The Walking Dead: The Final Season
Release Date: August 14, 2018
Adventure, TPP, zombie, post-apocalypse, comics, episodic, Epic Store exclusive, singleplayer
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The final season of the adventure game franchise The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series. This time the developers decided to focus again on Clementine and present her final adventures in the world filled by zombies.
The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series - The Final Season is the last entry in the series of adventure games started in 2012 by Telltale Games (the creators of Batman: The Telltale Series, The Wolf Among Us: A Telltale Games Series, and many other games). Contrary to the previous entry in the series titled A New Frontier, in which one of the main playable characters was Javier Garcia, this time the developers focused mostly on Clementine. She debuted in the first entry in the series as a small girl and the final season will present the end of her adventure in the world filled by zombies. Telltale Games is traditionally publishing the game in episodes. The Walking Dead series is based on comics written by Robert Kirkman.
Plot
The Final Season takes place a few years after the events depicted in A New Frontier. Clementine is the main protagonist of the story. The boy named AJ returns as well – Clementine is taking care of him. The story of the final season was written, among other people, by Gary Whitt, the creator of the story of The Walking Dead – Season One. Shaped by the events depicted in previous seasons, Clementine is trying to create a normal life. In order to achieve this goal, she must become the leader of a new community. At the same time, she takes care of AJ, who is the last close person she has. The protagonists are looking for shelter in an abandoned school, where, as usual for the series, they must face hordes of zombies and desperate/amoral people. Together with Clementine, the players must make many hard decisions.
Mechanics
The game uses mechanics known from The Walking Dead series and the majority of episodic adventure games developed by Telltale Games, but it also adds some small improvements. The gameplay is focused on exploration and numerous conversations with non-playable characters. It lacks classic logic puzzles. Instead, a great emphasis was placed on the necessity to frequently make moral choices that can shape the story of the game. The title also features occasional action sequences. Contrary to previous games, this time they aren’t presented as QTE sequences. Instead, the sequences aren’t scripted anymore. The players are also provided with greater freedom when it comes to the exploration of the environment (the camera placed above the arm of the protagonist makes it easier).
Technical aspects
The graphics of The Final Season use a similar style to the one used in the previous entries in the series. The game features a completely new camera system. The camera is placed low above the shoulder of the character. The developers improved the engine in the final season of The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series. Now it supports 4K resolution and HDR. It is the last game powered by Telltale Tool – new games developed by Telltale Games will be created by using the Unity Engine.
Last updated on August 13, 2018
Last Update: September 11, 2018
The Walking Dead The Final Season Game Guide
The Walking Dead The Final Season Game Guide is a walkthrough that clarifies all consequences of every decision you take in the game. Our solution indicates which choices have an impact on character relations. We've also described all secrets and endings.
Videos and Screens
[1:03] The Walking Dead: The Final Season episode 3
[1:05] The Walking Dead: The Final Season episode 2
The main pros of the game
- Emotional Storytelling: Many players praised the game for its ability to evoke strong emotions, with several mentioning that it brought them to tears. The narrative arc, particularly Clementine's journey and her relationship with AJ, resonated deeply with players.
- Character Development: The game allows players to shape AJ's character based on their choices, mirroring the mentor-mentee dynamic between Lee and Clementine from earlier seasons. This aspect was highlighted as a significant strength.
- Visuals and Art Style: Players noted that the graphics were visually appealing, with some claiming it was the best-looking installment in the series.
- Gameplay Mechanics: Some reviews appreciated the new gameplay mechanics, including more fluid character movement and the introduction of new decision-making dialogues that impact the storyline.
- Satisfying Conclusion: Many felt that the game provided a fitting conclusion to the series, wrapping up Clementine's story in a meaningful way.
The main cons of the game
- Inconsistent Quality: Some users felt that the quality of writing and gameplay dipped in the latter episodes, suggesting a lack of effort compared to earlier chapters.
- Voice Acting Issues: The removal of voice acting in some episodes was a point of contention, as players felt it diminished immersion and connection with the characters.
- World-Building Flaws: Several reviews criticized the game's world-building, particularly regarding the plausibility of a group of children surviving for years in a boarding school without adequate resources, leading to immersion-breaking moments.
- Gameplay Mechanics: Some players expressed frustration with the game's controls and mechanics, particularly the mouse sensitivity and the decision-making system, which they felt could lead to unintended outcomes.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Diverse Endings: Several players wished for multiple endings or a more ambiguous conclusion, allowing for different interpretations of the story's outcome.
- Expanded World-Building: Users expressed a desire for deeper exploration of the game's setting and the survival mechanics, which they felt were underdeveloped.
- Improved Decision-Making Feedback: Feedback on choices made during gameplay was seen as lacking, with some players wanting clearer indications of how their decisions would affect the story.
- More Character References: Some reviews noted that key characters from previous seasons, like Kenny, were not referenced enough, which could have added depth to the narrative.
Summary
- Overall, while "The Walking Dead: The Final Season" received significant praise for its emotional storytelling and character development, it also faced criticism for its gameplay mechanics and world-building inconsistencies.
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The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series Series
A series of episodic adventure games set in the universe of Robert Kirkman's comic books - the The Walking Dead (known in our country as The Living Dead), adapted into a popular TV series by AMC station. Responsible for the development and publishing process is the American studio Telltale Games, which has a lot of experience in creating adventures based on the license - its credits include Back to the Future: The Game, Jurassic Park: The Game or several games based on the series CSI. The brand is being developed in cooperation with Kirkman-founded Skybound Entertainment, the company responsible for publishing the comic book.
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The Walking Dead: The Final Season Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows August 14, 2018
Switch August 28, 2018
PlayStation 4 August 14, 2018
Xbox One August 14, 2018
Android OS cancelled
Apple iOS cancelled
Developer: Telltale Games / Still Not Bitten (PC) / Still Not Bitten (PS4) / Still Not Bitten (XONE) / Still Not Bitten (Switch)
Publisher: Telltale Games
The Walking Dead: The Final Season System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz, 3 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTS 450 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz, 3 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 960 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
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