Game of Thrones
- June 7, 2012
- Cyanide Studios
- 20h median play time
Game of Thrones is a distinctly average affair plagued by poor visuals and monotonous combat.
Get on Steam"Game of Thrones" is an action RPG video game based on the popular book and TV series. Players control multiple characters as they navigate the political intrigue and violent conflicts of the Seven Kingdoms. Decisions made throughout the game can have lasting consequences, affecting character relationships and the story's outcome.
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Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The story is extremely well-written and engaging, with many unexpected twists and turns that keep players invested.
- The game features familiar characters from the Game of Thrones universe, enhancing the immersion for fans.
- The ability to make choices that affect the outcome of the story adds depth and replayability.
- The combat system is clunky and repetitive, often feeling tedious and unengaging.
- Graphics are outdated and can be visually unappealing, with numerous bugs and glitches.
- Voice acting quality varies significantly, with many characters delivering lines in a flat and uninspired manner.
- story1,434 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of the game has been widely praised for its depth, complexity, and strong ties to the Game of Thrones universe, featuring engaging characters and unexpected plot twists that keep players invested. While the gameplay mechanics and graphics have received criticism, many reviewers agree that the narrative is compelling enough to outweigh these shortcomings, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the series. Overall, the game's storytelling is considered its greatest strength, with a rich plot that resonates well with the themes of betrayal and moral ambiguity characteristic of the franchise.
“The story is fantastic, fits in beautifully with what would have been going on in the show/books and captures all the same twists and emotional triggers that the franchise is so well loved for.”
“The game's events run parallel to the books and TV series, offering a fresh perspective on well-known events and introducing new, intriguing storylines that add depth to the lore.”
“The story is so gripping, there are so many twists and heartbreaking moments just as you would expect in Game of Thrones.”
“The story is very drawn out and exceedingly long dialogue is discouraging from the actual gameplay.”
“It's a shame, because so much effort went into the story, the characters, and the RPG elements, but it falls flat unless you drag yourself through the first couple chapters.”
“The story may progress and get better, but the skill trees for characters don't seem expansive or challenging enough here.”
- gameplay408 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it clunky, outdated, and reminiscent of older RPGs like Dragon Age: Origins. While some appreciate the strategic elements and character choices that impact the story, others criticize the combat mechanics and overall execution as frustrating and unpolished. Ultimately, the game's strong narrative often compensates for its gameplay shortcomings, making it more appealing to fans of the Game of Thrones universe than to those seeking a robust gaming experience.
“The gameplay in Game of Thrones successfully blends traditional RPG elements with the nuanced decision-making crucial to the series.”
“Gameplay feels a bit rough at the start, but it's so worth the investment to keep going.”
“The gameplay is very unique; the combat is skillful but simple, and you are able to take control of your follower and use their abilities, which makes you in full control of a fight.”
“The gameplay is terrible, the story doesn't really matter in the grand story of a song of ice and fire and the graphics are just not up to date on any current standards.”
“The game has so much potential from the Game of Thrones universe, but then the gameplay ruined it.”
“The gameplay is uninspired, nothing innovative here.”
- graphics380 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many reviewers describing them as outdated, poorly optimized, and often glitchy. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and art style that aligns with the Game of Thrones universe, the overall consensus is that the visuals fall short of modern standards, detracting from the experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game's compelling story and character development are often highlighted as redeeming qualities that can overshadow the graphical flaws for dedicated fans.
“While not pushing the boundaries of cutting-edge graphics anymore, Game of Thrones features a visually impressive representation of Westeros.”
“The graphics are nice, and the story looks like it might be pretty good, but because of the camera, I didn't get the chance to explore it much.”
“The graphics are good enough when maxed, especially the light effects.”
“The graphics are laughable compared to 1995 Doom.”
“Graphics are ugly, gameplay is buggy and bad.”
“The graphics are terrible (is that a beard or a grey brick pasted to your face?).”
- music111 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely derived from the iconic soundtrack of the "Game of Thrones" TV series, enhancing the immersive experience for fans of the franchise. While many players appreciate the familiar themes and atmospheric compositions, some find the music to be repetitive and lacking in memorability. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, particularly for those who are fans of "A Song of Ice and Fire."
“The soundtrack, reminiscent of the iconic music from the TV series, enhances the immersive experience and sets the tone for the epic journey ahead.”
“Accompanied by the original Game of Thrones music score, I can heartily recommend playing this game to anyone who is interested in an interesting addition to the Game of Thrones universe.”
“The music features the main theme to Game of Thrones and some other fitting music which I find enjoyable but loops a bit too often.”
“The music is fairly run of the mill - what you would expect, and the sound effects are pretty bad.”
“The soundtrack was pretty decent, nothing that stood out and made it memorable but it was not bad either, just a bit repetitive.”
“But some of the background music can get repetitive at times.”
- stability46 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent graphical glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some users noted that they encountered few issues during gameplay, others described the game as a "buggy mess" with poor graphics and clunky controls. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game feels unpolished and unfinished, leading to frustration for many players.
“The graphics are ugly, gameplay is buggy and bad.”
“Published in 2012, I know games that were published in 2009 that were more polished, less buggy, and had better combat than this game.”
“A major complaint is that this game is clunky and glitchy, but I have only had 2 glitches in 40 hours of play and both were resolved easily without reloading.”
- atmosphere40 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its ability to capture the essence of the Game of Thrones universe, with a compelling story, memorable characters, and a grim tone that resonates with fans. While the graphics and technical aspects may not be top-notch, the immersive environment and atmospheric soundtrack effectively enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers agree that despite gameplay flaws, the rich narrative and atmospheric depth make the game worthwhile for established fans of the franchise.
“But the story is very good, the game captures the atmosphere of the books and the TV show, and the characters introduced in the game are memorable.”
“The atmosphere and design of the locations are very well made.”
“Not necessarily the most exciting game ever, gameplay-wise, but does a beautiful job capturing the atmosphere from the books/show.”
“That might sound odd, but showing you a Westeros map (or part of it, anyway) and waving around names like 'Cersei' or 'Castle Black' is just not enough to create a proper atmosphere.”
“- The atmosphere is just not like Game of Thrones; it makes it feel like they didn't even try to make a good Game of Thrones game but rather just wanted to squeeze some money out of the franchise.”
“Visuals, music, and atmosphere: on this aspect, this could be way better.”
- emotional22 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its gripping narrative, filled with unexpected twists and heart-wrenching moments that resonate with fans of the franchise. While some players found the story immersive and well-written, capturing the essence of the source material, others criticized the execution, citing poor voice acting and gameplay mechanics that detracted from the emotional experience. Overall, the game evokes a range of feelings, from laughter to tears, but its emotional impact is unevenly received due to technical shortcomings.
“The story is fantastic, fits in beautifully with what would have been going on in the show/books and captures all the same twists and emotional triggers that the franchise is so well loved for.”
“The final chapter is one of the most emotional and dramatic endings I've ever seen in a game.”
“Both main characters are very well written and character progression is believable and touching on so many bases.”
“It starts as a kind of boring story, but in the next 20 minutes, there will be more plot twists and murders than in the whole first season of a series.”
“Pretty cumbersome and boring story.”
- replayability21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its multiple character classes, branching dialogue choices, and four different endings that encourage experimentation. However, others criticize it for having limited replay value once the combat system is mastered and skills are learned, leading to a consensus that while there is some replayability, it may not be substantial enough to warrant multiple playthroughs for everyone. Overall, opinions range from high replayability due to story choices to a lack of incentive for replaying after the initial experience.
“Whether you opt for the swift and deadly assassin, the honorable knight, or the cunning rogue, the game encourages experimentation and replayability.”
“The game offers an abundance of replayability with many twists and four different endings.”
“I feel the game has a good replay value with all the choices you make throughout the entire game which affect how people react to you and, of course, the end game.”
“The game has very little replayability.”
“The skills are fun and all, but at the end of the game you will learn 95% of them, so no replayability value in this department.”
“Because this game has absolutely no replay value!!!”
- humor21 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it unintentionally funny due to poor voice acting, awkward animations, and graphical glitches. While some appreciate the dark humor and amusing dialogue, others feel that the overall comedic elements fall flat, leading to a humorous experience that is more of a "so bad it's good" nature. Despite its shortcomings, certain moments and character interactions provide genuine laughs, making it a quirky adventure for those who enjoy a lighthearted approach.
“The game itself is funny and with different endings.”
“It's hilarious how all the swordsmen of Westeros stand around in intense discussions with a hand on their hip like they're waiting for an exceedingly slow elevator.”
“From the awkward animations to the terrible voice acting, from the strange dialogue choices to the hilariously awful-looking combat, this is just a mess of a game.”
“This game is not funny, at least for me.”
“It's so funny in a not funny way.”
- optimization20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe stuttering issues, particularly with camera movement, and inconsistent performance across different hardware setups. While some users noted that the game runs smoothly on higher-end systems, others experienced poor graphics quality and performance that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the optimization appears to be a major downside, overshadowing the game's strengths.
“It's decently sized with decent graphics on low (crappy laptop is all I have) and runs smoothly; combat reminds me of the first Dragon Age.”
“It also has a combat system that feels optimized for consoles.”
“I never had any performance issues and the game never crashed on me.”
“The biggest issue is a camera stuttering glitch, which is experienced by a lot of players, and the fixes on the internet don’t solve the issue for everyone.”
“Very poorly optimized; my computer isn't the best, but nothing in the game justifies the slowdown as I move the camera.”
“You'll often notice stuttering, and FPS might drop to its knees looking at a wall, while a giant city overview runs fine.”
- grinding18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly criticizing the combat system for its lack of variety and engaging mechanics. Many reviews highlight the monotony of revisiting the same locations and the clumsy controls, which detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the game. While some appreciate the story and world-building, the consensus is that the grinding elements can become tiresome well before reaching the game's midpoint.
“The background models are the same in every scene, so the devs didn't put much time into ensuring variety, as you often go back and forth through the same set pieces/levels to get from one destination to the other - which is incredibly tedious and strips away just how large the game could be.”
“I played for only an hour and it became clear by then that though the story was going well and the world was large, the controls are pretty clumsy and the combat is tedious and mind-numbing.”
“However, it is not fun; it is tedious.”
- character development10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of choices, skills, and equipment that enhance role-playing, others feel that the impact of these choices is minimal and that the pacing of skill acquisition can hinder their effectiveness. Overall, the system is seen as well-balanced, providing a decent challenge, but some players desire deeper and more meaningful development options.
“But it does offer some interesting choices in character development, and has a very good variety of weapons, armor, and skills to equip your characters with.”
“It really shines in the role-playing and character development.”
“The character development and choices/dialogues are very well done.”
“Meh character development.”
“Character development leaves a lot to be desired; I wish the story was longer because skills or gear come too late to be useful.”
“The character development system is what I refer to as 'choose what you like; it doesn't make much difference.'”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab aimed at exploiting the show's popularity, with some reviewers expressing skepticism about its value. However, others found it surprisingly enjoyable, drawing positive comparisons to beloved RPGs like Dragon Age and The Witcher, suggesting that it may offer more depth than initially perceived.
“It was obviously a cash grab to capitalize on the show's popularity.”
“Of course that claim: 'spectacular and tactically challenging combats' would be more true if you crossed out the 'spectacular', but that's artist's freedom in advertising, isn't it...”
“I had heard mixed things about the game and was afraid it was just a cash grab.”
