The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series – The Final Season

Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let a walker bite.L. | What'd he teach you?
C. | Lots of stuff.
L. | Most important thing?
C. | How to say goodbye.
I genuinely have no idea how they managed it. This final season was as tumultuous as game development can get—and yet, they absolutely delivered. This game is one of the rare titles in the medium that truly challenges who you are as a person. It alters your perspective on life. You find yourself empathizing with people who have committed the gravest of sins. You find your lifelong beliefs shifting in an instant.
Yes, some characters are exaggerated. And yes, a few technical issues from the first season still linger. But Clementine’s journey—her struggle to find a new home—will hold you spellbound until the very end. Because you’ve grown and matured with her, quite literally. I was born in 2003, and the first game was released in 2012, when I was eight—the same age as Clementine. We've walked this path together, all throughout the franchise.
I couldn't have asked for a more fitting conclusion to both the series and Clementine’s story. The first season left a deep impression on me—one I still reflect on from time to time. And I won’t forget this one either. The characters are all incredibly well written. Each one is introduced and developed with believable, meaningful arcs. There are hardly any moments that feel out of character—none that come to mind, at least, that would break the immersion.
Telltale made great strides in the technical aspects of their games. There are barely any freezes or abrupt loading screens. The experience flows smoothly almost the entire time.
I cannot recommend these games enough. It’s truly a shame that Telltale is no longer around. Their storytelling was nothing short of magical. It’s rare to find games these days that immerse you so deeply in the characters’ worlds—not just the settings, but their inner worlds. Their motivations, fears, quirks, and countless personality traits are portrayed with such clarity and nuance. These writers brought it all to life. Treasure these games.
I’m writing this review through tears. I still get overwhelmed—now, about to be 22 years old in a couple of tendays—just as I did when I was a teenager. This game touched me in ways that will stay with me forever. I always tear up, no matter how many times I think about it, replay it, write about it, or talk about Clementine, Kenny, and Lee. They remain in my heart. And they always will—forevermore.
Ana... if you're reading this, this message is especially for you. You were by my side throughout my two years of high school, and together we shared a deep love for this game that touched us so profoundly.
Also... where is Kenny’s hat for Alvin Junior, Telltale and Skybound? You broke my heart!
Thank you, Telltale, for giving us this unforgettable experience over the past seven years. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
And I say this—crying tears of joy and gratitude from the depths of my heart—alongside the entire community: thank you, Skybound, for completing the final two episodes of the last season, for giving us the conclusion we so desperately needed, and for not taking Clementine away from us. Thank you, so, so, so much.
Oh, and one more thing—there's a series of comic books written by Tillie Walden that aims to expand Clementine's story beyond the final season. I've been reading them while waiting for the third volume to be released this month. That said, there are a few things I won’t spoil, particularly involving AJ, that left me upset. It’s important to note that the comics aren’t canon; they’re more of a fan-made continuation for those who wish to imagine what Clementine’s journey might look like beyond the game. Just a small addendum: the comics are often rage-inducing, as they repeatedly deconstruct Clementine’s character. Please keep in mind that they are not considered canon. I myself felt deeply upset on multiple occasions—this is certainly not the Clementine I know. Still, they exist for those who wish to explore that particular interpretation. To be clear, I dislike the comics and would not recommend them at all; they strip away everything we’ve come to know and love about Clementine. Many times, I felt deeply disappointed and angry. But, well, they’re out there.
Oh, my darlin',
Oh, my darlin',
Oh, my darlin' Clementine.
You are lost and gone forever,
Dreadful sorry Clementine.
I need you to live, AJ. For me. That's your job now.

if a game evokes any emotion, it's great game.
This season made me angry, thoughtful, and even crying, but that's just the tip of the iceberg of the spectrum of emotions these episodes give you.
In my opinion, one of the most important, inevitable themes in an apocalypse is the path of "violence" and "mercy," and both the series and the game "The Walking Dead" explore this. In the final season, AJ grows up as the next generation in a brutalized world, and playing as Clementine, we teach him some necessary, violent behavior to survive. But when we encounter the absolute opposite in the form of James, we can nudge the child toward more peaceful behavior, and I think this gave a huge boost to the plot.
The fact that we can influence the so-called "future" in this apocalypse gives the player a more balanced and rational approach to responding to certain choices. Of course, it's hard to maintain a balance in this oscillation between peace and violence, but I personally tried to achieve it, lol.
And again, in my opinion, if a villain evokes hatred and anger in you, then they're most likely well-written, and this can also be applied to Lilly, who shows that sometimes some people are incapable of change. Although Minnie sometimes evoked similar feelings in me, I'd say she simply found herself in a hopeless situation, and this also affects a person's inner core. The entire school of teenage survivors also plays a role in some of the situations; almost all of them are quite well-written as individuals, and this also affects AJ's behavior and character. I adore this season
«But I remember all the rules. And the first one... Is never go alone»

TL;DR
The Walking Dead is the best game I've ever played. 11/10.
I don't cry when I play games. Maybe I get upset and tear up a little, but I have never cried like The Walking Dead made me cry. Clementine and Lee had to be (in my opinion) the best duo in a game I've ever played, and seeing Clementine progress through the games and grow up is just so heartwarming.
The ending of the Final Season is just perfect, I couldn't have asked for a better way to finish off the series. Last year, I put off playing twd and let it sit in my account because I thought it was somewhat boring.. but after 40 hours of the most beautiful story, characters, game play, and the hardest choices I've ever made.. I know I was right to return.
I will absolutely NEVER forget twdt. I'll tell my kids about it. I'll tell all of my friends about it.
If I ever lose my memory in an accident, please get me to play this game again.

The Walking Dead: The Final Season is not just a game; it's an emotional rollercoaster that is impossible to forget. This installment concludes Clementine’s legendary story—and does so brilliantly. Every scene is filled with tension, every decision feels truly important, and the ending is something that sends shivers down your spine.
The graphics are more stylish, the gameplay feels more dynamic, and the characters are so real that it feels like you’re living their fates alongside them. The soundtrack? Perfect. The atmosphere? Flawless. The story? The best in the series!
If you’ve ever loved Telltale games, then Final Season is their masterpiece. It’s not just a game; it’s a work of art that will make you laugh, cry, and feel every second along with the characters. The ending is powerful, profound, and incredibly moving.
A must-play, 10/10, no doubt!

This review is for the whole of the TWD Telltale series, except 400 Days, and what I think makes this game a 10/10. Please, if you read this review, be aware of the spoilers and click them at your own discretion.

I first got the first season because it was on sale and I had nothing else to do. On sale for under 2 pounds? How could I not? I thought it would be just a nice storytelling game. I was wrong. Season one had me hooked on its story from the beginning, and when Lee died, I cried, a lot, and from how it left me on a cliffhanger like that, I was desperate for Clementine’s story. For over 2 weeks whilst I slept, I couldn’t stop thinking about what happened. What got me was how Lee and Clementine bonded. From the way he called her “sweet pea” to how he put himself over her, it was heart touching. For over 1 week I was desperate for the other seasons, and when I heard about a sale, I was anticipating when I’d next get to continue Clem’s story.

Season 2 and 3 were a nice way of continuing not just Clem’s story, but how the whole of America was affected by the disease. I preferred season 3 over season 2, as even though you don’t get to play as Clem, rather play beside her, and season 2 does lead on to season 3 to show how far she came and how she changed, I felt season 3 was more intriguing regarding her story. I don’t want to put too many spoilers in here because then it’ll be like a game journalist review, but season 3 also heavily acts on her getting AJ back, which leads up to the final season.

I frankly have no words to describe how much this game, the last season specifically, made me cry. I don’t think I’ve ever cried harder in my life, funnily enough. Not when my bird died, not when my dog died when I was younger, never. I thought RDR2 was sob worthy, but this is a different level. This has to be my number 1 game I’ve ever played beside Skyrim, but even the storytelling alone and how attached I was to Clementine’s character and how she dictates how AJ acts. And I don’t care that more than half the game is cutscenes, this game is truly something. Don’t even get me started on the music, holy shit that’s a different story.

Even though there is no chance of Clementine’s story being continued, and this is as good an ending as I could’ve hoped for, I would love to see a spinoff of AJ and how what Clementine taught him is shown through what he does.

This is truly a 10/10 game, and it is one, if not my favourite game I’ve ever played, and it might take me a few weeks to recover from this game’s ending.

Even though people might not see this, and this is just a big rant, and when I read this back at myself, it sounds corny, I just had to vent on this game. If you’re thinking about getting it, get it. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it certainly was mine, and will always be mine. I genuinely believe this game has changed me in some way, I dont know how, but it has.

The final game in the series. God what do I say about it. The game is absolutely terrific, it took everything from previous entries and spun it into a story that feels so complete and final that it made me truly care for these people. Its clear to me that this final hoorah of telltale it the culmination of years and years of experience put together and I just can't believe it.
While I myself was rather late to the party, playing all the whole series throughout the month of June, 2025, it still felt to me like I grew with these games, like playing them took me all the ways back to the early 2010's and guided me back to now.
The main takeaway from the series, at least in the way I see it is that we:
1. Shouldn't take who we are with for granted
2. Make the most of what we have
3. The choices we make matter so much more than we think
And
4. Try, and if that doesn't work, try again.
To finish, I have fallen in love with these games and if for some strange reason you are reading my review (Hello!) I would more than happily take the chance to go back and experience these games all over again. So please, play them and try your best to enjoy them!

powerful, emotional farewell to Clementine's journey. watching her grow from a scared sweet little child to a fierce protector of AJ is both heartbreaking and inspiring. It honors the legacy of lee, a perfect bittersweet ending. stuck with me for a while after playing it , played it alittle late but totally worth it.