Game of Thrones: Episode Six - The Ice Dragon
- November 17, 2015
- Telltale Games
Game of Thrones finale has the big, brutal moments you’d expect, but they are diluted by technical issues and a feeling of unfinished business.
The final episode to the first season of Telltale's adaptation of Game of Thrones.
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- The final episode features strong emotional moments and consequences for player choices, making the narrative engaging.
- Solid voice acting enhances the overall experience, bringing characters to life.
- The episode sets up potential for a more satisfying second season, with intriguing narrative possibilities.
- The game suffers from technical issues and an unimpressive game engine, detracting from the overall experience.
- Many players may feel a lack of closure and resolution, leaving the season feeling incomplete.
- The narrative often feels derivative and fails to fully capture the depth of the source material, leading to a disappointing experience for long-time fans.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in Telltale's Game of Thrones is marked by strong moral choices and solid voice work, particularly in the final episode, which effectively brings various plotlines to a climax. However, some players feel the narrative is too closely tied to the Stark family, lacks sufficient closure, and ultimately fails to evoke deep emotional responses to character deaths. While the potential for a more open-ended and impactful story exists, the current execution leaves players wanting more.
“The final episode of Telltale’s Game of Thrones story is the strongest since the first, with everything coming to a head, all your terrible choices coming back to haunt you, and a few major excruciating ones left to finish things off.”
“Perhaps with some time and a little more creative freedom, they might be able to craft a truly open-ended story to satisfy even the most finicky of gamers.”
“We struggled to care about a lot of the deaths here, but the story moves along reasonably well and it sets up what we hope will prove a superior second season.”
“The story feels too close to that of the Starks, with limited gameplay and some presentation issues.”
“Although it manages to wrap up some storylines, there's not enough closure and certainly not enough cathartic moments.”
“At first, these decisions felt like important choices that could radically alter the shape of the story, but after seeing past the game’s tricks, they no longer hold any sway over players’ feelings.”
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- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply impactful, as choices carry significant consequences that can lead to both satisfying and heartbreaking outcomes. The narrative's branching paths, influenced by earlier decisions, create a powerful experience filled with genuinely sad and intense moments that resonate strongly with players.
“Choices truly have consequences, and it's hugely satisfying (and heartbreaking) to see them play out.”
“Choices made earlier in the series matter in big ways; two completely different episodes to play, depending on last episode's final choice.”
“Genuinely gross and powerfully sad moments are emotional high points.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its limited scope and similarities to the Stark storyline, which may detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some presentation issues have been noted, impacting the immersion.
“The gameplay is limited and feels repetitive, lacking the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
“There are some presentation issues that detract from the overall gameplay experience.”
“The storyline is too similar to that of the Starks, which makes the gameplay feel unoriginal.”
Critic Reviews
Telltale's Game of Thrones Episode 6 Review
Telltale’s Game of Thrones: Episode 6 is a worthy, if slightly underwhelming, ending to the developer’s first crack at the subject matter. Perhaps with some time and a little more creative freedom they might be able to craft a truly open-ended story to satisfy even the most finicky of gamers.
75%Game of Thrones - The Ice Dragon Review (PC)
Game of Thrones - The Ice Dragon is a good closing chapter for the first season of the video game, managing to deliver some satisfying final moments for the main protagonists and to confound the expectations of players to some extent. Telltale Games is also creating plenty of narrative space that it can exploit when it creates a full second season, probably after the HBO airs its series of new episodes in the spring of next year. For long-term fans of Game of Thrones, the experience of the video game can be a little disappointing from a narrative standpoint, but they should play it because it does offer some tense moments that perfectly align with the themes of the books. For those who have not interacted with the fantasy universe created by R.R. Martin so far, it's a better idea to first watch the HBO-produced series or to read the books and only then to see what Telltale Games has done with the setting.
75%Game of Thrones Episode 6: The Ice Dragon Review – Unanswered Questions, Unsatisfying Ending
The Ice Dragon mistakes shock and surprise for engaging material. Combined with the typical Telltale technical woes, it leaves behind an underwhelming experience.
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