The Walking Dead: Episode 4 - Around Every Corner

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  • Summary: The fourth installment in the zombie chronicle.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Gaming Age
    Oct 12, 2012
    100
    Episode 4 dovetails nicely into what is sure to be a hell of a conclusion, and I'm definitely anticipating the end with a level of anxiety that most episodic releases never manage to evoke.
  2. EGM
    Oct 19, 2012
    90
    The Walking Dead: Episode 4: Around Every Corner continues the landmark storytelling of the first three episodes as the situation takes a drastic turn in order to ramp up for the final episode. Fans will not be disappointed.
  3. DarkStation
    Nov 19, 2012
    90
    Episode 3 of The Walking Dead finally put interesting characters into a plot that I was actually interested in.. After that, Episode 4 started creating a series of gameplay moments that not only influence the game, but are set up in such a way and smartly enough to influence how the player feels at that moment. While it would have been a better series if they'd had this in place from the beginning, the way that the series has picked up as it nears its conclusion is great, and has me waiting for the end excitedly.
  4. GameCritics
    Oct 11, 2012
    80
    In any event, The Walking Dead has been one hell of a ride up to this point. Even the less-intense episodes are better than the vast majority of releases in 2012.
  5. XGN
    Oct 30, 2012
    80
    The Walking Dead: Episode 4 really makes us crave the season finale of the game show. The story of Lee and Clementine made such a big impact on us, that waiting a month and a half for the finale is a very difficult task at hand.
  6. Thunderbolt
    Oct 11, 2012
    80
    You get back what you invest into this series. And whilst the story has taken a turn I knew it would, there was a true involvement by the end. I won't lie: it got very emotional.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 11, 2012
    70
    Being the weakest episode in a series that's been so consistently amazing is hardly massive criticism, though. We'd felt quietly confident about it for a while, but the cliffhanger at the end of Episode 4 leaves us in no doubt: the final episode of is going to be an absolute corker. If you've not started playing, it's time to catch up.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Triggern0metry1
    Oct 12, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is episode was a bit slow paced compared to the other episodes but I still loved it. There was some really cool moments in it and some of the decisions made me feel like a really bad person( when I just let Ben be pulled down by the walker) even though the whole time I was making the decisions I was completely sure of myself. Like some other people mentioned, I didn't feel as attached to a lot of the characters than previous episodes but still my desire to protect Clem kept me motivated. Another highly recommended episode. 10/10.… Expand
  2. punkandglamour
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    My only negative here was that this became a lot more combat intensive and I didn't expect it. I died a lot which annoyed me. However the plotMy only negative here was that this became a lot more combat intensive and I didn't expect it. I died a lot which annoyed me. However the plot twist at the end had me in tears and as usual I was incredibly riveted to the game and played it straight through the same day it was released. They've improved every chapter. #5 is sure to break my heart.… Expand
  4. thejanxxmaster
    Oct 14, 2013
    10
    Around Every Corner was a more action based episode and a little lighter on character development but still faces Lee with difficult decisionsAround Every Corner was a more action based episode and a little lighter on character development but still faces Lee with difficult decisions and adapting to new, more challenging circumstances (and people). All the build-up in this episode leads to the tension-filled cliffhanger which sets up the final episode to be an epic conclusion indeed.… Expand
  5. supervepr
    Oct 13, 2012
    9
    Best episode yet IMHO. Heavy stuff and the end destroyed me. Surely he can be saved:-) If the next episode tops this, we may have he game ofBest episode yet IMHO. Heavy stuff and the end destroyed me. Surely he can be saved:-) If the next episode tops this, we may have he game of he decade on our hands. I just can't imagine things getting much better. The relationship between Lee and Clem is incredibly well done and you feel for these folks. It is so very rare that this happens in gaming for me. I will say this episode made me finally say these are better than the books and I have read em all. Just top tier storytelling on display.… Expand
  6. iLightning
    Mar 2, 2014
    9
    This is a more relaxed and light-hearted story than the other episodes, but is still thoroughly enjoyable. The ambiance and tone root theThis is a more relaxed and light-hearted story than the other episodes, but is still thoroughly enjoyable. The ambiance and tone root the player in for the impressive length of this episode, while sinister hints and the great ending set up for the conclusion.… Expand
  7. TheBoldman
    Aug 21, 2013
    9
    Telltale Games have really perfected the blend of story, puzzles and action here. The characters are still real and believable, and you becomeTelltale Games have really perfected the blend of story, puzzles and action here. The characters are still real and believable, and you become more and more attached to your favourite characters. Even so, the game's story still has the potential to really shock you. One such moment occurred in this episode and made me rethink all of my strategies for the remainder of the episode and the next. The writing is superb but, even so, don't consider these games as puzzle-adventure games they are interactive stories with superb characterisation and branching storylines.… Expand
  8. NudieBarVIP
    Oct 14, 2012
    6
    I loved the first 3 episodes and was absolutely hooked by them. I found this episode the least enjoyable of the 4. The writing is stillI loved the first 3 episodes and was absolutely hooked by them. I found this episode the least enjoyable of the 4. The writing is still good, the voice acting is still among the best and there are no shortages of twists. My only complaint lies with the progression and development of the main character, Lee. I can't stand how incompetent he still is. I was hoping by this time in the apocalypse Lee would be at least a fraction of the survivor Rick has become. Lee continues to put himself in stupid situations. There are moments when Lee can drop a small horde of walkers with his trusty pistol, yet there are scenes where it seems he is seeing a walker for the first time. Seeing Rick, Andrea, and Carl develop into harden badasses was a wonderful treat... I was genuinely hoping for a similar transformation with Lee.. Clementine has followed Carl's footsteps, leaving Lee way behind. The bottom line; protagonist Lee is the same guy in episode 4 that he was in episode 1. And that is very tragic..… Expand

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#42 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012