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Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series

Telltale Games

2014•Point-and-click•PEGI 18•About 11 hours

Taste attributes: adventuredramafantasyhistoricalmusic/dancesexunsavouryheavyimaginarylinearglossyemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, glossy point-and-click adventure, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like polish over grit.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

IGDB rating

73 / 100

414 ratings

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About This Game

Game of Thrones: A TellTale Games Series is an episodic adventure game developed by TellTale Games and based on the famous HBO TV-show Game of Thrones, as well as the book 'A song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. You play as the family members of House Forrester, a noble house from the north of Westeros, bannermen to House Glover, who has been loyal to House Stark of Winterfell for a long time. These characters are all caught up in the events of the war of the Five Kings, and they are placed in a critical position where every character must do everything in their power to prevent their precious house from going under.

Summary: IGDB

Story

Set in the world of HBO's Game of Thrones during the brutal War of the Five Kings, the story follows House Forrester, a noble northern family loyal to the Starks and rulers of the fortress of Ironrath. After the family ends up on the losing side of the war, their survival is thrown into jeopardy as rival houses and powerful enemies close in. Players guide five different members and allies of the Forresters, from the halls of Ironrath to the courts of King's Landing and the distant lands of Essos. Every choice ripples outward, shaping alliances, betrayals, and the ultimate fate of the...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

AdventureDramaFantasyHistoricalMusic/danceSexAll consuming questComplex relationshipFighting evilHuman spirit/resilience/survivalInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

MedievalEpisodicFemale protagonistBased on - tv showMultiple protagonistsDialogue treesBased on - bookLicensed game

Where to play

Details

Developer: Telltale Games
Publishers: HBO, Telltale Games
Released: 2 December 2014
Series: Game of Thrones
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Time to beat: 11h normally
Age rating: PEGI 18
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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