The Walking Dead: Season Two - A Telltale Games Series

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 10 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • emotional
The Walking Dead: Season Two - A Telltale Games Series Game Cover
“The Walking Dead: Season 2 is a triumph of interactive storytelling, from beginning to end.”

The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad. Many months have passed since the events seen in Season One of The Walking Dead, and Clementine is searching for safety. But what can an ordinary child do to stay alive when the living can be jus…

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The Walking Dead: Season 2 is a triumph of interactive storytelling, featuring a gripping tale that explores the mother/son dynamic between Clementine and A.J.
  • The game benefits from improved technical performance on PS4, enhancing the experience compared to the PS3 version.
  • Exceptional voice acting and emotional depth continue to engage players, making it a must-play for fans of the series.
  • The new cast of characters lacks the charm of Season 1, making them feel like a miserable bunch compared to the original ensemble.
  • The game does not reach the emotional heights of its predecessor, leaving some players feeling that it is a shell of the original.
  • Limited interactivity beyond conversation and a less impactful conclusion diminish the overall experience compared to Season 1.
  • story3 mentions

    The story in "The Walking Dead: Season 2" is praised for its exceptional interactive storytelling, highlighted by impressive voice acting and player-driven decision-making that shapes the narrative. Reviewers commend it as a triumph of the genre, culminating in a magnificent finale that effectively encapsulates the choice-driven gameplay experience.

    • “Telltale has delivered exceptional storytelling through terrific voice acting, and involves the player directly with decision-making that determines what happens through this moving narrative.”
    • “The Walking Dead: Season 2 is a triumph of interactive storytelling, from beginning to end.”
    • “A truly commendable work of interactive storytelling, featuring a magnificent finale that perfectly captures the choice-driven gameplay.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a minimalist approach that emphasizes player choices, resulting in a commendable interactive storytelling experience. Reviewers highlight the game's magnificent finale, which effectively showcases its choice-driven mechanics.

    • “A truly commendable work of interactive storytelling, featuring a magnificent finale that perfectly captures the choice-driven gameplay.”
    • “Traditional gameplay is stripped down to the bare minimum in favor of choices.”
    • “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
    • “The lack of variety in gameplay mechanics leads to a repetitive experience that quickly becomes dull.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express that the emotional impact of the series is significant, with season three anticipated to evoke intense feelings and potentially overwhelm viewers.

    • “If it continues in this way, then season three could very well break a man emotionally.”
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77% average critic score

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