The series itself is really good. All the characters have a reason to be there and are really likable. This series will take you on a ride of feels and emotions and you will have an adrenaline rush the whole way. Of course if you have played the game then the world would seem a lot more familiar to you and exciting but either way, you don't need to play the game to enjoy the series, its one of a kind and is plenty good. The only problem I had was with the ending but then again, maybe that's what makes it so good.