The Expanse: A Telltale Series

The Expanse: A Telltale Series

July 27, 2023

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The Expanse - A Telltale Series Experience the exciting universe of The Expanse like never before in Telltale’s latest adventure, The Expanse: A Telltale Series. Follow Cara Gee, who reprises her role as Camina Drummer, and explore the dangerous and uncharted edges of The Belt aboard the The Artemis. From …

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Abraham Kobylanski RPG Fan Jul 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

81.0

"An entertaining finish that decisively delivers the consequences of your many decisions."

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Adam Starkey Metro GameCentral Jul 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

62.0

"An affectionately crafted prequel to The Expanse which, while worthwhile for fans, fails to evolve Telltale&s;s tired gameplay design in any meaningful manner."

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Amaar Chowdhury VideoGamer Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Telltale’s entry to The Expanse feels like an obvious move. A world rife with conflict, character and violence is reimagined through the snarky and laser-focused lens of Camina Drummer - and it’s brimming with life and excitement. This carefully spun …"

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Anthony McGlynn PCGamesN Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series brings one of the best storytellers in videogames back to the forefront, producing a prequel that will delight fans as well as open up the universe to newcomers."

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Claire Lewis GameSpot Jul 2023
90.0 /100

"Telltale&s;s latest story-driven adventure may be its best yet thanks to creative environmental storytelling and a strong narrative that pulls no punches."

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Corvo Rohwer GamingTrend Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"While Camina Drummer may not have been the captain of the ship at the start of the mission, she absolutely takes the reins by the end. Telltale has stepped it up in terms of both visual quality and game play, …"

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Harry Alston TheGamer Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

90.0

"Overall, fans of The Expanse will enjoy this story. I’m curious about what happens in the next couple of episodes, and that’s exactly the sort of narrative pull that I was looking for. But you might also get frustrated with …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a welcome return for the celebrated company. Although the first episode is particularly short, it sets up an intriguing story that requires no prior knowledge of the franchise, yet will please fans of the …"

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a hugely enjoyable analogue to both the beloved television show and series of books that it is based on, and one that shows that Telltale Games is still very much capable of putting out …"

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Khayl Adam Push Square Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series retains what made the earlier games such a success, for better or worse, and smuggles in upgraded visuals and a tight, well-told story. It&s;s still classic Telltale at its core, but if you weren&s;t a …"

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Lee Mehr VGChartz Jul 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

65.0

"Telltale &a; Deck Nine&s;s Expanse prequel weaves a compelling-enough yarn, but archaic design elements could tempt even ardent fans into spacing it."

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85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series ends with a respective and enjoyable final episode. Overall The Expanse had a nice story in which player decisions played major roles. The game had some ups and downs but overall it marks a nice …"

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Nicholas Tan Game Revolution Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a return to form, though that form is almost out of style. Each of the five episodes takes an average of about two hours to complete if you’re hunting for all of the collectibles, …"

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Pedro del Pozo Generación Xbox Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"The Expanse is Telltale Games&s; return to its natural place. A good franchise to exploit, a tremendously charismatic protagonist and an interesting turn towards the most realistic stories with an aesthetic that begins to move away from that cartoon style …"

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Peter Taylor Jump Dash Roll Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"This isn&s;t an instant classic, but fans of the series will no doubt enjoy stepping into Drummer&s;s shoes in her time before the show. It&s;s an assured first outing for a studio brought back from the dead and will no …"

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Steve Chambers Loot Level Chill Jul 2023
70.0 /100

"While not a mind-blowing start, The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 1 sets things up nicely for the rest of the story."

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Steven Green CGMagazine Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Fans of The Expanse, whether that be the books or TV show, will want to pick this game up and give it a go, as Telltale has always been impeccable at throwing players into more of the worlds that fans …"

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Steven Mills Output Lag Jul 2023
70.0 /100

"Unfortunately The Expanse: A Telltale Series probably won’t stick with me like The Wolf Among Us or even The Walking Dead did. But there is still some fun to be had, and it’s proof there is the potential to add …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a fantastic companion piece to The Expanse show, telling a prequel story with so many weighty decisions that include the lives of various crew members is “classic” Telltale. Even when players make a seemingly …"

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Tom Quirk Checkpoint Gaming Jul 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

64.0

Story

68.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series feels like a fairly decent return to form for Telltale Games after its temporary closure. As a fan of The Expanse, I can attest that this Telltale series represents the show, and the character of …"

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 1 is a strong start for the series and this iteration of Telltale Games."

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Zack Handlen IGN Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"A solid addition to the Telltale roster that accurately captures its source material while falling prey to the faults of the studio&s;s other licensed games."

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60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Another passable series under the auspices of Telltale. It&s;s hard to believe that this is the work of the authors of Life is Strange: True Colors."

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