The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 1 - All That Remains

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Play UK
    Feb 15, 2014
    89
    Every bit as engrossing as before, Season Two could hardly have begun in better fashion. [Issue#240, p.66]
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  2. PlaySense
    Mar 17, 2014
    80
    It's a shame the controls aren't very responsive and we grew tired of the framedrops by the end of the episode, though if you're willing to overlook that, you'll get a great premiere to what promises to be another brilliant season of the Walking Dead videogame. Prepare to be emotionally wrecked, guys - 'cause you sure as hell will be.
  3. Push Square
    Jan 20, 2014
    80
    As you’d expect, new characters are introduced, the writing and voice acting is outstanding, and you’ll feel more protective of protagonist Clementine than any previous episode. We are a little concerned that the already established character may influence your decisions a little too much, but this is still an undeniably strong opening to another promising Telltale Games series.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 15, 2014
    80
    If you ally yourself with the ‘I don’t get it brigade’ you’re missing out on some of the best storytelling in gaming.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Jan 6, 2014
    80
    All That Remains is a seamless continuation of the first season's story, with all the gripping narrative, well-written characters, and obnoxious technical issues we've come to expect.
  7. Gamestyle
    Dec 23, 2013
    80
    All That Remains is a great start to what is hopefully a fantastic new chapter in The Walking Dead saga. It’s well paced, has a number of memorable scenes and already has you making the tough choices. Let’s hope it can keep the quality this high throughout.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 9 out of 89
  1. Axel81
    Dec 24, 2013
    8
    The game is good, but it feels much more like an intro than as an actual episode. It is very short and there is absolutely no characterThe game is good, but it feels much more like an intro than as an actual episode. It is very short and there is absolutely no character development. In S1 you felt connected with some characters since the beginning, here the characters do not really create any feeling for them. I really hope this will improve along the season in order to create that feeling of really caring about some of the people, for now they all are just a bunch of strangers which can all of them just die and nobody will care. Playing with Clementine is a blast and was something much anticipated by everyone. Honestly, I was expecting more from this episode. Telltale please don't disappoint us! The next episodes for this season need to be much better than this!… Full Review »
  2. XBONE
    Mar 10, 2014
    10
    The walnut dead is not meant to be a game so stop dissing the game for that. I like the culture of it, it's meant to be an interactive story.The walnut dead is not meant to be a game so stop dissing the game for that. I like the culture of it, it's meant to be an interactive story. It's something new, and they executed it well. Good story however and awesome plot twist.… Full Review »
  3. PCR
    Feb 26, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Game – Season 1. Do not read if you have not completed Season 1.

    Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Game was released in 2012 to much praise. Season 1 contained five episodes, with the first being released in the spring and the final in the fall. Despite its technical hiccups, its gripping story and lovable characters made it one of the best games of the year. Now, fans of the series can purchase the first episode of Season 2, titled “All That Remains.”

    In the first episode of the new season, the player takes control of Clementine, a character all The Walking Dead fans are very familiar with at this point. However, this isn’t the same innocent Clem from season 1. She appears to be a couple years older and much more acclimated to the cruel world she has grown up in. Lee isn’t there to comfort and protect her anymore, and she has to face this harsh world pretty much on her own.

    While the pacing in this first episode is kind of slow, it basically serves as a building block for later episodes. It sets the mood for the season and helps the player become familiar with new characters. On its own, it’s nothing spectacular, but I’m sure it will fit in perfectly once later episodes are released.

    I don’t want to go too much into the story of this episode in fear on spoiling it, but I will say that the player should be prepared for a very somber experience. Those who loved season 1 no doubt will enjoy the first episode of the new season. The end of the first episode leaves you wanting more, and that’s a good thing. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

    Final thoughts:

    Gameplay: Anyone who has played a Telltale game knows what the gameplay is like; walk around, explore your environment, and press the button prompted on the screen. It’s simple gameplay that really lets you focus on the story.

    Appearance: Visuals are on-par with the first season’s, and, as to be expected, there are a few technical glitches (The weirdest one I experienced was lifeless character models in bedrooms that I could walk right through). These glitches usually don’t affect the gameplay or distract you from the story, but when they do, it’s kind of a letdown.

    Sound: I was very impressed with the soundtrack; so much that I frantically searched the internet in search of where I can buy it, but to no avail. The track that particularly stands out in my mind is the song that plays at the end credits. It’s beautiful. The sound in the game really adds to the somber feel the game aims to present.

    Bottom line: If you enjoyed Telltale’s Game of the Year Award-winning The Walking Dead: Season 1, you can’t afford to miss season 2. The first episode is just a taste of what’s to come, and you’ll be dying to know what happens next.    … Full Review »
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