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The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 2: Hunting Grounds

Telltale Games · Aug 10, 2023

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · PS4 · Xbox One

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Experience the exciting universe of The Expanse like never before in Telltale’s latest adventure, The Expanse: A Telltale Series. Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous and uncharted edges of the Belt aboard the Artemis. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to surviving a mutiny, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices and reveal Camina Drummer’s resolve in this latest Telltale adventure. A TELLTALE STORY LIKE NO OTHER Immerse yourself in the role of Camina Drummer, the Executive Officer aboard the Artemis, a scavenging ship hunting for a big score in the outer regions of the Belt. You must corral a crew rife with tense relationships and powerful personalities, and make tough decisions that will decide everyone’s fate. EXPLORE THE BELT IN ZERO-G Scour shipwrecks, use mag boots to walk on walls and ceilings, and utilize zero-g thrusters to float through the void. As you fly through sections of ships and the open expanse of space, interact with objects in the world and converse with members of the crew in the largest and most immersive exploration of any Telltale game to date. DIFFICULT CHOICES, GRAVE CONSEQUENCES Contend with the unforgiving brutality of space, the politics of a corrupt solar system, the animosities of your crew, and Drummer’s own conflicting responsibilities to the people she cares about and the Belt she has sworn to protect. There is no right or wrong path - only your choices and the consequences they unleash.

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Critic 8.2 (3 critics) · No ratings yet

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  • Xbox Tavern

    Daniel Eustace · Aug 25, 2023

    8.2
    The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 2: Hunting Grounds throws you straight into the action, continuing from the cliff-hanger of Episode 1. You and your crew are running low on resources and have to escape from the space pirates. You have more exploring to do, relationships to build and more resources to gather. It’s more of the same gameplay for the most part, with the inclusion of a new evade mechanic from drones and some light gun fights.
  • RPGFan

    Abraham Kobylanski · Aug 19, 2023

    7.8
    It won’t matter as much once all five episodes are available, but it’s hard for me to think that an hour of game time doled out every two weeks is substantial enough for most early adopters of The Expanse. Still, the ending of Episode 2 left me tentatively optimistic for the remainder of the series, as things are heating up in many ways. I hope the thrills will be more thrilling and impactful, and I’m looking forward to seeing how my decisions affect Camina’s reputation as a leader. And I can’t wait to find out how merely breathing might upset Khan again.
  • We Got This Covered

    Dwayne Jenkins · Aug 17, 2023

    8.0
    THOUGH IT DOESN’T QUITE HIT THE HIGHS OF ITS PREDECESSOR WITH A MUCH MORE SUBDUED CONTINUATION OF THE OVERARCHING PLOT, EPISODE TWO OF TELLTALE’S THE EXPANSE PUTS AN EMPHASIS ON FORMING MEANINGFUL, EMOTIONALLY RICH RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CREW OF THE ARTEMIS BEFORE THE STORM COMES TO SHATTER THE CALM.
  • Gaming Trend

    Corvo Rohwer · Aug 13, 2023

    8.5
    Under fire from the Europa’s Bane pirates, Drummer must make the call to save her crew. This episode turns up the heat with the introduction of an antagonistic faction, while still allowing smaller moments to bond with the crew members in a way not present in the initial episode. While it feels like more of the same at times, this is a stronger episode in general from the first that gets to the action much more quickly, and has me looking forward to the next stop in this space-faring voyage across the Belt.
  • Game Rant

    BRIE HOBAN · Aug 13, 2023

    8.0
    The Expanse - Episode 2 continues to deliver a compelling origin story for Camina Drummer, and a strong return for Telltale Games. Boasting strong gameplay, stunning visuals, and excellent character building, Telltale and Deck Nine have created a game in which players’ actions truly matter. Hunting Grounds sees these decisions begin to shape the series' overall narrative. As it stands, The Expanse: At Telltale Series appears poised to deliver one of Telltale’s most revolutionary titles.
  • Hey Poor Player

    Andrew Thornton · Aug 11, 2023

    7.0
    This episode is again quite short though. I finished it in under an hour and a half. If all five episodes end up being similar in length, then we’re only going to have so many chances to move the plot forward, so it does feel strange that we have an entire episode that does so little to advance the game’s main story. Perhaps the third episode will throw things into full burn, but right now, I’m left wondering if there’s even time for this to be a truly deep plot or if, in the end, The Expanse: A Telltale Series will end up telling a fairly straightforward and minor tale. Either way, I’m definitely ready to see what comes next which is always what you want in an episodic game.

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