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The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 3 - First Ones

Telltale Games · Aug 24, 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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  • RPGFan

    Abraham Kobylanski · Sep 17, 2023

    8.0
    With this secondary universe within the universe of The Expanse, it feels as though there’s too much happening to wrap up with two short episodes to go. Though it’s still way too early to predict, it’s possible what’s here and absent currently could be pointing to a second season. If that’s where the series is headed, it should eventually make for a more substantial experience than if Episode 5 is the full-stop end. The show won’t bend around to connect back to the game, as it’s over.
  • Xbox Tavern

    Daniel Eustace · Sep 13, 2023

    6.0
    I have just finished Episode 3 of The Expanse and am unsure how I feel. In this episode, we have just landed at the mining station and you are with Maya throughout – however, at just 50 minutes long, I felt a bit short-changed that it was all over so soon. To be fair, there is a good amount of drama and a big set-piece to cap it off, but at the same time a newly introduced puzzle mechanic is pretty naff and only seems to pad out the already short runtime.
  • We Got This Covered

    Dwayne Jenkins · Aug 30, 2023

    9.0
    The pacing has been phenomenal through each of the three released episodes, the stakes are clear and ramping up, and the characters — even with their limited screen time — are fleshed out with nuanced motivations and purposes within the overall story. The Expanse feels deliberate, saying less than previous Telltale fare (looking at you, pointless clickables with banal dialogue attached to them) while saying more with its detailed environments and meaningful character interactions.
  • Hey Poor Player

    Andrew Thornton · Aug 29, 2023

    7.0
    Despite feeling like a bit of a plot dump, First Ones is another solid episode of The Expanse: A Telltale Series. It features excellent atmosphere, exciting choices that build upon what came before, and some character development. While I’ve definitely started to question if the game would have better served by releasing as one complete package, I’m still looking forward to seeing what comes next for Camina Drummer.
  • Gaming Trend

    Corvo Rohwer · Aug 26, 2023

    7.0
    While not the strongest entry so far, episode three still manages to feel like it takes the narrative forward with a powerful revelation and climax. Learning the history of some of the first belt settlers was fascinating, however a lack of decision-making opportunities bogs down the gameplay loop. While it may not be the middle act I was hoping for, Telltale certainly still has its hooks in me with Drummer’s story.
  • TheXboxHub

    James Birks · Sep 02, 2023

    7.0
    It’s difficult to weigh up episode three of The Expanse: A Telltale Series, because the positives are almost totally cancelled out by the negatives. The storytelling of the two heavily featured characters is good and I appreciate the great efforts made to inform about the people who once resided on the excellently designed wreck. The rest of the characters are terribly neglected however, while the QTE and puzzling elements included are underwhelming. Even worse, everything is over within less than an hour, which seems a bit too short.

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