Let’s get one thing straight, I absolutely despise spooky games…

Clementine and Lee

Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 1 has been nothing short of spooky, interesting, and complex. Starting out, it had seemed like just a regular zombie game, however, something was different about it. I typically do not choose games like this to play, mostly because I get scared of everything and would rather not be screaming constantly. This game is an emotional rollercoaster, but it is really fun at the same time.

A part that stood out to me instantly was the fact that every decision you make, the characters remember. This can affect you not long after you make the decision, or some time down the line in the game it can come back to you and you may not even remember the decision you made. I really enjoy this game mechanic because it keeps the game interesting, and makes you hyperaware of every little thing you do. Another aspect that stuck out to me was the fact that there are times where you choose to save someone, thinking that you can save one then the other, but that is not the case. I was so hopeful that after saving the young boy, Kenny Jr. from getting eaten, I could also save the farmer’s son, Shawn, but the game clearly wants at least someone to die here and there, you know, to keep things interesting.

The main person I have connected with through all these adventures, however, has got to be Clementine. Clementine was the girl that Lee (the character you play as) found in the house he stumbled into within the first episode. For some reason, I felt an instant connection to her and I want to make sure she is okay before anyone else. It is almost like you start to develop a dad-side for her.

There are a lot of factors that have been greatly affecting my choices at this point in the game. One of the factors is that due to the game mechanics, I am trying very hard to have my decisions not reflect poorly on me later. I also find myself seeing which characters have the strength we need to survive the game, which affects my decisions on who I will save and who will be eaten. For example, at the end of Episode 1, I decided to save Carley instead of Doug, because she was very accurate when using the pistol, and honestly, Greg just kind of stood there and watched. It seemed like the right decision for the sake of the group. I can’t wait to play through the game more and see what happens next.

Photo Credits:

Clementine and Lee, Microsoft. “Buy The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season.” Microsoft Store, 2021, www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/the-walking-dead-the-complete-first-season/bw6b077fch11?activetab=pivot:overviewtab.

Family Photo, Pinterest. “Фотография | The Walking Dead Telltale, Walking Dead Season, The Walking Dead Lee.” Pinterest, 2021, www.pinterest.fr/pin/388717011586348595.