The Wolf Among Us: Episode 1 - Faith

Marred only by an engine that’s really starting to show its age, The Wolf Among Us would’ve been interesting enough as a straight up crime thriller, but its literary basis makes it a completely different beast. With a story that’s as disturbing and shocking as it is gripping, Telltale Games’ first episode ends on such a cliff-hanger that we may need to go and buy the anthology of comics to tide us over until episode two.

It does what an Episode One should do — it leaves more questions than answers and stokes interest and commitment. Time will tell how well the story will round out, but if the great build up in this season opener is any indication, it’s going to be another great ride. The mixture of mystery and familiarity with this new cast of characters leave you wanting more immediately. Episodic content can drop the ball at any moment, so we’ll have to wait and see if Telltale can keep the pace with Episode two when it arrives.

The Wolf Among Us is incredible, no two ways about it. Brilliant writing, brutal action, and tender moments come together and culminate in a masterful way. Throughout its two-hour experience, The Wolf Among Us had me captivated, locked in place and completely immersed in Bigby's world. Although only one episode has been released so far, the potential shown by The Wolf Among Us is exciting, and enticing to say the least. Faith  was the perfect way to start a series which will span over five episodes, and Telltale have left me thirsty for more.