The Wolf Among Us

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 982 Ratings

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  1. jelikey
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    The game and its atmosphere manage to get you hooked pretty fast and you keep going until the end.

    What you are in for is your regular Telltale Game like TWD with interesting characters, an interesting plot, choices, outcomes, etc. After finishing it I consider replaying it making different choices since it actually matters - unlike in TWD where everyone dies anyway. Anything else    The game and its atmosphere manage to get you hooked pretty fast and you keep going until the end.

    What you are in for is your regular Telltale Game like TWD with interesting characters, an interesting plot, choices, outcomes, etc.
    After finishing it I consider replaying it making different choices since it actually matters - unlike in TWD where everyone dies anyway.

    Anything else would be a spoiler really.
    I'd recommend it to anyone that is into these kind of games but afaic they could have done more.    … Expand
  2. PenetratorGod
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Telltale's most successful game in my opinion. TWD's first and second seasons were better, but then it became very mediocre with the third and final season. When we think of it as a series, TWD looks worse to me. I've been waiting for a sequel for years but it never happened because Telltale wasted time by making incredibly wrong decisions. They still continue to make the same badTelltale's most successful game in my opinion. TWD's first and second seasons were better, but then it became very mediocre with the third and final season. When we think of it as a series, TWD looks worse to me. I've been waiting for a sequel for years but it never happened because Telltale wasted time by making incredibly wrong decisions. They still continue to make the same bad decisions today. I wish a more decent company had bought the rights to this game and continued it. Wolf Among Us has serious potential, but it's being held in a cage by the wrong game company.… Expand
  3. Ciocolici
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    The story is nothing short of a captivating masterpiece, weaving together mystery and emotions in a way that instantly captivated me. From the very beginning, I found myself immersed in its intricate narrative, drawn into a world of intrigue and suspense that kept me eagerly playing. The characters are richly developed, each with their own complexities and hidden depths, making everyThe story is nothing short of a captivating masterpiece, weaving together mystery and emotions in a way that instantly captivated me. From the very beginning, I found myself immersed in its intricate narrative, drawn into a world of intrigue and suspense that kept me eagerly playing. The characters are richly developed, each with their own complexities and hidden depths, making every decision I made feel genuinely impactful. The gameplay mechanics are flawlessly executed, seamlessly merging storytelling with player agency.

    As I navigated the choices and dilemmas presented in the game, I felt a profound sense of connection to the characters and their struggles. Every decision felt weighty, reminding me of the power of choice in shaping the outcome of the story. The way the game responds to these choices, tailoring the experience to my decisions, showcases the incredible craftsmanship behind "The Wolf Among Us."

    While Telltale Games has produced numerous remarkable titles, it's clear that "The Wolf Among Us" stands as a shining gem in their collection. Its ability to elicit strong emotions, keep players engaged, and offer a truly immersive experience is a testament to the artistry of game development. This game has not only left a lasting impact on me but also solidified itself as a true masterpiece in the realm of interactive storytelling.    … Expand
  4. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    That was a good one. Nice enough to make me interested in the Fables universe, and I think it was worth it just for that. Hope the sequel end up being even better!
  5. AJCk19
    Aug 3, 2023
    8
    When it came to Telltale's style of game design, this is where they shined the most. But hopefully in the sequel there will be more of a impact on choices, saves carried over, GREAT story telling, and a continuation of the action scenes.
  6. pirex426
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    Great game love the art style and the voice acting. The storytelling is very good along with the characters.
  7. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Gameplay - 7
    Plot & Characters - 10
    Storytelling - 10
    Pacing - 9
    Music & Sound - 7
    Replayability - 5
    Performance - 10
  8. pxouria
    Jul 13, 2023
    8
    Story based games at its finest.
    I was personally a fan of thriller genre and Wolf among us was an awesome game to play because it keeps you on your toes all the time
  9. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    I get a highly enjoyable and interesting experience in this video game. A nice story with a great characters!
  10. Tejlor
    Jun 2, 2023
    9
    The best interactive story i've ever played characters, climate noir, best main character The Big Bad Wolf Bigby and the others heroes and antagonists, you must play this game if you like criminal and climate noir, I'm impatiently waiting for part two. 9/10
  11. Noggu
    May 19, 2023
    8
    This game just puts you into the story really well, combining with the unique art in the grapihcs.
  12. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  13. edxtan
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    In The Wolf Among Us, you follow the story and use deductions to make better choices. This preserves its narrative flow, while still rewarding you for solving its mysteries.
  14. IKIE66
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    The best choice driven game I have ever played. Beautifully written with incredible story and characters. Choices don't have a huge impact overall but the game makes you so invested in the characters that they still feel impactful.
  15. OREH_MW
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сюжет просто бомба честно говоря.................................................… Expand
  16. LT_Gruber
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game with beautiful artwork and an amazing story.

    The Wolf Among Us is an amazing game that I enjoyed very much. It is another masterpiece from Telltale Games, so I knew that it was going to be fine at least, but when playing, it really impressed me yet again.

    You play as Bigby Wolf, a werewolf that is also the sheriff of Fabletown, a city filled with all sorts of magical and fairy tales creatures. Instead of the jolly and kid friendly concept of fairy tale, you now got a dark, grim atmosphere, full of crime, treason and drug abuse.

    There are many problems and incidents in the town lately and it is up to you and your partners Snow White and Ichabod Crane to solve the murders, crimes and mysteries in the game. Eventually, it is shown that the “Crooked Man” is the main villain in the game and that he is behind all the chaos and violence in the town. You eventually get to him and release your inner Werewolf. This scene was so epic, and I replayed it many times.

    Throughout your investigation, you make choices, ask questions and trying to put the puzzle together in order to progress. Choices, accusations and dialogue you choose, all have a great impact on the outcome of the game, just like the Walking Dead series.

    You also got some quick time events that are not required to progress but will affect the outcome of the story in the end. The Wolf Among Us is the only game in which the quick time events did not feel pointless, unlike many other games out there.

    The game is split up into five episodes, each with their unique story, but linked chronologically. Back in the day, you could buy and play the episodes separately, but in late 2014, the retail version came out, including all the five episodes.

    I loved all the episodes and every story just as much as the previous one. It kept me on edge, always wondering what would happen next. You are guessing where a certain villain will be, what will happen to a certain character in the game and are constantly questioning yourself: “Did I make the right decision back there?” The first time playing this game is a magical feeling that you can only experience once.

    The Wolf Among Us looks beautiful. The cell shading style works very well, especially because this game is based on the comic Fables. It is polished and detailed and the animations and facial expressions are just perfect. The characters really have emotions in their face, and it is this kind of games where you really bond with the characters.

    The music and sound are also perfect. In the background, violin music and grim themes are playing, enhancing your experience. The voice acting is excellent and many times, I forgot that I was playing a game and instead thought I was watching a good movie.

    The Wolf Among Us can be considered a point and click novel, and being so, the click controls, and quick time events are responsive, like they should be.

    The best aspect of this game is of course it’s story. It is so powerful and really takes you into a comic book and let you experience an epic journey. I really cared for the characters, was always curious what would happen next and applauded when I finished all the episodes. This game deserves all the love it can gets and the developers from Telltale Games can be proud of their work.

    I can only praise The Wolf Among us and would certainly recommend it to everyone.    … Expand
  17. ehtaco
    Jan 8, 2023
    8
    Absolutely top-notch stuff. One of Telltale's better games easily. IMO, not quite as good as S1 of TWD, but that's the only other thing from Telltale that is even in conversation with The Wolf Among Us in terms of quality. Lack of puzzles and just overall "gameplay" was disappointing for me, though. Really the only fault I have with the game.
  18. justsomeperson1
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    Very good story and interesting characters. Ofcourse, it comes with the usual TTG issues (choices not mattering, lacking gameplay, long loading times, bugs, etc.) but it more than makes up for it with the writing. This is the most compelling, deep, well-written story from TellTale, although TWD is still more emotional. But overall, this is undoubtedly the best game TellTale has ever putVery good story and interesting characters. Ofcourse, it comes with the usual TTG issues (choices not mattering, lacking gameplay, long loading times, bugs, etc.) but it more than makes up for it with the writing. This is the most compelling, deep, well-written story from TellTale, although TWD is still more emotional. But overall, this is undoubtedly the best game TellTale has ever put out. Here's to hoping season 2 will be good!… Expand
  19. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    На мой взгляд лучшая игра telltale за все время. Нуарный детектив в сеттинге волшебного города заселенного всеми известными персонажами сказок. Выборы все так же не особо влияют на сюжет но в любом случае игра восхитительна.На мой взгляд лучшая игра telltale за все время. Нуарный детектив в сеттинге волшебного города заселенного всеми известными персонажами сказок. Выборы все так же не особо влияют на сюжет но в любом случае игра восхитительна.
  20. Karishix
    Oct 10, 2022
    9
    Really good game with amazing plot one of the best in this kind of games. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for a story game.
  21. IronWolfFang
    Sep 30, 2022
    9
    All the Tell Tale games are brilliant but this one stands out as being different and is one of the best, can't wait for TWAU 2 in 2023/2024
  22. KinimodYunmi
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    Das Spiel hat mir verdammt gut gefallen!

    Ich finde diese eigene Produktion so gut und besser als so manch Andere für die man Lizenzen benötigte. Ich möchte das Minecraft, TWD, Batman und Borderland´s Telltale Game jetzt nicht mehr missen, aber wenn Eigenproduktionen genau so gut bis besser sind, weil man sie auch noch gar nicht kennt dann würde ich lieber mehr von diesen haben wollen.    Das Spiel hat mir verdammt gut gefallen!

    Ich finde diese eigene Produktion so gut und besser als so manch Andere für die man Lizenzen benötigte.
    Ich möchte das Minecraft, TWD, Batman und Borderland´s Telltale Game jetzt nicht mehr missen, aber wenn Eigenproduktionen genau so gut bis besser sind, weil man sie auch noch gar nicht kennt dann würde ich lieber mehr von diesen haben wollen.

    Ich hoffe auf ein Comeback seitens Telltale und hoffe, dass dann die Finger von fremden Lizenzen gelassen werden!    … Expand
  23. PetyaBiszeps
    Aug 25, 2022
    8
    The Wolf Among Us is nice example of how comic book that became a game. Personally i still can't pick the best Telltale game but it goes between First TWD season and The Wolf Among Us. And both games are amazing.
  24. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    this game is just perfect with that beautiful music , characters and atmosphere
  25. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    шикарная атмосфера интересный сюжет персонажи
  26. SegeiNowichkov
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Atmosphere: the noire atmosphere is brilliant there. Music, characters, decorations and locations make me fell a pressure of such a gloomy, criminal, fantastic world.
    Animation: I'm really keen on Telltale's animation. It looks like oil paintings.
    Gameplay: there is nothing unusual in comparison with other interactive movies: QTE, a phrase choice in dialogues or choice of actions.    Atmosphere: the noire atmosphere is brilliant there. Music, characters, decorations and locations make me fell a pressure of such a gloomy, criminal, fantastic world.
    Animation: I'm really keen on Telltale's animation. It looks like oil paintings.
    Gameplay: there is nothing unusual in comparison with other interactive movies: QTE, a phrase choice in dialogues or choice of actions.
    Story: one of the strongest parts of the game. Getting into the Fables world, you are curious about the given story from the beginning to the end.    … Expand
  27. IndieLove23
    Apr 30, 2022
    8
    Before this game, I was unaware of the whole fable comics series and its concept, so the introduction of these beloved fairy tale characters in a grungy world, definitely got me intrigued. I love the overall aesthetics and artistic choices in this game, from its serious neo-noir look/tone to its contrasting inclusions of goofy-looking characters like Collin and Mr. Toad was something IBefore this game, I was unaware of the whole fable comics series and its concept, so the introduction of these beloved fairy tale characters in a grungy world, definitely got me intrigued. I love the overall aesthetics and artistic choices in this game, from its serious neo-noir look/tone to its contrasting inclusions of goofy-looking characters like Collin and Mr. Toad was something I never knew I wanted, until now. The compelling detective/mystery narrative is just another icing on it all. One of Telltale's best for sure.… Expand
  28. PublicNuisance
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    I have enjoyed every Tell Tale game I have played thus far but even by that standard The Wolf Among Us is easily my second favourite and a fantastic game. I absolutely love the gritty world it has created taking well known characters from fables and giving them circumstances and lives in our world that is anything from ideal and is very relatable in many cases. The story was extremely wellI have enjoyed every Tell Tale game I have played thus far but even by that standard The Wolf Among Us is easily my second favourite and a fantastic game. I absolutely love the gritty world it has created taking well known characters from fables and giving them circumstances and lives in our world that is anything from ideal and is very relatable in many cases. The story was extremely well done and I loved many of the choices you could make and ways you could branch things. I didn’t always like the choice options I had but that is actually a good thing as sometimes you don’t have options that are perfect or good so what I loved was how some of them could make me conflicted. The characters are all pretty well explored and I enjoyed them although I would have loved if Bloody Mary had more time in game. I liked how you could be a more brutal Bigby or show restraint or somewhere in the middle. The graphics are similar to other Tell Tale games which is to save a well done comic style. The voice acting was superb across the board with no characters who I would say was voiced poorly. The music was great and the intro credits to each episode really had a good noir feel to it.

    I played The Wolf Among Us on Linux using Wine and DXVK. It crashed once to the desktop but other than that ran great with no other bugs or glitches that I noticed. There are two graphics settings; an AA toggle; and a resolution option. Alt-Tab works. The game manually saves at checkpoints. The spacing on them were alright but it makes trying out different choices a pain sometimes. I would have preferred a manual save system. You can pause cut scenes but not skip them. I couldn’t measure the frame rate but I didn’t notice any lag.

    Game Engine: Telltale Tool
    Game Version Played: 1.0
    Disk Space Used: 6 GB
    Input Used: keyboard and mouse

    GPU Usage: 12-34 %
    VRAM Usage: 854-2053 MB
    CPU Usage: 2-19 %
    RAM Usage: 2.4-3.1 GB

    If you enjoy Tell Tale style games you should really give this a go. You don’t have to know a ton of backstory on the graphic novel or the fable characters to enjoy it as it does a great job explaining things and has a fantastic glossary of characters and events. I finished my play through in eight hours and three minutes and can say I highly enjoyed it and can say it is easily worth it’s current price tag of $19.99 CAD.

    My Score: 9.5/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 22.0.1 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Garuda Soaring White-tailed-eagle | Mate 1.26.0 | Kernel 5.17.1-zen1-1-zen | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz | Wine 7.5 | DXVK v1.10L    … Expand
  29. NyanFish
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Спасибо за отлично проведённое время
    Никогда не детективы, но это было интересно, играешь не за тряпку которая ничего не может сделать, а за за МОГУЧЕГО СЕРОГО ВОЛКА
    10 из 10
  30. ArnoldTheG
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Telltale knocked this one out of the park, if you enjoy the Telltale formula you will enjoy this.
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    80
    The last episode is a bit disappointing, but that doesn’t change the fact that The Wolf Among Us is a very solid adventure game, head and shoulders above most of other representatives of the genre published in recent years. [Sept 2014, p.62]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Oct 16, 2014
    80
    A grim, tight, wonderful story of prostitution, loan-sharking and power plays. [Issue#254, p.59]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Sep 21, 2014
    80
    An at times confronting, well spun mystery and fascinating setting. [Oct 2014, p.63]
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