Game of Thrones: Kingsroad

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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with fantasy, drama and historical themes. It was developed by Netmarble Neo and was released on May 21, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a story-driven action-adventure RPG set in a vast, detailed open-world version of Westeros. Players explore iconic locations like King’s Landing and Castle Black while uncovering secrets and forging their own legacy as an illegitimate child of House Tyre. The game offers new storylines that deepen the rich lore of the Seven Kingdoms.

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story338 positive mentions

monetization85 negative mentions

Immersive story that captures the essence of the Game of Thrones universe.
Engaging combat mechanics that allow for strategic gameplay.
Visually appealing graphics and well-designed environments.

Heavy reliance on microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics that hinder progression.
Frequent bugs and performance issues, including lag and disconnections.
Limited multiplayer features, with co-op only available in specific dungeons and world bosses.

story
1,061 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Game of Thrones: King's Road" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its integration with the lore of the series and the engaging narrative that unfolds through both main and side quests. However, the progression is often hindered by a "momentum" system that requires significant grinding or microtransactions to advance, leading to frustration among players who feel that the story's potential is undermined by these barriers. While the writing and voice acting are praised, the overall experience is marred by repetitive gameplay and the need for excessive grinding, which detracts from the enjoyment of the story.
- “The game's storyline is very well done, and the play starts out strong.”
- “I love the rich story mode and the compelling characters in Game of Thrones!”
- “The story is engaging, and both main and side quests are interesting.”
- “The storyline has a few logical irritations, and your choices, as a character, seem to have no impact on the game world.”
- “The sheer amount of grinding you have to do simply to progress in the single-player story is ludicrous.”
- “The progression of the story and the progress of your character makes absolutely no sense; it is built so you pump money into micro-transactions for what is basically a single-player game.”
gameplay
407 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
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The gameplay of "Game of Thrones: Kingsroad" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging combat mechanics and immersive world, reminiscent of popular RPGs like "Assassin's Creed" and "The Witcher." However, numerous criticisms highlight the game's reliance on mobile-style mechanics, excessive microtransactions, and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment in the core gameplay loop, others feel that the monetization strategies and design choices hinder the game's potential, making it feel more like a cash grab than a fully realized RPG.
- “Gameplay feels like any other open world ARPG with activities to clear (and repeatable) similar to Ghost of games, and it's free.”
- “Gameplay is active and the block/dodge mechanics are fun to play and watch.”
- “The gameplay is fluid and addictive—whether you're cutting through waves of enemies or teaming up in co-op, it always feels intense and satisfying.”
- “If they put half as much effort into the gameplay that they put into the monetization systems of this game, it might be worth playing.”
- “The design screams revenue-first, gameplay-second.”
- “Every aspect of the gameplay seems designed to get you to spend more real money.”
graphics
294 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are decent and visually appealing for a free-to-play title, they often feel like a port from mobile devices, lacking the polish expected from modern PC games. Some users praise the visuals as "stunning" and "beautiful," particularly in terms of character design and environments, while others criticize them as outdated or reminiscent of older console graphics. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are satisfactory, there is significant room for improvement, especially in optimization and detail.
- “The graphics are amazing and the combat is a thrill ride.”
- “The graphics are stunning, between the custom character details, outfit looks, mount fur, and buildings, there is a lot to enjoy aesthetically.”
- “I absolutely love this game, the graphics and storytelling are so good.”
- “The graphics look like they're straight out of the Xbox 360 era, because it’s just a lazy mobile port dumped onto PC.”
- “The graphics are outdated for 2025, gear doesn’t visually change on your character, cloaks clip through armor, and horse riding feels clunky and unfinished.”
- “A money-grabbing, 'free' mobile game with PS2 graphics, a soulless story, lifeless characters, and a never-ending amalgamation of clunky, glitchy clipping textures and unaligned voice-to-mouths.”
monetization
271 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
62%
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The monetization in this game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive and predatory, with numerous microtransactions and multiple currencies that create a frustrating experience for players. Many reviewers describe it as a cash grab, emphasizing that the game prioritizes monetization over player enjoyment, often locking essential gameplay elements behind paywalls. While some players claim that progress can be made without spending money, the overall sentiment is that the heavy reliance on microtransactions detracts significantly from the game's potential.
- “I would rather pay for a quality game than have a 'free' game where you depend on microtransactions.”
- “The core gameplay is strong, but the aggressive monetization turns what could be a fantastic strategy game into just another money-grabbing grind.”
- “Despite the game’s mobile roots and the looming specter of microtransactions, the core gameplay loop is satisfying.”
- “This isn’t just a cash grab; it’s a case study in modern gaming greed.”
- “The hardcaps, the broken progression, the forced stat checks, the grind, the bad scaling, the monetization – it all adds up to a game that doesn’t respect its players’ time or budget.”
- “The game is entirely built for microtransactions and will cost you hundreds; it's $50 USD for a skin.”
grinding
179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
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The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive and repetitive nature of resource farming and gear upgrades. Critics highlight that progression is heavily gated by grinding, often requiring significant time investment or monetary purchases to advance, leading to a tedious experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate a moderate amount of grinding, the consensus is that the game leans too heavily on this mechanic, making it feel like a cash grab rather than a rewarding gameplay experience.
- “Gear comes in tiers, and you can get away with not farming until about 30k power, after which there's a colossal jump up to 49k power.”
- “Instead of meaningful updates, players get nothing but more grinding systems and more ways for the game to push monetization without offering anything of real value in return.”
- “The sheer amount of grinding you have to do simply to progress in the single-player story is ludicrous.”
- “This game slowly hits hard walls out of nowhere and becomes extremely grindy.”
optimization
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe performance issues such as unstable framerates, lag, and desynchronization, even on high-end systems. Many users feel that the game is poorly optimized for both PC and mobile platforms, leading to a frustrating experience despite its engaging mechanics and graphics. While some players have noted improvements since the beta, the consensus is that significant optimization work is still needed to enhance overall performance and stability.
- “Before you know it, you've invested many hours into your progress, and you're serious about gear and stats optimization.”
- “The pc version feels optimized for a broad RPG experience, with plenty of quests – main story quests, side missions, faction quests, and even estate managing/upgrading.”
- “Developed for both PC and mobile devices, it runs smoothly on PC when optimized for various specifications, eliminating concerns about performance.”
- “The game runs terribly due to poor optimization and what seems like a complete lack of care from the developers.”
- “Performance on PC and mobile is poor—there’s constant desync, enemies teleport unpredictably, hit detection fails, and the game is badly optimized.”
- “Even with a high-end GPU, running the game on maximum settings without DLSS, you can't maintain stable performance above 60 FPS.”
music
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Game of Thrones: Kingsroad" is widely praised for its use of licensed tracks from the show, which effectively enhances the atmosphere and immerses players in the world of Westeros. While some reviews note that the soundtrack is not particularly groundbreaking, it is described as fitting and professionally made, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Fans of "A Song of Ice and Fire" appreciate the nostalgic and cinematic quality of the music, which complements the game's storytelling and setting.
- “Fully licensed music from the show, perfectly placed to enhance key moments.”
- “The music is wonderful and fits in with the atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack primarily consists of tracks from the show, possibly mixed with original compositions that blend seamlessly.”
- “The music is ambient and fitting, though nothing too standout.”
- “Sadly felt there was potential but once you get past the initial comfort of the soundtrack you realize this is just another mobile F2P dumpster fire.”
- “The music was meh.”
stability
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and lag issues that significantly impact gameplay, especially during critical moments like boss fights. Many users note that the game feels unfinished, with problems such as character teleportation, broken animations, and quest-related bugs. While some appreciate the game's potential and fun elements, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial optimization and fixes to enhance the player experience.
- “It runs great on my 4.5-year-old computer with the highest graphics settings.”
- “Runs great on Linux.”
- “But, it runs great on PC!”
- “The lag is bad, and what I mean by that is it happens at the worst times like during a fight, makes it harder to defeat a boss when it lags or freezes for a few seconds.”
- “Fighting is buggy, especially in the dungeons; sometimes it will teleport me under the map and I'm stuck there unless I restart completely.”
- “Questing is a buggy mess; if you queue for a dungeon and suddenly find yourself in a cutscene during the campaign mid-queue pop, then good luck because it ends up bugging the entirety of your questing system, meaning none of the quests will let you progress for whatever reason, side quests included.”
atmosphere
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Game of Thrones: Kingsroad" is widely praised for its immersive representation of Westeros, effectively capturing the show's grim beauty through detailed environments, familiar locations, and a fitting musical score. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke the series' dark and atmospheric essence, making it particularly enjoyable for fans, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game's visuals, sound design, and world-building contribute significantly to its engaging atmosphere, enhancing the experience for both newcomers and long-time fans of the franchise.
- “The game totally nails the show's atmosphere, and the choices you have to make are brutal.”
- “This game nails the atmosphere of Westeros — from the cold walls of Winterfell to the chaos of King's Landing.”
- “The world, the characters, the atmosphere — it all feels very true to the series, and as someone who loves the lore, I really enjoyed being part of that universe.”
- “The atmosphere is also very well done.”
- “The music maintains the signature Game of Thrones atmosphere, which helps ground the experience.”
- “Atmosphere: the art style captures Westeros’ grim beauty, and Ramin Djawadi’s score elevates every scene.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as uniquely charming and often unintentional, with players finding joy in absurd mechanics like horse drifting and the ridiculousness of the pay-to-win elements. Many reviewers noted that the game's quirks, such as falling out of the map and clunky controls, contribute to its comedic appeal, making for a funny and entertaining adventure despite some frustrations. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience, even if it occasionally detracts from it.
- “I find it adds a uniquely hilarious charm to the scenes that really couldn't be replicated if done intentionally.”
- “Rewarding system is absolutely ridiculous, and the further you advance, the funnier it gets.”
- “Horse drifting is outright funny.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players express a strong sense of disappointment regarding the emotional engagement of the game, describing it as "soulless" and lacking depth, with a boring storyline that fails to captivate. While some appreciate the immersive experience of political intrigue and character-driven moments, many feel that technical issues and unfair gameplay mechanics overshadow any potential emotional impact, leading to apathy and frustration. The contrast between the game's potential and its execution leaves players feeling heartbroken over wasted opportunities for a more meaningful experience.
- “In summary, 'Kingsroad' was a heartbreaking experience of wasted potential.”
- “From the moment you step into the boots of House Forrester, you’re thrown into a web of political intrigue, betrayal, and heart-wrenching decisions that truly make you feel the weight of the stark words: 'winter is coming.'”
- “The assassin class, in particular, was a blast to play – dodging and flipping around enemies made me feel like I was truly part of the Game of Thrones universe, channeling my inner Arya Stark.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the ability to experiment with new builds and enjoy co-op features, others feel that progression is hindered by power walls and time-gated content, leading to a lack of motivation to replay. Ratings vary significantly, with some users scoring it as low as 1/10, indicating a strong dissatisfaction with replay value.
- “Whether you want to battle solo or team up with friends, the co-op feature adds a huge layer of replayability.”
- “I hope they come to their senses and understand that replayability is key in any RPG.”
- “All aspects of the game are playable with no (or the 25 to get EA) money spent.”
- “Replayability - 6/10 - what makes me come back?”
- “I say initially because you eventually hit power walls with no way to progress unless you grind the side objectives, which cost in-game currency to collect and are time-gated before they're replayable.”
- “Replayability - 1 - you won't want to play it again.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating an authentic atmosphere through its detailed environments and character designs, enhancing the overall world-building. Players are encouraged to invest time in the character creator to ensure their character aligns with the game's aesthetic and narrative.
- “Visually, the game really nails the atmosphere — the environments, the character designs, and the world-building feel true to the series.”
- “The environments, the character designs, the music—it all feels authentically Game of Thrones.”
- “So when in the character creator, make sure you are happy with your character design.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited options for character customization, which hindered my ability to create a unique identity.”
- “The characters don't evolve throughout the game, leaving their arcs feeling stagnant and unengaging.”

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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a open world role playing game with fantasy, drama and historical themes.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is available on PC, Phone, Windows, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 47 hours playing Game of Thrones: Kingsroad.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad was released on May 21, 2025.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad was developed by Netmarble Neo.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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