The Wolf Among Us Remastered review: Bigby Wolf is back on the case, better than ever
Telltale’s 2013 crime adventure returns as a remaster on 29 October. Critics are enthusiastic: OpenCritic 82, Metacritic 85 on PS5.
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Critics' rating
Scores: OpenCritic 82 · Metacritic 85 (PS5) · PlayStation LifeStyle 9/10
- Platforms
- PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
- Studio
- Telltale Games
- Release
- 29.10.2026
+ Pros
- Comic-book art style has aged very well
- Gripping murder mystery in the fairy-tale world of Fabletown
- Five playable deleted scenes, including an alternate ending
- Making-of videos and image galleries as extras
– Cons
- Typical Telltale technical hiccups (e.g. late-loading textures)
- Gameplay formula and engine feel dated
- No new story content
- Some deleted scenes are unfinished
Critics' verdict
The best way to play – or replay – the Telltale classic, and an ideal refresher ahead of The Wolf Among Us 2.
Summary of published reviews – sources below.
Telltale Games is releasing a remaster of its acclaimed crime adventure The Wolf Among Us on 29 October for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The game is based on the Fables comic series: Sheriff Bigby Wolf – the fairy tales’ “big bad wolf” – investigates a series of murders in Fabletown, a hidden community of fairy-tale characters in New York. It includes all five episodes of the 2013/14 original and, according to Gematsu, improved visuals, animation, resolution and frame rate, plus a reworked interface and better accessibility.
Early reviews are uniformly positive: OpenCritic’s critic average stands at 82, with every reviewer recommending the game; Metacritic lists 85 for the PS5 version. PlayStation LifeStyle awards 9 out of 10, praising an art style that has stood the test of time and a story that still grips. The standout addition is five playable deleted scenes – including an alternate ending – alongside making-of videos and concept art.
Criticism focuses on typical Telltale quirks such as textures loading late; some of the deleted scenes are unfinished. Other reviews listed on OpenCritic note that despite better performance, the game still feels like a product of the old Telltale engine and adds no new story content. For newcomers and returning players alike, the remaster is nonetheless seen as the definitive version – and as a primer for the sequel The Wolf Among Us 2, announced for 2027.