Game of Thrones - Season One

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 12 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • emotional
Game of Thrones - Season One Game Cover
Though hard to grasp for the uninitiated, Telltale's Game of Thrones is a meaty addition to the established tale, creating a gut-twisting drama that'll leave you feeling awful, just like Game of Thrones should.

Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series is a six part episodic game series set in the world of HBO's groundbreaking TV show. This new story tells of House Forrester, a noble family from the north of Westeros, loyal to the Starks of Winterfell. Caught up in the events surrounding the War of the Five Kings, they are thrown into a maelstrom of bloody warfare, revenge, intrigue, and horror as they…

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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
emotional1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game effectively captures the essence of the Game of Thrones universe, providing a fun experience with familiar and new characters.
  • The voice performances are excellent, and the story features hard choices and sacrifices that align well with the themes of the series.
  • The pacing of the story is well-executed, keeping players engaged with a gut-wrenching drama that reflects the tone of Game of Thrones.
  • Many choices feel inconsequential, leading to a lack of meaningful player agency and an illusion of choice.
  • The art style is underwhelming, with some characters appearing washed out and visual glitches detracting from the experience.
  • The finale leaves much to be desired, and the overall execution feels like a missed opportunity, resulting in a story that doesn't provide closure.
  • story6 mentions

    The story is engaging and well-paced, offering a fun experience within the Game of Thrones universe, complete with a lovable cast and emotional depth. However, many players feel that the choices are largely inconsequential, reducing the gameplay to mostly dialogue trees and quick-time events, making it feel more like an interactive movie than a traditional video game.

    • “The story leading up to that bitter taste, though, is quite fun.”
    • “A meaty addition to the Game of Thrones universe, a brilliantly paced story that knows how to keep you on edge, with a cast you'll fall in love with even when you shouldn't.”
    • “The storyline ends up doing nothing; choices don’t matter.”
    • “Many of the choices do not matter, and the story is generally the same regardless of where the user directs the scenes.”
    • “It may tug at heartstrings thanks to the way the story is told and the solid voice acting, but just don't expect a video game; this is more or less a movie that pauses itself once in a while.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the solid visuals and unique art style in the early episodes, while others found the overall art style underwhelming and characters appearing washed out.

    • “It's Game of Thrones, and GOT is awesome. The first few episodes are solid, with visuals and voice acting equally impressive.”
    • “Unique art style.”
    • “The sixth and final episode of this season left a lot to be desired. The art style was underwhelming.”
    • “The watercolor art style makes characters look washed out.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, particularly through the blend of familiar characters from the series and new ones, which enhances their investment in the political intrigue. The experience evokes a sense of immersion, making them feel as if they are genuinely preparing to take on the challenges of the Iron Throne.

    • “It's fun to see characters I recognized from the series intermingled with new characters specifically built for this game. The twists and turns of navigating the political world of Game of Thrones made me feel as though I was indeed prepping to sit on the Iron Throne.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is highlighted by the excellent voice performances of characters like Asher and Rodrick, which enhance the emotional depth and immersion, despite the difficult choices players must navigate.

  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is minimalistic, with limited interaction primarily involving holding the control stick to move forward, resulting in a lack of substantial engagement.

    • “There are a couple of moments where the game lets players hold the control stick up to move forward, but this is not a game with substantial gameplay at all.”
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