Regardless of how Telltale’s trajectory panned out, there’s no denying that the company caught its biggest break with the release ofThe Walking Dead. This graphic adventure boasted a great art style that made up for some technical limitations, with the writing being this game’s crowning jewel.
Later games in the seriesdid a great job of continuing the story established by the first game before ending things in a satisfactory manner. Each title took an episodic approach to storytelling, ensuring that players could enjoy the narrative highs of the story before taking a breather as some of the best episodes ofTelltale’s The Walking Deaddrew to a close.
8Ties That Bind - Part 1
An Excellent Opening Chapter For Javier’s Adventures
There’s no denying that the thirdWalking Deadgame split fans down the middle, with fans taking their time to warm up to the introduction of Javier and Clementine’s new character. However, all things considered, fans can agree thatA New Frontierbrought its fair share of strengths to the table.
A New Frontier’s first episode is easily the strongest part of the series, serving as a great introduction to new characters as Clementine comes back with a bang. Shocking deaths, zombie-killing action, andtough choices are ever-presentin the first part ofTies that Bind, ending on a nail-biting note that will compel players to check out the second part as soon as possible.
7No Going Back
Clementine Must Make Some Tough Choices After Certain Information Comes To Light
The Walking Dead: Season 2had its fair share of issues, but there’s no denying that players loved assuming control of Clementine and seeing how things panned out in this new adventure. While meeting familiar faces felt great, this contributed to the chilling decisions that players must make in the final episode ofSeason 2.
The rising tensions within the group, as they struggle to take care of A.J., culminate in a heartbreaking finale where Clementine must make a tough and brutal choice. The aftermath that follows is an eye-opening affair that recontextualizes events and forces the player to make a hard choice that aligns with Clementine’s interests.
6Take Us Back
Toys Around With The Player’s Emotions
After thetwo games following the firstWalking Deadsplit fans down the middle, Telltale addressed complaints by making the episodes longer and letting players control Clementine in an engaging video game with a greater focus on action.The Final Seasonis a great send-off to Clementine, with the final episode highlighting how emotional things get after a series of disastrous events.
Watching A.J. struggle to deal with the aftermath of a bite on Clementine’s leg is heartbreaking to witness. Until the last few minutes of the ending, players are kept in the dark about the fates that befell this game’s characters, making for a great conclusion that ends the narrative ofTelltale’s The Walking Deadon a high note.
5Starved For Help
Lee And The Group Must Escape The Cannibals Who Want To Eat Them
The first game is undoubtedly the very bestWalking Deadgame developed by Telltale. Each episode told a riveting story, with the cannibalistic St. John family in Episode 2 serving as great antagonists. The lack of food compels the motel survivors to take the help of what seems like good Samaritans, only for the ugly truth to rear its head in no time.
The desperation and horror of this episode make it a great continuation of the first episode’s events.Running down the stairs to stop Clementine from eating human meatand taking out the members of the St. John family one by one are iconic moments that will make it clear why fans can’t get enough ofTelltale’s The Walking Dead.
4Done Running
The First Episode Of The Final Season Starts With A Bang
The Final Seasonneeded a bombastic first episode to capture fans from the get-go, and this was achieved inDone Running. Seeing Clementine and A.J. struggle to survive before being welcomed by a group makes for a great introduction to the events that follow.
Since A.J. was born in the post-apocalypse, he’s unaware of how civilized society operates.The way his mind works is differentand makes for an interesting narrative angle to explore in Clementine’s final adventures.
3All That Remains
Clementine Goes Through Numerous Ordeals Before Being Welcomed By A Group
Fans couldn’t wait to get their hands onThe Walking Dead: Season Twoafter the way that the first game wrapped things up. Fans were worried about Clementine’s fate and got their answer in a gripping first episode that showed how much she’s grown.
She keeps Lee’s advice in mind and shows how much she’s grown as a survivor. Watching her stitch up her wound and win over the trust of a survivor group shows whyThe Walking Dead: Season Twowas received warmly by players, even if some of the episodes weren’t up to the mark and paled in comparison to the first season.
2A New Day
Lee And Clementine Meet For The First Time In An Excellent Opening Chapter
Watching Lee in a police car as a trooper relentlessly talks to him just before crashing into a zombie is a great way to kickstart the events ofThe Walking Dead. His injured leg is a detriment as he tries to escape the undead, climbing a fence and ending up in Clementine’s house.
It’s here that the iconic duo unite for the first time as they embark on a grand adventure to secure their survival. Several iconic video game characters make their appearance here, with players struggling to survive before eventually stumbling upon a motel that serves as their hideout for a long time.
1No Time Left
The Emotions Are At An All-Time High In The Season Finale
Nothing comes close to the wave of emotions players experience at the end ofTelltale’s The Walking Dead. After being bit, Lee slowly succumbs to the zombie plague as he gives Clementine her final lessons at the end of a riveting tale.
Fans can’t help but shed a tear asClementine bids a tearful farewell to Leebefore either leaving him behind or shooting him in the head. It’s a traumatizing ending that hammers in once again why fans love the firstWalking Deadmade by Telltale.
