While it sounds like nothing special, the retrospective application of its “graphic black” art style to all the previous episodes breathes new life into the series. The best thing about The Definitive Series is beautifully simple. However, a couple of the things listed above really might twist the arm of even the most hardened outbreak survivor to get a copy. Nonetheless, like DVDs in the early 2000s, it’s rare that people actively buy games like this for the extras. Gameplay optimization, notably for lip syncing and UI.īox art for 'The Definitive Series' beautifully captures Clementine's development from a helpless.Behind the scenes content involving the developers, actors and wider team, as well as 10+ hours of developer commentary and.Graphic enhancements such as full dynamic lighting, as well as the application of the “graphic black art style” introduced in the final season to all previous outings.A raft of digital bonuses, such as a music player with 40+ tracks, an art gallery and a much-promoted 3D model viewer.The 400 Days DLC (repackaged as season one, episode six) and The Walking Dead: Michonne mini campaign.Immediately, it’s clear that Skybound wants to offer all the value for money it can with The Walking Dead: The Definitive Series, which gives you:.
The real question is: does The Definitive Series provide the extra value to give it a broader appeal? Skybound GamesĪlready, the potential audience for The Walking Dead: The Definitive Series may be unnervingly small, limited to those who’ve never played it or players who just want to fill in the gaps. It seemed weird at the time, especially as a fourth season had been confirmed, but the benefit of hindsight highlights a wider financial motive for the release.Īmong the many bonus pieces of content found in 'The Definitive Series' is the in-game music player. Perhaps most damningly, The Definitive Series isn’t even the first “collection” of the series Telltale itself cashed in with The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series Collection in December 2017, including everything but the final series.
Meanwhile, across Xbox, PS4 and PC, TWD games (and the wider Telltale catalogue) are very regular fixtures in weekly and seasonal sales, as well as services like Humble Bundle. The upgraded XO versions of these also came free through Games with Gold, adding the 400 Days DLC to the first outing.Įven if people like me weren’t day-one adopters, or missed those free download opportunities, Game Pass currently offers all but the final season, meaning people like me would only need to buy The Final Season to complete the experience. Like a lot of people enthralled by TWD’s TV series, comics and early reviews, I bought the first two series for my Xbox 360 on release (which, alongside Michonne, are backwards compatible on Xbox One).
Even the base experiences on offer provide players with 50 hours of guaranteed gaming.
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