Video games are art, or are they? This is a question that has been floating around the industry for years but has never truly been taken serious until this generation of gaming. In many ways it really comes down to how grounded your opinion of art is. Is art free form to you? Is it something that can only be achieved via deep principals, or is it simply anything and everything that is created as a form of expression? While I am not going to further this argument with this review, I will say this. If video games have the ability to be art simply through story telling and tapping at the spine of our emotions then Telltale… Expand

One of the best stories in a game, makes you feel for the characters and regret your hard decisions even though you know in your heart it was the right choice.

Speaking of the right choice, the right choice is to buy this now!

Storytelling in gaming at it's finest. Every episode is engaging right from the start of Episode 1 to the climatic ending of Episode 5. You mold the story based on your choices. There isn't much to talk about the game, all I can say is go and buy it because I know for a fact that you will not be disappointed.

This game is a must have. It

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tell Tale have crafted a masterpiece with their rendition of TWD, the game is full of difficult choices and ways to express the characters vulnerability. The relationship between 37 year old convicted killer Lee Everett and 8 year old Clementine is the selling point of this game. The walking dead is good at drawing emotion from the player through any means necessary, whether its by killing characters off unexpectedly, making us choose who dies or by unthinkable events, (such as having to kill a child)
The ending leaves many a person crying and distraught, showing the games ability to draw emotions from the audience. My GOTY 2012. All in all, Tell Tale have struck video game gold.… Expand

Just a heads up I have played all 5 episodes of The Walking Dead, but I downloaded them off of Playstation Network, so this isn't a review of this disc set, it's a review of what I think of all 5 episodes as a whole and the score you see is an average of the score I gave to each individual episode. To learn more about each episode individually please read my reviews of them. Telltale Games has created a masterpiece, it's emotional, intense, dark, and an excellent addition to the Walking Dead universe. In this game your tasked with two things, protecting a little girl and making decisions that will effect every step of your journey until the credits roll and your adventure ends. The story is excellently written and ties in perfectly with the comic book universe. It's filled with moments that will stick with you long after you've played it and characters you care about. The only complaint I really have with the game are it's technical issues. The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series is one the best games of the year and if you haven't played it yet you really need to. It's nothing less than a true masterpiece.… Expand

In all of the years that I played video games, I've never come across a game like Telltale's "The Walking Dead".
I've never felt the emotion of when a friendly character dies in any other video game I have ever played.
And while it is true that there is not much gameplay, the story makes up for it as you change the future of yourself and every character around you with every choice you make, or sometimes even saying a particular sentence.
The guy you play as is a very likeable and charismatic character, as are the rest of the people you'll meet along the way. And while some characters aren't nice to you, you'll never know what happens to them or yourself next.
Play it, and love it.… Expand

An amazing game with good storytelling and emotional impact. This game is a must-have, it has depth and tension. You owe it to yourself to play this game. It is absolutely a masterpiece.

This is definitely one of the greatest games I've ever played. It's very possibly that you might crawl up into a fetal position and sob if you play this game, but still a great game. I gave it a nine though because the amount of language is overkill, otherwise awesome game.

This game is one of the most immersive I have ever had the privilege to play. Although it doesn't feature revolutionary technology and graphics, the most appealing factor is the story and the characters. Presented to us in the form of a TV show with consistent episode releases, The Walking Dead is so cleverly written and performed by voice actors that you become so attached to the characters. You begin to care so much that you are very often given a choice that will affect who lives and who dies, which is the closest to being in control that a gamer could ever be. I fell in love with the characters and story, with so many twists and turns, and I didn't want the experience to end. The level of choice and interaction with the game is splendid, giving a new perspective to point-and-click games. This game is a benchmark in gaming and deserves to become an inspiration to others in the industry.… Expand

TWD is a awesome game! Telltale make me care with characters, the choice system is fantastic by delivery a sense of urgency with its time count bar, that by all means make you have to do hard choices in a little time, this make the tension grows as it would in a real life emergency context. The plot is rich and the characters too, both becoming meaningful by the length of the game to the point that your choices consequences really make you regret some of your actions in a way that other games can't make you feel, I bet that the reviewers that gave notes like ZERO would prefer to play Call of Duty or other brainless game.… Expand

When i first heard of this game, it perked my ears but i was hesitant because of Telltale Games. They have been a bit sloppy in their past few games, Back to the Future was good but Jurassic Park was terrible. Once i played The Walking Dead though, all my fears were not just dropped, they were crushed. The game plays out like its own TV series, with 5 episodes that chronicle the events that occur around Lee, a convicted criminal that is thrust into the zombie apocalypse with a little girl named Clementine. From there, you meet many different characters and different settings, each with their own challenges and events that mold your own experience with The Walking Dead. The story is the forefront of this game, characters you meet and interact with make you grow. You decision at what to tell each person effects everything from there on. Talking is its own gameplay challenge. You have 2-4 different choices when you talk to others with a very limited time to answer, some much faster than others according to the situation. This creates a built tension that carries throughout each episode, and it all comes together at the end in the most satisfying way I can image. That said, this is NOT a perfect experience the whole way. The game is quite glitchy, and starting a new episode usually has a slow start as the game tries to get all the information from the last episode. Since this is the zombie apocalypse, you will have encounters against the undead. Fighting them off needs quick button pressing, which actually works just fine with the rest of the game, but its not perfect. Overall, The Walking Dead is easily Telltales best game by far. Its cheap, each episode only lasts long enough to keep your attention long enough till its over and you want to get to the next episode, but for the best experience you should wait a few days till the next episode, makes it feel like the real show.… Expand

Telltale's The Walking Dead is a poor 'game' but an excellent experience. The plot, dialogue and characterizations are currently unparalleled within gaming. These characters live and breath just as much as the ones on the HBO TV series. The choices that you make in the game feel really profound and you find yourself fretting over almost every one. There is literally nothing negative to say about The Walking Dead as a story telling tool. It's awesome. Likewise, the graphics and sound do their job perfectly. Particularly impressive are the facial animations, which along with the phenomenal voice acting, really help to immerse the player in the game's world. The only time The Walking Dead hits rocky territory is when it turns back into a 'game'. The controls during the action scenes are quite clumsy and can lead to frustration, especially when you have to repeatedly replay sections. That totally yanks me out of the world and spoils parts of the game for me. Nether-the-less, The Walking Dead is a harrowing, intense and unforgettable ride. Do not miss it.… Expand

When I first heard that this game had won Game of the Year I though that was supposed to be a joke; I mean, in a year with Borderlands 2, Assassins Creed 3, XCOM, Resident Evil 6, Journey and so many fantastic games I must say I was very skeptical about The Walking Dead the Game. But then... I PLAYED it. And I must agree. The Walking Dead IS THE GAMING EXPERIENCE of 2012. Never before have I ever experienced such an intense game. I didn't play it - it PLAYED me. My fears, my adrenaline, my remorse, guilt, doubt. It got me constantly thinking about my steps and decisions and really worrying about the people around me. It reminded me of Heavy Rain, some how, but it went further; it took more risks. The Walking Dead The Game is not afraid of chocking or disturbing. Believe me: IT'S ALL THERE. This game must not be missed.… Expand

Anyone who doesn't view Telltale's The Walking Dead as a masterpiece doesn't have a good taste in games. After a frustrating experience with AMC's The Walking Dead television adaptation, I was surprised to see that Telltale was able to capture the gruesome dark horror of Kirkman's comic, with some amazing new characters and stories. A must play.

A game unlike any other I've ever played! It has amazingly simple gameplay, a top-notch storyline, and some of the best characters you will ever see in gaming. The best part about the game is that my story will be different from anybody else's. The possibilities about how your tale will unfold are endless. My hat's off to Telltale!

Definitely an unique experience in the gaming realm. Often times great story telling is hindered in games by gameplay, especially of the RPG grind variety. That is of course assuming a great story is even in a game or if it is simply getting by on gameplay.

The Walking Dead moves fast and the story never lets up. While one would assume it would be more like a traditional puzzle adventure game it does not play that way. The narrative is not slowed down. Like another great game this year, 'Journey' the story and feelings invoked stay with you long after the game is finished.

I find it odd that Heavy Rain is often compared to this. I gave HR two hours, but it never really got past monotony. There could have been a good story, but no one I knew ever got to it. The Walking Dead does not require investment time before it gets good, it simply is good from start to finish.

Few games I would describe as a must play for a gamer. This one is a must play.… Expand

Sometimes, the game doesn't run that smoothly, and the "point-and-click" gameplay is nothing to write home about. However, the game looks pretty good and the story (oh, the story...) is absolutely one of the best you'll find in video games. I highly recommend this game.

It's riveting stuff. Emotionally powerful and breathlessly suspenseful, it does what all the best games out there do: it leaves you wanting more. In a great, great way.

Awesome Story, not so great gameplay. Better than watching the AMC series, the game has nice character development and alternative choices that impact on the game.

Exceptional. For a game to redefine the way I feel about games after I've seen so much is amazing. To do it through what is essentially such a simple interface system is astonishing. Never before have I felt so engrossed in a storyline in a game, so bothered about the characters. We may have had a poor year in general for games but with this and Farcry 3 we have been spoilt with two true masterpieces. An absolute essential purchase.… Expand

this game may not be another call of duty shoot em up but it does have so much emotion and mind boggling choices that make you look at your inner self. i cannot wait for season two. this also comes in number 2 for games of 2012 for me

One of the best games I have ever played, I've never even read the Walking Dead comics or seen the show, but this game really makes me want to. I wish there could be more games like this that focus on story and characterisation, as opposed to the bland shooters that seem to be coming out every year.

What is there to say about this game, that hasn't already been said? The story telling is top notch, one of the best tales all of gaming has to offer. Never before have I been so involved and cared so much about the characters in a story in this medium, or any other before it. The gameplay is equally compelling. Point and click fans will no doubt love it, and even my friends who are normally all about action and multiplayer can't help but love it. There is more then enough action, even if it is normally displayed as a QTE or quick time event, to keep you on your toes. You'll never know when something may pop out and attack, and you'll need to fight your way out of an awful situation. Honestly, if you haven't played this game yet, do it. It's as necessary a foot note in the story telling of video games as the great classics of film.… Expand

Let me make one thing clear I am not a fan of the zombie genre in general. But I took a chance on this one, and good lord, this game is incredible. I don't think I've found a game yet that matches this level of character development. I felt closer to these characters in just a few hours than I've felt to ones I've played/watched several dozens of hours with. It made my laugh out loud and, yeah, it made me cry.

Get it. You won't be disappointed if you have an ounce of empathy.… Expand

I read a review from a member saying the storyline is linear, I laughed and i must say it is anything but! you make choices which can impact the next 3 episodes of the game, even small things like if you swear infront of a kid, 2 episodes later the kid will swear because you swore! and if you choose not to, it doesnt.
It is so emotional and gripping, but i can assure you as an 18 year old guy I did definitly not cry............ okay, i did… Expand

Clementine. I could end any article on that name and all who have played the game would nod in agreement. I can start off by telling you that I have never cried while playing a video game before and I was tearing up, fighting the tears back during the last few moments of the season. I’m even feeling a bit choked up now, this proof of a tale being told correctly.
You can forget about its s solid gameplay, intelligent artistic direction that appeals to both the comic book and television show lovers, and even the phenomenal voice acting that drives the belief home. This game centers around characters; your relationships.
Originally, I was enticed simply by this awesomely immersive universe of a zombie-ridden planet, but in the end I was wholly invested in being this little girl’s guardian and I’d be damned if anything happened to Clementine. It’s raw emotion. TellTale grabs you and drags you through the muck of anxiety, depression and helplessness, and you’ll love it. This episodic ends with your head in your hands and only leaves you wanting more.
Honestly, if you haven’t played this game, I don’t care if zombies aren’t your thing or whatever horrible excuse you have for not playing this yet is, go pick up this game. And Journey, but this first.… Expand

The walking dead will forever be one of my favorite games of all time. It goes away from shooter games and goes for the old fashioned style of games. It is a linear point and click game that is very entertaining for many reasons. First the game has a superb graphic style, following after the comic books. Second, there are a lot of memorable characters and likable at that, many games fail to make characters likable but this game succeeds in making them relatable and liked by us all. Last the game has a choice consequence sort of style, that the choices you make effects what happened later. Overall this is a great game with a good story, characters, and style...sadly the game is quite short and there a few glitches..it can easily be excused.… Expand

What games should be like. The walking dead series by Telltale games is best serie and one of the best games i have ever played. This game makes you sad, happy even angry on some points. Dialogues are very good and voice acting is also great.
The decisions you have to make were hard to make and they came so fast in front of you. Afterwards i had sometimes feeling i chose wrong and it made me feel bad. Lets not forget the happiness of saving others and helping them and the reunions. Relationship of the main character lee and a little girl clementine is sad, cute and interesting. Lets not forget the gruesome part of the farm. It made me sometimes thinking "jesus this is heavy S***" Though it happened some sad parts too and those made me almost cry (like the ending)
This game is not for everyone though. This is for mature only because of the variety of feelings and contents.
Shortly said this is best game ever. Best feeling ever when game makes you feel like this. Everyone mature enough should buy this game.… Expand