The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - The Final Season

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  1. 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. 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    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.    … Expand
  2. safteygamerpro
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    It's so good so far, plz telltale don't leave me hanging like this. I need you guys to finish this series for me
  3. 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
  4. lord_raccoon
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Amazing game that did end with a high note. Thank you telltale. This is the end we will remember you for.
  5. 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 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 theThe 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!    … Expand
  6. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    This is an unbiased review, based solely on the enjoyment I had from the first two episodes. If you have a connection to Clementine like I do, it is worth buying. There are many cliches in the story, but it still left me surprised at times and never held it back immensely.
  7. Gregnator
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    The final game that follows the story of Clementine.
    My expectations were constantly growing higher and higher each new game they published and for this game my expectations were set so high that I felt it was near unreasonable.
    But like with the first game, they managed to make a game that was so wonderful that even my high expectations were not set high enough. Knowing this was    The final game that follows the story of Clementine.
    My expectations were constantly growing higher and higher each new game they published and for this game my expectations were set so high that I felt it was near unreasonable.
    But like with the first game, they managed to make a game that was so wonderful that even my high expectations were not set high enough.

    Knowing this was going to be the final game, there were some reasonable fears I had with this game.
    What will happen to the main character?
    By this time, I already knew from experience with the previous games that this game can be extremely harsh with how they handle characters, and my fear wasn't as much of "how" or "when" will something happen or even "if" something would happen, but rather would they respectfully handle any situation with the character.

    I can say yes, they respectfully ended the game series with a lot of different choices.
    The main character has been learning things and behaviors from everyone she encountered in the previous games and at moments it shocks you.

    You'll go: "Oh, yeah I remember teaching her that in Season 2, I wish I did something different"
    And that's the beauty of this game.
    You followed a girl from a young age and see her become a woman.
    A must play masterpiece.    … Expand
  8. Deackhole
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    In spite of my 6-year old love of the TWD universe, it can surely be said that the game deserves its final. Clementine became our own daughter/friend during the past years, we've seen her in good and bad days, gone through lots of difficult choices and situations, seems like there is nothing more to say, yet it makes me feel sad to say goodbye, but it is the only word suitable, I suppose.In spite of my 6-year old love of the TWD universe, it can surely be said that the game deserves its final. Clementine became our own daughter/friend during the past years, we've seen her in good and bad days, gone through lots of difficult choices and situations, seems like there is nothing more to say, yet it makes me feel sad to say goodbye, but it is the only word suitable, I suppose.
    I hope some of the Clementine, Lee, Kenny or Xavier creators is reading this, and the only thing I can say is a thank you)
    Словами не передать как много эмоций принесла мне эта игра, мне до сих пор тяжело поверить что персонажи в ней - всего лишь выдумка и их не существует, да и честно говоря, не очень хочется в это верить. Это был долгий и тернистый путь, мне очень жаль что TellTale закрылись, однако я считаю что их игры будут помнить всегда, их наследие не забудется, и надеюсь что эмоции полученные в ходе прохождения всей линейки TWD хоть когда-нибудь получится испытать вновь))    … Expand
  9. BCI1999
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    A game that was supposed to be the final season of a brilliant series almost died because the developer went bancrupt, but the license owner Skybound took it over and finished it (with a small but understandable delay), and I must say it's realy realy good!
    I love story telling games, and this one is defenitely in my top 3! This story line might be over (hopefully not) but I'm sure the    A game that was supposed to be the final season of a brilliant series almost died because the developer went bancrupt, but the license owner Skybound took it over and finished it (with a small but understandable delay), and I must say it's realy realy good!
    I love story telling games, and this one is defenitely in my top 3! This story line might be over (hopefully not) but I'm sure the series as a whole is not over.
    If you want to enjoy a beautifull, rich, emotional, amazing story play this series from the beginning, you won't regret it!    … Expand
  10. plus1k1337
    Mar 28, 2019
    10
    Потрясающая игра, не в плане геймплея и графики, а именно сюжета. Та игра от которой никто не будет равнодушным. Вряд ли можно назвать эту игру "Интерактивным кино" из-за того, что в серии The Walking Dead интерактивности фактически и не было. Эта игра создаёт лишь иллюзию вашего выбора, но есть мелочи которые и в правду влияют на диалоги, этого отрицать нельзя. Началась это серияПотрясающая игра, не в плане геймплея и графики, а именно сюжета. Та игра от которой никто не будет равнодушным. Вряд ли можно назвать эту игру "Интерактивным кино" из-за того, что в серии The Walking Dead интерактивности фактически и не было. Эта игра создаёт лишь иллюзию вашего выбора, но есть мелочи которые и в правду влияют на диалоги, этого отрицать нельзя. Началась это серия потрясающе и закончилась достойно. Эта для меня была первая игра в таком жанре и я не пожалел что прошёл её. Первый сезон вызвал у меня слезу, радость и горесть, что и смог повторить финальный сезон. Конечно бы хотелось чтобы у нас было больше возможностей для выбора в финальной части, но если подумать, то можно понять что это всё объясняется, тем что студия была на грани банкротства и не выплачивала зарплату разработчикам, честно говоря это чудо что игра вышла. Спасибо Skybound что закончила начатую работу Telltale Games, мне приятно что игра увидела свет и дала радость фанатам серии!

    10/10
    p.s ( дал бы 11/10, но я же не Логвинов.)    … Expand
  11. EDGE666
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    just amazing ;] . the walking dead final season mixed up the game with new gameplay elements the best graphics and art style one could ask for and dont forget amazing character development with an awesome story to go along with all of the above. just go play the game already :D
  12. MgrDonut
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    *****************
    +Story
    +Game-play
    +Graphics
    +Violet, Clem, AJ, Lee
    +Kenny easter egg
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  13. Ernest_vzla
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Highly emotional and satisfying conclusion to Clementine’s story arc. Very intriguing story and tense choices throughout. It just makes you feel for the characters, a must play for those who played Season 1... great work to everyone involved in this Final Season. 10/10
  14. ma04nu
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    The final season, just a perfect conclusion to the story of Clémentine.
    More open, more enjoyable, and with much better graphics, i enjoyed every second of it.
  15. Manheim_Radd
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    UN digno final para la saga.
    Skybound y teltalle le dan un final a Clementine que a muchos nos hizo llorar.
    Debo admitir que tenia miedo de jugar esta temporada porque lei por ahi un rumor de que Clem moria, primero me alegra decir que no, ella esta muy viva y el momento en el que la maten juro que voy a las oficinas de skybound y los mato a todos :). Esta temporada tomo todo loq eu no    UN digno final para la saga.
    Skybound y teltalle le dan un final a Clementine que a muchos nos hizo llorar.
    Debo admitir que tenia miedo de jugar esta temporada porque lei por ahi un rumor de que Clem moria, primero me alegra decir que no, ella esta muy viva y el momento en el que la maten juro que voy a las oficinas de skybound y los mato a todos :).
    Esta temporada tomo todo loq eu no me gusto de la temporada 3 y lo mejoro en mucho aspectos, la calidad grafica es increible, la historia es muuuuuy buena, los momentos emotivos realmente te llegan, el desarrollo de personajes funciona muy bien, da tal manera que mas de una vez me dieron ganas de reiniciar un episodio para evitar que un personaje muera (de hecho lo hice luego de terminar el episoio 4 por primera vez y ver que louis moria) pero pensarla mas de una vez porqeu tampoco quieres que el que ha sobrevivido muera tambien (en mi caso no queria que el pequeño Tenn muera porque simplemente llegue a agarrarle mucho cariño), una antagonista que de verdad llegas a odiar con todas tus fuerzas y una jugabilidad muy buena, osea, la parte cuando defiendes la escuela de walkers en llamas con el arco simplement es demasiado buena, y de igual manera la adicion de combinacion de botones (en PC al menos, aun no la jugue en consola) de shift +e o q y utilizar en distintos momentos e para aturdir y q para matar son adiciones que ya venia deseandolas desde la temporada 2 y finalmente los coleccionable y personalizacion del cuarto, cabe recalcar que no es la gran cosa, pero desde mi punto de vista era algo muy necesario para hacer el jueo aun mejor de lo que ya era, espera que si planean a futuro una entrega mas (porfavor!!!! :,c), lleven el tema de personalizacion a las armas, los atuendos, apariencia, etc. es un juego simplemente espectacular con un cierre que deja a mas de uno satisfecho, aunque triste... porque sabemos que este es el final de nuestro viaje con Clementine (porfavor saquen mas :c).
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    En esta parte solo quiero recalcar dos partes que me llmaron mucho la atencion y me gustaron bastante en este juego ademas de las ya mencionadas. La primera: la adicion de personajes LGBT, aunque en A new Frontier ya aparecio Jesus (lo cual viene a ser una conexion muy buena entre el comic y el juego) que es un personaje gay, en este se incluyen a una pareja lesbiana (violet y minerva) , James un exsusurrador gay (otra conexion con los comics, ademas que habla del ataque a la comunidad de rick) y la posibilidad de decidir la sexualidad de Clem ( Louis + Clem 4ever UwU), es un detalle bastante importante desde mi punto de vista, y el segundo detalle estaria ligado a la sexualidad de Clem, ya que puedes tener una pareja en esta temporada y tu como jugador decides quien sera y hacia que lado se inclinara Clem, Louis + Clem 4ever UwU x2.    … Expand
  16. Revan359
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Piękna gra co ja mogę więcej powiedzieć, robota na 6+. Zakończenie doprowadza do łez tak że i mnie, gra godna pierwszej części jeżeli chodzi o poziom. Idealne zakończenie wraz z 1 najlepsza część serio.
  17. Perseus950
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A great game and perfect ending for this journey. An amazing franchise comes to end i'll miss it. Goodbye clem, and telltale.
  18. PanzerRo
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    amaizing game still waiting for a season 5 that would be dope, Clementine is one of the most iconic characters and Lee as well
  19. Dariya
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Summary:
    Great closure of Clementine's journey. This experience will always be in my heart.
  20. jordanlearmonth
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I don't understand how there can be 7/10... 8/10 or even 9/10. This game is easily at least a 9.5/10 but to me it's a solid 10/10

    The voice acting... the story rich of it and the way it was able to have you the player actually care for the characters is truly wonderful. It was a pleasure to play this game and the flash back with Lee was beautiful. This game is definitely one of those    I don't understand how there can be 7/10... 8/10 or even 9/10. This game is easily at least a 9.5/10 but to me it's a solid 10/10

    The voice acting... the story rich of it and the way it was able to have you the player actually care for the characters is truly wonderful. It was a pleasure to play this game and the flash back with Lee was beautiful.

    This game is definitely one of those games that will never have anything like it. Sure I've had an amazing story rich experience in games like Mass effect, beyond two souls and the last of us but they're all unique in their own way.

    The whole telltale walking dead Clementine series was worth every penny so thank you very much to the developers for bringing this story to us. This game was so damn beautiful and really speaks to the care and love of human beings. THANK YOU    … Expand
  21. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Очень достойное завершение истории Клементины спасибо Skybound Games за то что доделали игру!
  22. Gervant228
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    Ахуительно,ахуительно,ахуительно! Абсолютный шедевр,лучшая игра от Telltale Games.
  23. Ciocolici
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - The Final Season is an amazing experience, but there's a second better version of it: The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series, which is not that different, if at all, to the original game, but it includes remastered versions of all the other games in the series.

    And so ends one of the best stories ever in gaming. Unfortunately, it also    The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - The Final Season is an amazing experience, but there's a second better version of it: The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series, which is not that different, if at all, to the original game, but it includes remastered versions of all the other games in the series.

    And so ends one of the best stories ever in gaming. Unfortunately, it also marks the conclusion of Telltale Games' story, along with the game's narrative. The creation of this game was filled with challenges, from Telltale's bankruptcy to the uncertainty after the release of Episode 2. Thankfully, Skybound Games took over and completed it.

    In any case, TWD: The Final Season is exactly what it should be, especially after the third season (A New Frontier), which was slightly weaker compared to its first two predecessors. The story is pure gold, and the ending is a true diamond, one that completely took me by surprise. I won't provide too many details to avoid spoilers, but it's worth noting that this final game/season is in line with the quality of the first two in every aspect – story, gameplay, exploration, character control, character development, and more. I must applaud the addition of the over-the-shoulder third-person view in this final game. It's a brilliant addition that works exactly as it should, even though I was skeptical about it before trying it out.

    My only criticism would be directed towards a particular scene in the final episode that doesn't make much sense from my perspective, but I won't elaborate further to avoid spoilers.

    In any case, I finally felt those typical TWD feelings from Telltale that were somewhat absent in the third season. I don't believe there will ever be a game or a series of games that can evoke the same emotions this series did for me. Thank you Telltale for all the brilliant games. There will be none like you, and nobody will manage to create amazing stories and cinematic experiences as good as yours. Goodbye Clem, you will forever be one of my favorite characters ever made, and goodbye Telltale..!    … Expand
  24. gremece
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    At least on paper, this game isn't perfect. There are a lot of little things I'd like to try to fix. The dialogue is below the standard set by the first season and I spent a fair amount of time arguing with my TV about why I didn't like any of the options I was being made to choose from.

    But after I finished this game I cried for a few hours, went to sleep, woke up and cried a bit more.    At least on paper, this game isn't perfect. There are a lot of little things I'd like to try to fix. The dialogue is below the standard set by the first season and I spent a fair amount of time arguing with my TV about why I didn't like any of the options I was being made to choose from.

    But after I finished this game I cried for a few hours, went to sleep, woke up and cried a bit more. I'm not exaggerating; that really happened. It might say more about me than it does about this game, but it's never happened to me before. I don't cry a lot. I'm pretty sure I don't have depression or anything. It's just a very moving game, okay?

    The complaints I had feel minor and superficial in hindsight. I'm not sure they actually were, but it feels that way. I guess they were just outweighed by everything I loved about the game.

    The broad structure of the story is actually very well put together. The characters really grew on me and so did the setting: Ericson Academy, a boarding school where all the adults have either died or fled.

    It's got much more of a YA-feel than the previous seasons, but it fits with where we are in Clementine's life and development. The zombie apocalypse has been going on for eight or so years at this point, so it makes sense that Clem would occasionally be able to find time to be something like a normal teenager.

    That said, just in case the apocalypse hadn't forced her to grow up fast enough, she's also the mother of her adopted 6-year-old AJ. Many of the big choices in this season hinge on how they might influence the person AJ will become.

    Great music, too.

    I'd put this game in second place out of the four seasons of Telltale's The Walking Dead, but I'd also put it in third place out of every video game I've ever played. I've played more than a few games with incredibly clever gameplay and enough depth to fill a section of a library, but neither Chess nor Disco Elysium have ever made me weep openly. At least, not in a good way. Chess is really hard.    … Expand
  25. Lyn066
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    Best story I’ve ever played. Clementine is one of my favorite characters now, and Violet is so cool, she is my another favorite character aside from Clementine.
  26. FuzzyTR
    Jul 21, 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.
  27. Watersson
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Pretty good farewell to the series. As much as I would like it to be as emotional as the first season was, Telltale/Skybound did a pretty good job anyway. The story has it's emotional moments and the ending is just... Well, heartwarming I guess. Can't write much about it without spoilers, so I would just end here and let you enjoy the game!
  28. Hack
    Apr 15, 2019
    9
    I am very sad to see the series, and studio behind it go. Very few games, if any give me the same emotional response.

    The final season wrapped up the story well and it was full of moments that made question if I did the right thing, the highs were very high and I enjoyed my time with the entire game.
  29. c300g97
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    When i first played the very first season, i was in love with the TV show, and the computer game surely delivered the same emotions and thrill.
    But as the TV season went on, i've realized, that Telltale has told a complete story that probably surpasess the show in every form.
    Goodbye Clem!
  30. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Bu oyunun grafiklerini başka hiçbir oyunda görmedim. Gerçekten neredeyse her sahne tablo gibi. Aynı zamanda serinin son oyunu olarak, aralardaki boş yaptıkları kısımları bile oynamak çok eylenceliydi.
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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. MGG
    Apr 27, 2019
    78
    We conclude with great sadness this saga alongside Clementine. Even if it is quite short, the episode still offers us a great deal of emotion and action. Produced in the same manner as the previous episodes, it still brings some innovations and does not simply end the adventure softly. AJ takes off for the worse and for the better.
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  2. 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]
  3. Gamersky
    Apr 14, 2019
    90
    It's so exciting to see Clementine growing up and guiding another child just like what Lee used to do. The ending is depressing but with an amazing twist. If you love the series and care about the destiny of Clementine, you can't miss it.
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