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The Expanse: A Telltale Series

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch!

Global score

76/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Strong narrative and character development
    • Immersive sci-fi atmosphere and zero-g exploration
    • Excellent voice acting including original cast
    • Meaningful player choices with multiple outcomes
    • Appealing to fans of the expanse series

    Cons

    • Short game length limits depth and replay value
    • Limited gameplay mechanics and low challenge
    • Some technical issues and pacing problems
    • Not accessible to newcomers unfamiliar with the series
    • Lack of manual saves and unskippable cutscenes

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players make meaningful choices affecting story outcomes and character relationships, though within a linear narrative structure."

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    • Competence

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      "Gameplay is simple with QTEs and limited puzzles; some skill involved but mostly straightforward."

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    • Competition

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      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal narrative experience without comparison to others."

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    • Continuation

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      "Fans show attachment and replayability, but game is short and some find it less engaging than previous entries."

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    • Cooperation

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      -3

      "Single-player experience focused on individual narrative; limited interaction with other characters beyond story."

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      "Single-player narrative focus with limited interaction; some crew relationships explored but no multiplayer."

    • Creativity

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      1

      "Players explore and interact with the environment but do not create or modify game elements."

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      "Players explore environments and make story choices but do not create or modify game elements."

    • Domination

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      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and balanced."

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      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and balanced."

    • Escapism

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      "Strong immersion in sci-fi story and exploration provides escape from real life."

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      "Strong immersion in sci-fi universe and story provides escape from real life, especially for fans."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and setting, not due to obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players try different interactions and explore the environment, though within a structured narrative."

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    • Exploration

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      "Includes open world map exploration and questing with some discovery, though narrative is minimal."

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    • Expression

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      "Limited character customization or self-expression; players experience preset characters and story presentation."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Set in a sci-fi universe with fictional characters and story elements, providing imaginative fiction."

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      "Set in a sci-fi universe with fictional characters and speculative technology, providing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

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      "Some sense of community among fans but gameplay is primarily solo experience."

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      "Some sense of community among fans and crew relationships, but gameplay is single-player and individual."

    • Growth

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      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn about story and lore through exploration."

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      "Players learn about characters and lore; some skill development in exploration and decision-making."

    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of narrative adventure games with no physical activity."

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of narrative adventure games with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention on story and choices; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

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      "Requires focused attention on story and choices; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Emotional connections develop between characters, fostering narrative intimacy."

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      "Emotional connections with characters and narrative relationships foster some intimacy."

    • Leadership

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      "Player leads Bigby in decision-making affecting story and character interactions."

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    • Progression

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      "Narrative progression through story and achievements, but no item collection or upgrades."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Atmospheric exploration and story provide a relaxing experience despite some slow pacing and minor tension."

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      "Balanced pacing with atmospheric exploration and story-driven moments provides a relaxing flow."

    • Sensation

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      "Visuals and sound design contribute to immersive and stimulating sensory experience."

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      "Visuals, sound design, and music create immersive sensory experience, though not highly intense."

    • Status

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      -4

      "Focus is on personal story experience without social recognition or status competition."

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    • Story

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      "Strong narrative immersion with engaging plot, character development, and voice acting."

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    • Strategy

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      "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay focuses on exploration and narrative."

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    • Thrill

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      "Some suspense and tension in story and QTEs, but overall controlled and thoughtful experience."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Intimacy, Fellowship.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026