The Walking Dead: The Game Review

When pundits talk about a game changing the industry or leaving an indelible mark, they usually give the title in question a while to weave its way into the tapestry of our culture. Even though The Walking Dead: The Game is just now arriving as a standalone disc, there’s no denying the impact Season One from developer Telltale Games has had on video games. Using player choice, award-winning writing, and your own emotions, The Walking Dead: The Game delivers an experience that’s flawed but unforgettable.

Originally released as five episodes starting in April and ending in November 2012, The Walking Dead: The Game casts us as Lee Everett, a convicted murderer on his way to the big house. However, before Mr. Everett can trade his denim shirt for an orange jumpsuit, the zombie apocalypse breaks out and gives Lee new goals in life: namely, surviving at all costs and protecting a little girl named Clementine.