Naysayers will say that it's about the story and the characters that you shape, but the simple truth is that the story is not shaped by you in anyway. I repeat for emphasis CHOICES DO NOT MATTER.
So tell me, why did I even have to make a "choice" of who to save if the game already predetermined who would live? Every single choice in this game series is of this nature. The "consequence" of this "choice" of one life over the other is not the life and death of a character, but merely if the child's father will treat you nicely due to you saving his boy. No matter who you "choose" to save, the same event happens - the man dies, the boy will be taken to safety by his father. Both are being attacked by zombies and you can only save one. An example of the illusion of choice in action: An early choice in episode 1 features a choice between saving a man caught under a piece of farm equipment and a child. That is all your "choices" really affect. There's really no middle ground, as each character will treat you in a very black and white way (no grey area). Basically, some characters will either love you or hate you. In this way, you are not really affecting the story, but merely the attitude of characters in the story towards you, the player. The only "consequences" that actually occur are some altered dialogue between characters that reflect your choice. Around 5 times each episode, you will be confronted with a "tough decision" that will supposedly shape the story depending on what you do. What exists is merely the illusion of choice.
The problem that many reviews neglect to mention is that these "choices" are not choices. Around 5 times each episode, you will be confronted with a "tough decision" that will This game is being overhyped for it's engrossing story, which supposedly features choices and consequences that allow you to tailor the story in your own unique way. This game is being overhyped for it's engrossing story, which supposedly features choices and consequences that allow you to tailor the story in your own unique way.
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