Review: The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 1
After a five-year hiatus, Telltale has returned with The Expanse: A Telltale Series. With all the drama surrounding the company’s bankruptcy in 2018, followed by its acquisition by LCG Entertainment in 2019, it’s fair to have some doubts. Furthermore, Deck Nine are the developers. While they have experience with narrative-driven games, will this even feel like a Telltale game? Well, I can tell you that answer is yes. And while I’d never dare try to dethrone The Wolf Among Us, I will tell you this: The Expanse is shaping up to be one of the best Telltale Games titles yet.
I should start by saying I am a huge fan of The Expanse. The SyFy/Amazon Prime series is genuinely in my top three TV shows of all time, maybe even number one. I have to admit that when I first discovered the details behind The Expanse: A Telltale Series I was a bit worried. With it taking place before the show, how could I really care about the story? Furthermore, I loved Camina Drummer in the show, but could a narrative-driven experience focused on one of her adventures really hold my interest over five episodes? Thankfully, my concerns were allayed early on in Episode 1.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 1 (PC [Reviewed], PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)Developer: Deck NinePublisher: TelltaleReleased: July 27, 2023MSRP: $39.99
In The Expanse: A Telltale Series you take on the role of Camina Drummer, XO of The Artemis, a scavenging ship skirting the uncharted edges of The Belt. Drummer is voiced by Cara Gee, who played her in the show, and she absolutely continues to prove she’s perfect for the role. If you are expecting some good ol’ Belter Creole, don’t worry—there’s plenty of it, Beratna.
The ship’s captain discovers the wreckage of an
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