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Critics Love Back to the Future Episode 1

TelltaleGamesTelltaleGames Former Telltale Staff

The first episode of Back to the Future has been out for a week and a half now and some reviewers have gotten to say their piece about the game. Here's what a few outlets have said about It's About Time! Click on the links to read the full reviews! 

USA Today

'If you're a fan of smart adventure games, then it is your 'density' to play this title.' - 4/4

1UP.com

'Telltale deserves credit for showing how its polished storytelling can make this episodic series live up to its namesake.' - A-

IGN.com

'When I was done, I felt both satisfied with my efforts and interested in what was to come next.' - 8.5/10

GamePro

'Telltale's created a very good game, and I have a feeling it's going to have an even greater future.' - 4.5/5

Read more review quotes after the jump! [readmore]

Adventure Gamers

'Has Telltale done justice to the beloved film franchise with It's About Time? Coming from someone who gets chills of nostalgia at the sight of a red puffy down vest, the short answer is a definite "Yes' - 4/5

Joystiq.com

'There's something special about the Back to the Future series. Whatever that specialness is, Telltale's got it to spare.' - 4.5/5

Destructoid.com

'It is sharp, funny, and expertly designed, and it ranks among the best titles the studio has developed to date.' - 9/10

Here are some more links to more reviews.

ZTGameDomain - 9/10

Atomic Gamer - 9/10

GameZone - 8.5/10

What did you think of the first episode of Back to the Future?

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