The Wolf Among Us is an incredible narrative-driven video game developed by Telltale Games, based on the comic book series Fables by Bill Willingham. The game was released in 2013 and quickly gained popularity among gamers and critics alike for its unique story, immersive design, and engaging gameplay.
Story
The Wolf Among Us follows the story of Bigby Wolf, the reformed big bad wolf, who is the sheriff of Fabletown, a community of fairy tale characters who live among humans in New York City. The story is set in the 1980s, where Bigby is tasked with solving a series of murders that threaten to disrupt the already fragile peace in the community.
The storyline is incredibly well-written and well-paced, keeping the player engaged throughout the game. The characters are well-developed and the game does an excellent job of bringing them to life. The game’s use of multiple choices and branching narratives ensures that the player’s decisions have a significant impact on the game’s outcome, making each playthrough unique.
Design
The game’s design is nothing short of breath-taking. The game’s art style is inspired by the comic book series, and the developers have done an excellent job of translating the comic’s visual style into the game. The game’s use of cell-shading and the colour palette helps to create an immersive and stylized world that is both visually stunning and memorable.
The game’s sound design is also exceptional. The game’s soundtrack and sound effects do an excellent job of creating a tense and immersive atmosphere. The voice acting is also superb, with each character having a unique and memorable voice that helps to bring them to life.
Gameplay
The gameplay in The Wolf Among Us is focused on decision-making and player choice. The game is a point-and-click adventure game that puts the player in control of Bigby Wolf’s actions and decisions. The game’s use of multiple choices and branching narratives ensures that the player’s decisions have a significant impact on the game’s outcome.
The game’s quick-time events add a level of tension and excitement to the gameplay, making the game’s action sequences incredibly engaging. The game’s puzzle-solving elements are also well-designed, with each puzzle being challenging but not overly difficult.
Verdict
The Wolf Among Us is an incredible video game that is a must-play for fans of narrative-driven games. The game’s story is incredibly well-written, and the game’s design and gameplay are both exceptional.
The game’s use of multiple choices and branching narratives ensures that the player’s decisions have a significant impact on the game’s outcome, making each playthrough unique.
The game’s use of cell-shading and the colour palette helps to create an immersive and stylized world that is both visually stunning and memorable. The game’s soundtrack and sound effects do an excellent job of creating a tense and immersive atmosphere. The game’s voice acting is also superb, with each character having a unique and memorable voice that helps to bring them to life.
In conclusion, The Wolf Among Us is a fantastic video game that is a must-play for fans of narrative-driven games. The game’s well-written story, exceptional design, and engaging gameplay ensure that the player will have a memorable and enjoyable experience.
The game’s use of multiple choices and branching narratives ensures that each playthrough is unique, and the game’s memorable characters and immersive world will keep the player coming back for more. We hope to see the same from the upcoming sequel.
8/10
Words by Jenna Rink
Gamer Girl Magazine 