goated game so sad studio went bankrupt

“Adversity reveals the ugliness in even the kindest souls.”

I don’t remember the exact words, but I remember a line like that from another game I've played, and I keep thinking about it in the post-apocalyptic world of "The Walking Dead". I've never had to be in such a situation where my moral compass had to be put to the test, and even though the story's all fiction, I think not having to say "There's no right or wrong anymore, just survival" is a real damn luxury.

The game gives you some pretty heavy decisions where you'd really feel their weight, and the “choices matter” hits quite hard. Watching the TV series and enjoying the thrill while seeing things from the characters’ perspective as they struggle to survive is one thing, but playing the game and actually pulling the trigger (literally, at times) is another. After some tough calls, I keep questioning myself whether I could have done things better.

Yes, it's just a game, but be warned 'cause it can live rent-free in your head.

Also, I love you Lee. -`♡´-

Season 1
- Simple story
- Simple decisions
- Despite this, one of the strongest seasons. Simple story rich with lessons and heart wrenching moments. Solidifies the Walking Dead as a story game. Ending is incredible.
- 9/10

Season 2
- A little more complicated story, begins to test the players ability to make hard decisions in the moment.
- Characters are developed very well. Each and every character is fleshed out with positive traits as well as very deep negative ones. Kenny is a good example.
- Ending is brutal, great example of how much harder the choices are getting.
- 8/10

Season 3
- The weakest season by far. Characters are less intriguing. Very good in the beginning, but quickly falls off near the end.
- Suffers from TV syndrome.
- Tries to replicate the hard choices of season 2, but falls very short.
- Sacrifices pacing for shock value "plot points."
- Main Character isn't consistent. I understand that it's the player choosing the dialogue options, but the character itself doesn't have any kind of constant architecture like Lee and Clementine both had. Javi is essentially just a puppet spitting the players dialogue options.
- Despite this, it was fun. Enjoyable, at the very least.
- 6/10.

Season 4
- Writing this review just after finishing season 4. Wow.
- Mostly interesting characters.
- Realistic character flaws.
- Graphics are perfect.
- Feels like a movie, the cinematics are so good.
- Does shock value right, doesn't feel like a cheap reaction grabber.
- Just as I thought each episode couldn't get any better, it did. Twist Villain is a returning character, and it's done correctly. Her descent into her villainism is done right. It genuinely feels like the seed was planted in Season 1, and the Season 4 result is what came of that .
- There are true consequences to choices, and each and every single plot-point feels cohesive in the general story.
- Feels like the story of season 1, but more fleshed out and created by more experienced story tellers.
- Probably a contender for the best season.
- 9/10.

Total
- Overall, the game is incredible. It offers an amazing story, and made me stare at my computer screen for at least a couple minutes, both in complete shock and awe. Beautiful game, I was fortunate enough to be able to go into it mostly blind, and wish I could do it again. The game makes you feel things, yes even season 3.
- Worth it in every single field, just buy it. You'll never regret it.