Parents' Guide to Walking Dead: The Game

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Adventure Games
Walking Dead: The Game Poster Image

Common Sense Media Review

Chris Morris By Chris Morris , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 18+

Gory zombie game forces you to make tough moral decisions.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 18+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Walking Dead: The Game App: Screenshot #1
  • Walking Dead: The Game App: Screenshot #2
  • Walking Dead: The Game App: Screenshot #3

Parent and Kid Reviews

See all
age 14+

Based on 6 parent reviews

 

 

See all 6 parent reviews
age 14+

Based on 17 kid reviews

Kids say this game is an immersive experience with a powerful narrative, but it is not suitable for children due to its intense violence, gore, and frequent profanity. Many reviews highlight the emotional weight of the story and the importance of decision-making, emphasizing that the graphic content and mature themes make it more appropriate for older teens and adults.

  • mature themes
  • intense violence
  • strong language
  • emotional narrative
  • decision-making
Summarized with AI
 

 

See all 17 kid reviews

Privacy Rating Warning

  • Unclear whether personal information is sold or rented to third parties.
  • Personal information is shared for third-party marketing.
  • Personalised advertising is displayed.
  • Data are collected by third-parties for their own purposes.
  • Unclear whether this product uses a user's information to track and target advertisements on other third-party websites or services.
  • Unclear whether this product creates and uses data profiles for personalised advertisements.
Learn more about our privacy ratings

What's It About?

Players navigate the screen with finger swipes and investigate objects by pointing and tapping. When interacting with other characters, you'll generally have the choice of three responses and silence. The hook of the game, though, is the impact of the player's responses and decisions. Characters remember what they're told, and if the player lies, it can haunt them. They'll also be forced to make life-or-death decisions with virtually no time to think of repercussions.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 6 ):
Kids say ( 17 ):

What makes Walking Dead: The Game noteworthy isn't its incredibly well-written story. Nor is it the well-paced blend of action and exploration. It's not even the truly interesting characters. Instead, what makes the game one that you shouldn't miss is its unique use of consequences. Actions have ramifications in the game -- and you literally have to choose who lives and dies. And you're not given a lot of time to do this, which adds to the immersiveness of the game.

The result makes for a game that is introspective, which is the last thing you expect from a zombie game. Sure, it'd be nice to have all of the episodes included in the initial price, but there's enough going on in this game that you won't feel ripped off when you pay full price.

App Details

Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by

Walking Dead: The Game Poster Image

You May Also Like...

See all

Adventure Games for Kids

See all recommended app lists

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate