A Game of Thrones: Genesis

32%
Game Brain Score Based on 508 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

32%
Audience ScoreBased on 508 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
music4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique take on strategy, focusing on diplomacy and espionage rather than traditional combat.
  • Fans of the lore may appreciate the historical references and the political intrigue that the game attempts to capture.
  • Some players find enjoyment in the game's mechanics and the challenge of managing alliances and resources.
  • The gameplay is slow-paced and can feel tedious, with many players finding it boring and unengaging.
  • The user interface is clunky and difficult to navigate, making it hard to keep track of units and actions.
  • The game has numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and a lack of save functionality, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • gameplay114 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow, repetitive, and frustrating due to clunky mechanics and a steep learning curve. While some appreciate the interesting mechanics and the lore tied to the Game of Thrones universe, others criticize the execution as tedious and uninspired, often comparing it unfavorably to more engaging strategy games. Overall, the game struggles to balance its complexity with enjoyable gameplay, leaving many players disappointed.

    • “On the bright side, this style of gameplay can be dynamic and exciting.”
    • “It does lead to a relatively steep learning curve, but the campaign does a good job of introducing one mechanic at a time.”
    • “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.”
  • story80 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, the story is seen as a missed opportunity, appealing mainly to die-hard fans of the series who may appreciate the lore despite its execution.

    • “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.”
    • “From queen Nymeria's quest to Aegon Targaryen's conquest and Robert Baratheon's best days.”
    • “If you're a fan of the books and want to see some of the lore up close, the story is okay.”
    • “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.”
    • “I wouldn't recommend anyone playing this unless you want to punish yourself just to get through for the story and achievements.”
  • music33 mentions

    The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many reviewers noting the absence of iconic themes from the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series and describing the overall audio experience as poor. Players express disappointment that the game fails to capture the rich musical atmosphere associated with the franchise, contributing to a sense of boredom and lack of immersion. Overall, the lack of engaging music detracts significantly from the game's appeal, even for dedicated fans of the source material.

    • “A game of thrones: genesis brings us into the world of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' with a strategy game that is dependent both upon military might and political maneuvering.”
    • “Extremely fun strategy and war game based on 'A Song of Ice and Fire' (Game of Thrones).”
    • “A recommended play for any true 'A Song of Ice and Fire' lover.”
    • “They don't even have the music/theme, or anything that causes them liability.”
    • “This game is very barebones and boring; it doesn't even feature music from the show.”
    • “Of course, the graphics aren't that good either, while the voices and music are just terrible.”
  • graphics29 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of games from the 1990s, such as Warcraft and Age of Empires. While a few reviews noted decent graphics and polish, the majority criticized the poor animations, low quality, and choppy performance, leading to an overall impression of mediocrity.

    • “- good graphics and polish”
    • “Graphics: mediocre-good”
    • “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.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its low replayability, particularly in single-player mode, with multiple users noting that despite a good concept, the overall experience does not encourage repeated play.

    • “Replay value: bad”
    • “Low replayability”
    • “Replayability: low”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, exploiting the Game of Thrones franchise for quick profits rather than delivering a quality experience. Reviewers feel that the game fails to capitalize on its potential, resulting in a poorly executed product that feels lazy and unoriginal. Overall, players are advised to avoid it due to its exploitative nature.

    • “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.”
    • “Stay away from it; it's a cheap cash grab to milk the Game of Thrones franchise for money.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it engaging and immersive, particularly in titles like "Game of Thrones: Genesis," others criticize it as lacking depth and feeling like a cash grab. Overall, the effectiveness of the atmosphere seems to vary significantly between different games, with some successfully creating a rich environment and others failing to do so.

    • “This is a great game, but demanding, with spies and agents under every rock, castle, and farm, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is often described as slow and tedious, lacking the excitement of large-scale military combat and town-building elements found in similar titles. While some players find enjoyment in its slow-paced and involved nature, many express frustration, comparing the experience to mundane chores.

    • “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.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that these issues undermine the game's value and depth, leading to frustration among players.

    • “I'm still mad at this buggy, worthless cash-in.”
    • “It doesn't have much depth to it, and it is kind of buggy.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely perceived as unintentional, with players expressing frustration over persistent bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly in the second mission. This has led to a sentiment that the situation is more aggravating than amusing.

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Play time

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

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