The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series

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Overwhelmingly Positive

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Steam review score: 9

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Community review

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a gripping narrative-driven adventure game that brings together all four seasons, the 400 Days DLC, and the Michonne spin-off into one comprehensive package. With over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 episodes, this definitive edition offers enhanced graphics, including the 'Graphic Black' art style, and dynamic lighting upgrades for a visually stunning experience. The game is celebrated for its emotional storytelling, with players praising its ability to deliver a 'masterpiece' of a story that keeps you invested in Clementine’s journey. The AI Community Rating of 88.98% reflects its strong appeal, with keywords like 'emotional,' 'amazing,' and 'storytelling' frequently mentioned. However, some players note frustrations with bugs, clunky mechanics, and repetitive quick-time events. Despite these flaws, the game’s behind-the-scenes bonuses, including developer commentary and a music player with 40+ tracks, add depth and replayability. If you’re a fan of immersive, choice-driven narratives, this is a must-play—just be prepared for some technical hiccups along the way.

What the community wishes

Fix game-breaking bugs
Some players encounter game-breaking bugs, such as death loops in specific scenarios (e.g., hiding behind a truck in S1 400 Days). These issues need immediate attention to ensure a smooth gameplay experience.
Improve save file reliability
Players report losing progress despite using cloud sync, especially after system upgrades. Implementing more robust save file management and recovery options would prevent frustration.
Enhance choice impact
Many players feel that choices lack meaningful impact, with pre-determined outcomes undermining player agency. Expanding branching paths and consequences would improve immersion.
Address input latency issues
Input latency and lag, particularly on older systems, disrupt gameplay. Optimizing performance for a wider range of hardware configurations would enhance accessibility.
Add skip option for scenes
Long loading times and the absence of a skip option for repetitive scenes can frustrate players. Adding a skip feature would improve pacing and replayability.
Improve Season 3 narrative quality
Season 3 (A New Frontier) is criticized for weaker storytelling and sidelining Clementine. Strengthening the narrative and character focus in this season would align it with the series' high standards.
Expand Michonne spin-off content
The Michonne spin-off is considered short and less engaging. Expanding its content and pacing would make it more compelling and consistent with the main series.
Add customizable subtitles
Players request options to customize subtitles (e.g., size, color, contrast background) for better readability, especially for accessibility purposes.
Improve cross-season choice continuity
Players want choices to carry over more meaningfully between seasons, rather than relying on predetermined outcomes. Enhancing continuity would deepen player investment.
Optimize graphical enhancements
While the Definitive Series offers graphical improvements, some players feel they are minimal. Further enhancing visuals, especially lighting and textures, would elevate the experience.
Add Steam Cloud save support
The lack of Steam Cloud save support is a recurring complaint. Implementing this feature would prevent progress loss and improve convenience.
Reduce repetitive quick-time events
Some players find the reliance on quick-time events repetitive and less engaging. Diversifying gameplay mechanics would maintain player interest.
Address minor visual glitches
Small visual glitches, though minor, detract from immersion. Polishing these elements would enhance the overall presentation.
Improve Season 2 pacing
Season 2's pacing slows significantly in the latter half, reducing engagement. Tightening the narrative flow would maintain momentum throughout.
Add more meaningful character endings
Some characters in Season 2 have underdeveloped or unsatisfactory endings. Providing more closure and depth for these characters would improve satisfaction.
Enhance replayability features
Replayability is limited due to predetermined outcomes. Adding more branching paths and alternate endings would encourage multiple playthroughs.
Optimize for ultrawide monitors
Players using ultrawide monitors need third-party patches for proper support. Native ultrawide compatibility would improve accessibility and visual quality.
Expand AJ's role in Final Season
While AJ's role in the Final Season is praised, some players want more depth in his interactions and development. Expanding his narrative impact would enhance the season.
Address pacing in Michonne spin-off
The Michonne spin-off's pacing is criticized as uneven. Adjusting the narrative flow would make it more engaging and consistent with the main series.
Add more emotional depth to Season 3
Season 3 lacks the emotional depth of other seasons. Incorporating more impactful character moments and decisions would align it with the series' emotional tone.

Reviews

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heartstrings and keepsstays with yougraphical enhancements comparisonstory is phenomenalgut-wrenching emotional journeybrilliant storytelling deliveredmust play gamean unforgettable journeybest game evergraphics and generalminor ui bugstough calls changevery good gameplaymust-play game experienceemotional manipulation beststory remains consistentlystory hits hardemotional moments hitemotional story everyet another masterpiece

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What the community loves
recommend
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love
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amazing
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storytelling
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experience
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Where the community is undecided
choices
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decisions
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story
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graphics
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characters
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collection
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cry
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hours
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Workable
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DLC
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What the community dislikes
bugs
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frustrating
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clunky
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boring
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underwhelming
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negative
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In-depth analysis of most impactful community reviews

Positive

I played this game after watching the series and reading the comics, and I can safely say this is yet another masterpiece. It's an unforgettable journey, I was pulled in so deeply that I had to force myself to stop playing after a few hours. A game like this stays with you forever

  • Sentiments

    • I played this game after watching the series and reading the comics, and I can safely say this is yet another masterpiece.
    • It's an unforgettable journey, I was pulled in so deeply that I had to force myself to stop playing after a few hours.
    • A game like this stays with you forever.

Positive

UPDATE after 100% completion: Season 1: 10/10 Season 2: 10/10 400 Days: 7/10 A New Frontier: 9.5/10 Final Season: 10/10 Michonne: 8/10 ---{ Graphics }--- Graphics and general UI gets progressively better but follows the same style throughout. You will need to install a third party patch for Ultrawide support. ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☑ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☑ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☑ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☑ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- Game goes on sale often. Wait for one ☐ It's free! ☐ Worth the price ☑ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- Rare & Minor UI bugs throughout the series that do not affect gameplay ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 9.5 ☐ 10

  • Sentiments

    • I found the graphics to be good, with a consistent style that improves progressively throughout the series, though ultrawide support requires a third-party patch.
    • The gameplay is very good, providing an engaging and enjoyable experience throughout the series.
    • The audio quality is exceptional, described as an 'eargasm,' which significantly enhances the overall experience.
    • The story is incredibly immersive, to the point where it feels like it could replace real life, making it a standout feature of the game.
    • The game is long, offering a substantial amount of content that ensures players will be engaged for a significant amount of time.
    • The price is reasonable, especially when the game is on sale, making it a good value for the amount of content provided.
    • There are only minor and rare UI bugs that do not affect gameplay, which is a positive aspect of the game's technical performance.
    • The game is suitable for teens and adults, indicating a mature and engaging narrative that appeals to a broad audience.
    • The difficulty is very low, described as 'just press W,' which might be a drawback for players seeking a more challenging experience.
    • The game size is workable, not too large, which is convenient for players with limited storage space.

Positive

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☑ Decent ☑ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive (It's 175 Gb...) ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☑ Easy ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☑ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☑ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs (Small visual glitches) ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 10

  • Sentiments

    • I think the graphics are good, providing a visually pleasing experience without being overly distracting or underwhelming.
    • I find the gameplay to be good, offering a satisfying and enjoyable experience without being groundbreaking.
    • I believe the audio is very good, enhancing the overall experience with high-quality sound design.
    • I feel the game is suitable for a wide audience, including kids, teens, adults, and even grandma, making it accessible to all.
    • I think the PC requirements are reasonable, as the game can run on a variety of systems, from potato to decent and fast setups.
    • I find the game size to be workable, not too large or small, making it manageable for most players.
    • I believe the difficulty is easy to learn but hard to master, offering a balanced challenge for players of different skill levels.
    • I feel the grind isn't necessary to progress, which is a relief as it allows for a more enjoyable and less repetitive experience.
    • I think the story is so engaging that it could replace your life, indicating a deeply immersive and captivating narrative.
    • I find the price to be worth it, offering good value for the money spent on the game.

Positive

best game i've played ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☑ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☑ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☑ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☑ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 10

  • Sentiments

    • I consider this the best game I've ever played, which is a strong positive sentiment about the overall experience.
    • The graphics are beautiful, which enhances the visual experience and immersion in the game.
    • The gameplay is very good, making it enjoyable and engaging to play.
    • The audio is described as an 'eargasm,' indicating an exceptionally high-quality and immersive sound design.
    • The story is so compelling that it feels like it could replace my life, showing a deep emotional connection and engagement.
    • The game is long, providing substantial content and value for the time invested.
    • The price is worth it, suggesting that the game offers excellent value for the cost.
    • There are no bugs mentioned, indicating a polished and well-developed game.
    • The difficulty is easy, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players.
    • The game has nothing to grind, which means it respects the player's time and avoids unnecessary repetition.

Positive

I heard about The Walking Dead through PewDiePie and ended up playing all 4 seasons, 400 Days, and Michonne. Honestly, it’s all about the story and choices you gotta make some tough calls that totally change how things go down. You play as different characters, but it's all about surviving the zombie apocalypse and dealing with a lot of feels along the way. The gameplay is mostly decisions and quick time events, but the story hits hard. If you’re into games that depends on the choices you make and make you think, this one’s a must play.

  • Sentiments

    • I found the story and choices in The Walking Dead to be incredibly impactful, as they force you to make tough decisions that significantly alter the game's outcome.
    • I appreciated how the game focuses on survival in a zombie apocalypse, which adds a layer of intensity and emotional depth to the experience.
    • I enjoyed playing as different characters throughout the series, as it provided varied perspectives and kept the gameplay fresh.
    • I felt that the game's emphasis on decision-making and quick time events was engaging and made me think critically about my choices.
    • I was impressed by how the story hits hard emotionally, making the game a memorable and thought-provoking experience.
    • I think the game is a must-play for anyone who enjoys games that rely heavily on player choices and moral dilemmas.
    • I found the gameplay to be mostly centered around decisions and quick time events, which might not appeal to everyone but worked well for the narrative.
    • I heard about the game through PewDiePie, which influenced my decision to play it, but this detail is neutral in terms of the game's quality.
    • I played all 4 seasons, 400 Days, and Michonne, which shows my dedication to the series but doesn't directly reflect on the game's quality.
    • I didn't mention any negative aspects of the game, which suggests a generally positive experience overall.

Negative

Great story and game in general but the negative review is because of some game breaking bugs. Like in S1 400 days episode I got stuck in a death loop when hiding behind the truck. Devs don't care to fix them!

  • Sentiments

    • I think the story of the game is great and overall it is a good game.
    • I encountered game-breaking bugs, which significantly impacted my experience.
    • In the S1 400 days episode, I got stuck in a death loop while hiding behind the truck, which was frustrating.
    • I feel that the developers do not care to fix these bugs, which is disappointing.

Negative

I'm just saying this on season 1 as whole as not done yet for 2,3,4 and Michone but demmnn, too many BS illusion of choice, most of the time you're just delaying someone fate(Carley and Katjaa) not to choose it, your choice doesn't really matter anyways

  • Sentiments

    • I feel frustrated with the illusion of choice in the game, as it seems like my decisions don't truly impact the outcome.
    • I am disappointed that many choices in the game only delay a character's fate rather than change it.
    • I find it annoying that the game gives the impression of meaningful choices, but they ultimately don't matter.
    • I am critical of the game's narrative design, as it feels like my agency as a player is undermined.
    • I am impressed by the game's ability to create emotional moments, even if the choices feel hollow.
    • I feel conflicted about the game's storytelling, as it has strong emotional beats but lacks meaningful player impact.
    • I am intrigued by the game's potential, but I am skeptical about how choices are handled in later seasons.
    • I feel let down by the lack of consequences for my decisions, which makes the gameplay feel less rewarding.
    • I am critical of how the game handles character fates, as it feels predetermined despite the illusion of choice.
    • I am still engaged enough to continue playing, but I hope the later seasons improve the choice mechanics.

Negative

Oh, "The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series"—a title so grand, yet a game so profoundly underwhelming. If ever there were a digital equivalent of watching paint dry, this would be it. The story? A meandering trek through the apocalypse, featuring characters with the depth of a puddle. Lee, our illustrious protagonist, is a convicted criminal turned babysitter for Clementine, a child whose primary role is to tug at your heartstrings with all the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Choices in this game are about as impactful as shouting into the void. No matter your decisions, the narrative trudges along its predetermined path, laughing in the face of player agency. It's almost impressive how effectively it renders your input meaningless. Emotional depth? More like emotional manipulation. The game shamelessly exploits every trope in the book to elicit a tear or two, but ends up feeling as genuine as a three-dollar bill. In conclusion, "The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series" is a masterclass in tedium. Save yourself the agony and let the zombies have their way with you; it's a far more entertaining fate than enduring this interactive disaster.

  • Sentiments

    • I found 'The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series' to be profoundly underwhelming, akin to watching paint dry.
    • The story felt like a meandering trek through the apocalypse, lacking depth and engagement.
    • The characters, especially Lee and Clementine, were shallow and uninteresting, with Clementine's role feeling overly manipulative.
    • The choices in the game had no real impact, making the narrative feel predetermined and rendering player agency meaningless.
    • The emotional depth of the game felt more like emotional manipulation, relying on overused tropes to elicit reactions.
    • The game's attempt to evoke emotions came across as insincere and artificial, like a three-dollar bill.
    • Overall, I found the game to be a masterclass in tedium, offering little entertainment or engagement.
    • I would recommend avoiding this game, as enduring it feels more agonizing than entertaining.

Negative

yes its a good game but the bugs and glitches really? Like playing controller the game randomly thinks that you switch to mouse and keyboard, bug in the s1 ep3 in the train where you can't move your mouse to the right to turn a switch on that's important. You mean they released it as a polished "DEFINITIVE" game but like all they did is enhance visuals and add some sort of black filter and call it a day smh. Buy the orig series instead

  • Sentiments

    • I think the game is good overall, but the bugs and glitches are frustrating and detract from the experience.
    • I experienced a bug where the game randomly switches from controller to mouse and keyboard input, which is annoying and disruptive.
    • There is a specific bug in Season 1 Episode 3 on the train where I couldn't move the mouse to the right to turn on an important switch, which is a significant issue.
    • I feel disappointed that the game was released as a 'DEFINITIVE' edition but only seems to have enhanced visuals and added a black filter, which feels lazy.
    • I believe the developers didn't put enough effort into polishing the game, which is frustrating given the 'DEFINITIVE' label.
    • I recommend buying the original series instead of this version, as it seems like a better investment.
    • I acknowledge that the game has some positive aspects, but the issues overshadow them.

Negative

Has an extremely frustrating and persistent bug where your choices won't transfer to the next episode. No matter how many times I replay Episode 1 of Season 2, the stupid decisions change at the recap and then the rest of Episode 2. [spoiler] Saving Pete changes to saving Nick instead, despite me choosing otherwise. [/spoiler] From what I can gather, this has been a long-standing issue in the original Steam release since [b] 2014! [/b] and is somehow happening in the definitive edition as well and remains unfixed a decade later, it's shameful really. And I'm still seeing people suffering the same issue, even today.

  • Sentiments

    • I find it extremely frustrating that there is a persistent bug where my choices do not transfer to the next episode, which ruins the gameplay experience.
    • I am annoyed that no matter how many times I replay Episode 1 of Season 2, the decisions I make change during the recap and affect the rest of Episode 2.
    • I am disappointed that saving Pete changes to saving Nick in the recap, despite me choosing otherwise, which feels like my choices are being ignored.
    • I am shocked that this bug has been a long-standing issue since 2014 in the original Steam release and is still present in the definitive edition.
    • I feel it is shameful that the developers have not fixed this issue even after a decade, which reflects poorly on their commitment to quality.
    • I am disheartened to see that other players are still suffering from the same issue even today, which shows a lack of progress in addressing this problem.

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