The Wolf Among Us

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  1. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Gameplay - 7
    Plot & Characters - 10
    Storytelling - 10
    Pacing - 9
    Music & Sound - 7
    Replayability - 5
    Performance - 10
  2. GolovA
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    Short. About 9 hours. But sucks you in.

    Telltale, please make an Option to Disable Episode Previews. Come on, guys - Major Spoilers - i don't need to talk about the ending of Episode One, watch the preview (which cannot be skipped with a 'B' button or Escape) and spoil the entire Episode Two. Come on. For those who haven't played it - when you finish an Episode - run away from the    Short. About 9 hours. But sucks you in.

    Telltale, please make an Option to Disable Episode Previews. Come on, guys - Major Spoilers - i don't need to talk about the ending of Episode One, watch the preview (which cannot be skipped with a 'B' button or Escape) and spoil the entire Episode Two. Come on.

    For those who haven't played it - when you finish an Episode - run away from the computer for 5 minutes, so as not to see the damn previews
    You're welcome!

    En Resumen:
    Linear Interactive Graphical Novel with a very nice Plot and Story.
    If you like - read the graphic novels.    … Expand
  3. Rem
    Jul 7, 2015
    8
    Playing straight from episodes 1 to 5 left me exhausted after undertaking this episodic adventure game from TellTale once more, and to put it bluntly, oozes more style, substance, and creative material over The Walking Dead series under the same parent company. Inspired by the same comic book series name, The Wolf Among Us thrusts us into the paws of Sheriff Bigby Wolf who must keepPlaying straight from episodes 1 to 5 left me exhausted after undertaking this episodic adventure game from TellTale once more, and to put it bluntly, oozes more style, substance, and creative material over The Walking Dead series under the same parent company. Inspired by the same comic book series name, The Wolf Among Us thrusts us into the paws of Sheriff Bigby Wolf who must keep Fabletown together. Having not read the comics of the same name, this game introduces players wonderfully to the dark, grim, and somewhat satirical nature of old fables struggling to thrive in the modern world. The writing is still top notch, as well as the voice acting and animations that accompany it. What I really enjoyed is the very noir inspired synth soundtrack which really draws much inspiration from 80s crime noir films. The mechanics are much the same with The Walking Dead where you go a about a fixed camera angle inspecting items, making conversation and decision, and when the going gets tough QTEs come into place. Its a well working formula that has succeeded in much of the episodes but along with that came TellTale's biggest flaw: your decisions have little impact whatsoever. It irked me a tad when I read on the top left corner that example character notices something, but fails to see any consequences. Even deciding who lives or dies does not change outcomes or later scenarios, which is a big flaw in a game that promotes player choices. Overall it was a vastly engrossing adventure from start to finish, but I somewhat felt I had little control over the occurring events, entertaining or not.… Expand
  4. TenchuuKhan
    Sep 16, 2015
    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
  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. grrrr
    Jul 15, 2016
    8
    There could be more quicktime event combats. It seems Telltale used them in the first episode to show innovations and it was all. Ok, there were some but not many.
  7. harryjc
    May 14, 2016
    8
    A comic book come to life... A well made game, with an interesting story, and some very interesting characters. I enjoyed playing as the Big Bag Wolf, and unraveling a gruesome, murder mystery. I enjoyed the bonus content too, which shouldn't be overlooked. Caveat, this game contains some nudity, and obviously violence. It's not for a younger audience. Keep in mind too that this is a TellA comic book come to life... A well made game, with an interesting story, and some very interesting characters. I enjoyed playing as the Big Bag Wolf, and unraveling a gruesome, murder mystery. I enjoyed the bonus content too, which shouldn't be overlooked. Caveat, this game contains some nudity, and obviously violence. It's not for a younger audience. Keep in mind too that this is a Tell Tale production. It is considered a game but is closer to being an interactive book. If you're looking for something with a stromg story this could be worth a purchase. It's best played on PC; avoid the Wolf Among Us on the Xbox 360 (as it doesn't work at all).… Expand
  8. Hack
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    The Wolf Among Us makes improvements in two areas over The Walking Dead, those being technical and presentation. Technically the game is much smoother, and is totally free the character stutter that plagued The Walking Dead, especially in season one. The other noticeable improvement was the HUD, it's far cleaner and just much nicer to look at now, the on-screen prompts were also well doneThe Wolf Among Us makes improvements in two areas over The Walking Dead, those being technical and presentation. Technically the game is much smoother, and is totally free the character stutter that plagued The Walking Dead, especially in season one. The other noticeable improvement was the HUD, it's far cleaner and just much nicer to look at now, the on-screen prompts were also well done and clearer to see.

    What put this game over The Walking Dead for me was the setting, I absolutely loved it! It was basically Once Upon a Time sprinkled with Grimm and I'm all over that. The story was well written which I've come to expect from Teltale and you were constantly left guessing right up until the end, I am still confused about what actually happened 30 minutes later, which honestly I didn't like, I much prefer clear cut endings over the whole "let the player decide what really happened", it's like the cinema shutting off the tape 5 minutes before the end and telling you to imagine the ending. That being said it didn't hurt the game and I have my own theory!

    Teltale have opened my eyes to a genre I never explored before and I thank them for that, I have been really enjoying just sitting back and relaxing in bed deciding people's fates in these interactive films.    … Expand
  9. SrOctopus
    Jan 19, 2015
    8
    A great game, there's a lot of action and the story is amazing, you feel like you're the protagonist of a movie.
    The only thing that killed it for me is that there isn't many finals, and the paths you take, doesn't change the story at all.
  10. erhanz
    Jul 26, 2014
    8
    Finished this game 2 weeks ago.
    Another great game from Telltale games.
    First of all, The Wolf Among Us is a prequel to the renowned comic books, Fable. In The Wolf Among Us, you will play as Bigby, The Big Bad Wolf, trying to keep peace inside the Fabletown as it's Sheriff. One day she met a girl named Faith, and on the same day, Faith was killed and her head was left in front of    Finished this game 2 weeks ago.
    Another great game from Telltale games.
    First of all, The Wolf Among Us is a prequel to the renowned comic books, Fable. In The Wolf Among Us, you will play as Bigby, The Big Bad Wolf, trying to keep peace inside the Fabletown as it's Sheriff. One day she met a girl named Faith, and on the same day, Faith was killed and her head was left in front of Bigby's apartment. Who's the killer? and Why? Play the game to the conclusion and you'll get your head blown for it.
    Plus point:
    - After The Walking Dead Season 1, Telltale games made their name known for that masterpiece. And after that, they went and released The Wolf Among Us. When i played the first episode, i was blown. The game is visually beautiful, compared to The Walking Dead, it's totally an upgrade. Kinda like 2D Cell Shading kind of Visual, and it's awesome.
    - The story includes characters that are famous and known to us. Like Snow white, Little Red Riding Hood, Humpty & Dumpty, Bloody Mary, & Etc. Although you never read Fable before, the characters are basically from the fairy tale. So, it's not someone that you don't know at all.
    - Although i must say that the story progress is kinda slow, the conclusion to the game is pretty much awesome. That plot twists are gonna make you nod your head.
    - A much more elaborate battle system. It becomes more similar to Heavy Rain, much more actions you can do, and much more objects that you can interact with. I think this system is an update from The Walking Dead.
    Minus point:
    - Unlike The Walking Dead, the choices that you made in the game doesn't really affect your storyline in an extreme way, which is why the options in the game isn't really that important. This game is not about an adventure, it's about solving a case. So if you are looking for a thrill of adventure in this game, don't.
    - I did mentioned it before on the plus point, that the story progress is slow. And yes, those five episodes has totally different level on intensity. Like Episode 3, it feels like a filler to me.
    The verdict:
    The Wolf Among Us is another great game from Telltale games, and i personally love it. But don't expect it to be similar to The Walking Dead, since it's not an adventure game, but kinda more like Sherlock Holmes kind of game. Uncovering the mysteries is the point of this game.
    And the visual level is beyond good, although you will still feel some technical issue like loading time and frame skip. Other than that, the game is good. What i want to say is, don't compare it to The Walking Dead.    … Expand
  11. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    8
    Enjoyable game. If you liked the story you absolutely must read the comics.
  12. gloriouspotato
    Aug 15, 2014
    8
    The Wolf Among Us starts off brilliantly with the first episode showcasing some of the best writing in all the video games I've played. The noirish setting with its unique art style had me hooked, and most of the characters that are introduced have a lot of depth and personality. Voice acting is great and the soundtrack feels appropriate for every scene, aiding whatever emotional impactThe Wolf Among Us starts off brilliantly with the first episode showcasing some of the best writing in all the video games I've played. The noirish setting with its unique art style had me hooked, and most of the characters that are introduced have a lot of depth and personality. Voice acting is great and the soundtrack feels appropriate for every scene, aiding whatever emotional impact the game attempts to induce. Overall, the first episode gave me a very positive impression of the game and the cliffhanger ending had me wanting more.

    Subsequent episodes are still quite decent, however I felt they weren't of the same calibre as the first episode which I consider to be the most well constructed of all five. Difficult choices are present throughout the series, however the game does occasionally feel as if there's very little progression and some glaring plot holes also start to emerge. I think most people will agree that the fourth episode was relatively weak, as not only was it the shortest, but the secondary characters that were introduced felt poorly developed and the build up to the finale was underwhelming. The final episode had some pretty epic action scenes, but the Crooked Man doesn't feel like much of a threatening antagonist, thus the trial scene wasn't as tense or climactic as I expected. I was also hoping for a better resolution between Bigby and Snow, though the final interaction with Nerissa is very eye-opening and concludes the series on an overall positive note.

    Lastly, throughout the whole game, you'll also probably encounter occasional stuttering. Some of the animations may also seem a bit jerky, particularly in action scenes, but none of this isn't very significant. Finishing the game, I couldn't help feeling slightly disappointed that the rest of the game didn't quite hold up to the very high standards of the first episode. However, the game is still very engaging and well worth the price. Anyone who has played previous games from Telltale, or anyone interested in what is a very mature and memorable setting should consider playing The Wolf Among Us.

    Individual episode ratings:
    Episode 1, 'Faith' - 8.8
    Episode 2, 'Smoke and Mirrors' - 8.2
    Episode 3, 'A Crooked Mile' - 8.4
    Episode 4, 'In Sheep's Clothing' - 7.3
    Episode 5, 'Cry Wolf' - 8.0
    Overall rating - 8.1    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. BariscanBozkurt
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Güzel atmosferi ve bu atmosfere uyan karakterlerin iyi yansıtılmasına karşılık beni tatmin etmeyen bir hikâyesi var. Sonuca bağlama anlamında kastetmiyorum. Oyunun odakladığı tür olan "Gizem" açısından yaklaşıyorum. Her ne kadar oyun odağı başka karakterlere çekse de kimin ne olduğu bariz belli. Yada dikkatli oynadığım için bana öyle geldi. Yine de burdan fazla puan kırmıyorum. OyununGüzel atmosferi ve bu atmosfere uyan karakterlerin iyi yansıtılmasına karşılık beni tatmin etmeyen bir hikâyesi var. Sonuca bağlama anlamında kastetmiyorum. Oyunun odakladığı tür olan "Gizem" açısından yaklaşıyorum. Her ne kadar oyun odağı başka karakterlere çekse de kimin ne olduğu bariz belli. Yada dikkatli oynadığım için bana öyle geldi. Yine de burdan fazla puan kırmıyorum. Oyunun diğer sıkıntısı ise seçimlerin TWD'deki gibi sonucu etkilememesi. Evet oyunda etkileyici seçimler var ama çok azı oyunun sonunu etkiliyor.
    Bu iki büyük eksiye güzel işlenilmiş karakterleri, güzel diyalogları, güzel atmosferi ve müzikleri ile aklımda kalacak bir yapım oldu. Bu yüzden puanım belli.    … Expand
  15. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    It's story was predictable by the end, but I enjoyed the character interactions and world the game is set in. Plus I really loved the neon noire the game goes for.
  16. Hcoalex
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    The only good game from Telltale Games. They created the universe but very bad ending (To be continued in the comics.)
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  17. FromPie
    Aug 27, 2016
    8
    Thank Telltale Games . This par with the best game of your studio TMD . Excellent noir style , charismatic heroes . Snowball just cool . Do more games in this style .
  18. RagingKilledMe
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    The Wolf Among Us is an awesome game. If you don't know Telltale Games, this is a great start. If you know TTG, this is among the few really good games they've brought out. Art style, engaging story, moral choices that make you question your humanity and a genius, unforced twist make this game stunning story wise. It's held back by it's cliche parts, inconsistencies in storytelling andThe Wolf Among Us is an awesome game. If you don't know Telltale Games, this is a great start. If you know TTG, this is among the few really good games they've brought out. Art style, engaging story, moral choices that make you question your humanity and a genius, unforced twist make this game stunning story wise. It's held back by it's cliche parts, inconsistencies in storytelling and small plot holes that will have to be filled in the sequel.… Expand
  19. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 9
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 5
    Sesler = 6
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 7
  20. Ferrell
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    If there's one thing I've learned from playing a Telltale game, it's that there are people who love them and people who despise them. The enjoyment you get out of their games derives from two questions-do you like visual novels and can you deal with quick-time events? If your answer is yes, then you'll love not only this game, but every other Telltale game as well
  21. Kotofon
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    The Wolf Among Us - эпизодическая графическая новелла, основанная на комиксах серии Fable, созданных Билла Уиллингема. Сюжет игры выступает приквелом основной истории. Игра разделена на 5 эпизодов, где каждое принятое решение игроком имеет последствие и влияет на общую. историю.The Wolf Among Us - эпизодическая графическая новелла, основанная на комиксах серии Fable, созданных Билла Уиллингема. Сюжет игры выступает приквелом основной истории. Игра разделена на 5 эпизодов, где каждое принятое решение игроком имеет последствие и влияет на общую. историю.
  22. BulgarianCritic
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    This had a pretty interesting premise of putting all of the so called Fables from different folklore's and tales in a modern environment trying to survive. The game play was a pretty basic make your own decisions with some reaction button smashing when a fight occurs, it isn't anything that interesting and the so called '' puzzles'' were just there to waste your time. The choices you wereThis had a pretty interesting premise of putting all of the so called Fables from different folklore's and tales in a modern environment trying to survive. The game play was a pretty basic make your own decisions with some reaction button smashing when a fight occurs, it isn't anything that interesting and the so called '' puzzles'' were just there to waste your time. The choices you were making did have some impact on the story and how the world and it's characters react toward you but it didn't really change the overall experience that much, it was also an issue that most of the characters weren't that fleshed out which made it harder for you to like them or even care about them (the walking dead didn't have this issue and it was awesome because you actually kinda empathized with the the main character and the supporting cast). The game also had a couple of bugs but I enjoyed the overall story and the ''twist'' that they showed up in the end, I can say that it did made me at least a bit interested in the Fables comics which this was inspired from so I can say that this is a pretty alright game 8/10… Expand
  23. DJKrimson
    Mar 24, 2021
    8
    A good game if you're into this episodic storytelling genre. Good story, voiceacting, graphics etc. A lot of the choices doesn't seem to alter the outcome that much though.
  24. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    Good game, definitely one of the best made by Telltale. Very unique universe and great main protagonist. Good story overall. Too bad that 2nd part is not going to be released.
  25. lautaropw
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    It's mostly enjoyable thanks to It's engaging narrative and great characters (Not to forget the art direction), but fails in It's gameplay, obviously It's not the focus of this story-heavy games but something to consider.
    It's a real shame what happened to the guys at Telltale.
  26. 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.
  27. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    As a fan of the Fables comic series, this is the perfect adaptation for it.
  28. m1ku47
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Охуенное интерактивное кино : ебейший сюжет + интересные персонажи. Минусы : ощущение незаконченности в конце
  29. XLazer
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    Played this a very long time ago but still remember it quite distinctively.
    Overall - 8.5/10
    Music - 9/10 Gameplay - 6.5/10 Story - 9/10 Decision making - telltale games always make you believe that your choices will give you different outcomes but that's a total lie and 80-90% of the time you get different dialogue instead of different storyline. If you want a game that truly    Played this a very long time ago but still remember it quite distinctively.
    Overall - 8.5/10

    Music - 9/10
    Gameplay - 6.5/10
    Story - 9/10
    Decision making - telltale games always make you believe that your choices will give you different outcomes but that's a total lie and 80-90% of the time you get different dialogue instead of different storyline. If you want a game that truly depends on your decision making then play Detroit Become Human.

    Enjoyment - 9.5/10    … Expand
  30. Moworind
    May 9, 2020
    8
    The best game from Telltale Games after the first season of The Walking Dead. Interesting detective, interesting knowledge, atmospheric music. Telltale music is always in order!
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#65 Best PC Game of 2013
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#47 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
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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