A Game of Thrones: Genesis

28%
Game Brain Score Based on 349 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • music
A Game of Thrones: Genesis Game Cover
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.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

28%
Audience ScoreBased on 349 reviews
story6 positive mentions
graphics6 negative mentions
  • The game captures some interesting political intrigue and espionage mechanics, providing a unique gameplay experience.
  • Fans of the lore may appreciate the historical context and references to the A Song of Ice and Fire universe.
  • The game offers a different take on RTS gameplay, focusing more on strategy and alliances rather than traditional combat.
  • The graphics and overall presentation feel dated and lack polish, making the game visually unappealing.
  • Gameplay can be tedious and overly complex, with a steep learning curve that may frustrate players.
  • Many players report technical issues, including crashes and poor performance, which detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay72 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow, repetitive, and overly simplistic, often likening it to a "rock-paper-scissors" mechanic that lacks depth. While some appreciate the introduction of interesting mechanics and the campaign's gradual learning curve, others criticize the execution as clunky and frustrating, leading to a tedious experience. Overall, the game struggles to capture the essence of its source material, leaving fans of the franchise disappointed.

    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive and uninspired.”
    • “This game had good potential, but it was spoiled by bad interface, controls, camera, and gameplay.”
  • story51 mentions

    The story in the game is largely based on the established lore of "A Song of Ice and Fire," offering a series of missions that explore significant historical events, but it lacks innovation and depth, often feeling flat and repetitive. While some players appreciate the connection to the source material and the inclusion of notable characters, many criticize the execution, citing poor mission design, frustrating gameplay mechanics, and a lack of engaging narrative elements. Overall, the story may appeal to die-hard fans of the series, but it fails to deliver a compelling experience for a broader audience.

    • “The storyline is great, and house vs. house is absolutely awesome.”
    • “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.”
    • “It tells the origin story of Westeros and the Iron Throne.”
    • “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 text-based encyclopedia.”
    • “The story mode is lacking to say the least.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game has been widely criticized as mediocre and uninspired, lacking any memorable themes or connections to the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. While some players noted that the background music during certain screens is pleasant, overall, it fails to enhance the gaming experience and feels generic compared to the rich musical landscape of the source material. Fans of the series may find this aspect particularly disappointing, as it does not capture the essence of the beloved franchise.

    • “I have to admit, the background music of the black screen is pretty nice.”
    • “The music is standard fantasy fare.”
    • “Extremely fun strategy and war game based on a Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones).”
    • “They don't even have the music/theme, or anything that causes them liability.”
    • “Music and sounds: for the music part, again pretty mediocre.”
    • “This game is very barebones, boring, and doesn't even feature music from the show.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players describing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 90s titles, leading to a sense of disappointment. While some appreciate the artwork and find the graphics decent for their time, others criticize the animations and overall polish, deeming them mediocre at best. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics do not meet modern standards, impacting the overall experience of the game.

    • “Good game, nice graphics, easy to play.”
    • “I don't know why there is so much hate for this game: the graphics are exactly as the photos above show, the storyline rocks, and I am so happy that they include Nymeria!”
    • “- good graphics and polish.”
    • “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.”
    • “Outdated graphics, no AI to speak of, bad controls/interface, poor combat, no tactics.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and frustrating, often compared to mundane chores. While some players appreciate the connection to the lore and find enjoyment in its slow-paced nature, many feel that the lack of engaging military combat and town-building elements detracts from the overall experience.

    • “This game is only worth slogging through for the pre-Game of Thrones lore, and even then you may not be able to cope with the tedious and repetitive disappointment that is its entirety.”
    • “Needlessly complex, unsatisfying, and tedious.”
    • “Tedious gameplay about as much fun as doing dishes and cleaning the oven.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and bugs that hinder gameplay, including problems completing the tutorial. Overall, players express frustration over its lack of polish and depth.

    • “It constantly freezes too.”
    • “I'm still mad at this buggy, worthless cash-in.”
    • “Really buggy, can't even complete the tutorial...”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game's replayability is generally considered poor, particularly in single-player mode, with many users rating it as low or bad. Overall, players feel that the game lacks sufficient incentives to revisit after the initial playthrough.

    • “Replay value: bad”
    • “Low replayability”
    • “Replayability: low”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization of the game is 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 meet expectations.

    • “Stay away from it; it's 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.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is polarizing; while some users criticize it as lacking depth and feeling like a cash grab, others praise it for successfully creating a tense and immersive environment filled with intrigue and espionage. Overall, the effectiveness of the atmosphere seems to vary significantly among players.

    • “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.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely perceived as unintentional, with players finding the numerous bugs and glitches more frustrating than amusing, particularly noting that critical missions often fail.

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Play time

8hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
3-15hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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