The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 5 - No Going Back

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Sep 15, 2014
    70
    No Going Back struggles to build anticipation for a conclusion that is clear from the outset, but once past the point of no return, the final episode ramps up to an exciting choice-driven conclusion with five different endings.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Sep 4, 2014
    70
    This new season of TWD is not emotional, intense and grieving as the first one. The last episode shuts the story in an interesting way, but there has been too many flaws in the previous chapters.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Aug 27, 2014
    70
    A bunch of flat characters ruin a series of great decisions, moral choices and paths. The First Season is still the best game TellTale Ever made, but season two shows some sparks of greatness that could ignite a big season three.
  5. GameSpot
    Aug 27, 2014
    70
    This messy ending is an appropriate way to wrap a season that evolved into a morality play loaded with grim, philosophical musings about what it means to be a human being, whether you're struggling to survive in a zombie apocalypse or simply learning how to get by in the real world.
  6. Polygon
    Aug 26, 2014
    70
    Telltale's first season of The Walking Dead felt like a desperately needed breath of fresh air. The Walking Dead Season 2 Finale treads tepid, zombie-infested water. Even in its most meaningful moments, it's a mere approximation of what Telltale has proven itself capable of.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Aug 26, 2014
    70
    The way Telltale is able to manipulate your emotions so easily is astonishing, so it makes it all the more disappointing the rest of the episode doesn’t come together as well as it could have.
  8. Riot Pixels
    Sep 26, 2014
    60
    When describing the 3rd episode of the season, In Harm’s Way, I compared Telltale to a maniac who lives to torture his victims. No Going Back only reinforces this impression.
  9. Slant Magazine
    Aug 29, 2014
    60
    The writing remains generally strong, especially when it comes to giving players the illusion of control in their big dramatic dialogue choices.
  10. GameTrailers
    Aug 27, 2014
    60
    The most condemning thing we can say is the dream reminded us of everything missing in the episode; if only we cared as much as Lee and Clementine used to care about each other.
  11. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 27, 2014
    60
    The first Telltale finale where your choices carry true weight, but the inconsistent and contrived characterisation means it comes at considerable cost.
  12. AusGamers
    Aug 27, 2014
    60
    The second season of The Walking Dead has had highpoints, but in the end it can’t match up against the first season.
  13. Joystiq
    Aug 26, 2014
    60
    The ending, and therefore the episode, may please many players. However, from a storytelling standpoint, No Going Back falls flat.
  14. Kill Screen
    Sep 8, 2014
    50
    Out of all of the episodes, “No Going Back” is the most relentless.

Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best PC Game of 2014
85
#85 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 362 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 277 out of 362
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 362
  3. Negative: 44 out of 362
  1. Ankitkillerdon
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Telltale arrived at what it has been aiming for the past two years. It's not just about making hard choices, but watching humanity come loose.Telltale arrived at what it has been aiming for the past two years. It's not just about making hard choices, but watching humanity come loose. With beautiful imagery and heart wrenching conflicts, Telltale has knocked the ball out of the park. They have reminded us that apocalypse isn't about the physical breakdown of society, but witnessing the delicate threads which hold human beings together come apart. The people, including Clementine have nothing left to hide behind, as they try to survive by any means possible, however dear the cost. In a sense, they have turned into zombies, mindless and selfish, without the actual death and disease. The plague which riddles their hearts is what makes them the real zombies, The Walking Dead.… Full Review »
  2. Colgate
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The ending is heartbreaking even more than the s. 1 ending in my opinion. Its the best episode i have ever played. It had so many hard choices, so much heartbreak, even memories of Lee. I cant believe its over of season 2.… Full Review »
  3. WildingCarpet11
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Wow, just wow. I thought the last episode was going to be a little different. This episode shows how cruel humanity can be in moments likeWow, just wow. I thought the last episode was going to be a little different. This episode shows how cruel humanity can be in moments like this. Great conclusion will show you what choice would you make in zombie apocalypse if something like this happens. No matter what ending you get you'll be satisfied with it. This is the best and most cruel episode telltale ever made! It will show you what and who you are. #MyClementine… Full Review »
See all user reviews »