The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 5 - No Going Back

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Gamestyle
    Aug 28, 2014
    100
    Telltale have saved the best for last. Now the long wait for Season 3 begins.
  2. IGN
    Aug 26, 2014
    95
    No Going Back poses challenging questions about people you love, people you might be using, and those you might loathe. It is, ultimately, a test of these characters’ wills, and a look at each of their limits.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 29, 2014
    90
    Simply brilliant. [Nov 2014, p.95]
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  5. Push Square
    Aug 29, 2014
    90
    The finale to The Walking Dead’s second season retains Telltale’s crown as the king of interactive storytelling. While this is a dark and frantic romp, ‘No Going Back’ also includes some light-hearted moments, which makes those closing scenes even more impactful.
  6. PlaySense
    Sep 2, 2014
    85
    A brilliant closing chapter to the second season of The Walking Dead, defined by absolutely devastating emotional choices and interesting plot twists. Let's hope the third season isn't too far away.
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 28, 2014
    85
    No Going Back ends a more cerebral, unfocused Walking Dead season with difficult decisions befitting a memorable experiment in morality, excusing narrative lulls and forgettable characters.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 28, 2014
    55
    To continue that with a story that has no strong motivating force outside of general survival cheapens our time as Lee and his reason for pushing forward.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PS3 Game of 2014
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#39 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2014
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#51 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2014

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 97
  3. Negative: 13 out of 97
  1. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 26, 2014
    9
    For me all of the previous episodes this season have been disappointing when compared to the first season. This however is the first thatFor me all of the previous episodes this season have been disappointing when compared to the first season. This however is the first that lived up to the high expectations that first season gave me. One thing that helped that out a lot for me was that for the first time this season I was finally with a group of characters all of whom I genuinely cared about. There weren't any bland or faceless ones whose fates I really couldn't care about.

    The episode is also filled with shocking, emotional, and dark moments constantly throughout, one after another. I remember there being some scattered complaints about last season's choices not mattering in the final episode, because everyone worked up to the same ending. That isn't the case here. This episode will push your ability to make tough, heart-breaking decisions that effect how the game concludes. There are multiple endings, and it's up to you who you align yourself with. If season 3 of the game continues with the story of Clementine, then my season 3 could end up looking VERY different from your season 3. Here's hoping that's what happens.

    All around it's the best episode of the season. For me it's the first that lives up to the masterpiece that was the first season, but regardless of whether you loved this season just as much or more, I'm pretty confident you'll agree that this is the best of the bunch. This episode confirms that this is my story, and that I was truly in control of where Clementine's life went. For the first time in a Telltale game there's no set ending, so each of the unbelievably difficult decision that literally has you choosing between characters you care about multiple times have much more wait than ever before. That's what makes this episode such a masterpiece. My total score is a 9.3/10.    … Full Review »
  2. brockcheese
    Mar 27, 2015
    9
    An awesome ending to a great game. Season 2 ended the same way season 1 did with many crazy twists and turns and an ending that surely willAn awesome ending to a great game. Season 2 ended the same way season 1 did with many crazy twists and turns and an ending that surely will affect the results of Season 3.… Full Review »
  3. True_Beleiver
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    This episode made me question if there will be a season 3 by the way I constructed my ending. The really great thing about the walking deadThis episode made me question if there will be a season 3 by the way I constructed my ending. The really great thing about the walking dead series is I could have a completely different gameplay experience than my buddy from across the street, is this game entertaining yes and it is really interesting to see who you really are due to the decisions you are required to make during the game if you enjoyed choose your own adventure stories as a kid this one is for you… Full Review »
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