Tyler Treese
PlayStation LifeStyleThe Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 1 Review: A Strong Start
Published 7/29/2023
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The Expanse: A Telltale Series
In the near future on the outskirts of the asteroid belt, a bloody mutiny breaks loose on the Artemis. You take the role of XO Camina Drummer, where your choices determine the fate of the ship. What will you do with the truth, Bosmang?
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- Deck Nine
- Publisher
- Telltale Games
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Critic avg
76
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
16
1 unscored review
Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 76 across 15 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band. 1 unscored review adds coverage context without moving the critic average.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 13%
80–896 reviews · 40%
70–795 reviews · 33%
Below 702 reviews · 13%
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The Expanse Telltales Episode 1 Review
Published 7/27/2023
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100
+24 vs critic avg
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Read originalHarry Alston
TheGamerThe Expanse: A Telltale Series Review - A Series Of Television Crammed Into A Couple Of Hours
Published 7/26/2023
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRollin Bishop
GamesRadar+The Expanse: A Telltale Series review-in-progress: "A compelling launch into space" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 7/26/2023
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony McGlynn
PCGamesNThe Expanse review – in space, no-one can hear you cry
Published 7/25/2023
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Starkey
Metro GameCentralThe Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode One review – not quite a Belter
Published 8/2/2023
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