faetal on 26/11/2012 at 11:57
Quote Posted by Malf
(I'm guessing she was meant to be Scandinavian, but it was wonderful that it was never raised; you just accepted it).
I thought she was Belgian. I seem to remember her liking the fact that one of the other characters had been there.
Al_B on 27/11/2012 at 21:47
I'm really behind the curve on this one (just completed episode one) but this is a seriously impressive series.
I can't help being reminded of the Jericho TV series - the isolation, loss of communication and general uncertainty about what's going on parallels what I've seen so far. I don't particularly like the QT events but so far they've been reasonably infrequent in their use.
henke on 3/12/2012 at 20:55
I kinda lost interest halfway through episode 2. But last night I started it up again, finished that episode, and then played through all of episode 3 tonight. God damn that was good. Fantastic writing and characterisation. And I have to applaud the artists over there at Telltale, it looks amazing. The game engine really isn't anything special, it's quite poor in fact. Low-poly models, and barely any lighting. Yet thanks to the texture work and the cinematography it looks gorgeous.
henke on 6/12/2012 at 20:48
Finished it tonight. That ending... Jesus. :(
Not sure how I'd rate it compared with the TV show. The show had plenty of "holy shit" moments, but it never quite put a lump in my throat the way the end of the game did. On the other hand, I do find the show much more consistently gripping. With the game there were weeks and days between when I played the episodes. And I found myself having to force myself to start the game up and play some more on several occasions because I knew I'd love it once I'd gotten started. With the show on the other hand I'd watch through entire seasons in a week. Probably not be a fair comparison though, as it feels like playing through an episode of the game takes more out of you. Especially this last one. Goddamn.
Eagerly anticipaing/dreading Season 2.
june gloom on 6/12/2012 at 20:57
I've never been so heartbroken. :(
faetal on 12/12/2012 at 19:16
Decided to give the TV show another chance and glad I did. Series 1 was very so-so and I previously gave up after episode 1 of series 2 because it didn't seem to improve, but half way through series 2 - ka-VOOM. Right back in the game. Totally hooked now.
[EDIT] Henke, if the series isn't reducing you to sobs, my guess is you're not up to date with it.
henke on 13/12/2012 at 06:39
Haven't gotten started on season 3 yet, and it's been a while since I saw the season 2. There certainly were scenes that left me with my jaw hanging open, such as when they open the barn doors. But I don't recall it having the same emotional impact that the end of the game did, no.
faetal on 13/12/2012 at 08:49
Quote Posted by henke
Haven't gotten started on season 3 yet
I'm 5 episodes in. Closest I've come to shedding tears in 6 years.
PigLick on 13/12/2012 at 08:52
So me and my 15 yo daughter have watched the first 2 episodes, absolutely loving it, just watching one episode leaves you feeling kinda drained. What I wanted to ask was, without spoilers, is there anything in ep 3-5 that has material not suitable for under 18's? My daughter is pretty mature and the gore and stuff doesnt faze her, but I was wondering if there was any kind of sexual themes like rape and stuff? I dont want to read synopsis and spoil the story for me but I also dont want an unpleasant surprise.
