70
Although Episode 4: Thicker Than Water once again deprives players of all agency, it's actually handled relatively well in-universe, making for a second-to-last episode that actively marches towards the finale. Characters are finally reaching a point where they feel fully developed, the story has found a suitable emotional centre, and the stakes have been raised high enough where Javi and Clem will naturally find themselves challenged in Episode 5. It isn't as strong as it could have been - in large part due to A New Frontier's overall structure - but Thicker Than Water stands out as the strongest chapter in season three thus far.
56
The saving grace for the game is the characters and their relationships with each other (especially between Javier and Kate). I feel connected to them and I want to follow them onto the next episode to see how they resolve the major cliffhanger at the end of episode 4. Fingers crossed episode 5 steps up it’s game!
75
Despite some of the unevenness with its attention to some of the series’ stronger characters (and effectively developing its weaker ones), Episode 4 of The Walking Dead: A New Frontier makes up for a languid pace in its first two thirds by setting up an explosive final act.
3
It continues to be as mediocre as the previous episodes. I don't know, but I just can't give a damn about anyone except Clem, Javi is such a bland, pointless character that I intentionally expose him to danger, but nothing ever happens to him. This episode is almost entirely one (short) cut-scene, with occasional E's to press and one choice to be made towards the end. What was it, 1 hour? It's a joke. Stay away, though if you're a fan, you've probably already played it.
10
This episode is easily a 10/10 thanks to all the scenes that had to do with Clementine, which surprisingly ended up being on par with Season 1's quality.
0
It's completely broken. Won't even start, just spins on a loading screen indefinitely. Tried clearing the cache to no avail so now i had to delete the entire series and re download episode 1 and this. Telltale's horrendous QA shouldn't fly anymore. They're a terrible developer that rips off their fans with broken products. I'll never again touch a Telltale product.
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier Episode 4: Thicker than Water
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Apr 25, 2017
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Apr 25, 2017
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This chapter, and the last chapter for that matter, have felt pretty polished overall on PC, which certainly helps. I won't argue that the engine being used here is getting a little dated, and the overall mechanics of the series are starting to wear a little thin, but the story and characters introduced within A New Frontier still make it worth checking out. "Thicker than Water" is another solid chapter in the series, and helps propel the game towards what I'm sure will be a bummer of a conclusion in the near future.
May 2, 2017
81
We should be enjoying multiple hour episodes capable of sustaining our attention, marrying a few possible paths. After earning our trust and business, I was hopeful Telltale would move on to legendary kinds of storytelling catered to player choices and capable of handling several outcomes. Unfortunately, Episode 4 feels like we're being coasted along.
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Apr 26, 2017
10
This episode is easily a 10/10 thanks to all the scenes that had to do with Clementine, which surprisingly ended up being on par with Season 1's quality.
Apr 29, 2017
3
It continues to be as mediocre as the previous episodes. I don't know, but I just can't give a damn about anyone except Clem, Javi is such a bland, pointless character that I intentionally expose him to danger, but nothing ever happens to him. This episode is almost entirely one (short) cut-scene, with occasional E's to press and one choice to be made towards the end. What was it, 1 hour? It's a joke. Stay away, though if you're a fan, you've probably already played it.
May 9, 2017
75
An amazing emotional experience that trips and stumbles, but shows what Telltale is capable off.
May 1, 2017
70
The conclusion of Thicker Than Water is exactly what you'd expect from the series, and that's not a bad thing. For action fans, the setup means that the final episode is sure to be full of gore. For everyone else, though, having to spend so much time with some unlikeable and underdeveloped characters makes the episode feel like a drag, so the end is met with relief rather than longing to see the conclusion. It shouldn't be long before the final episode hits, but here's hoping things end on an upswing.
Apr 25, 2017
70
This fourth episode succeeds by taking its time to tell us more about characters we didn't know much about and by literally exploding at its end, leaving us in great need for what's next.
Apr 26, 2017
60
Episode four’s finale has me eager to jump into the finale and face what comes Javi and the group’s way, but I really hope Telltale nails down the pacing for episode five. A slow chapter can be forgiven, but three consecutive bad chapters really weakened an episode that had far more potential. Sure, it’s an investment for the payoff, but its closing moments aren’t enough for the 90 minutes of buildup prior.
Apr 25, 2017
50
What should have been a ramp up in excitement for the finale descends into dull, familiar tropes with bizarre characterisation.
Apr 25, 2017
0
It's completely broken. Won't even start, just spins on a loading screen indefinitely. Tried clearing the cache to no avail so now i had to delete the entire series and re download episode 1 and this. Telltale's horrendous QA shouldn't fly anymore. They're a terrible developer that rips off their fans with broken products. I'll never again touch a Telltale product.
SummaryThe latest chapter continues to follow Javier and Clementine’s journeys through the zombie apocalypse.
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- Xbox One
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Initial Release Date:Apr 25, 2017
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