The Walking Dead | PlayStation 3 | PS3

About the Game

The Walking Dead is the first season of a five-part adventure game series based on the AMC TV series and the original The Walking Dead comic book series. Unlike the Xbox 360, PS3 and iOS versions, on the PC the episodes were not released separately but only as a single season pack. Players who bought the pack received the first episode when it was released in April and then the next four as they became available up to the release final episode in November of the same year. Once all are installed, any episode can be played right away, but as certain choices are carried over, it is recommended to play them in a chronological order.

Story & Setting

It takes place in the original universe but does not rely on characters or locations from the comic book or the TV series. Instead it tells a parallel story through a new character Lee Everett, but some original comic characters such as Glenn and Hershel make a cameo appearance throughout the series. The main protagonist Everett was a professor at the University of Georgia who was convicted for murder when he came home one day and found his wife cheating. His main concern is then to flee from the zombies and he plans to travel to Macon where his parents and brother live.

Gameplay & Core Systems

He soon meets a small girl called Clementine whose house has been overrun by zombies and he takes her along. Compared to Telltale's previous title Jurassic Park: The Game there is slightly more freedom in exploration and more traditional adventure game elements such as examining objects, storing them in an inventory, and applying them in the environment. Many of the action sequences are shown as a cinematic or through quick-time events for players to act quickly. There are sequences with a stealth mechanic where Lee can pick for a short amount of time and then needs to get back before he is discovered and gets killed. While exploring different icons show actions such as examining, interacting or using an item.

Standout Features

• Once all are installed, any episode can be played right away, but as certain choices are carried over, it is recommended to play them in a chronological order.
• Episode: The Walking Dead: Episode 1 - A New Day The Walking Dead: Episode 2 - Starved for Help The Walking Dead: Episode 3 - Long Road Ahead The Walking Dead: Episode 4 - Around Every Corner The Walking Dead: Episode 5 - No Time Left
• Instead it tells a parallel story through a new character Lee Everett, but some original comic characters such as Glenn and Hershel make a cameo appearance throughout the series.
• During many sequences the character can freely look around the environment and interact with items.
• There are sequences with a stealth mechanic where Lee can pick for a short amount of time and then needs to get back before he is discovered and gets killed.
• Inventory items also appear here and players do need to interact with the inventory or combine items before they can be used.
• During conversations there are multiple options that can alter the outcome of events.
• At the start of the game two display styles can be chosen.

Presentation & Atmosphere

Much of the game is spent on the emotional bond with Clementine and how Everett chooses to carry her through the hostile environment. During many sequences the character can freely look around the environment and interact with items. Compared to Telltale's previous title Jurassic Park: The Game there is slightly more freedom in exploration and more traditional adventure game elements such as examining objects, storing them in an inventory, and applying them in the environment. The setting can still be altered mid-game.