Episodic Games
Ongoing coverage on Episodic Games.
Latest coverage
The 9 games we're most excited about after Summer Game Fest's showcase bonanza
Following Summer Game Fest, PC Gamer staff have highlighted nine highly anticipated games, including Persona 6, Alien: Isolation 2, and Guild Wars 3. The list showcases a diverse range of genres and developers, reflecting the broad appeal of the event's announcements.
After huge delays, will The Wolf Among Us 2 make you wait between episodes? CEO says 'We live in a Netflix era.…
Telltale Games CEO Jamie Ottilie and PM Studio CEO Michael Yum have indicated that The Wolf Among Us 2 will likely release all episodes simultaneously, similar to a Netflix model. While Telltale philosophically prefers the episodic format, the modern trend and player expectations suggest a full release to avoid further long waits after the game's prolonged development.
"We walked away from years of work" – The long and troubled journey of The Wolf Among Us 2
Telltale Games CEO Jamie Ottilie discusses the challenging development of The Wolf Among Us 2, including a technical reset and a move to Unreal Engine 5, which resulted in years of work being discarded. The company is also releasing a remaster of the original The Wolf Among Us in Holiday 2026, while The Wolf Among Us 2 is slated for a 2027 release. Ottilie emphasizes a more measured approach to growth and development for the relaunched Telltale Games, focusing on a sequential release slate of one to two premiere games every two to three years.
A Rat’s Quest Season 1 Drops on Steam: Indie Devs Pour Their Hearts Into Mat’s Journey
A Rat's Quest – The Way Back Home | Season 1, an episodic adventure game developed by Michael HG, has launched on Steam. The game focuses on Mat's journey to find his way home, emphasizing heartfelt storytelling over trending mechanics. The developers express excitement about sharing their passion project, which aims to build a connection with players for future seasons.
Life Is Strange: Reunion review – a decade-long story comes to an impassioned close \ Guardian
Life Is Strange: Reunion aims to conclude the story of Max and Chloe, bringing the beloved characters back together. While previous sequels struggled to capture the magic of the original, this new installment from Deck Nine and Square Enix seeks to provide a satisfying finale to their narrative.
Life Is Strange: Reunion is a new low for Life Is Strange | Polygon
The article discusses the upcoming game Life Is Strange: Reunion, which brings back protagonists Max and Chloe. It notes that while Deck Nine's previous entry, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, saw the return of Max, it struggled with certain elements of past events. The author questions whether this new reunion will be a success or a disappointment for the series.
Life is Strange: Reunion is comfortably the worst entry in the series | TRG
Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers reviews Life is Strange: Reunion, calling it the worst entry in the series. The game brings back Max and Chloe, but the article suggests it fails to capture the magic of the original, despite the return of Max as an adult in the previous installment, Life is Strange: Double Exposure.
Life is Strange: Reunion Review [Capsule Computers]
Capsule Computers reviews Life is Strange: Reunion, which aims to conclude the story of Max and Chloe. The article notes that while previous sequels struggled to recapture the magic of the original, this installment brings the beloved characters back together. It questions whether this reunion will be a success or a disappointment.
Life is Strange: Reunion Review [Capsule Computers]
This review discusses Life is Strange: Reunion, the latest entry aiming to conclude the story of Max and Chloe. It notes the series' past success with choice-based gameplay and time travel elements, and reflects on how previous sequels and the return of Max in Double Exposure handled the legacy.
