The Walking Dead Episodes 1 & 2 Review
A brilliant evolution of the adventure game.
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The Walking Dead Episodes 1 & 2 Review
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I love this game, as well. I was in pain when I hit the end of episode 2. Just cursed the world that I bought this on a whim before all the episodes were out.
The game has a wonderful story and is the best implementation a conversation system with choices that matter since Alpha Protocol (or maybe Deus Ex:HR). And it isn't a buggy mess like Alpha Protocol either. Win-Win.
I also found that the relationship between Lee and Clementine stands as not only a great example of characters and writing, but as a driving force in the game. I often found myself thinking in tough situations about not only what was best for me (as Lee), but for Clementine. And tried to make decisions that would be a good example for her.
The game has a wonderful story and is the best implementation a conversation system with choices that matter since Alpha Protocol (or maybe Deus Ex:HR). And it isn't a buggy mess like Alpha Protocol either. Win-Win.
I also found that the relationship between Lee and Clementine stands as not only a great example of characters and writing, but as a driving force in the game. I often found myself thinking in tough situations about not only what was best for me (as Lee), but for Clementine. And tried to make decisions that would be a good example for her.
Great to hear a review that doesn't taint my opinion by mentioning Jurassic Park... That one put me off Telltale, and my preconceived notions about point-click Adventures didn't help.
What I've always loved about The Walking Dead (mostly the comics) is that it had a far slower pace than any other zombie story. So much so, in fact, that you often forget that it's a zombie story.
It's a story about people. Struggling with people, struggling against people, struggling for yourself and with yourself... The zombies were, in most cases, background noise. Or maybe just a timer that occasionally reminds you, "Hey. Time to get moving."
What I've always loved about The Walking Dead (mostly the comics) is that it had a far slower pace than any other zombie story. So much so, in fact, that you often forget that it's a zombie story.
It's a story about people. Struggling with people, struggling against people, struggling for yourself and with yourself... The zombies were, in most cases, background noise. Or maybe just a timer that occasionally reminds you, "Hey. Time to get moving."
One of the best games I've played all year and it's not even finished yet. Clementine is one of the best characters of the year. She's brave and helpful, but sometimes she shows her age when it comes for you to make some moral choices. I have feeling, as the game goes on Clem will be a reflection of your actions of the course of the series. The way you act in the game will shape her into a new person. This is just a feeling I get from the events at the end of Episode 2. I could be wrong though.
As to the glitches in the game, Episode 2 had some minor freezes that happened at the worst time possible (and some not so bad times), but they were rare and it never bothered me to the point where I wanted to quit.
Overall, I have to say this game will probably be the most engaging thing that I will play this year and I am banging my head against the wall in anticipation for the next episode.
As to the glitches in the game, Episode 2 had some minor freezes that happened at the worst time possible (and some not so bad times), but they were rare and it never bothered me to the point where I wanted to quit.
Overall, I have to say this game will probably be the most engaging thing that I will play this year and I am banging my head against the wall in anticipation for the next episode.
The thing is that Susan's right, and I noticed this as well; it doesn't feel like a point-and-click adventure game. There's no "use the snake to climb up the drainpipe to dislodge the key to open the castle door with". All actions that you actually have to undertake feel veritably human and natural; the kind of stuff that you would do in the same situation, such as breaking open a lock with a fire axe. And there was only one instance across both episodes that I was actually "stuck" and needed a while to figure out how to go ahead. But for the most part it's talking to people anyway, so it's more of an interactive experience than a traditional "game".Dastardly said:
This is actually something I'm pretty wary of, because they still have three episodes to potentially mess this up. But if current circumstances are anything to go by, the rest will be fantastic.Hirumakage said:
This is actually probably the most genius thing they've done. By spacing the content out over half a year, this is more like an "event", an actual season so people can get excited about the next episode and talk about their choices and motivations, as opposed to playing through it in one go and being done with it. The fact that I'm now so anxiously looking forward to the next episode proves to me how good this game is.Hirumakage said:
Telltale's game engine is still pretty creaky, which is why it's so bloody amazing this game's as good as it is. Kinda weird getting such polar opposite games from the same studio.. Jurassic Park was agonizingly bad whilst Walking Dead is stellar, the only connection being a lack of technical polish that holds TWD back from being perfect.
I like how the highest praise for this game is to not play it but I couldn't agree more. I hated waiting for episode 2 to come out and now I'm hating the wait for episode 3, I just want to play this thing now!
Point-and-clicks are back in a big way with this game. I know they're capable but perhaps Double Fine should take down a few notes.
Point-and-clicks are back in a big way with this game. I know they're capable but perhaps Double Fine should take down a few notes.
I do wonder what what JP would have been like if they weren't forced to restart from scratch. Ah, well. I'm just glad they cancelled all the preorders when that went down.MrSnaztastic said:
The Walking Dead is stellar, though. Not challenging in terms of puzzles, but it sure has some moral conundrums.
You can buy the full lot now, that's what I did. Given that the first two have been great I'd say take a punt!Grahav said:
Just one question, where's the game? Great story, great voice acting, great cinematics, great setting, great emotional impact. But they forget to put a game in between them. Ok, there's some sort of roleplay but at the end it comes to a very basic form of CYOA with little deviation here and there. The puzzles are very basic and simple.
Basically, it's an interactive movie with very, very, very little gameplay.
Basically, it's an interactive movie with very, very, very little gameplay.
. I given for granted that the price was for the single episode. I will edit that part of my comment since it's not fair at all