The Wolf Among Us
What is the plot of The Wolf Among Us?
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The Wolf Among Us, five-part episodic adventure video game developed and published by American studio Telltale Games. The Wolf Among Us was released episodically between 2013 and 2014 for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and later other platforms. Based on Bill Willingham’s Fables comic book series, the game is set in Fabletown, a secret community of fairy-tale and folklore characters living in New York City during the 1980s. Players control Bigby Wolf, formerly the Big Bad Wolf from fairy tales such as “Little Red Riding Hood” and now Fabletown’s sheriff, as he investigates a murder that exposes corruption, crime, and social strain within the community. The game weaves dialogue choices into its plot development. The Wolf Among Us was widely praised for its noir atmosphere, writing, and interpretation of famous fairy-tale characters.
Development
The Wolf Among Us is not a retelling of the story from the Fables comics; rather, the developers created an original prequel set before the events of Fables. The game’s art style is influenced by the visual identity of the comics. Its visual design incorporates 3D characters and environments with cel shading, a computer-generated technique that gives 3D characters an animated hand-drawn appearance. It also uses bold outlines, contrasting shadows, and other comic book–inspired effects to resemble the source material.
Gameplay
The Wolf Among Us is a third-person graphic adventure game with a focus on dialogue and plot. Players explore Fabletown, investigate crime scenes, examine objects and clues, and interact with other characters. Conversations and actions are crucial to the gameplay. Players are presented with a choice of dialogue options or actions and usually have to choose a course of action within a limited amount of time. Certain choices are remembered by other characters and can affect later dialogue, relationships, and some events, although the main plot follows a broadly fixed path. Action sequences are also a key part of The Wolf Among Us, often using quick-time events wherein players have to press buttons or keys rapidly during fights and chases. However, the game focuses more on storytelling and character development.
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Plot
The game starts with Bigby dealing with a fight between the Woodsman, who is a character from the story of “Little Red Riding Hood,” and a young woman named Faith. Soon afterward, Faith is found dead and Bigby begins investigating the case.
Bigby is assisted by Snow White, an aide to deputy mayor Ichabod Crane. Their investigation leads them to different parts of Fabletown and reveals that some residents are trapped by debt, crime, and poverty. At first, suspicion falls on Crane, but further investigation leads Bigby to a criminal syndicate leader known as the Crooked Man. As it becomes clear that the Crooked Man and his associates were responsible for Faith’s murder, Bigby confronts them, including Bloody Mary, one of the Crooked Man’s most dangerous enforcers. Following the confrontation, the player can influence the punishment the Crooked Man receives.
Toward the end of The Wolf Among Us, Bigby has a brief conversation with Nerissa, a woman who had helped him during the investigation. Their conversation makes him question whether he has fully understood Faith’s role in the case, resulting in an ambiguous ending that leaves room for further interpretation and speculation by the player.
List of key characters
- Bigby Wolf: Sheriff of Fabletown and the game’s protagonist, who has a reputation for violence
- Snow White: Fabletown official and one of Bigby’s closest allies
- Ichabod Crane: Deputy mayor of Fabletown, whose actions make him an important figure in the plot
- Faith: A young woman whose murder sets the main story in motion
- The Woodsman: A Fabletown resident whose violent encounter with Faith makes him an early suspect in the case
- Nerissa: A young woman who helps Bigby with the investigation
- The Crooked Man: Criminal leader who controls a network of businesses in Fabletown
- Bloody Mary: One of Bigby’s most dangerous opponents
Remaster and sequel
In 2026 Telltale Games announced The Wolf Among Us Remastered, an updated version of the original game featuring improved animation, environments, lighting, and audio, among other things. It will also have bonus material, including a black-and-white noir mode. The Wolf Among Us Remastered was released on October 29, 2026.
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A sequel called The Wolf Among Us 2 was first announced in 2017. Set six months after the events of the first game, The Wolf Among Us 2 will again follow Bigby Wolf and Snow White in Fabletown. The sequel is scheduled for release in 2027.