life. This game is one of the best story games in the world. Those who didn't play should regret it
  4. apokalipto
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  5. Mrokop
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Great story, this is a game that is truly a piece of art, a must play for anyone that admires a game that can touch your feelings.
  6. rubenromero_7
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De verdad no entiendo las criticas negativas hacia este juego tal vez no sea perfecto para ti o no te guste pero por eso no dices que es basura para mi este juego es perfecto y el unico que identifico como mi juego favorito y de hay he sacado mi personaje favorito que es Clem es una narrativa muy intensa, emocional y que innove como juego no quiere decir que sea malo y yo lo veo tan diferente al resto que para mi simplemente es perfecto.

    Le doy mi apoyo porque se merece una buena reseña.

    ¿Quién no ha llorado con la muerte de Lee, la despedida de Kenny o la aparente muerte de Clem?    … Expand
  7. Ciocolici
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    There's a remastered version available now, together with all the other games in the series, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series, which is superior to the original game in terms of visuals and overall presentation. The remaster does a great job of bringing the game up to today's standards, although the original game still holds up well in terms of graphics. I highly suggestThere's a remastered version available now, together with all the other games in the series, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series, which is superior to the original game in terms of visuals and overall presentation. The remaster does a great job of bringing the game up to today's standards, although the original game still holds up well in terms of graphics. I highly suggest you consider playing the remaster because it is superior.

    The story in this game is a part of the comic books "The Walking Dead," but you don't really need to know anything about them. You don't even need to be a great gamer to fully experience this. This game is so well-crafted that anybody can enjoy it.

    By far, this has been the best gaming experience I've had. I never thought it would be possible to feel something like this in a video game. The character interactions, exploration, puzzles, dialogues, and choices – everything is amazing. I cared deeply about each character in the story, and they all left their mark, whether positive or negative. I eagerly anticipated what would happen next at every moment, and I never experienced a second of boredom. Truly astounding.

    I did realize that this isn't the type of game with completely divergent routes altering the entire experience from A to Z. The choices do matter, but to a certain extent. They alter the story's delivery, while the core remains intact. This doesn't bother me, honestly. Some choices hold greater long-term weight, while others have more transient impacts. You can never be sure which is which. These choices can reshape characters, how they engage with you, even certain scenes. Consequences are present – don't forget that. They might not lead you on a wholly distinct path, transitioning from zombies to aliens, but they are significant, believe me. However, certain elements will always persist, yet the game's craftsmanship ensures you'll never predict which.

    It's a unique experience that will remain indelibly etched in your memory, defying comparison with anything else. It thrives as a video game, where you assume control of characters and engage with others. Honestly, I'm not quite sure what Telltale did with this game that made me love it so profoundly, but they certainly achieved it. For real, I even shed tears at the end, and I have no qualms admitting it. The emotions I felt for Lee and Clem in this game, surpass anything I've experienced for characters in other stories.

    Do yourself a favor and play this, regardless of your gaming inclination. Basic English language knowledge is all you need.    … Expand
  8. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    That was a great one. Is kind of a shame that any of the other Telltale games reached what they promised. No matter what you do in those games, you always end up seeing yourself in the same spot you would have been if you had made different choices.
  9. Geliosreview55
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    The game is super cool. I literally cried at the end of the last episode of final season.
    Strongly recommend to play. I played all 4 seasons in two weeks. Can't imaging that we will not see more episodes and Clem anymore
  10. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I cannot begin to tell you about how hard I cried at the end. I was like 10 years old playing this game and you wouldve thought I lost my own parent..… Expand
  11. Procrustes7
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    είναι απίστευτο το ξανά έπαιξα μετά από 10 χρόνια και πραγματικά ξανά έκλαψα έχει φοβερή πλοκή και φοβερούς χαρακτήρες
  12. DoomDoc_
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
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  13. pokeaatrox
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    Another narrative game or with a lot of dialogue / cinematic but whose available dubbing is only English. The other communities such as the French, Germans, Russians, etc... are neglected.

    My money will be better at other studios.
  14. JBreed
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    One of the best stories in gaming history with one of the strongest protagonist of all time. The supporting cast only benefits the game and makes you generally anxious when it comes to their safety. This is one of the few tell tale games when the choices REALLY matter and it adds to the games replay value. I'm only docking a point because I feel like the main antagonist (although wellOne of the best stories in gaming history with one of the strongest protagonist of all time. The supporting cast only benefits the game and makes you generally anxious when it comes to their safety. This is one of the few tell tale games when the choices REALLY matter and it adds to the games replay value. I'm only docking a point because I feel like the main antagonist (although well motivated) is bit of a reach and playing this on the ps4 port, I found some glitches (not game breaking but a little annoying) however if your wanting an emotional story with a hint of terror, pick this game up.… Expand
  15. Eyean
    Aug 6, 2023
    8
    One of the greatest stories ever told in the zombie medium, delivered in the usual bland Telltale package. The choose your own adventure elements don't do much to elevate the story ultimately, The illusion of choice sucks.
  16. escobar_pablo
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    Hundred times better than a tv show of walking dead. the story is very realistic there are almost no logical mistakes which makes to fully feel the apocalyptical vibe. The story is excellent, characters are well-made.
  17. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Gameplay - 7
    Plot & Characters - 9
    Storytelling - 9
    Pacing - 7
    Music & Sound - 6
    Replayability - 5
    Performance - 10
  18. zarvx
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    the first video game that me cry.

    this is still the best game out of all the walking dead series.
  19. NbI
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Si te molesta como es el gameplay no es recomendable, mejor mira la historia por YouTube, pero si el gameplay te da lo mismo o te gusta, amigo mío este juego va a hacerte mierda emocionalmente. La historia es drama y tristeza de principio a fin, personajes con los que te encariñado desde el principio hasta el final, es un viaje inolvidable y sin duda alguna merece todo el reconocimientoSi te molesta como es el gameplay no es recomendable, mejor mira la historia por YouTube, pero si el gameplay te da lo mismo o te gusta, amigo mío este juego va a hacerte mierda emocionalmente. La historia es drama y tristeza de principio a fin, personajes con los que te encariñado desde el principio hasta el final, es un viaje inolvidable y sin duda alguna merece todo el reconocimiento que tiene… Expand
  20. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    This game really excels with giving the player meaningful choices. Characters are grounded and act consistently so the game frequently poses dilemmas that will have near and far reaching consequences. Your choices matter in this game and when the characters are so well voiced it means the consequences hit so much harder. The relationship between the two main characters is sold so well,This game really excels with giving the player meaningful choices. Characters are grounded and act consistently so the game frequently poses dilemmas that will have near and far reaching consequences. Your choices matter in this game and when the characters are so well voiced it means the consequences hit so much harder. The relationship between the two main characters is sold so well, making for a fun and sometimes emotional game.… Expand
  21. TJDawgiestyle
    Jun 6, 2023
    8
    Pretty phenomenal storytelling and characters, and the father-like relationship between Lee and Clementine is easily one of the best pairings in videogame history. As an interactive experience, it's easy to see that decision making often leads to binary "A or B" choices, that arguably don't affect the game, that being said Telltales Walking Dead will suck you in with how characterPretty phenomenal storytelling and characters, and the father-like relationship between Lee and Clementine is easily one of the best pairings in videogame history. As an interactive experience, it's easy to see that decision making often leads to binary "A or B" choices, that arguably don't affect the game, that being said Telltales Walking Dead will suck you in with how character relationships progress and/or falter. Overall, a roller-coaster of emotions.… Expand
  22. SPIDER-MAX56
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    A beautiful blend of story telling and making you believe you’re not just in a video game.
    This is truly a work of art and a masterpiece on its own.
  23. Rustick
    May 20, 2023
    9
    отличная игра для своего жанра, приятная рисовка, хороший сюжет с отличной драмой , запоминающиеся персонажи, эмоционально очень сильная игра
  24. pxouria
    May 7, 2023
    10
    I don't think a game series has ever brought as much emotion out of me as TWD by Telltale.
    As the name of the studio suggests, this is an interactive story rather than a game.
    If you are okay with this type of media, TWD will be a joy to experience.
  25. edxtan
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Every choice in The Walking Dead: A Telltale Game Series reflects on you and affects your relationship with the other characters.
  26. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    9
    Как заставить плакать взрослого стокилограмового мужика. Ребята из тэллтэйл знают наверняка. Я не плачу, это просто слезы.
  27. jimlake
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    ITS BETTER THAN THE MORB MOVIE SOME HOW I cant believe this game changed my life now I'm based and i hate furrys and i hate anime and this game has no furrys or anime man so its a win and so gud i cant believe that this game only had 6 episodes and got a lower rating than Zelda ocarina of time i love this game so much and Kenny is a Christian man like me
  28. gremece
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    I can only think of one game I like more than this one, so I guess this must be my second favourite game of all time. I really tried to come up with one. I even did research.

    Come to think of it, I also can't think of any books, movies or TV shows I'd rate higher. So it might be my second favourite piece of media of all time. Crazy. The final season is close competition, but this    I can only think of one game I like more than this one, so I guess this must be my second favourite game of all time. I really tried to come up with one. I even did research.

    Come to think of it, I also can't think of any books, movies or TV shows I'd rate higher. So it might be my second favourite piece of media of all time. Crazy.

    The final season is close competition, but this season is much more proficiently written. I rarely felt like I didn't want to choose any of the available dialogue options or that there was something important I wanted to say, but there was no dialogue option for it, or that the characters weren't acting sensibly.

    The important choices you have to make are, for the most part, genuinely difficult. Giving the player a limited amount of time to decide was an excellent idea because you could spend a lot of time weighing some of them up.

    It took me a long time to realise how difficult it must be to get that right. Telltale really made it feel effortless. And yet, I don't think I ever made a choice for reasons the game hadn't expected, which is a common source of frustration in adventure games.

    The emotional core of the game is the relationship between Clementine and Lee, an 8 year old girl and the history professor/convicted murderer who finds her alone at the onset of the zombie apocalypse. In the back story to this game, Lee found his wife in bed with another man, fought with him and killed him. As the player, you're forced to reconcile this fact with the kind and caring father figure he becomes to Clementine.

    Lee is wise, but pragmatic. He admits to making up his parenting philosophy on the fly and, for the most part, also can't fall back on the general ideas about parenting that even non-parents would be aware of. They lack the nuance required in the new, much more morally ambiguous post-outbreak world.

    In almost any other game, and most other media as well, Clementine would have been a standard child-shaped McGuffin. I get the feeling Telltale was aware of that and worked hard to avoid it. Thankfully, they didn't go too far in the opposite direction and make Clementine feel like an adult or an exaggeration.

    Season 1's Clementine is cautious and innocent, but savvy and resourceful. She's optimistic, but not naive. She's brave, but worries easily. She's loyal and has an immense capacity for empathy and understanding, even for people who have done terrible things.

    You build a relationship between the two characters gradually and realistically over the course of the game, mostly through small acts like cutting Clem's hair short to make it harder to grab. Say what you will about the "dadification" of video games, but this game made me want to learn about adoption. That's pretty powerful. It turns out that there are more adopters than potential adoptees in my country and fostering is usually at least a part-time job.

    The other characters are all pretty interesting as well, but you get the idea.

    And yes, I cried.    … Expand
  29. FRIST_008
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
    Пройдя все эпизоды, могу сказать, что смотрится это всё как сериал, по сравнению с фильмами от студии квантик дрим. Если вы любитель игрофильмов, и хотите того же, но длинее и менее бюджетнее, игра способна вам это подарить.Пройдя все эпизоды, могу сказать, что смотрится это всё как сериал, по сравнению с фильмами от студии квантик дрим. Если вы любитель игрофильмов, и хотите того же, но длинее и менее бюджетнее, игра способна вам это подарить.
  30. CausticMisery
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    The best story-driven game ever made. Disregard the sequels or risk severe disappointment.
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#4 Best PC Game of 2012
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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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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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