Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

[Apr 01, 2011, 1:04 pm ET] - Share - Viewing Comments

Great Scott! Telltale Games is offering episode one of Back to the Future: The Game for Windows and OS X completely free. You're imagining this is an April Fool? Hello? Hello? Anybody home? Huh? Think McFly, think! This is no joke, as they add: "this isn't an April's Fool gimmick or prank! And we're not setting an expiration or cut off date for this free game availability." All you need to do is register for a Telltale Games account, or if you are already an account holder, simply login. Here's a summary of the game:

Marty McFly and Doc Brown's adventures continue in the game, with a completely new story created in collaboration with the film trilogy's co-creator and co-writer Bob Gale. In Episode 1 "It's About Time," Marty is just getting re-acquainted with the 1980's when he finds out that Doc Brown is trapped somewhere in the past; and that he must travel back in time to save the Doc's future! The story continues over 5 episodes, with new games releasing monthly. The third episode, "Citizen Brown," released for PC and Mac earlier this week.

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Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 4, 2011, 09:24

nin

Shadowcat wrote on Apr 4, 2011, 06:21:
For sure, but if you like the game and want more, can you purchase it without providing them any identifying details? I don't know the answer, but after seeing their conditions, I couldn't be bothered trying to find out.

Steam, maybe? Don't know if they'd pass along your info or not.

Have you posted anything on the TT boards? They tend to answer posts there (or at least used to), and I'd be curious what they'd say.




RollinThundr Apr 17, 2013, 12:25: Eh really tossing stuff like that in there only to get your panties all bunched up. If you really want to call that trolling sure. Mr. Tact Apr 17, 2013, 12:33: Pretty sure that's the definition of trolling...

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Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 4, 2011, 06:21

Shadowcat

Care. Did you mean to write something coherent? If so, I'm afraid you failed. Use a disposable e-mail address then. For sure, but if you like the game and want more, can you purchase it without providing them any identifying details? I don't know the answer, but after seeing their conditions, I couldn't be bothered trying to find out.

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Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 3, 2011, 13:49

Ant

Shadowcat wrote on Apr 2, 2011, 05:54:
It's free. Why not give it a shot?
How about this:
if you provide TELLTALE, Inc. with your e-mail address or personal identifying information via a registration process or post it or submit it on TELLTALE you thereby authorize TELLTALE, Inc. and its affiliates and any entities that TELLTALE, Inc. becomes involved with or merges with or becomes acquired by, the right to use your valid email address and personal identifying information for marketing programs or communications with you.

Use a disposable e-mail address then.




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Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 2, 2011, 08:13

Eldaron Imotholin

Shadowcat wrote on Apr 2, 2011, 05:54:
It's free. Why not give it a shot?
How about this:
if you provide TELLTALE, Inc. with your e-mail address or personal identifying information via a registration process or post it or submit it on TELLTALE you thereby authorize TELLTALE, Inc. and its affiliates and any entities that TELLTALE, Inc. becomes involved with or merges with or becomes acquired by, the right to use your valid email address and personal identifying information for marketing programs or communications with you.

Care.




Playing: Skyrim, World of Warcraft. Future: Dead Space 3.

Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 2, 2011, 05:54

Shadowcat

It's free. Why not give it a shot? How about this: if you provide TELLTALE, Inc. with your e-mail address or personal identifying information via a registration process or post it or submit it on TELLTALE you thereby authorize TELLTALE, Inc. and its affiliates and any entities that TELLTALE, Inc. becomes involved with or merges with or becomes acquired by, the right to use your valid email address and personal identifying information for marketing programs or communications with you.

Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 2, 2011, 02:41

Domgrief

peonjohn wrote on Apr 1, 2011, 16:10: From what I've read from others, Telltale always releases episodes in a timely manner and finishes their series. But from the reviews I've read, this series hasn't gotten off to a good start( this is all based on the first episode review). Telltale have stuck to their planned release schedule for every game except their flagship adventure title, Bone. Which is a shame, because I love that story. I've seen mixed reviews for BttF, but I'd give them a couple of games before they hit their stride. Sam and Max didn't really hit its stride until Episode 4 of the first season (which is now, probably not coincidentally, is available for free).

Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 2, 2011, 00:16

StingingVelvet

Jerykk wrote on Apr 1, 2011, 23:22: Episode 1 was really weak. There were barely any puzzle elements and the story wasn't very interesting. The upcoming Jurassic Park episodic games look even worse, with puzzles being completely eschewed in favor of Quick Time Events. I hope the Fables and Walking Dead games stick with more traditional adventure game routes, as opposed to catering to the lowest common denominator. Yeah, if King's Quest and Fables are simplified like BttF and JP I will be very disappointed. They have said that King's Quest at least will be developed with the "Sierra audience in mind" though.

Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 1, 2011, 23:22

Jerykk

Episode 1 was really weak. There were barely any puzzle elements and the story wasn't very interesting. The upcoming Jurassic Park episodic games look even worse, with puzzles being completely eschewed in favor of Quick Time Events. I hope the Fables and Walking Dead games stick with more traditional adventure game routes, as opposed to catering to the lowest common denominator.

Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 1, 2011, 16:45

saluk

Yeah, timely episode releases is not a reason to skip it. I think the last time they missed the schedule was like 1 or 2 weeks delayed. Overly streamlined gameplay may be a reason to skip I enjoy it for what it is, but Sam and Max season 3 was MUCH better as far as gameplay goes, B2tf was quite a step down from there.

Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 1, 2011, 16:22

Wolfen

It's free. Why not give it a shot?

Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 1, 2011, 16:10

peonjohn

From what I've read from others, Telltale always releases episodes in a timely manner and finishes their series. But from the reviews I've read, this series hasn't gotten off to a good start( this is all based on the first episode review). I've never really been an adventure fan, but I was interested in this game simply for the setting. May still check it out some time.

Re: Back to the Future: The Game Ep. 1 Free

Apr 1, 2011, 14:50

TurdFergasun

thats pretty f'kin awesome, but i'm still gonna wait til it's fairly complete to buy as i don't personally care for episodic story telling if all the episodes have yet to be completed, or aren't all available. so i don't end up playing episode 2 of this, and end up waiting 4 years for episode 3... cough cough VALVE cough...

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