Walking Dead
A video game series based on the comic book.
The Walking Dead is a video game series released from 2012 to 2019, based on the comic book of the same name. The series is notable for its narrative-driven gameplay and its adaptation of the source material into an interactive format.
- Series start
- 2012
- Series end
- 2019
- Based on
- The Walking Dead (comic book) 2003–2019
- First game
- The Walking Dead (video game), 2012
Lore & Background
The Walking Dead video game series is part of the larger The Walking Dead franchise, which originated with the comic book series published from 2003 to 2019. The video game series ran from 2012 to 2019, adapting the comic's post-apocalyptic zombie setting into an interactive story. The first game in the series was released in 2012, and the series concluded in 2019.
Reader's Guide
The Walking Dead video game series is significant as a key component of the broader The Walking Dead franchise, which includes comic books, television series, spin-offs, web series, and a pinball machine. The games are based directly on the comic book source material, distinguishing them from the pinball machine, which is based on the TV series. The series ran for seven years, from 2012 to 2019, and is part of a multimedia empire that also includes novels, music, and other media. Its legacy lies in its narrative-focused gameplay and its role in expanding the franchise's reach into interactive entertainment.
Did You Know?
- The series is based on The Walking Dead comic book, which was published from 2003 to 2019.
- A pinball machine based on the TV series was released in 2014.
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