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After The Walking Dead: Michonne’s first episode, I was worried that the miniseries would end up being a mediocre experience when all’s said and done. I was worried this was just a cash-grab to buy Telltale time until they’re ready to launch season 3. I’m glad to say that wasn’t the case, at all. Yeah, the first episode was dull, but the miniseries kept escalating both in terms of the threats the characters faced and the game’s overall quality, leading to a wonderful finale that left me wanting more.
The finale starts off with an intro that really does a good job in painting your crew members as amiable people. I was quickly attached to them even more than I was before, and all it took was to have them all engaging in a fun activity as they’re sailing, along with a conversation with one of the characters. But at the back of my mind, I knew this was probably a sign of bad things to come…
The pacing never lets up, especially after how things ended in episode 2 with that final choice players had to make–which saw you either sparing or ending a life. The story here really plays largely off that final scene. It actually made me regret my decision at first, due to the consequences I had to face which put my group in even greater danger, but that just made the entire experience even better and even more emotionally-driven from start to finish.
This episode also integrated flashback scenes beautifully into the narrative, channeling Michonne’s tragic past and how it mirrors some of the things she has to go through in the present. Once again, it made me feel even more invested in the characters, especially Sam. The story eventually leads to an intense shoot-out where the collective fate of several characters hangs in the balance, hinging on some very crucial decision-making and dialogue choices. And this is where Norma gets to shine as not just a villain, but as an actual person.
The Walking Dead: Michonne’s initial promise was to offer fans of the series a look at what Michonne was up to during a certain time period in the comics, explaining her absence. We got that, and we also got to see a great examination of her character that’s resulted in a solid standalone story. I definitely have even more love for her now after I’ve finished the game.
Now, bring on season 3!
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