The Expanse: A Telltale Series

The Expanse: A Telltale Series is an episodic narrative adventure game. It was co-developed by Telltale Games (The Wolf Among Us: A Telltale Games Series, Batman: The Telltale Series, The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series) and Deck Nine (Life is Strange: True Colors, Life is Strange: Before the Storm).

Plot

As the title suggests, the game is based on The Expanse, a franchise originating from a series of sci-fi novels by James S.A. Corey and then further developed in a TV series of the same name.

The game's protagonist is a returning character, Camina Drummer. The Expanse: A Telltale Series begins with her serving as an officer on board the ship Artemis. Once the crew rebels, Drummer must restore order to the ship before losing control.

Mechanics

The Expanse: A Telltale Series is a narrative adventure game, revolving around exploration, conversation and decisions. The game is heavily non-linear, the plot being shaped by our choices and decisions.

More variety is added by simple arcade and puzzle challenges.

Game modes

The game only supports singleplayer.

Technical aspects

The Expanse: A Telltale Series features fully 3D visuals, using a slightly cartoonish artstyle. A big selling point for the fans of the franchise may be the return of Cara Gee, the actress who played Drummer in the TV series.

Last updated on 04 July 2023