Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. May 27, 2014
    100
    This episode builds up nicely to the finale, with a last minute reveal that will make the wait for the last episode seem longer than it likely will be.
  2. May 28, 2014
    98
    "In Sheep's Clothing" is easily my favorite installment in the series so far. it's melancholic and retrospective without sacrificing plot development. There's a nervous energy to it that keeps you on your toes and leads to a cliffhanger that will have you clamoring for the next episode, even though you don't want it to end.
  3. May 29, 2014
    96
    No review can ever possibly do justice to the violent, despairing beauty of these Fables trapped in a world not their own and still holding out for something, anything, better. Telltale Games delivers a masterclass in emotionally impactful storytelling and one of the most memorable video game settings of all time.
  4. May 28, 2014
    94
    I loved The Wolf Among Us: Episode 4:. It wasn’t as active as other episodes, but I feel like I finally have a grasp on what is going on.
  5. May 27, 2014
    90
    In Sheep’s Clothing ends on one of the best cliffhangers you could imagine.
  6. May 29, 2014
    88
    "In Sheep's Clothing" nails it where it counts. Not since episode one have we felt so fascinated with The Wolf Among Us.
  7. Aug 6, 2014
    85
    In Sheep's Clothing is by far one of the most engaging in the series, managing to bring together the many plot threads spun and finally setting the stage for the final chapter in the adventure series.
  8. May 27, 2014
    85
    The content is fantastic, though the timing between episodes holds the game back.
  9. May 31, 2014
    80
    If the goal was to pull everything together and push the hype for the last episode to the highest level, In Sheep's Clothing does an amazingly good job.
  10. May 30, 2014
    80
    The story is moved forward, and the quick time events and character development make you wish you could play the concluding episode right now. So, in essence, this episode does its job quite well, I just wish it had more internal resolution.
  11. May 29, 2014
    80
    In Sheep’s Clothing is a bit short and not as shocking as previous episodes, but it is darkly unsettling and deftly sets the scene for the closing of this horrific case. And we’re left with one final cliffhanger. Standing in a room, surrounded by enemies. The question is: who’s getting out?
  12. May 29, 2014
    80
    Still, it’s a necessary stepping stone to finally reach the summit that we’ve all been waiting for, and with the conclusion looming just over the horizon I can’t wait to see how it all ends for the denizens of FableTown.
  13. May 27, 2014
    80
    The crux of the problem with In Sheep’s Clothing is that we’re still not getting much in the way of payoff. A lot of questions are answered, sure, but the episode presents itself as one final buildup to the confrontation with The Crooked Man.
  14. May 27, 2014
    80
    Episode four makes Bigby's struggle more personal, then ends abruptly, transferring the pressure to deliver onto the finale.
  15. May 30, 2014
    77
    This is clearly not The Wolf Among Us at its best, even though it's got some interesting moments and a couple of cool choices. But it's clearly a little more than a preparation for the big finale.
  16. May 27, 2014
    75
    The Wolf Among Us: In Sheep's Clothing isn't a wholly satisfying penultimate episode, but it's about on par with its predecessors in terms of quality. You'll get enough answers and confrontations to be entertained throughout, but it most definitely leaves a lot to be resolved in the final episode.
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 17 out of 203
  1. May 27, 2014
    9
    Another fantastic episode.

    Pros: -Fantastic build up. -Makes you really have to think about who is good and who isn't in all of this.
    Another fantastic episode.

    Pros:
    -Fantastic build up.
    -Makes you really have to think about who is good and who isn't in all of this.
    -Plays very heavily with the whole "good cop" vs. "bad cop" theme of the entire series.

    Cons:
    -Some minor technical hiccups (Snow White misses pushing either button to use the elevator..)
    -Quite short
    -The ending will leave you really wanting episode 5... which is a good thing in a way, but it feels bad.
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  2. May 28, 2014
    0
    This episode felt like one BIG filler. It just kept going and going and going. It was a disappointing episode. Though the writing was fine andThis episode felt like one BIG filler. It just kept going and going and going. It was a disappointing episode. Though the writing was fine and I liked the action scenes, plus the ending was cool. Full Review »
  3. May 28, 2014
    2
    Pros
    +it's a good way to lead into episode 5
    + good writing Cons - not lots of action - helpless feeling - felt like a repeated mix of
    Pros
    +it's a good way to lead into episode 5
    + good writing
    Cons
    - not lots of action
    - helpless feeling
    - felt like a repeated mix of episode 3 and 2.
    - anti climatic end
    - felt like a big filler
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