TheTelltale Walking Deadseries ignited a new and exciting genre for video games, it was one that favoredimpressive cinematic cut scenes, tough choices, and emotional moments throughout each season. So, with four seasons to explore it would be idealistic to assume they were all as good as each other.
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While choosing the best and the worst season is a challenge, they are predominantly opinion-based, and all depend on the experience the player had while exploring each episode. That being said, some seasons definitely outshone the rest, and others we’re just disappointing. As such, it’s undeniable that some were better than others.
4Season Three
Season three was easily the most disappointing of the four. It just seemed to miss the majority of the storylines and failed to impress fans after the success of seasons one and two. That isn’t to say it didn’t have its good parts, focusing more on the deaths of some beloved characters and almost acting solely to tie up loose ends before the final season.
That was where it really lost its way. The season itself felt like a chore, even though the episodes were incredibly short, forcing players out of the story before they ever truly got into it. The majority of the story could have been fit into a flashback in season four and just lacked any sort ofheart or emotions.
The main lack of emotions was brought about through the choices. They weren’t particularly challenging or emotional due to the fact that most of them were forcing the player to choose between characters they’ve only just met or ones they know and love. Unfortunately, it just felt like a waste of a season overall.
3Season Two
Choosing any season to be worse than others, aside from season three, is a challenge. Both seasons one, two, and four were outstanding and can potentially stick with any player for years to come. The only reason season two is theworst of the other choices is the villain, Carver. He was arguably a dull character who lacked any real motivation for doing what he did. He played the typical Zombie game/film villain who believes in survival of the fittest and just got boring after the first encounter.
Other than that, the season was fantastically emotional and had some tough choices in the last episode, although many will argue they knew exactly what to do. It’s just a shame the other choices in the season didn’t matter as much.
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The length of the episodes was a little off, with the first episode being a little too long and others being too short, but the content was exciting, emotional, and brought back some fantastic characters many didn’t expect to see again. Ultimately, the characters developed well, and the season proved to be a hit.
2Season Four
As the season after the train-wreck that was season three, this was met with a little hesitation. However, it’s that hesitation that may have made this season one of the best. It almost scrapped the idea of season three and introduced a beautiful new art style, new collectibles, and the ability to see relationships at the end of each episode, allowing the player to see the impact of their choices.
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As for the choices themselves, these ones felt more risky and important. Some decisions the player has to make are life or death for beloved characters, making it all the more engaging and impactful. All these choices and new styles were brought into some fantastic episode lengths, with the only issue beingthe shorter finale. For such an important episode it felt like a lot of elements hadn’t been tied up properly. Hopefully, that leads to a new season.
Either way, with fantastic emotions, gripping stories, and beloved characters, this season was fantastic.
1Season One
The first real taste players got of this style of gaming, season one wasa pillar forTelltaleand is essentially what made them a success. This season won countlessGame of the Yearawards and just hits every mark they set out to place. This is mainly due to the design, gripping story, and loveable characters that make those choices all the more challenging.
As this is the first element of the story players see, they are instantly thrust into an emotional rollercoaster that ties them deeply into the lives of Lee and Clementine. For the entirety of the playthrough fans see these characters on the screen they are thrust into the nostalgia of the first time they experience this season, often remembering the laughter, fear, and tears they undoubtedly experienced.
With a memorable cast, an unpredictable ending, and choices that will make anyone stop and think, this season outshines the rest by far. While it may still be opinion-based, no one can deny the brilliance that is the first season ofTelltales The Walking Dead.
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