The Walking Dead: The Final Season

The Walking Dead: The Final Season - Episode 4 screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

emotional4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Satisfying conclusion that wraps up Clementine and AJ's story in a meaningful way.
Strong character interactions and emotional depth, with impressive performances and music.
Engaging gameplay that plays with control and perspective, providing a unique experience.

Uneven pacing with some scenes feeling rushed or mimicking earlier seasons too closely.
A few narrative threads left unresolved and some gameplay sections can be clumsy.
The episode may feel overly action-heavy and emotionally exhausting for some players.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story concludes Clementine and AJ's journey in a satisfying and largely open-ended manner, effectively developing their characters and providing a fitting resolution to the beloved series. While the character interactions remain strong and the plot progresses at a decent pace, some players feel the narrative could have been more substantial and the ending lacked the climactic impact expected. Overall, it serves as a poignant farewell, despite criticisms regarding gameplay and pacing.
- “Clementine and AJ's - and by extension, the player's - story comes to a fitting end here, as the creative efforts of Skybound and Telltale bring the story of the beloved series to its satisfying, largely open-ended conclusion.”
- “Take Us Back wraps up Clementine and AJ's story in a satisfying way, developing both characters and making sure the conclusion is worth sticking around for.”
- “Getting to finally put Clementine's story to rest is a doozy.”
- “Gameplay sections are clumsy and punishing, with no substantial overarching narrative. The incredibly short runtime rushes the story forward, and the ending isn't as climactic as it should be.”
- “Could have more story.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful storytelling, engaging gameplay, and a powerful musical score, culminating in a satisfying and climactic conclusion to the series. While the final episode may feel overwhelming due to its intense action and emotional weight, it resonates deeply with long-time fans of the protagonist, Clementine. Overall, the game delivers a rich emotional experience shaped by player choices.
- “A plethora of emotional punches, varied and surprisingly engaging gameplay - even if the frame rate chugs - accompany wonderful music and impressive cinematography.”
- “The final season episode 4 can be slightly exhausting, both emotionally and because of an overabundance of action scenes, but fans who have been with Clementine since the beginning won’t want to miss the final leg of her journey.”
- “This result shapes the ending into an emotional climax, no matter what those choices were.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is praised for its satisfying conclusion and impactful choices, with players highlighting the strong development of characters like Clementine and AJ, as well as the solid dialogue and impressive performances that enhance the overall experience.
- “The optimization in this game leads to a satisfying conclusion where choices matter.”
- “Clementine and AJ’s relationship develops well, culminating in an unexpected ending, supported by solid dialogue and great performances.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its emotional depth and engaging quality, complementing the gameplay and cinematography effectively. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack choices as fitting and impactful, enhancing the overall experience of the narrative, particularly in the context of the unique relationship between the characters.
- “A plethora of emotional punches, varied and surprisingly engaging gameplay - even if the frame rate chugs - accompany wonderful music and impressive cinematography.”
- “The relationship between Clem and AJ is unique in gaming, providing a pitch-perfect wrap-up to Telltale’s saga, technically better than previous episodes, with some nice soundtrack choices.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a mix of emotional depth and engaging mechanics, enhanced by excellent music and visuals, though it suffers from clumsy sections and a choppy frame rate. Critics note the lack of a substantial narrative and a rushed, unsatisfying conclusion, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “A plethora of emotional punches, varied and surprisingly engaging gameplay - even if the frame rate chugs - accompany wonderful music and impressive cinematography.”
- “The gameplay sections are clumsy and punishing.”
- “There is no substantial overarching narrative.”
- “The incredibly short runtime rushes the story forward.”