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The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries

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77% User Score Based on 3,238 reviews

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The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries is a single player arcade action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Telltale Games and was released on February 23, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman's best-selling comic books. Haunted by her past, and coping with unimaginable loss and regret, the story explores Michonne's absence between issues #126 and #139 of the comic book. Players will discover what took Michonne away from Rick, Ezekiel, and the rest of her trusted group… and …

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story798 positive mentions
stability74 negative mentions
  • The game features a gripping and emotional story that explores Michonne's trauma and inner strength.
  • The visuals and art style are beautiful, capturing the comic book aesthetic of the series.
  • The voice acting, particularly by Samira Wiley as Michonne, is excellent and adds depth to the character.
  • The game is very short, consisting of only three episodes, which leaves little room for character development.
  • Choices often feel inconsequential, with minimal impact on the overall narrative.
  • The frequent flashbacks to Michonne's daughters can be annoying and disrupt the flow of the story.
  • story
    2,306 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "The Walking Dead: Michonne" is a focused, character-driven narrative that explores the titular character's trauma and inner struggles during her absence from the main series. While it offers emotional depth and engaging moments, many players feel the story is too short and lacks the impactful choices that defined earlier installments, resulting in a less memorable experience. Overall, it serves as a decent side story for fans of the franchise, but may not satisfy those seeking the complexity and emotional weight of the main series.

    • “The Walking Dead: Michonne is a gripping and emotional side story that explores Michonne’s trauma and inner strength.”
    • “Unlike the earlier seasons of Telltale’s The Walking Dead, which revolved around groups of survivors and long-form storytelling, this three-episode miniseries narrows its focus to the internal struggles of Michonne, a woman torn between her violent survival instincts and the haunting memories of her lost family.”
    • “It’s a story about loss and redemption, told through the lens of a character already burdened by both.”
    • “Just when the story feels like it’s really getting going, it starts wrapping up.”
    • “For the price of the game, I wouldn't recommend picking this up unless it's on a -90% discount; the playtime is not that long and the story is not as impactful because it's a completely different story that focuses on Michonne from the comics.”
    • “The story is short and you don't grow much attachment to the characters unlike in the previous games like for example to Kenny, Clementine, Lee.”
  • gameplay
    361 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "The Walking Dead: Michonne" adheres closely to Telltale's established formula, featuring choice-driven dialogue, quick-time events, and exploration, but it has been criticized for its brevity and lack of innovation, with most sessions lasting around 3-4 hours. While some players appreciate the improved combat mechanics and refined visuals, many feel that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks meaningful choices, making it less engaging compared to earlier titles in the series. Overall, the experience is described as more of an interactive story than a traditional game, appealing primarily to fans of the narrative rather than those seeking deep gameplay mechanics.

    • “The gameplay follows the familiar Telltale blueprint, relying on dialogue choices, exploration segments, and quick-time events to shape the narrative.”
    • “With its immersive storytelling, engaging gameplay, and emotional depth, this game successfully captures the essence of the Walking Dead universe.”
    • “The gameplay is classic Telltale—easy to pick up and enjoyable, and the achievements are straightforward to unlock, just like in the first game.”
    • “The gameplay is mediocre, the visuals look like they belong in the PS2 era, and most of what you do is quick-time events until the credits roll.”
    • “The gameplay follows the familiar telltale blueprint, relying on dialogue choices, quick-time events, and exploration, but it lacks innovation and feels repetitive.”
    • “The shallow and uninspired storyline, frustrating gameplay mechanics (overuse of quick-time events), and lazy production make this game a struggle.”
  • graphics
    304 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "The Walking Dead: Michonne" are generally praised for their distinctive cel-shaded, comic book art style, which effectively captures the series' atmosphere and emotional depth. While some players noted minor graphical glitches and a few outdated textures, many appreciated the improvements over previous titles, highlighting the game's vibrant visuals and solid character animations. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the storytelling experience, making it a visually appealing addition to the franchise.

    • “Telltale’s signature comic-book art style once again brings the world to life, with bold outlines, muted palettes, and striking use of lighting that captures the decay of a world long past saving.”
    • “Visually, 'The Walking Dead: Michonne' retains Telltale’s signature cel-shaded, comic book-inspired art style, with detailed character expressions that convey the emotional weight of each scene.”
    • “The graphics, holy hell, they have improved.”
    • “The gameplay is mediocre, the visuals look like they belong in the PS2 era, and most of what you do is quick-time events until the credits roll.”
    • “The visuals were just the same as season 2, and most of the background music was reused from previous games. While they did fit, I couldn't help but notice it every time.”
    • “In short, it's not a good game. It has some decent moments, but it's not good. Telltale's choices ring hollow and their graphics have lost their charm; it's barely a game, much less an enjoyable one.”
  • music
    235 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story. The soundtrack, featuring both original compositions and licensed tracks, is noted for its dramatic and fitting choices, particularly the standout theme song "Gun in My Hand" by Dorothy. While some players mentioned minor issues with audio balance, the overall consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's immersive experience.

    • “And the music never misses, perfectly matching the vibes.”
    • “The ambient sounds and soundtrack contribute to the tense atmosphere, with quiet, somber moments giving way to intense, rhythmic tracks during action sequences.”
    • “The soundtrack is fantastic, the intro and outro music is wonderful; I immediately searched those songs and got them because I loved them so much.”
    • “The theme song force-plays three times in a row in the intro of each chapter.”
    • “The visuals were just the same as season 2, and most of the background music was reused from previous games; while they did fit, I couldn't help but notice it every time.”
    • “It seemed like they focused more on the soundtrack than the actual storyline of the game in this one, especially with the intro song; it sounds really good and fits the game perfectly.”
  • emotional
    204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "The Walking Dead: Michonne" is characterized by a gripping narrative that delves into the protagonist's trauma and inner strength, offering moments of intensity and reflection. While the game effectively captures themes of guilt, loss, and survival, many players feel it lacks the emotional depth and character attachment found in earlier installments of the series, primarily due to its shorter runtime and limited character development. Despite these criticisms, the game still delivers impactful emotional moments, particularly through Michonne's personal struggles, though it may not resonate as deeply with fans expecting the same emotional highs as previous titles.

    • “The Walking Dead: Michonne, developed by Telltale Games and published by Skybound Games, delivers a short but emotionally charged narrative centered on one of the franchise’s most enigmatic figures.”
    • “Michonne’s hallucinations and flashbacks form the emotional backbone of the story, revealing the pain that drives her stoicism and her occasional moments of rage.”
    • “It’s a gripping, emotional rollercoaster that will stay with you long after the credits roll.”
    • “Boring story, doesn't connect with the rest of the franchise and I hate the stupid flashbacks Michonne gets; they're unnecessary and ruin the game for me.”
    • “This game, however, is poorly done with a boring story and bland characters.”
    • “I had no empathy for Michonne or her loss; it just became a boring chore that got in the way of a boring story.”
  • stability
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of frequent freezes, long loading times, and various graphical glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players noted that the game runs fine at times, the overall experience is marred by technical issues, including stuttering and animation problems, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Despite a few users experiencing minimal issues, the consensus is that the game is significantly buggy and lacks polish.

    • “There were occasional visual glitches, and the game froze for several seconds, with the characters stuck in one place, not moving.”
    • “Another significant flaw of the miniseries is its technical shortcomings, including frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
    • “The game freezes every time I try to start it up; I tried reinstalling it, but it keeps happening.”
  • character development
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in "The Walking Dead: Michonne" is a mixed bag, with many reviewers noting that the game's brevity significantly limits the depth and impact of character arcs. While some players appreciated the exploration of Michonne's internal struggles and the choices that affect relationships, the overall consensus is that the short three-episode format sacrifices meaningful character development and emotional engagement, leaving many characters feeling underdeveloped and the narrative rushed. Despite these shortcomings, there are moments of solid character development that resonate, particularly for fans of the source material.

    • “The character development is superb, with Michonne's internal struggles laid bare for the player to witness.”
    • “Thanks to the solid storytelling and character development that the Telltale series is known for, we get to play through a little bit of where Michonne was and what she did in the period during the time jump in the graphic novel.”
    • “Amazing story, great character development and intense gameplay, definitely recommended!”
    • “Even taken as a complete miniseries, it can be completed in roughly three to four hours, leaving little room for character development or branching consequences.”
    • “Sadly, it is simply too short to allow for deep character development, which leads to characters dying or disappearing from the story before you've even had enough time to start rooting for them.”
    • “The lack of character development also leads to a lack of truly meaningful and impactful choices - something the series is well known for, which is a shame.”
  • optimization
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of "The Walking Dead: Michonne" has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and long loading times, particularly on certain platforms. While some users noted stable performance and good graphics, the overall consensus leans towards it being poorly optimized compared to previous titles in the series, leading to a frustrating experience for many.

    • “The game supports multiple languages, is well optimized, has nice graphics, and quite a few actions and choices that affect the ending.”
    • “Excellent optimization, did not meet any game bugs.”
    • “Graphically, it is the same type of graphics that Telltale has us used to, the gameplay is really well optimized, better than the previous Telltale games.”
    • “This game is too hollow, the writing isn't all that great, and the performance issues truly bog this one down. I can't in good conscience recommend this one, even if you enjoy the other Telltale The Walking Dead games like I do.”
    • “The massive frame drops and stuttering made it a frustrating experience.”
    • “I don't understand why this happens; seasons 1 and 2 ran like a charm on my system, as did other Telltale titles, so I'm forced to conclude that TWD: Michonne is just really poorly optimized.”
  • atmosphere
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its strong environmental design, capturing the grim and immersive essence of the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Players appreciate the detailed settings, effective voice acting, and a haunting soundtrack that enhance the emotional depth and tension throughout the narrative. Despite some criticisms regarding graphics and gameplay mechanics, the overall mood and atmosphere consistently deliver a captivating experience that resonates with fans of the series.

    • “The game masterfully captures the atmosphere of despair and survival within the universe of The Walking Dead, providing a narrative-driven experience that keeps players engaged.”
    • “They perfectly captured the feel and atmosphere of the comic and show, staying true to the character without trying to change canon.”
    • “The environmental design, ranging from derelict ships and swamps to fortified settlements, carries the grim atmosphere the series is known for.”
    • “Visually, the game captures the gritty aesthetic of the comics, with a distinctive art style that adds to the atmosphere of dread and despair.”
    • “Although you don't get invested in the characters that much (it takes around 4 hours to play the whole game), instead there are several flashbacks and hallucinations, which create an eerie atmosphere, kind of different from WD S1 & 2.”
  • replayability
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the reviews indicate that the game has limited replayability, with many players expressing disappointment in its lack of depth and content. While some users noted that the writing and choice mechanics could encourage multiple playthroughs to explore different outcomes, the consensus is that the game does not offer enough value for its price, especially given its short playtime. Many recommend waiting for a sale to justify the experience.

    • “But the writing more than makes up for those shortcomings, and the replay value is there if you want to see how different choices play out.”
    • “Not a ton of content, but beautiful and fully replayable to dive deeper into the story or change up your character's alignment.”
    • “Strong replay value; even after only the first episode I replayed for all possible outcomes to lead me into the next episode in which I'll likely do the same.”
    • “I would strongly recommend not buying The Walking Dead: Michonne outside of the reworked definitive edition, since replayability is very limited and there simply isn't enough depth to keep even hardcore fans of the mainline titles engaged for more than a few hours.”
    • “Not worth the price; a single playthrough will take you four hours at most and there's zero replayability.”
    • “It's not worth either 10 euros or 15... more likely it's worth 4 euros for a 4-hour game with no impact of choices and no replay value.”
  • grinding
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment and patience. Many reviews suggest that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, with some players feeling it necessitates a "second life" to endure. The grinding is frequently described as a means to pad the game's length rather than enhance the experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
    • “They're tedious and repetitive; all they really seem to do is pad out the length of the game.”
    • “It started out fun, but the whole hallucination thing got really tedious after a while and just got worse as the game progressed.”
  • monetization
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab" that feels rushed and underdeveloped, particularly in comparison to the main series. While there are no microtransactions, the overall sentiment is that the game is a half-hearted attempt to capitalize on a popular character, leaving players disappointed with its short length and lack of engaging content. Overall, the game is seen as an unworthy investment, even at a discounted price.

    • “No microtransactions, thank you!”
    • “Don't think, just buy this game! The game is free with no in-game purchases from episode 1 through 3. After that, I'm not sure, but yes, buy it!”
    • “But instead of giving it space to breathe, Telltale wrapped it in a rushed three-part package that screams 'spin-off cash grab.'”
    • “A half-baked cash grab which fails to live up to the well-deserved reputation of the main series.”
    • “Certainly not the best and an obvious quick-time cash grab; never buy it at full price as it is way too short and an obvious sign of their greed.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Walking Dead: Michonne" is often described as unintentional, with players finding amusement in poorly written dialogue and absurd situations, such as meme-worthy character deaths and funny bugs. While the game features a serious atmosphere, it manages to incorporate comedic elements through quirky character interactions and unexpected scenarios, leading to a mix of laughter amidst the drama. Overall, players appreciate the humor that emerges when the game is approached with a lighthearted perspective.

    • “Walking Dead: Michonne, or as I'd like to call it, 'The Mich-On-The-Run Show,' is like a thrilling rollercoaster ride, but you're the spectator who can't stop watching the hilarious mishaps.”
    • “This is quite possibly the most unintentionally funny game I've ever played.”
    • “It turned a grim episode into a comedy and I had fun laughing the whole way through the game.”
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The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries is a arcade action adventure game with horror theme.

The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries.

The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries was released on February 23, 2016.

The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries was developed by Telltale Games.

The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

The Walking Dead: Michonne - A Telltale Miniseries is a single player game.

Similar games include The Walking Dead Michonne, The Walking Dead: A New Frontier, The Walking Dead: Season Two, The Walking Dead, The Expanse: A Telltale Series and others.