A Game of Thrones: Genesis

When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground. This... dies.

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"A Game of Thrones: Genesis" is a strategy game set in the world of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, where players can experience over 1000 years of Westeros history. Choose your path to the Iron Throne through military conquest, economic warfare, or political manipulation. Be prepared for treachery and deception as you navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries in this epic game of thrones.

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Reviews

30%

Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique take on strategy, focusing on diplomacy, espionage, and political intrigue rather than traditional combat.
Fans of the A Song of Ice and Fire series may appreciate the lore and historical context presented in the game.
The mechanics of forming alliances and using underhanded tactics can be engaging for players who enjoy complex strategy games.

The gameplay is slow-paced and can feel tedious, with many players finding it boring and lacking excitement.
The user interface and controls are clunky, making it difficult to manage units and navigate the game effectively.
The game has been criticized for its poor execution, with many bugs and a lack of polish, leading to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
57 mentions
16 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a steep learning curve and a lack of depth, leading to a repetitive and uninspired experience. While some mechanics are interesting, they often feel clunky and poorly executed, detracting from the overall enjoyment. The campaign serves more as a tutorial, and despite some potential for engaging strategy, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a gameplay experience that many find frustrating and tedious.
- “On the bright side, this style of gameplay can be dynamic and exciting.”
- “The campaign does a good job of introducing one mechanic at a time, leading to a relatively steep learning curve.”
- “There are a lot of new game mechanics that are really interesting.”
- “The game is shallow, not engaging, and does not at all give the scheming deep gameplay it pretends to.”
- “This is horrendous abandonware cashing in on the name without anything to provide any proper atmosphere and with gameplay that is boring at best.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and uninspired.”
story
40 mentions
8 % positive mentions
85 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The story in "A Game of Thrones – Genesis" is generally viewed as underwhelming, with many players noting a lack of depth and engaging narrative. While the game attempts to incorporate significant events from the lore, it often feels disjointed and fails to provide a compelling experience, leading to frustration with mission design and gameplay mechanics. Overall, fans of the series may find some value in the lore, but the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The quest lines are all relevant.”
- “Different campaigns (about 20 missions in total) are set in different times and we'll be able to see various important events from the past.”
- “If you're a fan of the books and want to see some of the lore up close, the story is okay.”
- “Not even worth it for the below-par betrayal of the story.”
- “There's almost no proper story in the game, and the only story-like thing it can offer is short Total War-like descriptions and a text-based encyclopedia.”
- “The story mode is lacking, to say the least.”
music
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users noting the absence of iconic themes from the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series and describing the overall audio experience as lackluster and uninspired. Reviewers express disappointment that the game fails to capture the rich musical atmosphere associated with the beloved franchise, contributing to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction. Overall, the music is seen as a significant shortcoming in an otherwise engaging strategy game.
- “Extremely fun strategy and war game based on A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones).”
- “A recommended play for any true Song of Ice and Fire lover.”
- “The game is based in the Song of Ice and Fire universe, set prior to the events in the books and TV show adaptation.”
- “They don't even have the music/theme, or anything that causes them liability.”
- “This game is very barebones, boring, and doesn't even feature music from the show.”
- “Of course, graphics aren't that good too, while voices and music just suck.”
graphics
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 90s titles. While a few reviews mention decent graphics and polish, the overall consensus highlights poor animations, low quality visuals, and a lack of fluidity, contributing to a disappointing experience.
- “Graphics: mediocre-good”
- “- good graphics and polish”
- “While the concept and the graphics are done well, the interface is difficult to navigate and the game is quite choppy on Steam.”
- “Ummm... nope ... no... no .. no... aged for even 2011 when this game came out... this game... is like Warcraft 1 graphics, with Civ 1 play style, and 1989 load times, and load screens... the story's all wrong, the images are all wrong... the whole thing's wrong... I was excited for this one as the thing to get me back into RTS, as a Game of Thrones book fan, and show fan, though the books are way better!”
- “Graphics wise this game feels very dated, with unfluid animations for all the units.”
- “Low quality graphics and pretty boring gameplay.”
replayability
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally considered poor, particularly in single-player mode, with many users rating it as low and expressing disappointment in its ability to engage players for multiple playthroughs.
- “Replay value: bad”
- “Low replayability”
- “Replayability: low”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, leveraging the Game of Thrones franchise for profit rather than delivering a quality experience. Reviewers feel that the game exploits its brand with poor execution, ultimately failing to justify its existence beyond financial gain.
- “Stay away from it, a cheap cash grab to milk the Game of Thrones franchise for money.”
- “This game feels like an excellent, high-potential concept executed poorly and lazily, exploiting the Thrones name for a quick cash grab.”
- “It was nothing but a cash grab; Game of Thrones, as far as games go, is a dead end.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in games varies significantly, with some titles criticized for lacking depth and failing to create an engaging environment, while others, like Game of Thrones: Genesis, are praised for successfully immersing players in a rich and demanding world filled with intrigue and tension. Overall, the effectiveness of atmosphere can greatly influence the gaming experience, with some games excelling in this aspect while others fall short.
- “This is horrendous abandonware cashing in on the name without anything to provide any proper atmosphere and with gameplay that is boring at best.”
- “Game of Thrones: Genesis attempts both but really only succeeds in atmosphere.”
- “This is a great game, but demanding, with spies and agents under every rock, castle, and farm creating the atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, often comparing it to mundane chores, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the slow-paced and involved nature, many express frustration over the lack of engaging military combat and town-building elements.
- “It's largely tedious and frustrating.”
- “Tedious gameplay about as much fun as doing dishes and cleaning the oven.”
- “Slow, kind of tedious and lacking the more massive army/age of empires level of military combat and absolutely no town/castle building - it still proves to be enjoyable for something slow-paced and involved.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of depth and numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, stability appears to be a significant issue.
- “I'm still mad at this buggy, worthless cash-in.”
- “It doesn't have much depth to it, and it is kind of buggy.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely perceived as unintentional, with players finding the numerous bugs and mission failures more frustrating than amusing.