The majority of scenes throughout “A House Divided” feel definitive, like they’ll each have lasting consequences on Clementine, Luke’s family, or a new group of trustworthy survivors. Telltale completely changes the playing field based on those decisions, too. Depending on whether Clementine gives herself up or tries to sneak away to find backup, she’ll have entirely different gameplay options, conversations, and choices in separate locations.
“A House Divided” also achieves a great deal in what it doesn’t say. It implies and hints at many things that pay off in surprising ways. Some moments made me smile, others broke my heart. It also touches on religion, homo***uality, and tolerance with grace, once more lending credible weight to The Walking Dead’s growing cast of complex, endearing characters.