The Walking Dead: Episode 3 - Long Road Ahead Xbox 360
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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 70
  3. Negative: 5 out of 70

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  1. Triggern0metry1
    Sep 5, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This episode was pure video game brilliance. The characters are so brilliantly written that they'll make you feel real emotion. When Carly was killed by Lilly, I was just overwhelmed with anger and left Lilly to die but then when Carly's death sank in I was genuinely depressed. It's a weird felling when you feel proper emotion for people you know are fictional. I felt so depressed after this episode that I deeply regretted ever buying it but at the same time I can't wait for the next one. Highly recommended. 10/10.… Expand
  2. silvergamer
    Sep 3, 2012
    4
    I really wanted to like this game because it`s definitely different. But a handful of glitches in a three hours episode (including a severe one which leads to a number of re-starts from the last saving point) killed my sympathy - plus the fact, that you can`t change the storyline with the decisions you make. All you get at the end are slightly different dialogues. Will think twice if I want to spend additional money and time into the next episodes.… Expand
  3. cannedleprecon
    Sep 2, 2012
    9
    Honestly, if this doesn't deserve an almost perfect review, then I don't know what does. The story is literally incredible. Every 5 minutes something you completely don't expect happens. Everything is right. There's so much to write about the game, but simply put... it has to be the best I've ever played. If you expect to play this episode over two, maybe three days, it's not gonna happen. You're going to be glued to the seat until the very end. The only thing that stopped me from giving it 10/10 is the fact that it's so short. I easily could've been playing this for 6 hours non stop. Great overall.… Expand
  4. gordofredito
    Sep 8, 2012
    9
    this is solid, Telltale is doing an amazing job, although I can't say it's perfect, some slight visual glitches but I can easily look past them, it's just the writing gets sloppy by then, I mean, the episode has you attached to the TV for 85% of it and then... it just slows down so much that you kinda just finish it because of how amazing the climax was, this is intense. But I'll say that it is the best episode so far… Expand
  5. imthenoob
    Jan 20, 2013
    6
    The numerous bugs and glitches through out ruin the episode quite a bit, Some are even game breaking. The story isn't as good as the previous episode but plenty of action through out keeps things interesting. A few annoying cheap deaths along the way as well. It would have been a lot better if there weren't so many bugs and glitches, Which were incredibly annoying to deal with.
  6. watithink123
    May 20, 2013
    9
    Episode 1 was great, and episode was really good! So will Episode 3 rise or die? Well I can say episode 3 was amazing! Episode 3 really impressed me. So much emotion over your fellow survivers like I never thought would be possible in a video game. This episode makes you decide if you like or hate your survivers. Story is told so well. Only bad thing is the amount of ti, es it froze on me, really annoying. Overall Telltale is just making the episodes better and better, and can't wait to get more microsoft points to buy the next episode. The Walking Dead: Episode 3- Long Road Ahead 9.1/10… Expand
  7. Briancl25
    Sep 27, 2012
    8
    This game is basically an interactive comic book. If you are a fan or The Walking Dead comics or the show, then you will enjoy this game. There are some glitches that occasionally force you to go to the main menu, and start again, but they don't happen often. At first, it seems like you can only have two ways to play; evil or good. But as you play on, you realize there is more to it than that. You can sometimes say nothing, and not get on anyone's bad side (or good side). You can also play through an episode being a jerk to one person, and then be nice to them in the next one, and a relationship will form, albeit a complicated one. I'm looking forward to having all the episodes to play through in multiple ways. A MUST buy.… Expand
  8. mailordermonstr
    Oct 30, 2012
    8
    Is it possible to review episodic games on an episode by episode basis? I don't think so. No one is going to play this game without having played the previous ones. But that also means that if you've played the previous episodes, you know what the game is about and how it plays. So maybe it is possible. I'm confused. If you've played the previous games and enjoyed them, you'll probably like this one. If you haven't played this series before then what are you doing reading this review? Now lets try to review this specific episode, without spoilers. Ummm... O.K. That's not going to happen. It boils down to this. You're going to make decisions. Some will be tough. You'll become more/less attached to some characters and maybe even meet some new people, or not. If you're already into the series, I probably don't need to tell you what to do (buy it). If you're new to it, go read reviews for episode one. And in case your too lazy to do that, here's a summary. The Walking Dead videogame is your basic point and click style adventure that saw its heyday back in the late 80's and 90's. You wont be collecting "collectibles"(a plague on modern gaming) or shooting lots of zombies in the head. You're going to be exploring/searching, gathering info, and making split-second decisions. The decision making is actually one of the most important aspects. Unlike most games, your response will be timed and wont allow for you to think too hard or refer to a strategy guide. There's no going back. Decisions are final and you must live with the consequences. A great series. I just wish I didn't have to wait so long between episodes. Just imagine if they could release these episodes on a schedule like a TV show.… Expand
  9. crazywaffle124
    Oct 1, 2012
    9
    Telltale seems to make each episode better and better. With superb voice acting, fun gameplay, and an unforgettable story, this is definitely worth the money. The twists and turns in the plot keep you absolutely addicted. Personality, I probably wont come back to reply it any time soon, but even as a one time run of this game, it is more than worth the money. The occasional freeze and strange controls are the only downside, but is more than made up for with the dialogue choices and amazing storytelling. This game is definitely worth your money. Keep it up TellTale!… Expand

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Metascore
88 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
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  1. Gamer.no
    Oct 27, 2012
    90
    In this latest installment of the series you get a story that's even darker than before. A lot of hard moral dilemmas are thrown at you, and you see the group you've come to know as a family falling apart. This episode also brings more puzzle elements than before, making it feel more like a traditional adventure game than an interactive graphic novel.
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  2. DarkStation
    Sep 27, 2012
    90
    Now that Telltale has captured my attention with this entry, they've got the difficult task of keeping it. This episode is so full of smart character moments and interactions it seems impossible for them to continue it any further, but we'll just have to see what they have in store for us next. Of course it's a lot of pressure to keep the momentum going, but the series is starting to look more cohesive and it feels like it's actually going somewhere, which I appreciate after the second episode felt so aimless and one-off. For the first time since it started, though, I'm looking forward to the next entry in this series, and can't wait to see what happens.
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  3. GameTrailers
    Sep 19, 2012
    88
    As with its predecessors, it's a rare game that earns its difficulty through the weight of its decisions rather than its gameplay, and it sets an increasingly high bar for narrative excellence in video games.
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