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

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

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  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 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 orFor 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.    … Expand
  2. chesaro
    Sep 7, 2014
    7
    As a whole, the game has a lot to improve, even if this is not the first game of the studio, at least on the ps3 the loading times are very long and has a lot of hiccups during the animations, if someone can live with this, the story is what is worth of this and the series
  3. notchlover69
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    Episode 4 was the best episode by far, but episode 5 does a lot better. There are multiple endings which all shape Clementine's fate. This episode was not as good as Season 1 Episode 5 (No Time Left). Very well done though
  4. abi_abhiabi
    Sep 7, 2014
    8
    actually this is the best episode in the walking dead season 2. the choices you make greatly affect the future of clementine. the awesome ending will make you long for the start of season 3. so i assure that its worth your time. i give it a 9/10
  5. Amam
    Sep 7, 2014
    8
    Season two doesn't live up to season one. At all. In fact, S2 mainly consists of characters going out of their way to find reasons to argue with eachother instead of focusing on solving problems. The best scene in the season is a tie-in with S1, which speaks more about how strong S1 are than how good S2 are. The final episode, 5, is though by far the best one in the season.
    That said, it    Season two doesn't live up to season one. At all. In fact, S2 mainly consists of characters going out of their way to find reasons to argue with eachother instead of focusing on solving problems. The best scene in the season is a tie-in with S1, which speaks more about how strong S1 are than how good S2 are. The final episode, 5, is though by far the best one in the season.
    That said, it is well worth your time to play S2 if you've played and loved S1. One thing that bothers me though is the lack of platinum trophy for S2. There was one for S1 as well for contemporary The Wolf Among Us. There better not be a platinum trophy for the physical release of S2 which ignores us who got the season pass. That would ensure that I would never again get another early release or digital release of Telltale Games again. Way to screw over your loyal fans.    … Expand
  6. 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 will affect the results of Season 3.
  7. Rekragamm
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This episode will take your heart and jump all over, it's one heck of an emotion roller coaster. Also, SPOILER ALERT HERE. This episode starts at the cliffhanger of an ending in episode 4 with guns going off everywhere, most survive but a few sustain some injuries. Everything seems to be going fine with everyone happy by a campfire (except for Arno but, y' know he doesn't really count...) you have to sacrifice luke in a thin ice moment that will make you're heart swell up a little. Bonnie, Mike, and Arno end up betraying you but you get to the. Car first and head out. After a huge argument and a crash Jane allegedly loses the baby and here is where the tears come. I won't spoil everything but God is it sad no matter what ending you choose. It had me in tears for the Kenny endings and the Begining of the Jane ones (although they aren't as good)

    This shows the storytelling Telltale is great at, making you feel actual attachment to a character and make you go cry in the bathroom before you can continue. 9/10 With its massive cliffhanger and heart wrenching story I won't soon forget it. The only reason it scores a 9 is because of the Jane endings and certain events leading up to it that I didn't think fit.    … Expand
  8. 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 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 gameThis 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… Expand

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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. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 29, 2014
    90
    Simply brilliant. [Nov 2014, p.95]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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