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I really loved how much better, darker and longer this episode was. Too bad we have to wait another month for the next one.
i'm loving this series, have never played a TT game before, except the beginning of the Monkey Island remakes, and as soon as I start an episode of this i'm playing through to the end. This episode was dark, i really liked it, how like the show they're not ONLY focusing on zombies but all the interpersonal issues that crop up.
great stuff, let's hope episode 3 comes in a month, and not 2 month stretch like this one.
great stuff, let's hope episode 3 comes in a month, and not 2 month stretch like this one.
Also I didn't give Larry any food because he had been a hateful son of a bitch, I now regret that decision.
I actually ran into a ton of glitches in this one, where I foind none in the first chapter. Characters would pop into frame, some would be completely unseen during conversations, yet heard, with the camera focusing on where they SHOULD have been. It was weird, but thankfully not enough to stop me from playing it. This episode is a trippy one, and I might play it through again once all are out to see how things change...
I've only just recently bought the first episode of The Walking Dead game, I just have to say that this is great news to hear, it's been longer than I care to remember since I last bought a game and couldn't wait to see what it had in store for the next installment.
Walking Dead is so damn good, probably my favourite adventure game.
I really love the character Mark in episode 2. I hope they add more characters as the series goes on that I empathise as quickly with as I did with him.
I really love the character Mark in episode 2. I hope they add more characters as the series goes on that I empathise as quickly with as I did with him.
I played through this this weekend and finished it pretty soon before my wife got home. I gushed as soon as she walked in the door about how it was some of the most tense gaming I've ever played. I essentially sat on the edge of the couch not breathing for two hours.
Pretty much the only problem I had in the episode is one that happened in the last one. The game has a pretty vague choice mid-way through the first episode and I picked it because it looked like the neutral answer when really it made me side with Larry. All throughout this episode, it seemed like Kenny was looking for every excuse to throw that in my face, which really pissed me off.
Other than that this episode is amazing and it had me glued to my tv from start to finish. It was worth the extra wait for this one and I hope that Telltale put as much quality and effort into the next three episodes.
Other than that this episode is amazing and it had me glued to my tv from start to finish. It was worth the extra wait for this one and I hope that Telltale put as much quality and effort into the next three episodes.
Story really ramped up this time around, but I have to say that -even though it doesn't lessen the score I'd give it personally (which is also about a 9- this episode had *a lot* more stutters and jerks to it then I experienced in Episode 1.
Telltales doing very good things with this property though, and I hope they get to do more.
Telltales doing very good things with this property though, and I hope they get to do more.
And what I mean by Stutters and jerks is graphically, on the 360.. For some reason this one had a lot more issues then the last one.
Also, thinking about it, "the battery incident" either never happened in my first episode (because I never found the second battery, I think) or got skipped over, even though the second episode did go through with having Lee make fun of Carly for it.
Also, thinking about it, "the battery incident" either never happened in my first episode (because I never found the second battery, I think) or got skipped over, even though the second episode did go through with having Lee make fun of Carly for it.
Played this over the weekend. Fucking fantastic. I hope this is Telltale really hitting their stride for the rest of the series.
Can't wait to get the whole shabang. Hoping there will be a retail disc or ps plus sale after they are all released.
@ Boomingechoes
I agree with you about the stutters etc seems there was a little less polishing done. Perhaps with the delay they just needed it out the door. That said, when I remember my experience with the game I'm not remembering the stutters. Telltale have absolutely nailed this I.P so far, credit to them... Wish they'd get the Dr Who licence.
I agree with you about the stutters etc seems there was a little less polishing done. Perhaps with the delay they just needed it out the door. That said, when I remember my experience with the game I'm not remembering the stutters. Telltale have absolutely nailed this I.P so far, credit to them... Wish they'd get the Dr Who licence.
It might be worth noting that I played the PC version, perhaps those of you experiencing lots of bugs were playing it on consoles? If not, I must have just been extremely lucky.
I played on Xbox, I've read a few other reviews that have mentioned it. I'd imagine it'll get patched at some stage. Says a lot about the game though that they didn't hamper my enjoyment at all.
funny note: In my game, after I fed everyone their rations, I still had beef jerky and a pack of crackers. So throughout the rest of the game I offered everyone Beef Jerky. Even during the really messed up scene I offered people crackers.
This game exposes the real problem with episodic gaming: the waiting in between episodes is too much to bear.
This was an excellent second chapter. Despite the few chugs and stutters and mini loads this game has it continues to be a gripping and intense experience. This is a great little adventure game where every dialog choice has me nervous about how things turn out.
Wanna play so bad. Played a bit of episode one at my cousins and loved it. I'd rather bear the weight of waiting for the whole thing over waiting for the next episode.
It was indeed a great episode. I love these games, my choices feel like they matter and have consequences! unlike Mass Effect BOOM roasted
I didn't think they could make this episode better than the last but they did! Episode 3 has some big shoes to fill.
I'm really enjoying the episodes so far, they've managed to capture the feel of the comic a lot better than the tv show.
Also I didn't mind the battery thing in ep 1, I can see why people think that was dumb but I think it was to supposed to show us how affected these people were.
Also I didn't mind the battery thing in ep 1, I can see why people think that was dumb but I think it was to supposed to show us how affected these people were.
where's the mention of the long delays on the release? what about the game killing glitch on the PS3 that wouldn't even allow you to load up episode 2? the game is great but telltale needs to issue some apologies!
@Jon McManus
I played the PC version and pointed out that I found no glitches. Not really sure why I'd mention delays in the review either. I reviewed the game, not Telltale.
I played the PC version and pointed out that I found no glitches. Not really sure why I'd mention delays in the review either. I reviewed the game, not Telltale.
I also played the PC version and though I ran into a few stuttery glitches, I didn't really care enough to make note of them as serious problems. That one dude seems like he has an axe to grind with Telltale, though.
Also, I'd rather a company took slightly longer to put out an awesome product instead of seeing them rush out a mediocre one. I've been seeing a lot of screaming lately about the delays and I just don't get it.
Also, I'd rather a company took slightly longer to put out an awesome product instead of seeing them rush out a mediocre one. I've been seeing a lot of screaming lately about the delays and I just don't get it.
First time I get to experience an episode game like this as its being released. It's so fucking awesome. And I love Walking Dead. I can't believe how well done it is. Love it!
Excellent review! Covered everything that makes this series great.
Also, how fucked up was the part with the guy crawling down the stairs near the end? I was absolutely floored when that happened, considering everything else that is going on at the time. TT did an amazing job at creating stressful and dramatic situations where shit gets real.
Also, how fucked up was the part with the guy crawling down the stairs near the end? I was absolutely floored when that happened, considering everything else that is going on at the time. TT did an amazing job at creating stressful and dramatic situations where shit gets real.
They really addressed the problems of the 1st episode. Although the wait was terrible episode 2 really delivered on both quality and length. I'd hate to wait 2 months for the next but if it turns out as good as this one it'll be worth it.
I had been playing on mac and I had few framerate issues (a couple of times the game shut by itself) but overhaul nothing to ruin the game experience. I agree with the review, there's so many great things about this episode, can't wait to make a full second play through. They really did a great job, totally worth the wait.
Guys, this is a question to everyone: I don't watch the TV series, so will I miss much if I just play the games?
@RaelXX
Not a thing. The story runs parallel to that of the comic (and thus the show) and there are a few characters and locations that you will recognise if you have prior experience with the franchise, but it's not expected.
Not a thing. The story runs parallel to that of the comic (and thus the show) and there are a few characters and locations that you will recognise if you have prior experience with the franchise, but it's not expected.
If it were real life I would've taken the food but seeing as I'm playing as the main character and there is no way they're killing off Clementine at least until the end, I didn't take the food.
Never encountered any bugs/glitches or long loading times on PC, but I hope Telltale will include a "skip dialogue" option with the next installment.
I played episode 1 on Xbox 360, and going through two episodes again for different decisions while having to sit through very long scenes I've already seen twice is not something I'm looking forward to :(
I played episode 1 on Xbox 360, and going through two episodes again for different decisions while having to sit through very long scenes I've already seen twice is not something I'm looking forward to :(
If the quality of the series keeps up, this could be a contender for GOTY. The writing is incredible, and the game does a thorough job of making every playthrough different (characters saved, choices made, etc). I am loving it so far - the setpieces are amazing. The confrontation with Ma and Mark has some of the best staging and lighting I've seen in a game this year.
I've said it before and I'm going to say it again.
The battery incident is not so far-fetched when you consider that everybody is under stress and this overlook very simple and obvious things.
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I didn't quite like the fact that the St. Johns are very obviously up to something. And if you played or watched post-apocalyptic games or movies like Fallout 3 or The Book of Eli, the entire thing with the St. Johns is a huge fucking deja vu. The moment I arrived at the farm and talked to the rest of the family, I knew they were cannibals.
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The battery incident is not so far-fetched when you consider that everybody is under stress and this overlook very simple and obvious things.
Also
[SPOILERS]
I didn't quite like the fact that the St. Johns are very obviously up to something. And if you played or watched post-apocalyptic games or movies like Fallout 3 or The Book of Eli, the entire thing with the St. Johns is a huge fucking deja vu. The moment I arrived at the farm and talked to the rest of the family, I knew they were cannibals.
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@Maurice: Oh yeah. Replaying the entire episode 1 was a pain because of that. I had to replay it to get my previous decisions because I didn't transfer my save file.
They actually managed to top Ep.1, and I'm amazed.
Check the archives here [http://www.twitch.tv/destructoid/b/323813114] where we had the director of Ep.2 and lead choreographer, Dennis Lenart, as well as the voice actor of Glenn, and director of Ep.4, Nick Herman live on the show.
Many questions where answered. Including the option to skip dialog, which, isn't ever happening =p
Check the archives here [http://www.twitch.tv/destructoid/b/323813114] where we had the director of Ep.2 and lead choreographer, Dennis Lenart, as well as the voice actor of Glenn, and director of Ep.4, Nick Herman live on the show.
Many questions where answered. Including the option to skip dialog, which, isn't ever happening =p
Cracking review for a cracking game! I cannot believe they topped Episode 1. This is for me where tell tale are at their strongest in terms of writing. Jurassic Park got itself too concerned in the action side of things and was a glitchy terrible mistake as a result. BTTF and Walking Dead show how brilliant their writing truly is and thankfully they seem to have to have got a grasp on what parts of their game mechanics work and where to use them.
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