The Wolf Among Us: Episode 3 - A Crooked Mile

1. Loganis

   Apr 8, 2014

   10

   An fierce episode that makes you trust more on YOUR instincts instead of the choices on the screen, and that lets you feel like you're BigbyAn fierce episode that makes you trust more on YOUR instincts instead of the choices on the screen, and that lets you feel like you're Bigby Wolf. The third episode was an great example of how dark this game is, and how much darker it can get until the end of the season.… Expand

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2. Gamer147

   Apr 17, 2014

   10

   Loved it, not quite as good as episode 1, but better than episode 2. Though, if I were to give more truth to my ratings here all threeLoved it, not quite as good as episode 1, but better than episode 2. Though, if I were to give more truth to my ratings here all three episodes would be around the perfect score. Every other game rating would be closer to sixes and sevens.… Expand

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4. xPhoenix4

   Apr 8, 2014

   10

   Where the middle stretch of TT's The Walking Dead felt drawn out and watered down with filler content, Episode 3 of The Wolf Among Us Is anWhere the middle stretch of TT's The Walking Dead felt drawn out and watered down with filler content, Episode 3 of The Wolf Among Us Is an excellently paced piece of content that knows how not to overstay its welcome. Short and sweet, the episode's stunning finale, possibly TT's best action sequence yet, leaves you with more questions than answers. In short, pick it up now. If the first three episodes are anything to go by, The Wolf Among Us will go out with nothing short of a bang.… Expand

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5. CallOfGaming

   Apr 10, 2014

   9

   Probably the best The Wolf Among Us episode. The choices were harder, the dialogue stronger and the action was always at its peek. The episodeProbably the best The Wolf Among Us episode. The choices were harder, the dialogue stronger and the action was always at its peek. The episode was shorter, yes, but it didn't waste a second, and the plot was flowing naturally, skilled of a great writing. Gives hunger for the next episode!… Expand

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6. PCR

   May 28, 2014

   9

   There will always be a lingering need for procrastination, especially in video games, when it comes to experiencing something for the firstThere will always be a lingering need for procrastination, especially in video games, when it comes to experiencing something for the first time. This is in part because the anticipation of the event tends to be just as exciting as the execution. But this is also due in part to the fact that once you do partake in these exploits, you are that much closer to the end of them.
   
   As we pass the halfway point in the releases for the episodic adventure for The Wolf Among Us, nothing could ring more true.
   
   A Crooked Mile begins after the shocking revelations of Smoke and Mirrors (starting to see a pattern here?) with an enraged Bigby looking for Ichabod Crane.
   
   Without spoiling too much, the hunt for Crane is the end goal of the entire episode. This may sound like it would result in a linear and boring episode, but it manages to stay fresh due to a variety of different variables to sway the usual path of linearity (and by linearity, I mean Telltale linearity, because though they give you multiple options to reach it, the path still usually ends at the same stop).
   
   The art style and soundtrack also feel noticeably more refined than the previous episodes. The frame rate issues and bugs I encountered in earlier instances were non-existent or were not evident enough to take away from the scenes (aside from Stripper Bigby SPOILERS). The scenes also receive more applicable non-diegetic soundtracks, almost double the amount, that help add tension and emotion.
   
   Once again, the bread and butter of The Wolf Among Us is in its characters and their interactions with one another. The reason these characters are all so entertaining is because they don’t adhere to the fairytale, perfect versions of themselves, and are actually quite the opposite. Just about each one is vulgar, rude, and downright ugly in some way, shape, or form throughout interactions with them in previous episodes, and most increasingly so. A Crooked Mile does a great job of taking these interactions from the previous episodes that made you view those characters in a negative light in those episodes, and subsequently changing your viewpoint and opinions simply based on the interactions with them in this episode. But that doesn’t mean that there still aren’t bad guys, and that’s a good thing because the ending introduces two new ones, in such a badass way that you can’t help but be excited to see where it all leads.
   
   A Crooked Mile does a phenomenal job of continuing the story of Fabletown while still managing to remain fresh and exciting. Based on the revisions to an already fundamentally sound and phenomenal series, it’s going to be hard to top this episode. With that said, A Crooked Mile has managed to build even more anticipation towards the next episode’s release, where another journey awaits.
   
   Final Thoughts
   
   Gameplay: While sticking to its base routes, Episode Three manages to throw in a few variation and surprises in the gameplay that keep it exciting.
   
   Appearance: Aside from the erant stripper wolf here and there, the game looks as good as ever.
   
   Sound: With the addition of some much needed diegetic tracks combined with the usual great voice work and dialogue, the sound is the best it’s been in any episode.
   
   Bottom Line: A Crooked Mile is the best episode yet, and moves the Wolf Among Us one step closer to being an elite game and franchise.… Expand

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7. adhamhany

   Jul 19, 2014

   8

   The plot is becoming more engrossing as new characters appear and new threats are on the horizon. There's more action here, as well as tougherThe plot is becoming more engrossing as new characters appear and new threats are on the horizon. There's more action here, as well as tougher decisions, all while retaining the great aspects of the previous installments; from the visuals to the story to the game mechanics.
   
   Looking forward to the two remaining episodes and seeing how this story ends.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
8. Dokkodo

   May 2, 2014

   0

   Telltale "Games" is makes decent movies, horrible games. They need to stop trying to pass these things off as games and critics need to stopTelltale "Games" is makes decent movies, horrible games. They need to stop trying to pass these things off as games and critics need to stop reviewing them as it they are amazing games...they're not games.… Expand

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