the walking dead a telltale games series part 1

#The walking dead a telltale games series part 1 series#

The journey you go on as Lee Everett is intense, and rather than it being a game about action, it’s about developing the characters. And it definitely shows that Robert Kirkman (co-creator of The Walking Dead comics) worked with Telltale during development. Having the focus be a soft/emotional Black man and girl of color is terrific representation. This season follows Lee Everett, a university professor and convicted criminal who rescues a little girl named Clementine-who is desperately trying to find her parents. It’s also set in the same universe as the comics, which is a fun little twist. This game grabs your heart and rips it out at the very end. You guessed it, I’m talking about the Telltale games. The Walking Dead: Season 1 (Telltale Games) So, which games are worth checking out? Keep reading to find out.

#The walking dead a telltale games series part 1 series#

How many games have come out of the franchise? 14 altogether (if you count The Walking Dead Telltale Definitive Series then 15). And if you play the Telltale games you’ll be more than satisfied with the emotional journey. If you want to insert yourself in a world of grotesque looking zombies then The Walking Dead games will absolutely scratch that itch. The franchise went from successful comics (which you absolutely should read if you haven’t) to a TV series that spawned spin-offs, as well as games.

It helped change the game when it comes to the landscape of post-apocalyptic horror.

The Walking Deaddidn’t become that kind of franchise though. Sometimes they just flop and no amount of success from its original format can change that. Series that become video games or vice versa, don’t always land.