Fresh Take on Zombie Games, Excellent Adaptation of Series
The story is pulled from the show perfectly, a few cast members make appearances, Glen and Herschel. Neither stay long, but they move the story along and set the stage for what to expect. The game play is based on timed button presses, occasionally the game getting stuck, basically quick-time events. At times, the controls are frustrating. While I bought the game on disc, instead of the DLC, I found the audio would continue while the screen seemed frozen, as if it were loading without the loading screen. The first few hours of the game are confusing at times, though the controls grow on you, they do not become any easier, really.
The sound was consistent, the graphics melded with the sound could have stood some polishing. There were instances where people were speaking, but their lips were not moving, and it wasn't a thought-bubble scenario. The concept of the comic book come to life was quite well executed, bringing the roots of the series to life.
The crux of the game is in the story, and it is told beautifully, taking the gamer's choices into account at every turn. The decisions you first make come back to haunt you, quite literally, as you move forward. The game is masterful at this, evoking true emotion, as the series itself does as well. Though short, the game is well worth playing despite some visual inconsistencies and game play quirks.