The Wolf Among Us Remastered Review Summary

A compelling story makes this the best Telltale game and a fantastic remaster, though ultrawide support is missing, changes from the original are minimal, and technical bugs remain.

Compelling story praised: Players consistently describe the story as compelling, engaging, and a masterpiece that hooks them. The narrative is a major highlight of the game.

Best Telltale game ever: Many reviewers consider this game to be the best Telltale game ever made or one of their favorites. It showcases Telltale's episodic storytelling at its finest.

Deleted scenes included: The remaster includes numerous deleted scenes, with some specifying 40 minutes of content and 5 playable scenes. These additions are enjoyed and considered spectacular by players.

Remaster improves original experience: The remaster includes numerous small tweaks that enhance the game over the original, making it even better according to players. It is seen as a competent and enjoyable upgrade.

Fantastic remaster overall: The game is described as a fantastic remaster and very good, with players expressing high satisfaction. It is a well-executed update.

No ultrawide support: Players report that the game does not support 21:9 ultrawide resolutions, including 5120x1440. The image stretches to fill the screen instead of maintaining proper aspect ratio.

Minimal changes from original: Players notice few differences beyond noir mode and image quality, with no fixed animations or major improvements. Many feel the remaster is unnecessary and not worth buying again.

Technical issues and bugs: Players encounter various bugs such as T-posing characters, animation skips, lighting artifacts, and heavy frame rate fluctuations. Settings and options are also disappointingly barebones on PC.

Missing Brazilian Portuguese subtitles: The game lacks Brazilian Portuguese localization, despite other recent Telltale games including it. Players are disappointed by the absence of Portuguese subtitles.

No chapter select feature: The remaster removed the chapter selection feature, forcing players to replay whole episodes to change choices or collect all 'Books of Fables'. This is seen as a step back from the original.

Episodic storytelling format: Players note the game is delivered in an episodic structure. Some appreciate this format, with episodes being replayable according to feedback.

Choice-based fable collectibles: Gameplay is choice-based and includes collectible 'Books of Fables'. These elements add interactive and collectible depth.

Story over gameplay focus: The game is described as more story-driven than gameplay-focused. Players expect narrative to be the primary draw.

Telltale adventure style: Feedback identifies the game as a Telltale-style adventure game. This sets expectations for narrative-driven mechanics and structure.

Playable deleted scenes included: The remaster includes playable deleted scenes. This bonus content adds value for returning players.

Steam Deck performance praised: Two reviewers note the game runs well on the Steam Deck, indicating good compatibility and optimization for the handheld.

Generally good performance: One reviewer reports good overall performance, suggesting the game runs smoothly for them.

Ultrawide support broken: One user reports that ultrawide monitor support is broken, which may affect players with wide aspect ratio displays.

Inconsistent frame rates: One reviewer experiences fluctuating frame rates between 40, 50, and 110 fps, indicating potential performance instability.

Minor lighting artifacts: One user notices slight lighting artifacting in a few scenes, a minor visual issue that may not impact gameplay significantly.

Great for newcomers: The game is an excellent entry point for those who have never played the original or a Telltale game. It provides a definitive experience for first-timers.

Worth the price: Many players find the game worth its price, especially with discounts. The content and experience justify the cost.

Support the developers: Some players recommend buying to support the developers, especially the new Telltale studio. They hope this leads to future titles like The Wolf Among Us 2.

Skip if you own original: If you already own the original game, it may not be worth buying again unless you want to support the devs or get improvements. The remaster is essentially the same game with polished graphics.

Must-buy for fans: Fans of The Wolf Among Us and Telltale should definitely get this, particularly with launch discounts. It is a no-brainer for those who want more.

Community fair range: $19.99 - $24.99.

Session length: 0.7h.

Endgame: 0.7h.

Veteran Completionist Fan: Replays the original multiple times and pursues platinum/full completion in the remaster. Motivation: Replaying a familiar detective game and earning full completion again in the remastered version. Stance: no buy.

Portuguese-Localization-Dependent Player: Uses community translation guides or workarounds and expects official localized subtitles. Motivation: Understanding the detective story fully in Portuguese without relying on incomplete fan translations. Stance: no buy.

Black-and-White Noir Immersion Seeker: Plays in black-and-white mode to heighten the classic detective style. Motivation: Immersion in an old-school detective and noir atmosphere. Stance: buy.

Sequel highly anticipated: Reviewers are excited about a planned sequel, with some planning to buy it on day one. The sequel has faced delays, but anticipation remains high.

Remaster includes extra scenes: The remaster adds deleted scenes and concept art as extras, providing additional content for fans. These extras are a notable improvement over the original.

Loyalty discount for original owners: Owners of the original game receive a 50% discount on this remaster across all platforms, including consoles. This is a common highlight and is seen as a generous incentive.

It is a remaster, not remake: The game is a remaster of the 2013 original, released in 2026, and spans multiple episodes. It retains the original title on Steam without delisting.

Noir mode is main addition: The noir mode (black and white filter) is frequently mentioned as the most noticeable new feature. Some compare it to the style of True Detective.