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The Walking Dead is a goddamn, straight out masterpiece.

BorrachoBorracho
edited November 2012 in The Walking Dead
The first of a new breed of interactive movies, this is as close to a perfect emotional journey as has been achieved on the medium.

Anyone who doesn't get it can whine.

My sincere, heartfelt congratulations Telltale. You so fucking nailed it. I'm still shakin' all over from the finale...

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  • FAVREFANFAVREFAN
    edited November 2012
    I agree. But I was attached so much so that I can't play as anyone else other than Lee. So I can't get Season 2. So many feels.
  • DreadMagusDreadMagus
    edited November 2012
    I give this thread "Two Thumbs Up".
  • martymcflymartymcfly
    edited November 2012
    Couldn't agree more! :)

    "The Walking Dead: Episode 5 – No Time Left is a tear-jerking masterclass in interactive storytelling. It is undoubtedly Telltale Game’s magnum opus, a bona fide masterpiece that will be talked about for years to come."

    http://alternativemagazineonline.co.uk/2012/11/21/game-review-the-walking-dead-episode-5-no-time-left-pc/ :cool:
  • lackingsaintlackingsaint
    edited November 2012
    Yep, i'm really not a fan of TellTale's other games just because i'm not generally into their genre, but this game is collectively probably the best game i've ever played. Really pat yourselves on the backs, guys, you did so good.

    (also fuck you for making me cry at a video game)
  • Plan_RPlan_R Banned
    edited November 2012
    This game will have staying power. After this console cycle is over and even after the next one too. This game will be every bit as emotional and impactful as ever. While HALO 4 ME3 and AC3 will fade away as tech outstrips and dates them. The Walking Dead will still resonate just as strongly. I would definetly call this game a Masterpeice.
  • chiaroscurochiaroscuro
    edited November 2012
    The finale was very impactful for me, despite when others say it is "merely a video game." I didn't blubber like a captain going down with the ship, but I had blurry vision for a minute or so after the ending.

    For me, it was definitely the most emotional moment in gaming.
  • george1120george1120
    edited November 2012
    the walking dead is my most favorite game of all time because I'm a sucker for action-filled zombie games (not fps), adventure games, and decision-making games. Can't wait for season two and mass effect trilogy!
  • SouthWardRBSouthWardRB
    edited November 2012
    I can't believe I CRIED at a video game.


    Easily the best 20$ I ever spent.
  • craigg123craigg123
    edited November 2012
    this game should get game of the year for me but sadly cod black ops 2 will probably get it even though their are much better games
  • BlankCanvasDJBlankCanvasDJ
    edited November 2012
    DreadMagus wrote: »
    I give this thread "Two Thumbs Up".

    Two severed thumbs. A masterpiece!
  • ieatbrainsieatbrains
    edited November 2012
    Plan_R wrote: »
    This game will have staying power. After this console cycle is over and even after the next one too. This game will be every bit as emotional and impactful as ever. While HALO 4 ME3 and AC3 will fade away as tech outstrips and dates them. The Walking Dead will still resonate just as strongly. I would definetly call this game a Masterpeice.

    Speak for yourself. Halo 4 is the bomb! Why are you comparing FPS to TWD. That's like saying Doom does not get any play and its a 25 year old game.
  • DanJ555DanJ555
    edited November 2012
    I've always considered myself a heartless guy, but this game gave me a feel.That+gave+me+a+feel+_9c874b38837db99bc40c6629e6893fc7.jpg
  • Plan_RPlan_R Banned
    edited November 2012
    ieatbrains wrote: »
    Speak for yourself. Halo 4 is the bomb! Why are you comparing FPS to TWD. That's like saying Doom does not get any play and its a 25 year old game.

    I didn't say they sucked, I own everyone of the games I mentioned. I said they don't have staying power, not a single one of those games stands out in any real way from anything else in this cycle outside of the fact that their tech is slightly better then their previous iterations. And the Walking Dead, it will still be just as good today as it will be in 15 years, playing HALO 4 in 15 years will be no diffrent from playing HALO 3 in 15 years. and of course Doom still gets play, its an inovator, it will always stand out because it set a standard just like The Walking Dead just did.
  • Hidan13Hidan13
    edited November 2012
    This game delivered a emotional story one which many movies or even books can deliver. All the work which the developers, voice actors, and script writers put in was phenomenal. I pray that in the future games will take a look at what a video games story line can look like, and how it can settle for more than just 'average'.
  • DatDudeDatDude
    edited November 2012
    Here, Here! Congrats telltale for making a masterpiece! Not just GOTY, but a top 50 game of all time as well.

    Take a bow telltale, you deserve it!
  • StephenR369StephenR369
    edited November 2012
    100% agree, a f*cking masterpiece it is. That is now my favorite game, and it is the first game that has ever made me cry. I was so emotionally attached to Lee and Clem and I've never had that connection with any characters in any other game, EVER.
  • george1120george1120
    edited November 2012
    SouthWardRB wrote: »
    I can't believe I CRIED at a video game.


    Easily the best 20$ I ever spent.

    same here. mass effect can't pull this out. heck, they can't even be compared to each other.
  • ReliusBlueReliusBlue
    edited November 2012
    I couldn't disagree more and I play games almost exclusively for story elements.
  • RedwizardsRedwizards
    edited November 2012
    Game is a solid RPG in my opinion.

    Other games that own:

    Shenmue
    BaldursGate
    Starwars Knights of the old republic 1 & 2
    Elderscrolls

    This game is up there, no doubt; solid storytelling, drama, characters, puts it up there.
  • dakundakun
    edited November 2012
    Borracho wrote: »
    The first of a new breed of interactive movies

    i disagree on this point.. Games like Heavy Rain, Fahrenheit even Shenmue back in the day pioneered this type of interactive movie/game thing.

    I'd definitely agree though that Walking Dead executed it perfectly for the first time while the others had issues in various parts of storytelling, pacing etc.
  • CTCCocoCTCCoco
    edited November 2012
    True, this is in my long gaming experience, alongside Metal Gear Solid, a masterpiece.

    You can´t see games like this everyday...
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