Adam Vale of The Koalition writes: It was heartbreaking news back in September 2018 to hear that Telltale Games were closing up shop. They brought back the point & click genre to the forefront with hits such as The Walking Dead, Wolf Among Us, and Tales from The Borderlands. Shortly after the closure, many of the assets along with the name were purchased by LCG Entertainment.
2023 didn't see any new adventure games masterpieces being released. That said, there were more than a few noteworthy titles anyway.
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "After several years, Telltale's royal return to the narrative adventure spotlight is an odd duck – but not in a bad way per se. Given the repertoire of more prominent blockbuster IPs to select from, it's neat to see The Expanse as Telltale's returning salvo. But this thawing out of cryo-sleep doesn't mean the rest of the creative world was standing still. Even when considering specific expectations for episodic adventures, other titles have done more in expanding certain elements, even if only by inches in the grand scheme. That doesn't disregard Telltale & Deck Nine's accomplishments – especially as a story that deepened my interest for this world altogether – but rather cements why it's just a conditional recommendation."
Telltale making long-winded slow games about long-winded slow series is a perfect fit. In space, no one can hear you yawn.
Games Asylum: "In July we looked at the first episode of The Expanse – the latest episodic series from veterans Telltale, with future episodes spaced a fortnight apart. With the series now concluded, it’s time to cast our critical eye over the whole thing and round up our thoughts. Minor spoilers are ahead, so skip to the final paragraph if you’re merely curious about how it compares to Telltale’s past works."
An excellent first episode and a great return to form for Telltale Games.