Game of Thrones Beyond…
"Game of Thrones Beyond..." is a role-playing game that boasts an amazing story and pretty visuals, but can be very grinding with annoying ads and bugs. Build and manage squads to defeat enemies in this action-packed Game of Thrones RPG experience. Despite its drawbacks, fans of the franchise and RPG enthusiasts may find it worthwhile to delve into the world of Westeros presented in this game.
Reviews
- The game has a great storyline and engaging graphics that appeal to Game of Thrones fans.
- The tactical gameplay offers a unique experience compared to other mobile games, allowing for strategic planning.
- The game is free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money.
- The game frequently crashes and has connectivity issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- There is a lack of voice acting and sound effects, which detracts from the overall immersion of the game.
- The game can become repetitive and grindy, especially as players reach higher levels and face paywalls.
- story163 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its intriguing plot and impressive graphics, but criticizing the lack of voice acting and the slow pacing of the narrative. While some find the storyline engaging and well-designed, others feel it is tedious and marred by technical issues, such as crashes and mission progression problems. Overall, the story has potential but suffers from execution flaws that detract from the overall experience.
“The lore and storytelling of this game is great for a free game; they should've used voice acting for more immersive gameplay.”
“Great graphics, nice cutscenes, and a cool story whether you're a Game of Thrones fan or not.”
“I'm really enjoying the game; the story is great and I haven't had to spend money to progress.”
“The story enemies level up far too quickly in my opinion, causing a hard stop on the story to grind your characters, which can be very time-consuming.”
“The story line feels like it's there, but you can only read the words and the characters themselves barely move at all.”
“No voice acting, boring story... luckily you can skip the cut scenes, but without the story, it's not engaging.”
- graphics152 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and cutscenes as visually appealing, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking polish. Many users note issues such as lag, poor animations, and a lack of voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme, a significant number express disappointment, suggesting that improvements are needed to meet modern standards.
“The graphics are amazing during the story.”
“The graphics and settings look realistic with the cold winds and animations.”
“Great graphics, story, and tactical gameplay.”
“However, the gameplay is bland, the graphics are mediocre and there are too many loading screens.”
“The graphics are horrible, there's lag on everything and the pace is just too slow for me.”
“Dated graphics, bland gameplay and a few years too late to properly use the IP.”
- gameplay112 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, often describing it as overly simplistic or "mindless." While some appreciate the tactical elements and character progression, others criticize the energy mechanics, numerous microtransactions, and mediocre graphics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of potential and disappointment, with calls for improvement in mechanics and variety.
“The gameplay loop is quite fun and the overall visuals are breathtaking.”
“Gameplay is fun when you know how each unit works.”
“Awesome story and very enjoyable gameplay.”
“However, the gameplay is bland, the graphics are mediocre and there are too many loading screens.”
“Unfortunately to my surprise it's not a very climactic game and the gameplay is bland.”
“The gameplay itself is too simple and the progression is way too complicated.”
- monetization28 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to aggressive microtransactions, energy mechanics, and intrusive ads. Users express frustration over the complexity of in-game currencies and the high costs associated with purchases, often feeling that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. While some acknowledge the game's potential, the pervasive monetization strategies detract significantly from overall enjoyment.
“The only problem I'd say is that it pushes microtransactions in your face when you load up, but other than that, great game.”
“I wish developers would stop making games that play themselves and then actually try to capitalize off of them with microtransactions.”
“New update introduced ads that do not work and you're forced to close the game and reload.”
“No voice acting, mediocre graphics, horrendous gameplay, horrible animations and 'cut scenes', a massive amount of different currencies and microtransactions to confuse the life out of you, tons of ads, energy mechanics, uninspiring story.”
“This is a transparent cash grab leaning heavily on a big IP, but they missed the hype train.”
- music25 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as phenomenal and well-integrated, particularly the theme song from the series. However, many others criticize the lack of voice acting, repetitive background music, and the absence of music during key gameplay moments, leading to an overall underwhelming experience. While some find the music enjoyable, the consensus suggests that it could benefit from more variety and integration throughout the game.
“The game is visually stunning, characters are rendered with lots of detail and the music is phenomenal.”
“The premise, graphics, music, and gameplay are all good.”
“Great fun and music.”
“The artwork in the cut scenes is good, but the plot is weak and slow, and the cut scenes are stony silent with no voiceovers or music at all.”
“The music is underwhelming also.”
“Also the music is boring and no real voice at all, only background music.”
- stability20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes that severely impact gameplay. Many players experience consistent loading problems and bugs that require frequent resets, leading to frustration despite enjoying the game's core elements. Overall, the game's optimization is criticized as poor, making it difficult for players to fully engage without interruptions.
“The game freezes consistently.”
“Load screen constantly freezes and dumping cache/force closing doesn't fix the problem.”
“Could have been fun, but the multiple daily freezes requiring a reset are absolute enjoyment killers.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, with many players finding the repetitive nature of daily quests and battles tedious and off-putting. While some appreciate the balance of gacha elements and the overall gameplay experience, others feel that the grind can become overwhelming and detracts from enjoyment, especially for those who prefer a more dynamic gaming experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is a mixed bag, with some players finding it manageable and others deeming it excessive.
“It's not too grindy; I pulled denarys on my first 10x draw, so I feel like the percentage in the gacha is pretty fair.”
“I spent a whole lot of time grinding for my heroes and now, it was all for nothing.”
“However, 90% of the gameplay is mindless daily quest auto-battles which get extremely tedious to complete.”
“The repetitiveness of the game can be off-putting for players that don't enjoy grinding for upgrade materials.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting significant lag, frequent crashes, and poor performance even on high-end devices. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly, leading to issues like force closures and excessive battery drain. While some enjoy the gameplay, the consensus is that substantial improvements in optimization are necessary for a better experience.
“I love the strategy; the only problem is the optimization side.”
“Especially with low-quality models, this game needs a lot of optimization.”
“Love the game, but this game needs more optimization.”
“Bad optimization (very laggy) like you need some flagship phone from 2019 at least to play this at solid 60 fps.”
“Game was released for devices it's not optimized for.”
“Terrible game optimization, game force closes, goes to home screen, glitches, even rolled back after a gacha pull/crash.”
- character development5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its potential, with players appreciating the mechanics and design, though some find the leveling and gearing system somewhat clunky compared to similar titles. While the character design evokes a strong visual style reminiscent of Telltale's "The Walking Dead," expectations for more fluid movement and combat mechanics were not fully met. Overall, there is optimism that the character development aspects will improve with future updates.
“I like the mechanics and character development.”
“Character development (leveling up/gearing) is a little clunky right now compared to similar games but I'm sure it will be polished.”
“Brilliant game, not a pay to play and extensive character development.”
“Then finally started playing, I see the type of style they are trying with the character design, almost like they are trying for that Walking Dead feel from Telltale and another game mixed in one but not quite.”
“Character development (leveling up/gearing) is a little clunky right now compared to similar games, but I'm sure it will be polished.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally perceived as lacking, with dated graphics and choppy frame rates contributing to a bland experience, particularly during battles. Additionally, the absence of voice acting further diminishes the immersive quality of the game.
“If the game had been released 5 or 10 years ago, I might give it a higher rating. The graphics are a little dated, the overall frame rate feels choppy, and the atmosphere is lacking.”
“Only gripe so far is that the atmosphere is lacking a bit; battles look a bit bland, though that may be due to all the snow.”
“Another gripe is the lack of any voices to add to the atmosphere.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the game fails to establish an emotional connection due to the absence of familiar characters and engaging voice acting, resulting in a lackluster story that detracts from the overall experience. The option to skip cut scenes is seen as a necessary feature, highlighting the dissatisfaction with the narrative.
“No voice acting, boring story... luckily you can skip the cutscenes, but without the story, it's not engaging.”
“The emotional depth is lacking; I felt disconnected from the characters and their struggles.”
“The attempts at emotional moments fell flat, leaving me feeling indifferent rather than moved.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its engaging storytelling, featuring quirky characters and amusing situations that reflect the protagonist's unique experiences and relationships. Players appreciate the blend of comedy with the narrative, making it an entertaining aspect of the overall gameplay.