Post by Six on Jul 17, 2013 14:42:41 GMT -5
Developer: Telltale Games
Platforms: PC/Mac/Playstation 3/Xbox 360/Playstation Vita
Website: www.telltalegames.com/walkingdead
Season One (five episodes) and 400 Days DLC has been released.
Part of the official FAQ:
Is this a game about Rick Grimes, the hero of the comic books and TV show?
No. Robert Kirkman (creator of The Walking Dead) and Telltale felt that it would be more interesting to tell a story of a new group of survivors.
When does this game take place in The Walking Dead timeline?
Our first episode takes place at the outset of the zombie apocalypse when Rick Grimes is still in a coma.
Is this game based on the comic books or the TV show?
We see the comic books as canon.
So who do I play as?
You play the game as Lee Everett, a man convicted of a crime, but who is offered a chance at redemption…albeit in a world overtaken by walkers. You’ll only ever play as Lee and will see the world from his point of view.
Will I see anything from the comic books or TV show in the game?
Yes. You will meet some characters and visit locations seen in the comic books. You’ll learn about characters and events that have an impact on events seen in the comics. For example, how did Hershel’s son Shawn end up in the barn? Find out in the game.
Why is this game episodic? What does that mean?
Telltale has a history of releasing episodic games – our development philosophy is built around it and it’s something that makes us different from most other developers. Like many story-based TV shows and Robert Kirkman’s original comic book series, the game will tell a complete story arc over the course of a season. In the case of the game we will periodically release one episode at a time until all 5 episodes are available and the season is complete.
How long is each episode?
Skilled players will get through an episode on about 2 hours. Having episodes of this length means that most people will be able to get through them and we want that to happen. The game is not designed to present super-hard barriers and will not force you to grind through it in any way. We want you to complete an episode so that you’ll experience the story and be ready for the next episode.
What kind of game is this?
It’s an Adventure Horror game. This game will offer a different experience compared to many other zombie-based games. You won’t be mowing down hordes of the undead as a super-powered killing machine with unlimited ammo; that would not be an accurate recreation of Robert Kirkman’s world. When you do tangle with the undead, it’s going to be harrowing. That walker could be someone you once knew…or were very close to. Also, gunfire (or loud noises in general) are not good in areas where walkers could be lurking.
Does this game feature multiplayer?
No. The Walking Dead is a single-player experience.
Why does the game look the way it does?
We were inspired by the work of Charlie Adlard, artist for the comic books.
Is there anything unique about this game versus other Telltale games?
Yes. For the first time, the decisions that the player makes will drive a “tailored” game-play experience. A decision that you make or something that you say will have repercussions not only in the episode that you’re playing, but also in future episodes of the game. Decisions will range from relatively innocuous (do I lie here and if so, how should I lie?) though to world-changing (I can only save one person here, who will it be?). Furthermore, you’ll come under pressure to make decisions quickly. You won’t be able to stand around deciding which option to choose during a conversation. The undead won’t stand by and politely let you figure out your next move.
Telltale’s previous games have featured puzzle elements. Is that something we’ll see in The Walking Dead?
You’ll be challenged with problems for sure, but not classic ‘Adventure Game’ puzzles. You’re a survivor in a zombie apocalypse…you can imagine the problems that you’ll have to deal with.
No. Robert Kirkman (creator of The Walking Dead) and Telltale felt that it would be more interesting to tell a story of a new group of survivors.
When does this game take place in The Walking Dead timeline?
Our first episode takes place at the outset of the zombie apocalypse when Rick Grimes is still in a coma.
Is this game based on the comic books or the TV show?
We see the comic books as canon.
So who do I play as?
You play the game as Lee Everett, a man convicted of a crime, but who is offered a chance at redemption…albeit in a world overtaken by walkers. You’ll only ever play as Lee and will see the world from his point of view.
Will I see anything from the comic books or TV show in the game?
Yes. You will meet some characters and visit locations seen in the comic books. You’ll learn about characters and events that have an impact on events seen in the comics. For example, how did Hershel’s son Shawn end up in the barn? Find out in the game.
Why is this game episodic? What does that mean?
Telltale has a history of releasing episodic games – our development philosophy is built around it and it’s something that makes us different from most other developers. Like many story-based TV shows and Robert Kirkman’s original comic book series, the game will tell a complete story arc over the course of a season. In the case of the game we will periodically release one episode at a time until all 5 episodes are available and the season is complete.
How long is each episode?
Skilled players will get through an episode on about 2 hours. Having episodes of this length means that most people will be able to get through them and we want that to happen. The game is not designed to present super-hard barriers and will not force you to grind through it in any way. We want you to complete an episode so that you’ll experience the story and be ready for the next episode.
What kind of game is this?
It’s an Adventure Horror game. This game will offer a different experience compared to many other zombie-based games. You won’t be mowing down hordes of the undead as a super-powered killing machine with unlimited ammo; that would not be an accurate recreation of Robert Kirkman’s world. When you do tangle with the undead, it’s going to be harrowing. That walker could be someone you once knew…or were very close to. Also, gunfire (or loud noises in general) are not good in areas where walkers could be lurking.
Does this game feature multiplayer?
No. The Walking Dead is a single-player experience.
Why does the game look the way it does?
We were inspired by the work of Charlie Adlard, artist for the comic books.
Is there anything unique about this game versus other Telltale games?
Yes. For the first time, the decisions that the player makes will drive a “tailored” game-play experience. A decision that you make or something that you say will have repercussions not only in the episode that you’re playing, but also in future episodes of the game. Decisions will range from relatively innocuous (do I lie here and if so, how should I lie?) though to world-changing (I can only save one person here, who will it be?). Furthermore, you’ll come under pressure to make decisions quickly. You won’t be able to stand around deciding which option to choose during a conversation. The undead won’t stand by and politely let you figure out your next move.
Telltale’s previous games have featured puzzle elements. Is that something we’ll see in The Walking Dead?
You’ll be challenged with problems for sure, but not classic ‘Adventure Game’ puzzles. You’re a survivor in a zombie apocalypse…you can imagine the problems that you’ll have to deal with.
400 Days DLC
Centered on a truck stop on a Georgia highway, The Walking Dead – 400 Days is a DLC episode for Season One of Telltale’s award-winning game series. 400 Days tells five linked stories; each taking place at different points in time and from the point of view of a different survivor, from day one of the undead apocalypse to day 400.
The five stories can be played in any order and will change based on the choices that you make. Echoes of the choices you made in Season 1 will carry over into 400 Days and the choices you make in 400 Days will resonate into Season 2.
The five stories can be played in any order and will change based on the choices that you make. Echoes of the choices you made in Season 1 will carry over into 400 Days and the choices you make in 400 Days will resonate into Season 2.
I didn't think I would like this game, but I'd recommend it to anyone who has been even a little interested in it. It's on sale 75% off on Steam at $6.24 USD for about the next five hours or so as of this post.
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