The Wolf Among Us 1.0.0.1

The Wolf Among Us: A Five-Part Fables Thriller

The Wolf Among Us is a five-part episodic thriller from Telltale, published for Android as a mobile version of the series. It is based on the Eisner Award-winning Fables comic book series from DC Comics and Vertigo, written by Bill Willingham. The story follows Bigby Wolf, the big bad wolf of fairy tales, as fairytale characters who have escaped into the modern world are murdered. The tone is hard-boiled, violent, and mature.

Story and Structure

The game is set before the events of the first Fables comic issue, so readers do not need prior knowledge of the comics. Episode 1 is included with the app, and Episodes 2 through 5 are available as in-app purchases.

Choices shape the narrative in two ways. The content of a decision matters, and so does its timing. Player decisions affect how other characters react throughout the game, and the story branches into several different experiences, which allows for replays with different encounters.

Gameplay Features

• Dialogue and decisions: Conversation choices change relationships and the direction of the plot.
• Timed choices: The moment at which a decision is made can influence the outcome, not only the decision itself.
• Mature content: The game is rated USK 18+ for explicit violence and explicit language.

System Requirements and Device Support

The minimum specifications call for a GPU from the Adreno 300 series, Mali-T600 series, PowerVR SGX544, or Tegra 4, a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, and 1GB of memory. The Galaxy S2 (Adreno), Droid RAZR, and Galaxy S3 Mini are listed as devices that can run the game, though performance issues may occur. The Galaxy Tab3 is not supported.

Performance and Reported Issues

User reviews describe several problems on mobile devices. These include incomplete face details, missing subtitles, animation glitches, characters turning black, slower frame rates during long cutscenes, and input that is offset from the touch target. Some reviewers say the app performs poorly on newer operating system versions, and the most recent update date shown is May 21, 2018. Prospective buyers should weigh these reports against their own device and operating system.

Privacy and Audience

The developer declares that no data is collected and no data is shared with third parties. The app has more than 5 million downloads and a rating of USK 18+, with content flagged for explicit violence and explicit language.