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Metacritic 84

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series

Telltale Games|2019Adventure

LumiScore

57

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

41/100

Growth Value

  • Reading & Language
  • Empathy
  • Ethical Reasoning

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is best suited for mature teenagers and adults due to its graphic content and emotionally heavy themes. It can be a powerful tool for discussing ethics, survival, and human nature, but parental guidance is strongly recommended to process the difficult choices and outcomes presented.

Top Skills Developed

Reading & Language5/5
Empathy5/5
Ethical Reasoning5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
42
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
57
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)41/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
3/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Features multiple named female characters who talk to each other about things other than men, particularly Clementine and other survivors.

Parent Pro-Tip

Engages players in a compelling story, encourages empathy and ethical decision-making, and provides a rich narrative experience.

What your child develops

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series offers a deeply engaging narrative experience that fosters empathy, ethical reasoning, and critical thinking through complex moral dilemmas. Players develop strong emotional connections to characters and learn about the consequences of their choices in a challenging, story-rich environment.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes. With graphical enhancements, behind the scenes bonus features and faithful recreations of classic menus, this is the definitive way to experience Clementine’s journey and find out how her story ends.