Author Topic: The Walking Dead (Video game) (Read 16917 times)

Red James · « **on:** May 1, 2012, 05:59:44 pm »

Anyone picked this up? It's available through Steam, PSN and Xbox Live. I picked it up off Xbox live for 400 points and I can say it's well worth it for that price. Although only episode 1 is released, it's split into 5 "episodes" and the first episode alone is about 2 hours long for a single playthrough but it can have extended replay value as you go back and play it in different ways through your actions.

It's sort of a cross between a point and click adventure and roleplay with heavy influence on story, characters and the actions you make and the things you say. I'd really recommend it to anyone who likes a good story or is a walking dead fanatic (it's more in line with the comics than the tv series) and it has appearances from Hershel and Glenn. When I first heard they were making a walking dead game I shrugged it off as being some sort of shitty fps cash in of some sort but i'm pleasantly surprised they've gone and put the effort in to make a great story based game likes this.

It makes a new story set before the comics/series and follows a new protaganist called Lee.

For it's price, i'd recommend giving it a go and seeing what you think.

J-Mc- · « **Reply #1 on:** May 1, 2012, 06:06:12 pm »

Had a look at some videos of it few weeks ago, although I love the walking dead, it's not worth paying £16 per episode on PSN for something you'd play 2 or 3 times at most.

lfcshaunod · « **Reply #2 on:** May 1, 2012, 06:13:52 pm »

Played the demo on psn.

Its pretty good. Just started New Vegas again tho so noy gonna bother buyin it.

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #3 on:** May 1, 2012, 06:13:59 pm »

Preordered it on Steam for £18.89 for all 5 episodes. The first episode was fun. I'm going to have another play through it later in the week. It's a very similar style to the comics.

On PSN I think that's £16 for all 5 episodes, not just the one.

Red James · « **Reply #4 on:** May 1, 2012, 06:25:33 pm »

Quote from: J-Mc- on May 1, 2012, 06:06:12 pm

Had a look at some videos of it few weeks ago, although I love the walking dead, it's not worth paying £16 per episode on PSN for something you'd play 2 or 3 times at most.

That's all of them though isn't it? Although only episode 1 is out I think the £16 or so is for all of them. For that much money, I think it's worth it judging from how good the first episode was.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #5 on:** May 1, 2012, 06:38:48 pm »

It can't possible be 80 quid for the whole thing if it's that short.

Flash6289 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 1, 2012, 07:10:31 pm »

It's 400 MSP per episode. So 2000 total which is about £15. Completed the first one and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to picking the rest up monthly.

J-Mc- · « **Reply #7 on:** May 2, 2012, 12:16:21 am »

Quote from: Red James on May 1, 2012, 06:25:33 pm

That's all of them though isn't it? Although only episode 1 is out I think the £16 or so is for all of them. For that much money, I think it's worth it judging from how good the first episode was.

Ahh, I just assumed it was per episode.

If it's for all of them then i'll definately be getting it.

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2012, 07:34:31 pm »

The second episode is out now! I thought this one was better than the first one, they built up the tension nicely before the big reveal.

Red James · « **Reply #9 on:** July 1, 2012, 01:53:09 pm »

Quote from: Uhoh AureliOs on June 30, 2012, 07:34:31 pm

The second episode is out now! I thought this one was better than the first one, they built up the tension nicely before the big reveal.

Awwww shit. I just got Dawnguard and Sword of Islam for CK2 so I'm going to have to wait a bit before I pick this up.

Flash6289 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2012, 11:26:28 pm »

Got episode 2 the day after release.

Haven't played it yet because of Dawnguard..

iSmiff · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2012, 12:27:16 pm »

Played both episodes and looking forward to three. Though I have a bad history with waiting for episode three for a game

MULLENEDWINE · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2012, 11:51:20 am »

When's episode 3 coming out? Enjoyed the second one more than the first. Fun game and at 4 quid a pop defo worth it.

iSmiff · « **Reply #13 on:** July 16, 2012, 11:53:09 am »

I think they said August for three

MULLENEDWINE · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2012, 11:57:18 am »

Ahh right, not too bad then. Cheers.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2012, 12:21:55 pm »

Started episode 1 last night. Enjoyable stuff.

Reminds me of LucasArts' old stuff in a way.

Great visuals and sound. An interesting way to present the idea. I prefer it to the TV show as a side dish to the main comics to be honest.

... · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2012, 12:45:39 pm »

Started it last night too, it's really good but it's a bit laggy on my laptop whilst changing 'scenes'.

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2012, 09:20:18 am »

Steam is automatically updating this right now... episode 3 out?

clacke · « **Reply #18 on:** September 2, 2012, 11:22:53 am »

Some very powerful stuff in episode 3, including one scene that had me swearing very loudly at the monitor in shock.

martinsquirtle · « **Reply #19 on:** September 2, 2012, 11:37:56 am »

Very intense episode 3. One of the most engrossing series of games i have played. Well worth the money.

kopitecrash · « **Reply #20 on:** September 3, 2012, 12:55:57 am »

You really have to make some horrible decisions in this. Great game though. So long to wait for the next one though...

clacke · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:18:47 am »

Episode Four is now out on Steam. Downloading at the moment.....

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:58:54 am »

Thanks for the heads up.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:27:03 am »

Still got to finish the end of episode 3 yet.

I like this game. I think it's a much better evocation of the comic than the TV show is. It's a change from a lot of games out there too, with it's thoughtfulness and emphasis on character.

Paris Saint-Germain · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2012, 03:31:08 pm »

Finished episode 4 yesterday... This game is so great, I wish there were more than 5 episodes as it is getting better and better...

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Ho Lee, why oh why did u get bitten?

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Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #25 on:** October 11, 2012, 07:15:26 pm »

Quote from: Paris Saint-Germain on October 11, 2012, 03:31:08 pm

Finished episode 4 yesterday... This game is so great, I wish there were more than 5 episodes as it is getting better and better...

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Ho Lee, why oh why did u get bitten?
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That was a brilliant episode.

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I'm massively gutted that he got bitten too, I knew that cardboard box looked dodgy!

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kopitecrash · « **Reply #26 on:** October 11, 2012, 08:18:03 pm »

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Awesome game.

Red James · « **Reply #27 on:** October 11, 2012, 08:58:07 pm »

It gets better and better. Can't believe it's only one more episode to go.

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:54:26 pm »

How well has the game sold? And are you planning on a second series?

GW: I don’t know the numbers but I know it’s the most successful game Telltale has ever made. A second season is definitely happening, and its direction will to some degree be defined by how season one ends – which of course is something we can’t really go into detail about yet.

http://www.edge-online.com/features/telltale-games-on-the-walking-dead-and-offering-meaningful-choices-to-players/3/

... · « **Reply #29 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:02:48 pm »

Nice one!

kopitecrash · « **Reply #30 on:** October 13, 2012, 07:09:21 pm »

Just take my money Telltale.

iSmiff · « **Reply #31 on:** October 27, 2012, 10:19:22 pm »

you know something, this might very well be my game of the year, just finished part four and it's probably the best so far

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letting me let that little c*nt Ben die was fucking awesome

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they've done an amazing job on this getting you to actually care about the characters in it, you really like or really hate people in this game

Walshy nMe® · « **Reply #32 on:** October 27, 2012, 10:40:01 pm »

I downloaded episode 2 the other day and not finished it yet. Just at the point where Lee is

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Handing out food, I'm going to choose the 2 kids, Carley and Duck's mum

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iSmiff · « **Reply #33 on:** October 27, 2012, 10:59:33 pm »

hey, we're the same you and me, walshy

Bjinxi · « **Reply #34 on:** October 29, 2012, 09:58:08 pm »

Really great game. Loved it so far. Cant wait for episode five and the next season.

Walshy nMe® · « **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2012, 10:55:58 am »

Going to download 4 now.

Thought 2 was very good and built the tension nicely.
3 was good too but I think I played it too quickly after 2 and was in a bit of a hurry so didn't give it as much love.

Red James · « **Reply #36 on:** November 2, 2012, 01:06:58 am »

Only completed 1 way back when it was released but now I've got the rest on Steam to complete them in time for ep 5 release. Got as far as episode 3 where you get to the train so far.

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I tried to save Larry on the farm and noticed he was breathing when doing CPR before Kenny pulled the dick move and squashed his head with a block. Ending was pretty incredible as well, didn't kill anyone and stood with Clementine watching everyone raiding the car. But oh boy episode 3, it pulled one punch after another. Watching Lilly go full paranoid, Kenny being a jackass and now hating me. Bandits attack the place, Ducky gets bitten. Then Lilly has a mental breakdown and starts accusing everyone. I was the only person she trusted but had to side with Carley and Ben on this as accusing people wasn't going to help us. Then Lilly shoots Carley but I take her with us anyways as it wouldn't be right to leave her to die. Then she steals the RV. Wonder if we'll see her again? She was doing fine until Kenny killed her dad in front of her, the bellend.

This is amazing and depressing at the same time.

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Walshy nMe® · « **Reply #37 on:** November 2, 2012, 10:10:04 am »

Finished Ep4, was brilliant and some amazing scenes, really touching and harrowing.

lfcshaunod · « **Reply #38 on:** November 2, 2012, 12:36:40 pm »

How much does each episode cost?

Red James · « **Reply #39 on:** November 2, 2012, 04:05:55 pm »

Quote from: lfcshaunod on November 2, 2012, 12:36:40 pm

How much does each episode cost?

£20.99 on Steam for them all. I got it on Steam during the Halloween sale for £12.