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Post by Master Psychic on Aug 27, 2014 14:21:15 GMT
So, post your own thoughts about season 2 as a whole now that it's over.
In my opinion, this season was "okay-ish" but it could of been much better. I feel like some of the characters were treated as plot devices to develop Clementine's character and the only characters I was attached to in this season were only Sarah and Kenny honestly.
I feel like they should of done more with Omid and Christa in this season, not just kill off Omid for shock value and have Christa being separated from Clem just to set up Clem as the protagonist and of course, we never see Christa again and we never find out if she is still alive or dead. I mean, why even bother keeping them alive in season 1 if they din't do jack shit with them in this season?
The cabin group had lots of potential but unfortnately, the only characters to get some nice development were Luke, Nick and Sarah honestly. I tried so hard to feel sad for them when they died but I din't feel anything, because I din't have a powerful relationship with them. Ok, we learn a bit about Luke in episode 5 but I think they should of saved that for the episodes 2, 3 or 4.
About Kenny, many people were happy when he returned in episode 2 but some got immediately tired of him in episodes 3, 4 and especially episode 5 because of him being the centre of attention and because of that, the other characters din't get any spotlight and others feel that his relationship with Clem was forced because we never saw them interacting with each other in season 1. In my opinion, Kenny's return was great but I think the cabin group deserved more development than him in episode 3. Though, the two Kenny endings where Kenny lives and they get to Wellington were perfect in my opinion and I almost felt like crying if you choose to stay in Wellington.
As for the determinants in this season...yeah...the best determinant deaths in this season are Pete and Alvin, while Nick and Sarah's determinant fates really sucked and they could of been handled much better.
I'm really disappointed that the 400 Days choices din't have any impact whatsoever on season 2. We all thought that Telltale would make some great storylines depending if the 400 Days main characters go with Tavia or not. And the only thing we get for getting the characters to go with Tavia were just some shitty cameos and we never hear from them again. So much potential wasted.
Another problem I have with this season is that no matter what you say to the characters, they will still treat you the same while in season 1, if you said anything bad to Kenny/Lilly, they would hate your guts.
About the choices, some choices were hard like for example saving Pete or Nick, sit at the table with Kenny or Luke, cutting off Sarita's arm or not, leaving Sarah or leaving her behind and of course, Kenny Vs Jane choice and the ending where you choose to stay at Wellington or stay with Kenny.
I really liked the music in this season, especially the theme for Carver.
These are my verdicts for the episodes:
All That Remains-7.0
A House Divided-8.5
In Harm's Way-6.0
Amid The Ruins-7.0
No Going Back-8.0
Bottom line, I would give this season as a whole a 7/10
When they're gonna make a season 3, I hope they will learn from their mistakes and try to make season 3 very good.
Well, this was my opinion about season 2. Post your own thoughts about season 2 as a whole.
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Post by wakemeup on Aug 27, 2014 14:35:44 GMT
I agree with many of your points, mp. But I didn't like the season as much as you. I'll post a short review later, expect a lot of hate from me.
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Post by Master Psychic on Aug 27, 2014 14:43:01 GMT
I agree with many of your points, mp. But I didn't like the season as much as you. I'll post a short review later, expect a lot of hate from me. Well, episodes 2 and 5 are the only reasons why I think this season is okay but not as great as season 1. Hell, if episode 5 was like episodes 3 and 4, I would of given this season a 5/10. But then again, the finale had some flaws aswell, and I won't deny that.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 15:20:01 GMT
I agree with MP, and I'd also say 7/10.
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Post by sos on Aug 27, 2014 18:08:56 GMT
"Another problem I have with this season is that no matter what you say to the characters, they will still treat you the same while in season 1, if you said anything bad to Kenny/Lilly, they would hate your guts." That's bar none the biggest issue I had with season 2. I do have other complaints though. 1. Carver. Nick Breckon wrote A House Divided and penned him as cunning and vicious villain that would try and get into Clementine's head. In Harm's Way rolls around and he becomes a guy that just fuggin' whales on ya. I feel like this caught Breckon off-guard and so Carver reemerges in No Going Back as a plot device. Part of what they're doing with Jane is Carver. The tactical, pragmatic, "we are strong and they are weak" thing. Part of what they're doing with Kenny is Carver. The fits of rage just killing basically for the sake of killing. Definitely great work by Breckon to give Carver more meaning to close out the season... but that doesn't make me overlook what a waste Carver himself was. 2. Season of unsatisfying death moments. That all said... I'm not too bothered by it all. Irksome, sure. Nothing I can't overlook for the most part. All That Remains: 8/10 A House Divided: 10/10 In Harm's Way: 7/10 Amid the Ruins: 7.5/10 No Going Back: 9.5/10 Season 2: 8.4/10
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Post by wakemeup on Aug 28, 2014 8:04:44 GMT
Too lazy to write a review. All that remains: 6,5/10 A house divided: 9/10 In harm's way: 2/10 Amid the ruins: 3/10 No going back: 5,5/10 If not for the generator area and the dream scenes, it would be 3 or 4. Even with them, I'm not sure if I didn't give too high score. The whole season:5,2 Edit: I'm changing it to 4,2. Got to lower by one point, because of no Christa return. They kill off Omid, make Christa's fate unknown. We are awaiting the entire season for her return. We can ask in Wellington about her. And we only get a middle finger from Telltale.
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Post by Teacakes on Aug 28, 2014 8:06:21 GMT
.... I don't want to look like I have low standards.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2014 8:47:12 GMT
You do, TKA. You do. Thankfully, with a determinate Kenny, next season, you won't be able to lean on the one eyed cunt.
Overall, I give the season a 1. It took everything that made the first season great, and it shat all over it.
Do you like the excellent characters? HA! Sorry, we got like one of those, and we don't bring him out of the toybox very often.
Do you like difficult choices? Here, sit with this guy, or these guys.
Do you like the sweet and innocent Clementine? Watch as she becomes a monster and eats your hopes and dreams.
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Post by Teacakes on Aug 28, 2014 8:49:23 GMT
That's not how I would describe Kenny.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2014 8:50:59 GMT
That's not how I would describe Kenny. That's how eye would describe him. Get it? EYE?
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Post by Teacakes on Aug 28, 2014 8:52:27 GMT
I probably shouldn't have laughed at that... But I did.
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Post by Teacakes on Aug 28, 2014 8:53:19 GMT
But dude, you're not Luke. That pun was cold
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2014 8:55:10 GMT
But dude, you're not Luke. That pun was coldWait, I just got it. In the beginning, Kenny thought Nick was Vanilla Ice, but in truth, Luke was Vanilla Ice all along.
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Post by Teacakes on Aug 28, 2014 9:01:28 GMT
PLOT TWIST
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Post by Teacakes on Aug 28, 2014 9:02:34 GMT
I can't wait to see Yatzhee review Season 2 (if he does) so I can laugh as he shits all over it.
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