The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 - Smoke and Mirrors

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 85
  3. Negative: 8 out of 85

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  1. Sazeracattack
    Feb 7, 2014
    6
    It is a great game but I can't help but I was very disappointed in this episodes length. It was a long wait for what was only an hour of game play. I also wish their had been a branching choice as in the first episode where you must choose which of two objectives to visit first. In general, they only real choices I had to make in this episode where about whether to be violent or not. IIt is a great game but I can't help but I was very disappointed in this episodes length. It was a long wait for what was only an hour of game play. I also wish their had been a branching choice as in the first episode where you must choose which of two objectives to visit first. In general, they only real choices I had to make in this episode where about whether to be violent or not. I know Tell Tale can do great things but this episode just really wasn't up to par..… Expand
  2. Harumpel
    Mar 20, 2014
    7
    I found the story to be rather interesting, however it was not as good as Part 1. Also, on my X360 the game is somewhat lagging, it feels like maxing out the consoles resources. Changes between sceens are somewhat jerky. This is especially annoying with fighting scenes. Overall I give it 7 points.
  3. houyi111
    Feb 10, 2014
    6
    I am a little disappointed in this episodes. It was short and way too linear compared to ep1, the choices were just meh, it felt like nothing really happened in the episode... However, I do enjoy the game and I will continue to play the rest of them, but this episode is the least interesting episode I ever played from telltale.
  4. suddendestruct
    Feb 9, 2014
    6
    We shouldn't have to wait so long for each episode and the problem for season pass holders should never have happened. Episode 2 has a decent story but nothing to warrant its delayed release and short play time.

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#22 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#42 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2014

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Mar 30, 2014
    60
    Visually stunning and audibly impressive, but we are starting to take serious issue with the numerous technical faults found in every Telltale game. [Issue#109, p.80]
  2. GameCritics
    Mar 24, 2014
    80
    Although it may not sound like high praise to say that The Wolf Among Us: Smoke & Mirrors is holding steady with the status quo, it's so stylish and enjoyable that I'm quite content to get more of the same.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 6, 2014
    80
    As a stand alone game it doesn't quite work, but with so many diverse characters with their own motives at play, they do make for a fascinating lot. I am really looking forward to seeing what Episode 3 has to offer.
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