The Walking Dead: 400 Days

 Xbox 360
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 130 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 130
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 130
  3. Negative: 10 out of 130

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  1. TheBoldman
    Aug 22, 2013
    7
    Having completed Season 1 of The Walking Dead, I was very interested to play 400 Days to experience these new characters. On the whole, I enjoyed this DLC, although it did seem very short. Stories are very mixed with some seeming longer than others, and some appearing to be mostly dialogue. The character I liked most of all was Wyatt because of the clever (and funny) dialogue in his story.Having completed Season 1 of The Walking Dead, I was very interested to play 400 Days to experience these new characters. On the whole, I enjoyed this DLC, although it did seem very short. Stories are very mixed with some seeming longer than others, and some appearing to be mostly dialogue. The character I liked most of all was Wyatt because of the clever (and funny) dialogue in his story.

    The most frustrating element of 400 Days is the addition of random (luck) choices. Without spoilers, in one episode you play a short game which will decide the course of the story. Unfortunately, I experienced the same outcome in the next playthrough, and the checkpoint is quite a way prior to this game taking place. This is very frustrating if you are interested in branching storylines and would like to see how alternative choices play out. Additionally, there is an achievement linked to this game which achievement hunters may find frustrating to get if they are not lucky.

    Overall, I enjoyed this DLC. However, given the ending, I am wondering how relevant the time I have spent with some of these characters will be to Season 2.    … Expand
  2. houyi111
    Jul 6, 2013
    6
    The shortest episode ever. Maybe it is too soon to judge, but after playing the episode I don't care any of the new characters. All the back stories feel lame and uninteresting. Hope it will get better. For this episode, gameplay: 7. Story: 3.
  3. drlowdon
    Jul 7, 2013
    7
    Despite the fact that the player had little real control over how its plot unfolded the first season of The Walking Dead was an excellent game and really set a new standard for interactive storytelling. 400 days introduces us to 5 new characters, who I can only assume will feature in the second season, showing a brief glimpse of the events they have experienced over the last year and aDespite the fact that the player had little real control over how its plot unfolded the first season of The Walking Dead was an excellent game and really set a new standard for interactive storytelling. 400 days introduces us to 5 new characters, who I can only assume will feature in the second season, showing a brief glimpse of the events they have experienced over the last year and a bit. The script and dialogue are just as good as before and, although it is difficult to really become attached to any of them in such a short period of time, it does a really good job of highlighting each characters personality.

    Hopefully the first proper episode of season two will improve upon some of the flaws of the first but for now this 400 point download is certainly worth a look.    … Expand
  4. timsim26
    Aug 25, 2013
    7
    entertaining characters and interesting stories! however as the stories are so short there is not enough time to build that relationship with the characters that the original 5 episodes had. this is also really short but that is to be expected for the price. 400 days still has those classic walking dead hard decisions and shocking moments. the gameplay also does not improve from theentertaining characters and interesting stories! however as the stories are so short there is not enough time to build that relationship with the characters that the original 5 episodes had. this is also really short but that is to be expected for the price. 400 days still has those classic walking dead hard decisions and shocking moments. the gameplay also does not improve from the original series but i don't think that will ever change.

    if you were a fan of the original 5 episodes you have probably already bought this, otherwise go ahead and check it out    … Expand
  5. Xenugears
    Jul 9, 2013
    7
    The first season of the Walking Dead earned its many Game of the Year awards. The short but exciting 400 Days is a fitting continuation of that experience filled with compelling new characters that I look forward to seeing in future installments. At the same time it also feels as the player's role has been reduced even more to something resembling a passive "reader" rather than player. NotThe first season of the Walking Dead earned its many Game of the Year awards. The short but exciting 400 Days is a fitting continuation of that experience filled with compelling new characters that I look forward to seeing in future installments. At the same time it also feels as the player's role has been reduced even more to something resembling a passive "reader" rather than player. Not only is this game easier (and the puzzles non existent) but it practically plays itself in most sections. The thrill of making one decision or another has been dulled quite a bit since season one due to a lack of agency on the player's part. I think it's time to refine certain aspects of this series. Namely, gameplay. A renewed emphasis on exploration and puzzle solving for Walking Dead season two is, in my opinion, crucial to keep this series relevant.… Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Gamer.no
    Sep 2, 2013
    80
    The Walking Dead - 400 Days delivers action, story and horror in perfect-sized bites. Even though it lacks the strong leading characters like Clementine and Lee, it still packs a good amount of fun gameplay. Too bad it’s over way too quickly, but 400 Days does make the perfect bride between The Walking Dead Season One and Two and is strong entry to the series.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Sep 1, 2013
    70
    Reasonably-priced, high quality DLC that's left us hungry for the next full season. [Oct 2013, p.71]
  3. games(TM)
    Aug 21, 2013
    80
    Intoxicating stuff. [Issue#138, p.102]
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