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Telltale Games' The Walking Dead, a narrative-focused adventure released initially in 2012, has been met with substantial critical acclaim. The series varies in Metacritic scores, with the highest reaching an impressive range of 94 to 100 points since 2014. During the award seasons following its launch, The Walking Dead scooped up numerous accolades, as listed on Wikipedia. On social media platforms like Facebook, accolades for the game were enthusiastically shared among friends. The game is widely regarded as a milestone in video gaming, often listed among the greatest games for its compelling storytelling and the revival of the episodic gaming format that encourages player choice throughout the gameplay.
What sets the first season of The Walking Dead apart is the accessibility for newcomers. Players can dive into the story with no prior knowledge of the subsequent seasons. Indeed, player data has indicated that a large portion of those who experienced the first season did not venture into the later seasons, which have not received the same level of critical or popular acclaim as the inaugural season.
The game's narrative is rich and engaging, casting players in the role of Lee Everett, a convicted criminal who finds a second chance in a post-apocalyptic reality overrun by the undead. Set in the universe of Robert Kirkman's award-winning comic series, The Walking Dead follows the journey of Everett as he struggles to protect himself and a young orphan named Clementine in a world gone awry, with redemption unexpectedly offered through his commitment to her safety.