The Walking Dead: 400 Days

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. IGN
    Jul 2, 2013
    89
    The ending’s a bit too simple (Wait, if they’re hiding from people, why would they do that?) and I don’t love the characters like I loved Lee and Clem, but the action and drama show that Telltale still has it and isn’t satisfied to pump out exactly what the developers did last year.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Jul 3, 2013
    86
    Should you pick up 400 Days? Yes! What are you, crazy!? This is a phenomenal new experiment in storytelling that redefines the types of stories that can be told in video games.
  3. Digital Chumps
    Jul 3, 2013
    84
    400 Days is a nearly constructed collection of short stories that follow the macabre sentiment established by The Walking Dead. Will its cast be part of the eventual second season? Or is 400 Days merely intended to establish a mood and setting? Do the choices I made really matter in the grand scheme of Telltale’s story? I have no idea, and that's precisely what makes it so attractive and potentially valuable.
  5. Play UK
    Aug 20, 2013
    83
    As a teaser for the next season, it's superb. [Issue#234, p.85]
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  6. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Aug 12, 2013
    80
    In 400 Days, no single character comes across as quite right. It’s often tough to choose which line of dialogue to say at times. It’s a perfect setup for the second season, presenting a broad glance at diverse situations and tying them together deftly with a small amount of overlap. [September 2013, p72]
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  7. PlaySense
    Jul 30, 2013
    80
    An episode between seasons in which five characters experience the first four hundred days of the zombie apocalypse. It's a bit short and there are a couple of technical issues, but overall fans of the series will definitely enjoy this.
  8. Game Informer
    Jul 3, 2013
    80
    As this DLC ups the shock factor, it makes it clear when season two rolls around that Telltale has no boundaries, and you should prepare your emotions accordingly.
  9. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Sep 27, 2013
    75
    You could see 400 Days as a great dessert after an exquisite meal. Or maybe as an appetizer for a second course, because we were left wanting much more, even though this DLC does not quite reach the same heights as the original series. [September p.90]
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Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#52 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2013

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 188 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 121 out of 188
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 188
  3. Negative: 21 out of 188
  1. Engie
    Jul 4, 2013
    9
    A great continuation on a great game. Good gameplay and improved animations and graphics. Short and sweet, yet you get enough time to get toA great continuation on a great game. Good gameplay and improved animations and graphics. Short and sweet, yet you get enough time to get to know the characters. It leaves me hopeful for the future season 2 and beyond. Well worth the 5 dollars.… Full Review »
  2. silentshade
    Jul 4, 2013
    8
    You'd think 15 minutes for each story wouldn't be enough but damn they pulled it off.
    Due to the episodes length, you're thrown into    You'd think 15 minutes for each story wouldn't be enough but damn they pulled it off.
    Due to the episodes length, you're thrown into situations much faster then in Season One and must act quickly. You won't fall in love with the characters like you did Lee and Clem but this DLC is done great and perfectly sets up for Season 2.
    Already regret some of the choices I made but wouldn't have done it any other way.
    Also just for the price its worth picking up.
    I love you TellTale.    … Full Review »
  3. BoboBenitez
    Jul 26, 2013
    0
    What was the point of this? TWD was all about developing a personal connection to the characters. 400 Days is a measly 10 mins with 5What was the point of this? TWD was all about developing a personal connection to the characters. 400 Days is a measly 10 mins with 5 different characters and by the time the credits roll you don't give a damn about any of them. This was nothing but a Telltale Games money grab while people wait for Season 2. Absolutely pointless. 10/10 for Season One. A big fat ZERO for 400 days.… Full Review »
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