The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - The Final Season

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Edge Magazine
    Apr 25, 2019
    70
    Heaven knows we've played thousands of forgettable videogame stories over the years, so perhaps the best tribute we can pay to the departed developer is this: EDGE will remember it. [Issue#332, p.116]
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  2. New Game Network
    Apr 1, 2019
    70
    With more interaction and better player choice, The Walking Dead: The Final Season might have transcended its predecessors. But as it stands, Clem’s adequate goodbye is aided by strong characters, long episodes, and apt nostalgia.
  3. PC Gamer
    Mar 26, 2019
    70
    An otherwise strong season drops the ball at the death. Clementine deserved better.

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#89 Best PC Game of 2018
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#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 270 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 195 out of 270
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 270
  3. Negative: 25 out of 270
  1. RowdyB
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    The Walking Dead has been around since 2012, and I have loyally followed it since, always staying hyped for the next episode after each oneThe Walking Dead has been around since 2012, and I have loyally followed it since, always staying hyped for the next episode after each one released. Here we arrive at the end of Clementine's story, where she is accompanied by AJ, who she has raised since his birth, and is essentially like her adopted son. It's great to see these two characters still sticking it out to the end after the late half of Season 2, and the chemistry between them is fun.
    MECHANICS
    - This game has changed a LOT of what Telltale is known for. Everything you say or do in front of AJ will transform him, directly, and it will impact how you play this game. You can't choose to constantly be silent, because it will bite you in the rear. AJ is like an actual child in real life; easy influential with what you say and do. After realizing this, I had to remind myself to stay careful of any decision I made if he was in the picture.
    - The combat is also revamped, and it is no longer to dull and boring quick time events strictly as the other games, now you have a two-step combat system: you walk up to a walker, stun them, and then kill them, or you can kill them and risk being attacked simultaneously by another walker mid-animation. It is simple, but it's refreshing to see Telltale not focus on quick time events now. I will admit though, regardless of how unengaging it is, it's quite fun to trap a zombie after making him chase you in a circle sometimes.
    STORY/CHARACTERS
    - The entire first episode was great in pacing-- it never felt too slow, never felt like it was moving too fast.
    It spent the right amount of time shedding light on every character you needed to know about, and it was good at having you like these characters as well.
    LENGTH
    - The episode took me roughly two and a half hours with one ten minute break. It is a VERY long first episode, probably the lengthiest one Telltale has ever made for any game, and again-- it didn't feel stretched out. By the time the game has you comfortable near the end, a certain event happens that will remain unmentioned and it makes you feel very uncomfortable and nervous.
    OVERALL THOUGHTS
    - With this being the first episode, which is normally the worst in a Telltale game, I have to admit that after playing it, I am HYPED for the rest of the season. I'm wondering how much better the episodes can get after this one, and the cliffhanger was insane. I can't wait until September, and I hear there are rumors a certain someone is coming back from season one!
    Can't wait to update my review for The Walking Dead: The Final Season - Episode 2: Suffer the Children!    … Full Review »
  2. GamerFox
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    A worthy conclusion to Clementine's story. At the end of episode 4, I had to pause the game and run to the bathroom to wipe my tears and snot. 10/10
  3. unrealnoise
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    It is a specially good season. I think it's the best after the season one.

    We got finally so much different feelings about the last season.    It is a specially good season. I think it's the best after the season one.

    We got finally so much different feelings about the last season. Clem was one of my favorite character which I ever seen in my life. And after wathing this season... I would like to say that she is perfect. We could learn a lot from her. I'm sure about that.

    I will miss Clem so much.

    And yes, I will play again it after few years from the beginnings. It's definitely worth it.    … Full Review »
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