Let's Talk... Graphics!

[CrazyCooCooCole]

I know this a very wierd thing to talk about, but what do you think of the graphic change from season 1 to season 2? Also, what do you think of season 2's story so far, compared to season 1's story?

I personally think the graphics are amazing compared to season 1's. Also, the story is superb so far in season 2.

[MorningLightMountain]

I think the graphics are improved. The story is somewhat weaker so far however.

[jonc2006]

I never really noticed much of a difference between the two seasons as far as graphic quality goes.

[CrazyCooCooCole]

Originally posted by MorningLightMountain:

I think the graphics are improved. The story is somewhat weaker so far however.

I can kinda see where you are coming from. But what do you mean weaker?

[bananasloth]

The graphics are definitely improved.

I'll hold off judgement on the plot until the season's finished :) But right at this moment I'd say that the story seems possibly weaker than the whole of S1, but better than S1E1 and S1E2 (I really wasn't a fan of S1E2.. or E4 to be honest). I think the season has the potential for a more solid (if not as impactful) story overall, but then I'm not sure which one I'd prefer if that makes sense.

[Walker☻//︻ ---]

So far TWAU story is more interesting to me. Mostly thrillers never fails i like these kinda movies a lot.

[Zeldun]

As bananasloth said, I'm not going to judge the story too much just yet until I play through the entire series. I am enjoying the game though so far and don't think its weaker than season 1. Its different moods and styles for these two seasons, as well as writers. And when it comes to that, I have to give them credit so far for them being able to carry the torch.

[Belle Delphine Targaryen!]

Graphics remind me of SketchUp, and Borderlands too.

[squirrelcarla]

Originally posted by Mr.Goodkat:

As bananasloth said, I'm not going to judge the story too much just yet until I play through the entire series. I am enjoying the game though so far and don't think its weaker than season 1. Its different moods and styles for these two seasons, as well as writers. And when it comes to that, I have to give them credit so far for them being able to carry the torch.

Yes! Totally agree.

I like the mood of Season 2 so far better than I liked Season 1. Moments like Clem playing catch with Sam or her looking at the doll and throwing it away without even thinking about it as a toy. Also Clem's voice acting is beyond superb and the music is so nice the game is a joy to listen. I'm a real fan of Sarita's humming.

I also think that the plot is more "solid" here in that we get a clear story arc. Season 1 didn't really have one story arc spawning the whole season, the first two episodes were sort of independent and the real "plot" began in Savannah. However the stories for the individual episodes so far were better, perhaps because of this. For example we get the St. Johns for episode 2 which was auto-conclusive, thus making a stronger episode with a remarkable ending. Season 2 Episode 2 is part of something bigger so we can't really judge.

However so far I'm loving this season and these characters. Bring it on, TellTale!

[Zeldun]

Originally posted by nadina.cardillo:

Originally posted by Mr.Goodkat:

As bananasloth said, I'm not going to judge the story too much just yet until I play through the entire series. I am enjoying the game though so far and don't think its weaker than season 1. Its different moods and styles for these two seasons, as well as writers. And when it comes to that, I have to give them credit so far for them being able to carry the torch.

Yes! Totally agree.

I like the mood of Season 2 so far better than I liked Season 1. Moments like Clem playing catch with Sam or her looking at the doll and throwing it away without even thinking about it as a toy. Also Clem's voice acting is beyond superb and the music is so nice the game is a joy to listen. I'm a real fan of Sarita's humming.

I also think that the plot is more "solid" here in that we get a clear story arc. Season 1 didn't really have one story arc spawning the whole season, the first two episodes were sort of independent and the real "plot" began in Savannah. However the stories for the individual episodes so far were better, perhaps because of this. For example we get the St. Johns for episode 2 which was auto-conclusive, thus making a stronger episode with a remarkable ending. Season 2 Episode 2 is part of something bigger so we can't really judge.

However so far I'm loving this season and these characters. Bring it on, TellTale!

I don't know if i'd say that the episodes are seperate exactly for Season 1. They're all connected, but it is much more subtle than Season 2. It is because of killing the St. Johns that the bandits begin to harass Lee's group (as implied in Joleen's video), resulting in the group having to flee in the end, and Lilly killing Doug/Carley. You also learn that Clem has been talking with The Stranger since episode 2 as well. He was just never interested in intervening just yet until you take his supplies.

And hell yeah, dude. It struck me too pretty harshly in a way when seeing Clem pick up and drop that doll so carelessly. It really shows how different the world is now, and how much Clem has adapted to it.

[MorningLightMountain]

I think the implication was she wasn't talking to him until after that point. She actually can't be as the fresh batteries are from The Stranger's car.

[squirrelcarla]

Yeah it's true that the episodes are connected but they have these mini-stories (Episode 2 is obviously "the St. Johns" and so on) until the second half of Episode 3 where it's more of a roller coaster until the end of the season (and what an ending).

Another thing that struck me pretty hard was when Carver comes to the house and you get the option to say you're staying there with your dad. He asks his name and I tought Clem was certainly going to say "Lee" and I'd cry like a baby because we took care of her and she saw Lee as her guardian. Then she said "Ed" (hear real father's name) without giving it a second thought and I just sat there and didn't hear the following two or three sentences.

It's this overall mood of quite hopeleness being treated like it's the most normal thing that makes this season for me. The game knows what buttons to push in me I guess.

Oh, and as for the graphics, I see a big improvement from Season 1, specially in overall mood of the scenes. They feel more cohesive, there's more of an atmosphere.