The Wolf Among Us (for PC)

A Wolf In Human's Clothing
The game's title is a direct reference to the lead playable character: Sheriff Bigby Wolf. The rough-and-tumble, chain-smoking law enforcer is the peacekeeper in Fabletown, a small section within New York City where famous fairy tale characters reside in exile. Bigby, who is the murderous Big Bad Wolf in human form, undertakes an investigation after a dead prostitute literally appears on a doorstep. Bigby's goal? Solve the case, and find redemption for his past sins.
From this starting point, Telltale Games crafts a story filled with drama, humor, and memorable characters. The gameplay focuses on Bigby and his partner Snow (as in White) interviewing witnesses and interrogating ruffians, so there's a lot of dialogue. Fortunately, the voice acting is superb. British slumlord Mr. Toad, for example, is a hilarious ball of feisty energy who steals several scenes in which he appears. The main villain—whose identity I won't reveal—has a menacing presence that's amplified by the nuanced vocal performance.

The Choice Is YoursInteracting with Non-Player Characters (NPC) opens dialogue trees that let you engage Beauty, Beast, Georgie Porgie, and other Fabletown denizens as you see fit. Depending on the situation, you have the option to reply aggressively, with tact, or not at all. For example, if you react with violence, you may initiate a fight that could've been avoided by using words. The genius of the game is that NPCs remember your approach, which determines their reactions and how they'll interact with you in the future. Actions have impact and consequences, much like the games in the Mass Effect series.
In fact, The Wolf Among Us is very much like a Choose Your Own Adventure book. It features less puzzle-solving than The Walking Dead, which may disappoint those looking to flex some gray matter. That said, there are plenty of action-centric QTE sequences befitting the story of a werewolf butting heads with magical creatures. A memorable battle saw Bigbsy mixing it up with Grendel (of Beowulf fame) in a barroom brawl that ended when I decided to rip off the monster's arm instead of showing mercy. These fights typically involve rapidly mashing or accurately pressing buttons in sequence. Neither task is particularly challenging; at no point in the game did I reach a fail state. If you prefer difficult PC games, you may want to pick up Rogue Legacy because The Wolf Among Us is all about the story. Note: The game froze twice during fast-paced QTE sequences in my tests.
Forget It, Bigby: It's Fabletown
Fans of Fables or TellTale's other point-and-click properties should play The Wolf Among Us. The game doesn't offer much challenge, but its strong storytelling, impressive voice work, slick visuals, and decision-based gameplay make it a title that's worth purchasing. Pick it up if you're looking for an excellent alternative to AAA video game fare.