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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 303 sampled Steam reviews (294 positive / 9 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing30% mention it
- Visuals & art5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing33% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
91%
22 reviews
5-15h
96%
57 reviews
15-40h
96%
81 reviews
40-100h
98%
133 reviews
100h+
100%
10 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 85 | 14 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 92 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 90 | 75 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 96% | 92 | 229 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.9, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 47,316 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 300 reviews sampled · 654 total reviews in window · weighted 248.5 up / 9.2 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (26)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“The Walking Dead is an emotional experience that not only throws us into the vortex of the zombie apocalypse, but also makes difficult moral choices and builds moving relationships between characters. The player takes on the role of Lee Everett, who meets eight-year-old Clementine, which gives rise to an extremely moving bond. While initially it seems that every decision matters, a second approach reveals that some choices may have less impact on the plot than we assumed”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With the dust now settling on Telltale’s time in the game industry (before the name has subsequently been snatched up ready for a revamp), The Telltale Definitive Series is a celebration of the hard work put in by the numerous people employed by the company who created these games. Featuring all four original titles, the 400 Days DLC pack and The Walking Dead: Michonne, for the first time all these games, plus a slew of special features, come together to make for one impressive collection, especially given the asking price.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“Improved visual aspects, feeling of unity in each season and several hours of extra content are enough elements to give this collection a chance. It is the closure that the franchise deserved. ”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is the best way to enjoy an adventure that has been with us for 7 years, as well as to pay tribute to Telltale. The extras and the new graphic style feel great.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“For newcomers, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is an easy purchase, since you're getting every game in the series at an excellent discount. If you've experienced the game before, the proposition of going back is dependent on whether you want to experience the game again with better graphics and fewer bugs. If you're a super fan, the abundance of extras will be tempting enough to warrant the double-dip. No matter your stance, the collection still holds up, and this is a lasting example of what made Telltale stand out in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Newcomers to the series are very much recommended to plump for this collection, it’s got everything you need and the story is excellent. Otherwise, it’s probably not worth shelling out to buy everything again.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is a great collection that fans must have and also for new comers it is the best time to9 enter this amazing world of decisions, sadness and relationships. It has all of "The Walking Dead" episodes except 400 days in a pack. The enhanced graphics is not what we expected and there are a number of issues regarding to lighting and coloring. But after all this is a Walking Dead collection, how can it be anything less than awesome?!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series skyrocketed Telltales Games into one of the most beloved game development studios. The studio would eventually close due to mismanagement but thanks to Skybound, the series would reach its end. With The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Edition telling Clementine's entire story from her early childhood days meeting Lee to becoming a mother and guardian to an orphan child. The package also contains the season 2's prequel, 400 Days, and the spinoff series The Walking Dead: Michonne, but Clementine's journey is the star of this package. A journey full of difficult decisions and emotionally traumatizing moments that will mold Clementine into either a harden or empathetic survivor. If you missed out on The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series now is your chance to experience this acclaimed franchise in one place.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“This is easily the best way to experience The Walking Dead on a technical front. The graphical revamp of the first two seasons is impressive, the special features are a nice touch, and having all the games in one package is a convenient deal. However, it's the content you're here for and (for the most part) the games hold up exceptionally well. They may be slightly dated, but there's no doubting this package serves as a glowing reminder of Telltale's best work.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is without a doubt the best way to play and own these now-classic games. The visual and performance improvements are clear to see, and even if you’ve played the games to death, the special features alone make the collection a tempting purchase. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series offers a new way to relive Clementine's often-brutal journey through the zombie apocalypse.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Whether you’re a fan of the game and have followed Clementine from the very beginning, or if you’ve never actually played any of the games before, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series is by far the best version of the game to pick up today. Sure, you can purchase previous versions, but this one stands out above the rest with all of the fan content and beautifully horrific visuals.”
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