The Walking Dead: Episode 2 - Starved for Help

 Xbox 360
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. DarkStation
    Jul 5, 2012
    70
    Each episode so far has had its good parts and bad parts- but each time, it's something different. It's been inconsistent, and I don't think it can keep my interest if it doesn't settle down and find a groove for itself. The lack of focus on Lee/Clementine is only forgiven because of the extra focus on a good story twist at the end- but I really hope they find a balance in the future, which would truly make the game compelling on a level that Telltale hasn't done before. As of now, it still feels like a work in progress.
  2. VideoGamer
    Jun 28, 2012
    60
    Games like The Walking Dead are rare, and if you've played the first episode you'll be compelled to pick up Starved for Help, but prepare for the possibility of frustration and at worst, incompletion.

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#72 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 192 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 153 out of 192
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 192
  3. Negative: 25 out of 192
  1. RUST
    Jun 29, 2012
    9
    I could almost bracket a mark for Telltale's belligerent tardiness, but they're forgiven on account of such a stellar addition to their newestI could almost bracket a mark for Telltale's belligerent tardiness, but they're forgiven on account of such a stellar addition to their newest game series. Episode one was, surprising, well executed and left me starving for more; and while a little late to the party, episode two pushes the positives of the first even further. More complicated choices, more emotion and a bigger sense of 'this is your life' make this episode more powerful than the first. Yes, it has it's hiccups and no I don't understand why there was such a long delay but Starved for Help is an excellent follow up to episode one and was enough to convince me that purchasing a ticket to the season pass was more than worth the sixteen quid admission tag. Bring on Episode three, and please don't take so long this time!… Full Review »
  2. SGRevan
    Jun 28, 2012
    9
    They finally released the second episode in the series. It's incredible how you forget the time while playing. A quick view on this latestThey finally released the second episode in the series. It's incredible how you forget the time while playing. A quick view on this latest chapter. - POSITIVE: - The characters are both interesting and unique, you really care about what happens to them. - Exciting until the very end. - A disturbing post-apocalyptic world. - Choices carry over from Episode 1. - New and difficult choices to make. - Great atmosphere - NEGATIVE: - Some hickups in sound and image. - CONCLUSION: Episode 2 is fantastic. It's characters will suck you in this post-apocalyptic world and you'll try to survive no matter what. Get ready for one of the best stories in recent gaming history.… Full Review »
  3. BatmanGuy1
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    This episode of the Walking Dead series is fun and exciting to play as the first one. It's graphics may not be as awesome as the other gamesThis episode of the Walking Dead series is fun and exciting to play as the first one. It's graphics may not be as awesome as the other games out there and the animations can sometimes be weird, but the story and gameplay is awesome and that's all that matters.… Full Review »
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