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by **IceBear** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:03 am

Yeah, didn't mean to give the impression they were hard QTE, just that unlike most adventure games there are some simple timed puzzles (which are pretty much hit a key a few times and move the crosshairs and hit another key - though I missed the S key to move back at the very beginning and died) Yes, forgot to mention the timed dialog but I like it as I think I've made a few less than optimal choices in my answers but for this type of game I like that.

by **coopasonic** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:07 am

IceBear wrote:Yes, forgot to mention the timed dialog but I like it as I think I've made a few less than optimal choices in my answers but for this type of game I like that.

That's the part I appreciate. You have no idea the impact of the dialog choices. You really just have to play your character as best you can and watch how it plays out.

by **Scoop20906** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:21 pm

So, I am a big fan of the tv show and have only read the first few comics. Is this a buy at the price they are selling it for now or is it better to wait for a steam sale?

LordPolish · by **KiloOhm** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:36 am

I'm in the exact same place, and I've decided to hold off until I have time to appreciate it (and a steam sale).

Oh - GiantBomb.com has a quicklook of the first 20 minutes or so. Worth watching if you don't really follow adventure games to see what it's like.

by **IceBear** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:40 am

Well, each episode is fairly short and then you have to wait a month for the next episode, so if you hold off until all 5 parts are released you can play them all back to back and they maybe on sale by then. I did enjoy the first episode and think it was a good price for all 5 episodes, but if you are on the fence then I would recommend waiting until all the episodes have been released

by **MonkeyFinger** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:58 am

Also note that there is no option to invert the Y-axis so if you are someone like me who always inverts you will find the 'aiming' that you do with the reticle / right stick to be ass-backwards. Hopefully they patch that in.

by **AWS260** » Thu May 31, 2012 1:44 pm

I really enjoyed the Telltale Walking Dead game (or at least, the one episode that's currently available). I played on 360 -- it's a great couch game.

I liked the end-game screen showing how your decisions stacked up against the choices made by other people who finished the episode.

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It'll be interesting to see how these decisions impact subsequent episodes.

by **IceBear** » Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:55 am

Wow...that opening part of Episode 2 was a punch in the gut....I agree, there's no good decisions in this episode...you're damned if you do and damned if you don't

by **AWS260** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:49 pm

I finished Episode 2 last night. Damn, that was bleak. The game really does a great job of capturing the tone of the comics.

by **Doomboy** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:06 pm

I've only finished the first episode, and while I am enjoying the game, I have to wonder why they did things the way they did.

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Other than that, I think it does a very good job of capturing the feel of The Walking Dead.

by **triggercut** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:30 pm

Daehawk wrote:I bet it's nothing like the game I want or others will like.

I bet the first two episodes aggregate an 85% score from Gamerankings review sites and become the biggest-selling game int he Telltale catalog.

by **Defiant** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:53 pm

Spoiler:

Doomboy wrote:I've only finished the first episode, and while I am enjoying the game, I have to wonder why they did things the way they did.

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For instance, I saved Doug, because Carley had a gun and had one zombie grabbing at her ankle, Doug was being pulled out a window and was unarmed. Every other time that situation came up previously, she killed the zombie with expert marksmanship. In that particular moment, she failed. I don't think I like the either/or choices they have me make.

I think in that situation she should have been able to save herself. If this keeps happening, I am going to lose some enjoyment. I like having to make a split second decision, but it should have realistic results. I should be able to come up with a good reason to save one or the other, not just "she is hot, Doug is a dude".

Other than that, I think it does a very good job of capturing the feel of The Walking Dead.

I havent watched the show (yet) but it does do a good job at a post-apocalypse game.

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by **silverjon** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:51 am

Defiant wrote:
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I would imagine they both have useful skills. She's great at shooting stuff. He's good with technical stuff.

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by **hepcat** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:32 am

triggercut wrote:
Daehawk wrote:I bet it's nothing like the game I want or others will like.

I bet the first two episodes aggregate an 85% score from Gamerankings review sites and become the biggest-selling game int he Telltale catalog.

I bet I buy it in yesterday's steam sale and end up falling in love with it.

by **Daehawk** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:57 am

I just cant get myself to pay what they want for this. It just wont go low enough for me. My buy price would be $7 or less.

by **hepcat** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:03 pm

I was responding to your incorrect belief that no one would want the game. You have a tendency to believe that everyone feels exactly the same way as you do about games. It's my experience that the reverse is actually true. :wink:

by **IceBear** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:10 pm

$7 for 5 episodes for a game based on a currently VERY popular IP which has been crafted with care and love? I bought it for the release price and don't regret it at all. Getting it for $7 would be a literal steal. Granted, it's really more of an interactive comic book than a game, so I can see why it might not interest you, but it's REALLY well done and the choices you make are VERY difficult.

by **Daehawk** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:23 pm

Wait..episodes?..This is not a game game but something like TF2 eps?...From what I saw it appeared to be a cartoonish adventure game.

by **IceBear** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:25 pm

It's an adventure game with a art style similar to the Walking Dead comic book. The game will be 5 episodes long (each episode is an hour or two long) and so far only the first two episodes are out (supposed to be one a month or something like that). The decisions you make in one episode are carried over to the next.

by **Daehawk** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:33 pm

So if I pay $15 now I get the rest of the eps free on release?

by **IceBear** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:36 pm

Yes, the price has always been for all the episodes. I believe the product you're buying is called something like The Walking Dead Season Pass. Like I said, I bought it before the first episode was released, and when episode 2 was released, Steam automatically downloaded it and I could continue the story from where I left off

by **Daehawk** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:40 pm

Ah very good. That is a good buy then. Thank you. So $3 a ep is much lower than I was wanting to pay after all lolz.

the only thing I've picked up so far is Medieval 2 TW Gold which seemed a steal at $6 and its not even part of the summer sale

by **EzeKieL** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:22 pm

Same thing was with Back To The Future, loved that game ^^

by **Defiant** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:05 pm

I'd say it's more like 3+ hours an episode, at least. And that's not factoring in the replayability (I intend to play it again at some point with the opposite choices).

Easily the best adventure game I've played in years (admittedly, and unfortunately, I haven't played that many adventure games in recently), Excellent story and characterization, choices that affect them - sometimes difficult choices where there are no good solutions. This is on the puzzle-lite side of the adventure game spectrum (though there are some, and those that are there fit in with the story). The only thing I don't like are the actiony parts.

by **Daehawk** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:13 pm

Oh god I cant change my movement controls!!

by **hepcat** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:16 pm

Why did you even buy this? It was pretty clear you hate this type of game.

by **Baroquen** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:18 pm

I'm enjoying this more than I thought. I'm not a huge fan of the comics or show, but was intrigued by the write up on this. I really like how the art style is reminiscent of the comic...I think it works well here. And yea, the timed dialogue choices are interesting too. Liking it so far. May hold off though, and play ep. 2 when the other episode come out. We'll see.

by **hepcat** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:20 pm

I'm loving' it. It's a fantastically involving game. It's rare that a game transcends the visceral aspect for me.

by **IceBear** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:21 pm

Daehawk wrote:Oh god I cant change my movement controls!!

Sorry didn't realize that. I have an Xbox 360 controller and since the game started prompting me to use it I just went with that and never even tried keyboard and mouse

by **Captain Caveman** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:29 pm

Bought it yesterday and just finished episode 1. I :wub:

this game. Best adventure game I've played in a long time.

As for

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by **Daehawk** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:50 pm

im in the drug store. Having a lot of fun with it. Found that even though it says WASD for movement it also lets me use the arrows. Im stuck with now. I must be missing something.

by **Daehawk** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:00 am

I love this game. I wish the text timer was just a tad longer though. but I am having so much fun with this. I was stuck earlier but when I learned and accepted that I cannot complete one area then the next and so on and instead go to multiple area to be able to go back and finish my hub then it unstuck me. I just finished ep one I think.

by **Captain Caveman** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:53 am

Just wait for the start of episode 2. Holy shit. :shock:

by **IceBear** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:02 am

Pretty much all of episode 2 is "HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!" :shock:

by **Daehawk** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:54 pm

Can someone tell me yes or no on Ep2 start with the trap. Plz put it in spoilers. If you know what Im talking about then you know the answer. i cant figure it out.

by **IceBear** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:11 pm

I don't understand what you are asking. If you are seeing a bear trap then yes, that's the start of ep2, but I am not sure that's your question

by **Daehawk** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:40 pm

Guess I better spoiler this...

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by **IceBear** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:42 pm

Don't think so... I believe it's a plot point based on what happens after

by **Daehawk** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:48 pm

That's a shame. Im playing a guy that tries to hel pand be nice to everyone. next play through Im doing the total ass who cares only for himself line.

by **Captain Caveman** » Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:06 pm

Daehawk wrote:That's a shame. Im playing a guy that tries to hel pand be nice to everyone. next play through Im doing the total ass who cares only for himself line.

Spoiler:

Finished episode 2 tonight. Amazing stuff. :wub:

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