That gives Telltale and Deck Nine a fine line to walk, because how can you give players full freedom of how to shape a character’s life, when that character’s future is already mapped out via the TV show? It’s going to be interesting to see how that pans out over the course of five episodes.Īs it’s a prequel, we’re a little surprised that The Expanse: A Telltale Series isn’t a little more welcoming to newcomers. The development team has said that decisions will matter, and this will be more branching than previous games. Episode one doesn’t provide much feedback to how our decisions will shape the story, so we’ll have to wait until future episodes for the butterfly to flap its wings, so to speak. There were ten main choices to be made throughout the course of episode one, some much more impactful than others.
Of course, being a Telltale game, exactly how Drummer – and her crewmates – will develop may well be shaped by the choices each player makes. True, they can’t take full credit for writing Drummer – some of her characterization is of course carried over from the show – but this earlier, younger Drummer can still be shaped and molded. The team has clearly brought a lot of skill and dedication to the table when it comes to building a believable, interesting world that’s filled with real, believable characters. Deck Nine itself has become a respected studio in recent years – this is the team behind Life is Strange: Before the Storm and Life is Strange: True Colors, arguably the two best-received games in the Life is Strange series. It’s safe to say that the developers have done a stellar job in creating a visceral, emotive world and that’s perhaps the best thing we can take away from our time with episode one.ĭespite being released under the Telltale Games moniker, The Expanse: A Telltale Series has in fact been developed by a company called Deck Nine. There’s one scene in particular scene which made us wince that involves an amputated leg – a player-led choice that you can avoid if you wish.
Having to search the decapitated bodies might make you a little squeamish, but if you’re a fan of horror and the macabre you’ll likely lap it up. It’s a great opening to show just how hostile the world of The Expanse can be. The Expanse: A Telltale Series doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to shocking its audience: as soon as you board what’s left of the wrecked ship, you’re greeted by floating, disembodied heads. A wreckage has been spotted, and it’s down to Drummer and co to head out there, assess the damage, and see what scrap can be salvaged. Screenshot from The Expanse: A Telltale Series video game.Īfter a very quick hello to Drummer, her crewmates, and the ship she’s currently working on, it’s down to business.
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