The Walking Dead: Episode 2 - Starved for Help

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Fantastic script, with first rate dialogue and characterizations.
Some really disturbing sequences that delve into the fragile nature of the post-apocalyptic society.
Mature, thought-provoking storyline.

Cons:

Somewhat predictable plot.
Fewer new locations to visit.

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Last revision on April 11, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Fantastic script, with first rate dialogue and characterizations
Some really disturbing sequences that delve into the fragile nature of the post-apocalyptic society
Mature, thought-provoking storyline
Disturbing themes
Compelling characters and interaction

Reviewers Didn't Like

Somewhat predictable plot
Fewer new locations to visit
Most choices don’t matter much
Short playtime

Expert reviews and ratings

A few technical and dialogue hiccups annoy, but overall TWD continues to be one of the best stories in...

By PC Gamer on July 31, 2012

Telltale Games has released the second episode in the five episode run of their first season of The Walking Dead video game. This story is based on the events in the comics, not the television show, and marks the journey of Lee Everett after the events...

By technobuffalo.com on July 11, 2012

Well now, that was a pretty impressive debut for Telltale’s The Walking Dead series wasn’t it? After heaps of unanimous praise for the first episode from critics and gamers alike (we gave it a well-deserved 9.0) all eyes are on Telltale to deliver the...

By Strategy Informer on July 07, 2012

Remember how I really, really liked the first part of The Walking Dead video game? Well, the second episode in the five-part series, Starved for Help, improves upon the first part of the game in almost every way. Technical issues that were - and still...

By PCWorld New Zealand on July 04, 2012

It's been three months of game time since the survivors of The Walking Dead: A New Day, the engrossing first episode of Telltale Games' horror adventure series, found refuge from the ravenous undead in a dingy motel. In this more constrained, but no...

By GameSpy on July 02, 2012

If there was any doubt that the quality of The Walking Dead would decrease after the first episode, then Starved for Help should come as a relief. Not only is this second installment a gripping mystery, but it also forces the player to make some...

By Gaming Nexus on June 28, 2012

When it comes to zombie games, most of the time the developers behind these products like to keep it plain and simple. A zombie comes at you, you kill it with a firearm or a makeshift weapon that could easily decapitate it. Very often do you see the...

By GameZone on July 13, 2012

Aylon takes a look at the second of five chapters in Telltale's latest multi-part adventure game. If you're not already aware of the title, which is based on the hit The Walking Dead comic books, be sure to check out his first review for a bit of...

By NZGamer on July 06, 2012

Warning: Review will contain spoilers from Episode OneTelltale Games has released Episode Two of their already amazing Walking Dead series. In this episode, we pick up with our survivors from the first episode holed up at the motel, Lee and a new...

By gotgame.com on July 05, 2012

Ich wiederhole mich nur ungern, aber The Walking Dead ist eine fantastische Videospielumsetzung geworden. Auch Episode 2 fesselt von der ersten Spieleminute an. Atmosphäre und Handlung bewegen sich auf sehr hohem Niveau. Darüber hinaus weiß auch das...

By Gamezoom.net on July 07, 2012

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