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

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  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. 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 beingsTelltale 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.… Expand
  2. Robert136
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    This episode wonderfully concludes Clementine's tragic journey. This is by far the best episode Telltale in the walking dead. This is a must play episode for all walking dead fans and shouldn't be missed by anyone who has played until Season 2 episode 4. The episode was heart breaking but this makes the universe of walking dead more worthwhile to play. We hope all is going well with youThis episode wonderfully concludes Clementine's tragic journey. This is by far the best episode Telltale in the walking dead. This is a must play episode for all walking dead fans and shouldn't be missed by anyone who has played until Season 2 episode 4. The episode was heart breaking but this makes the universe of walking dead more worthwhile to play. We hope all is going well with you Clementine, whether with Jane or Kenny.… Expand
  3. jcakes
    Aug 28, 2014
    9
    Hard choices and a great ending to Season Two. It does what all good stories should do: leave the reader wanting more. The ending of Season One packed more emotional punch, but the narrative of this ending is better. How the series goes forward Season Three will have every fan on their edge of their seat.
  4. ThestompingLand
    Aug 28, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An episode that had a real pay off, the choices felt as if they actually mattered this episode, there were sad deaths and hards choices. I don't understand how you couldn't like how sad and amazing this episode was and the multiple endings was the cherry on top.… Expand
  5. notchlover69
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    I was a big fan of the first season of this series and instantly fell in love. Although the second season wasn't as good as the first it doesn't disappoint with the finale. There are different endings that ultimately change the story leaving you an emotional mess in the end.
  6. Ivanrex
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS!!
    I got the ending in which you don't kill kenny, and honestly it's just as, if not even sadder than season's 1 ending, it's beautifuly executed on it's simplicity and musical aspect.
    The fact that Kenny gives his life up just so that you can stay safe at the city with AJ makes it a lot sadder, it's definitely the BEST walking dead episode I've EVER played.
    "10/10"    … Expand
  7. veres
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    The first part of the episode starts a little bit dull, but then it goes on a crazy roller-coaster ride very few games can produce. The amazing conversations and storytelling, and some of the toughest character drama makes this episode one of the finest in the entire series so far.
  8. Ajay14589
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    This is the probably the best episode in season 2 and i don't know how it got 79 score it should be above 90+.I recommend to play this game and you won't regret it!
  9. AhmadAlsumain
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    Wow, I don't believe it, when I just thought this game will ran out idea I was surprised with this EPIC ending for episode 5. I don't want to spoil anything, but there's something really true about TWD game that you can't find it anywhere else. The twisted plots and how everyone lost a dear one puts every character in a pressure and act like bad guys!

    Play this game if you haven't    Wow, I don't believe it, when I just thought this game will ran out idea I was surprised with this EPIC ending for episode 5. I don't want to spoil anything, but there's something really true about TWD game that you can't find it anywhere else. The twisted plots and how everyone lost a dear one puts every character in a pressure and act like bad guys!

    Play this game if you haven't already, it is a true masterpiece :)    … Expand
  10. Colgate
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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.… Expand
  11. 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 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 youWow, 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… Expand
  12. mijxero
    Aug 28, 2014
    10
    I don't like to give out 10s or 0s but I just have to for this game. It was everything I could have asked for. I don't think I felt the pity for certain characters that maybe I was supposed to but this episode had it shares of moments that made me want to stand up and yell at the screen. It of course gets emotional too, I just can't say enough about this game, can't wait for a season 3.
  13. ksenomorf
    Aug 27, 2014
    8
    Oh my God! With this episode I I know again Telltalel.After flops 3 episodes, I thought that this season can not be saved ... how wrong I was. This season will not be able to surpass the first season of The Walking Dead or Wolf among us, but for him not stydno.Ya not spare 10 for this episode, but the entire season 8/10, but now I will look forward to not only the wolf among us, but alsoOh my God! With this episode I I know again Telltalel.After flops 3 episodes, I thought that this season can not be saved ... how wrong I was. This season will not be able to surpass the first season of The Walking Dead or Wolf among us, but for him not stydno.Ya not spare 10 for this episode, but the entire season 8/10, but now I will look forward to not only the wolf among us, but also the third season of The Walking dead… Expand
  14. br54
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Telltale knows how to make an ending and a very good one at that. It's the most heartbreaking ending I've every played. It's almost as sad as Lee's death... Just play it and you'll know. This game was amazing in every way and I hope telltale keeps doing things like this. :')… Expand
  15. fahadssj4
    Aug 28, 2014
    10
    This game is nothing like i have ever played before the choices i made has never been so difficult and that's the beauty of it and the people who are giving this episode low rating probably have made some messed up choices, Spoiler ahead. I think i would probably be hating this game if i had killed Kenny but i did not and that lead to very heartwarming ending for me.
  16. darkfire1321
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I cri evrtime. No but seriously Jesus...F**king...Christ was that good. The best episode ever. When i killed Kenny I felt a sadness i've never felt before. Then we found the baby I felt a hatred i've never felt before.
    Its the best game I have ever played. PICK THIS GAME UP NOW.    … Expand
  17. Doctor_Who
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic work Breckon and Shorette! So many choiches that i wanted to dodge still i had to do them. The episode made me cry two times: first at the dream sequence with Lee, and at the one of possible endings where Clem and Kenny get to Wellington and we separate at the big metal doors in tears. With five possible endings i'm 100% sure that i will replay them all at my other save slots. I wish now that he made all the episodes but you can't change much now. Anyways fantastic f*cking good job Breckon. I hope he will be back for the 3rd season for more hearthwrenching moments and decisions.… Expand
  18. busbfran
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Season 2 concludes months later and builds on its amazing premise to remind us that The Walking dead is one of the best games of the decade. Telltale games continues to shock everyone with there sassy dialogue trees and gut aching decisions. For the price of $25 dollars this is entertainment +. Clem is stronger then ever! Sign me up for season 3! Mind Blow!
  19. miwoj
    Aug 28, 2014
    10
    I actually cried at the end. I'm not ashamed to admit it. I'm a man, i never cry, but the ending had hit me right in the feels, even harder than ending of season 1. I didn't think it was possible.
    I probably won't be able to sleep tonight, wondering and thinking over and over if i made the right choice. If there even was a good choice. And this is why this series and it's storytelling is    I actually cried at the end. I'm not ashamed to admit it. I'm a man, i never cry, but the ending had hit me right in the feels, even harder than ending of season 1. I didn't think it was possible.
    I probably won't be able to sleep tonight, wondering and thinking over and over if i made the right choice. If there even was a good choice. And this is why this series and it's storytelling is so unique and brilliant.    … Expand
  20. Enforcer122
    Aug 29, 2014
    10
    Again, amazing stuff from TellTale. They just have this incredible habit of making you care about the characters and choices you make in the story. Only in this game have I made a hard choice, and thought about it all day afterwards in work. The episode is slightly slow at the start, but pays off HUGELY at the end, so stick with it and be prepared for heart ache.
  21. Nobilis1984
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    Great finale
    Part 5 of the second season has become wonderful. After part 3 was better again weak and part 4 has created a beautiful end here.
    The decisions are much more difficult here and the feelings of Clementine are very put to the test here.
    In the end I had to rush off tears easy. Very hard finish.
  22. Rezaee
    Aug 28, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well,this episode was great.Probably the best thing about this is that in this episode the choices were important.The which I really liked was the different endings.I seriously liked when we didn't shot kenny and find the place(whillington?). It was a better ending than the one that we went with jane, and it made me cry again. And I hope the 5 endings make important changes for the next season which I can't wait to play it. I think The walking dead season two was as good as season 1 and it was really better than wolf among us. The only think wrong with this episode and the whole season was gameplay whcih wasn't a lot. But since everything else was amazing that doesn't even matter. I liked that there was more talking than the action.… Expand
  23. Cazanator
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    This was by far the most thrilling and heart-pounding episode Telltale has ever produced (including all of Season 1/2 and TWAU). You are left with unparalleled decisions which forces you to make the ultimate choices throughout. Never have I felt on the edge of my seat nor have I felt so betrayed, angry or relief in certain choices I made. The writing and pacing was perfect, characterThis was by far the most thrilling and heart-pounding episode Telltale has ever produced (including all of Season 1/2 and TWAU). You are left with unparalleled decisions which forces you to make the ultimate choices throughout. Never have I felt on the edge of my seat nor have I felt so betrayed, angry or relief in certain choices I made. The writing and pacing was perfect, character development has never been so excellent. As a huge fan of Telltale Games and its The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us series, I could not have asked for a better conclusion to their finest work yet.… Expand
  24. GatorZero
    Aug 29, 2014
    9
    Just... wow. Such an amazing episode. Great conclusion to the season and one of my favorite episodes of the series. This episode really tugs at your emotions and your decision-making, which seems the most important in this episode. Great job Telltale.
  25. Gmrbet
    Sep 12, 2014
    9
    Wow, what an episode. The ending(s) is so emotional, and makes a great conclusion. The writing, plot and the voice acting are great as usual, the dialogs and choices throughout the season just keep getting more and more interesting. Despite it, one downside that I've got to mention - you made a lot of choices regarding your attitude to some characters, I was disappointed to discover thatWow, what an episode. The ending(s) is so emotional, and makes a great conclusion. The writing, plot and the voice acting are great as usual, the dialogs and choices throughout the season just keep getting more and more interesting. Despite it, one downside that I've got to mention - you made a lot of choices regarding your attitude to some characters, I was disappointed to discover that non affected my ending. I think that choices throughout the game should have more significance.… Expand
  26. eelegendo
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    It's funny because this game has everything to be a really bad game. It is quite short. It is not a feast for the eyes. I'm not saying it's ugly, but at best, it's sometimes (sometimes...) feels like a moving comic strip. Otherwise has a cheap, cell shaded look from the last millenium. It has everything you don't want in a pc game: QTEs (to hell with them), check point system (for lazyIt's funny because this game has everything to be a really bad game. It is quite short. It is not a feast for the eyes. I'm not saying it's ugly, but at best, it's sometimes (sometimes...) feels like a moving comic strip. Otherwise has a cheap, cell shaded look from the last millenium. It has everything you don't want in a pc game: QTEs (to hell with them), check point system (for lazy devs) and episodes (never bought an episodic game before the last part came out and never will...). Besides it is not even a game! It has almost zero interactivity.
    And I still gave a 9 for it... WTF? I'm out of my mind or retarded or something? No, I'm okay :) It's the story and the characters make you want more. The characters come to live like in a GOOD book, you start to care for them and fear for them and you forget the looks, the **** QTE system and you just sometimes think of the parents of the devs, when you have to replay 10 mins after a crash, because there is no savegame, but checkpoints.
    I'm waiting for season 3 :)    … Expand
  27. jedisithdude
    Aug 31, 2014
    10
    This last episode was the best of them all. It arguably had as many feels as the first season's episode 5, minus Lee's death of course. Telltale has outdone themselves with this one and I'm already excited for Season 3. If this episode was the last of Clementine's adventures, it was a damn great end to them.
  28. djrussell
    Sep 1, 2014
    9
    I really enjoyed this last episode. It wrapped things up nicely without feeling rushed. Some people may be a little off-put by having to make extremely hard choices (more so than other episodes) but I think this is what is so good about this series; no action is without consequence.
  29. Lambo442
    Aug 29, 2014
    10
    This series is so unbelievably good and this episode for me has been the most enjoyable so far. It has the perfect blend of action and character development and the choices you have to make this time are more brutal than ever. I've never played a game (and I've played many) that have hooked me in and invoked such an emotional response from me than this series, and this episode willThis series is so unbelievably good and this episode for me has been the most enjoyable so far. It has the perfect blend of action and character development and the choices you have to make this time are more brutal than ever. I've never played a game (and I've played many) that have hooked me in and invoked such an emotional response from me than this series, and this episode will definitely stick in my mind.. The dialogue and the acting is pure class as usual and you really feel like you're there with the characters. Telltale are in a different league. Please tell me Game of Thrones will be made in a similar style...the artwork is simply beautiful too.… Expand
  30. Banhammer0
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    This is a superb game. Emotional rollerocaster like no other.
    Perfect blend of a movie and a game, where you live through the adventure with the characters.
    Your choices alter the story in way you wouldn't even expect. You feel attached to the protagonist and other characters, really caring about what happens to them. The writing is extremely well done for the most part, I was finding    This is a superb game. Emotional rollerocaster like no other.
    Perfect blend of a movie and a game, where you live through the adventure with the characters.
    Your choices alter the story in way you wouldn't even expect. You feel attached to the protagonist and other characters, really caring about what happens to them.
    The writing is extremely well done for the most part, I was finding myself thinking "Now I really would like my character to be able to do X" and almost always this wish was granted a few seconds later, like it was some kind of magic not just a game I was playing. This is of course thanks to very clever writing of Telltale team.

    Does it live up to the great first part ? Well, it mostly does. Some characters were less developed and sometimes (episode 5 car night scene for example) the writting seems to drop a notch.
    However the choices really felt like they mattered more than in season 1 which is why this is also getting a perfect 10/10.

    Highly recommended to everyone, not just zombie lovers !    … Expand
  31. theoffice
    Sep 1, 2014
    8
    I think this episode was very well done in terms of tell a story and making the player make a tough decision in only a matter of seconds that WILL change the ending dramatically (and hopefully at least the beginning of next season??). I give a high score because I just like the story. That being said things can definitely be improved on as a whole.... for example, they need to have more ofI think this episode was very well done in terms of tell a story and making the player make a tough decision in only a matter of seconds that WILL change the ending dramatically (and hopefully at least the beginning of next season??). I give a high score because I just like the story. That being said things can definitely be improved on as a whole.... for example, they need to have more of these types of decisions earlier in the game. Yes it is tough from a game making perspective but if you have an option like that in, say, episode 3, just bring in back in episode 5. There should be a few different ARCS to the story and not just different ENDS. The arcs can lead to essentially the same types of ending. In any case season 2 was great, but not as good as season 1. I say that (despite a better review from me than I gave season 1) because the characters in season 1 were better. Too many new ones that left/died too quick in season 2 I couldn't become attached. The story ending in season 2 was MUCH better but AS A WHOLE season 1 was just slightly better than season 2. Ultimately though I still do think the game play still leaves a lot to be desired. Just give a little more game play and not so much rail type stuff. Also season 2 was a lot shorter than season 1. But all in all a good, fun, enjoyable experience. I kinda want to play it again just to have a slightly different story. Oh and I recommend reading the guy's review who gave it a "1/10". Man is that funny. Some people don't play the game correctly (note, don't have 20 different save files just to see every possible choice. Most don't matter all that much but taken as a whole the choices do play out a little different!).… Expand
  32. TabulaRasa
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Beautifully written, beautifully acted, beautifully designed. One of the absolutely greatest examples of video game storytelling in the known universe.

    Just buy it.
  33. tam2014
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    The season 2 ends with it's last episode concluded so good.This game has really blow my mind by killing luke.I felt so sorry!!!!!
    Telltale are just killing powerful characters for story to be powerful .BTW!!! The game was perfect and the choices they have given at end i really like it.This episode was very heart-breaking and has strong impact on the whole storyline .The thing which i    The season 2 ends with it's last episode concluded so good.This game has really blow my mind by killing luke.I felt so sorry!!!!!
    Telltale are just killing powerful characters for story to be powerful .BTW!!! The game was perfect and the choices they have given at end i really like it.This episode was very heart-breaking and has strong impact on the whole storyline .The thing which i really like in this episode is that they have given strong choices in the end.    … Expand
  34. thedude1622
    Aug 27, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I stuck with Kenny to the bitter end, and wasn't disappointed. I looked away while he shanked Jane. Mind blowing ending, with Kenny making an endgame choice that proved he wasn't as nuts as people thought. Unpredictable, yet believable characters. Best episode yet.… Expand
  35. jkiller
    Aug 29, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love it but I do like season 1 episode 5 better good story and better theme song in my opinion because in season 1 ending I remember when I shot lee but in this episode The ending really a litte bit boring… Expand
  36. SlyguyReviews
    Aug 31, 2014
    9
    This is a great game worth time and money. if you played season 1 you will cry at the end. telltale are great developers but this not a perfect game there some glitches but they don't break the game. I hope Telltale gets season 3 out soon
  37. Nitroussoda
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    Its a wild ride right to the finish. This season was not as emotionally attaching as the first, but no one can ever be better than Lee. The difficult choices along the way can make things very difficult, but the involvement of the actual player is what makes telltale stand-out from the crowd. Definitely another one to add to the collection.
  38. BanksyIsKing
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    The tough choices, almost to tough i dont know how TellTale will carry on with this game, especially where they leave you with the multiple array of endings.
  39. Othed19
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    Not better or worse than all the other episodes. Finally, your choices matter. There are 7 possible ends, and around 3 of them are substantially different. It's a good final episode, clearly, but it's also nothing new anymore. Altogether, this season wasn't worse than the first one, but less innovative. You already knew how this game works. It gives you a lot of opportunities to try savingNot better or worse than all the other episodes. Finally, your choices matter. There are 7 possible ends, and around 3 of them are substantially different. It's a good final episode, clearly, but it's also nothing new anymore. Altogether, this season wasn't worse than the first one, but less innovative. You already knew how this game works. It gives you a lot of opportunities to try saving someone's life, but often the characters die anyway because the game decides whom you will end up with. Only at the very end of this episode you'll really make a few life/death decisions. I was content with this season, but if Telltale produces another one just like this, it will start to bore me.… Expand
  40. Vince96
    Sep 8, 2014
    9
    The season final "No Going Back" is shocking, sad and shattering. But also it is stunning and gripping. This game is the most intense experience i ever had and this episode is the top of it. On the one hand it lets you despair and on the other hand you hope it will be better. Just amazing how you can feel with the guys in this game. In my opinion it shows you the multifaceted humanityThe season final "No Going Back" is shocking, sad and shattering. But also it is stunning and gripping. This game is the most intense experience i ever had and this episode is the top of it. On the one hand it lets you despair and on the other hand you hope it will be better. Just amazing how you can feel with the guys in this game. In my opinion it shows you the multifaceted humanity better than everything else. But i think something is missing in the possible endings you can get, because of that "only" 9/10. There could be more options, more opportunities, more effects of the decisions you choose and also more people coming back from season 1. But the last one is only my personal wish,… Expand
  41. Whiskers_McGee
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    In all honesty, this final episode is amazing and I'm giving it a 9, but only just.

    This has nothing to do with the episode content - hands down this is the most brutal, engaging and interesting episode telltale have ever produced (perhaps on par with the finale of the Wolf Among Us). The reason this doesn't get a 10 however is for 2 reasons: - Due to the 7/10 support cast, the    In all honesty, this final episode is amazing and I'm giving it a 9, but only just.

    This has nothing to do with the episode content - hands down this is the most brutal, engaging and interesting episode telltale have ever produced (perhaps on par with the finale of the Wolf Among Us). The reason this doesn't get a 10 however is for 2 reasons:

    - Due to the 7/10 support cast, the emotional edge is blunted at times when it could potentially be 'feels-rollercoaster'.

    - 2 of the 5 possible endings are absolutely awful.

    At the same time, 1 of the possible endings is absolutely depression inducing, you'll be crying into your cereal for weeks (hint: Believe in kenny till the very end). This doesn't excuse the other 3 however, which just feel so lacklustre, almost like gaining a bronze medal at the end of a game. It feels incomplete, and whether this is telltale's way of saying 'go back and do it again the right way' I'm not sure (obviously isn't).

    It's a shame really, as the storyline throughout this season has been absolutely stunning, and followed a completely different arc to that of the first season giving the two games distinct feels. It's just the supporting cast are made to feel expendable, not necessary tools for your survival. As such, their eventual demises can almost be cast aside after the intial 'Christ Jim, he's dead' moment. As the game explores Clementine's development into a 'hardened' individual, this makes perfect sense however it just detracts from the overall feel of the game.

    Apart from that, stunning. Just isn't a 10.    … Expand
  42. gold
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    Эпизод 5:
    Интерактива... Правильно - нет. Сюжет развивается на 9.
    Итог: 9.840/10

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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. 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.
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  2. Gamer.nl
    Sep 17, 2014
    80
    No Going Back is a worthy ending to a strong season. In the final episode you’ll leave a few memorable characters behind. Since you’ve made a lot of choices along the way, that’ll be a lot of personal goodbye’s. The narrative is of high quality, the interactive part not so much. Luckily, The Walking Dead continues to impress, even without having to press any buttons.
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  3. SpazioGames
    Sep 16, 2014
    80
    The last chapter of the second season of The Walking Dead closes at a great journey that lasted about five months and highlights how Telltale has become able to provide a great experience with this franchise.
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