Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series

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  1. Hack
    Feb 26, 2016
    6
    While still enjoyable, and certainly worth the price if on sale Game of Thrones is without a doubt the weakest of Telltale's most recent efforts, sitting comfortably behind The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. I would also like to point out this is the first time I've been able to put down a Telltale game for long periods, I finished episode 6 two weeks after episode 5 when I usuallyWhile still enjoyable, and certainly worth the price if on sale Game of Thrones is without a doubt the weakest of Telltale's most recent efforts, sitting comfortably behind The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. I would also like to point out this is the first time I've been able to put down a Telltale game for long periods, I finished episode 6 two weeks after episode 5 when I usually knock out an episode a day back to back due to being engrossed. Take from that what you will.

    Telltale have changed their usual format with Game of Thrones, you don't play the role of one person, you play many and I feel this hurt the immersion, I didn't feel truly connected to any of the characters as you are swapped between them so regularly, although some were definitely more likeable than others. I guess it makes sense, and follows the format of the TV show but still, I don't think it translated very well into the game.

    Another big complaint I have was the bizarre choice of graphical filters and effects used throughout the game, all edges appear blurred and jagged regardless of settings and there's no way to correct this as it's an artistic choice made by the devs (supposedly to make it look like an oil painting), one that completely butchers the visual fidelity. At first I thought something was simply wrong with my game, but after researching further I discovered this is 100% intended and I couldn't disagree more with the overall aesthetic of the game. Telltale aren't known for their technical prowess, but at least their games usually look clean, and that's just not the case with Game of Thrones, the overall look reminds me of playing a game at a non native resolution. The technical issues didn't stop there either, the game crashed to desktop many times when first starting the game, sometimes taking 3 - 4 attempts before it would open correctly, thankfully this never happened during gameplay. I would just like to point out this has never been an issue with any other Telltale game and I'm certainly not alone, many people have reported the exact same issue with no solution. On top of these extra problems the usual Telltale engine issues are of course present, so don't expect any improvements on that front.

    While this review may seem negative I would still recommend it, it's definitely the weakest, recent Telltale offering but it's still a solid game, especially at 66% off and if you enjoyed their recent work you will most likely enjoy it as well, but I'd be surprised if you don't feel the lack of Telltale magic because it's just not there, or at least it's spread too thin.    … Expand
  2. xspidermanx322
    May 13, 2016
    6
    This game is alright. It's good if you can get it on sale, but really not worth it at full price. The writing is alright. Some people don't like the painted look, but I think it fits GOT. Voice acting is good, but the story just isn't that amazing. Maybe it'll get better if they make a season 2, but I'm not gonna hold my breath. I really enjoy Telltale games, but this is one that IThis game is alright. It's good if you can get it on sale, but really not worth it at full price. The writing is alright. Some people don't like the painted look, but I think it fits GOT. Voice acting is good, but the story just isn't that amazing. Maybe it'll get better if they make a season 2, but I'm not gonna hold my breath. I really enjoy Telltale games, but this is one that I probably could've lived without playing.… Expand
  3. adpirtle
    Jun 9, 2016
    7
    Nowhere near as good as The Walking Dead or The Wolf Among Us, Game of Thrones Season One still delivers a decent story with a typically tragic conclusion, true to its source material.
  4. Blackfalcon501
    Nov 28, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh man look this game is good but bad at the same time i mean of all the Telltale games i have played this one has left me with a sour taste in my mouth with both endings no matter what you do ending up with almost everyone dead regardless of choices made it also leaves more questions than answers like one key one WHAT does or is the North Grove and why is it so important!

    Overall this game is solid at the start but slowly declines as the games go on with your choices meaning nothing in the end and will most likely leave you unsatisfied with the ending 6/10    … Expand
  5. JimCorbett
    Nov 18, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, this is the worst Telltale game that I have played (started with TWD S1). This is the game where your choices matter the least, where the plot moves in directions for no logical reason other than to "shock" the player. I will say that the feel of the world and characters very much makes me believe it is set in the ASOIF/GoT world which is fantastic. However the game suffers from typical telltale issues such as terrible animations, poor texture quality, missing sound effects, and a heavy overused of quick time events. However, my biggest problem with this game is that it makes the same cardinal sin that the GoT TV show has been making the past few seasons. It makes the "bad guys" win because that's what they think is supposed to happen. There is no hope for the player, I can only think of one good thing that happens throughout the entire 6 episode seasons and that good thing is immediately wiped out the very next episode. There is nothing to cheer for and no matter what you do you will still lose everything. This is not what the book series is like at all. There is always hope, always something good that is happening or is going to happen that you can look forward to. This game has nothing but failure. The ending doesn't wrap up any of the loose ends and it doesn't hint on anything good to happen in the heavily implied second season. Nobody wants to play a game where they constantly lose and are shown how they've messed up but they can't do anything about it. It's not fun. It's not a good game. nothing feels natural about the story and the bad guys just get advantages because they are the bad guys and that's how it's supposed to be for this game and the TV show. If you're a huge fan of the show and haven't read the books then maybe you'll enjoy it. If you're a fan of the books and aren't happy with the direction the show has been taking then i highly doubt you'll like this. Telltale games have grown stale and this is yet another example of the dying formula.… Expand
  6. SpaceAU
    Nov 21, 2015
    6
    A promising opening with the first 3 episodes, only for the final three to be complete buildup towards a real conflict resolution that never comes. The 'finale' is the final nail in the coffin as it abruptly ends without conclusion to any plotlines, which sets up for a 'season two'. Not to mention that this series was supposed to be completed and released before the tv season 5. (Ep 1A promising opening with the first 3 episodes, only for the final three to be complete buildup towards a real conflict resolution that never comes. The 'finale' is the final nail in the coffin as it abruptly ends without conclusion to any plotlines, which sets up for a 'season two'. Not to mention that this series was supposed to be completed and released before the tv season 5. (Ep 1 released on Dec 2 2014, episodes meant to bimonthly but ended up being delayed so much that ep 6 released Nov 17 2015)

    Avoid Telltale for a few years, their incompetence is just leaves their players wanting and disappointed.    … Expand
  7. Reimos
    Apr 19, 2015
    6
    This game is undoubtingly weaker, MUCH weaker than the TV series. The story is weak, most of the characters are bland and boring. Graphically this game feels and looks much worse, than "The Wolf Among Us" and "The Walking Dead", sometimes to the point of looking pretty awful.
  8. RMDsilva
    Dec 17, 2015
    5
    Telltale, I hope this is the last time you trick me.
    I knew the story would be crap.
    I knew the choices would not matter. I knew the only way to enjoy it would be to take it as popcorn, to forget that the choices don't matter and try and care as much as possible. But when you care, you care that the story is crap. And then you see that not only the story is crap, but your choices don't    Telltale, I hope this is the last time you trick me.
    I knew the story would be crap.
    I knew the choices would not matter.
    I knew the only way to enjoy it would be to take it as popcorn, to forget that the choices don't matter and try and care as much as possible.
    But when you care, you care that the story is crap. And then you see that not only the story is crap, but your choices don't matter.
    And then the bonus is that they ported the most annoying part of GoT: the terrible cringy dialogue. The good dialogue is nowhere to be seen.
    They pick a bit from every story and just repeat it.

    Amazing. I do hope TellTale goes broke. I think that'll be sooner than they'll learn to make an actual game, rather than a poor mix between a game and a movie.    … Expand
  9. jseph1234
    Dec 15, 2014
    5
    Just played Episode 1. Typical Telltale, linear game where the only difference your choices make (with the exception of one) is that certain people are more pissed off with you. The game always ends up with the same damn endings, just like "The Walking Dead"

    Can't recommend at the $20 price tag, really. Watch the TV show instead or better yet read the books.
  10. Muuvinki
    Nov 28, 2015
    7
    If you have played any of the previous Telltale games you know what to expect. Lots of quicktime events, reading and story involved gameplay. In Game of Thrones you are playing as members of the house Forrester who are the bannermen of house Stark. Story has many twists and turns in every episode but one truly starts to question the writing of this game when the last episode of this gameIf you have played any of the previous Telltale games you know what to expect. Lots of quicktime events, reading and story involved gameplay. In Game of Thrones you are playing as members of the house Forrester who are the bannermen of house Stark. Story has many twists and turns in every episode but one truly starts to question the writing of this game when the last episode of this game hits its mark.

    People are left with cliffhanger ending and multiple questions whats gonna happen next. While its obvious that this is Telltale's way of making more money with following season in the future, its
    certainly a dick move towards your customers.

    You might only consider buying this, if you are fan of Telltale's previous games and
    you truly love Game of Thrones TV-show.    … Expand
  11. weirdcryo
    Nov 21, 2015
    6
    After playing great games from telltales, like The Wolf Among Us and Tales from the Borderlands I was expecting more, at least in the writing department, most the new characters and some scenes resemble to the ones we already know.
    The fact that every choice you make has little to no real consequences, as usual, make you feel frustrated, highlighted by the fact that all your choices will    After playing great games from telltales, like The Wolf Among Us and Tales from the Borderlands I was expecting more, at least in the writing department, most the new characters and some scenes resemble to the ones we already know.
    The fact that every choice you make has little to no real consequences, as usual, make you feel frustrated, highlighted by the fact that all your choices will come back to bite you in your ass.
    Nonetheless I have a descent time playing it.    … Expand
  12. Darth24
    Jul 29, 2016
    7
    A good game overall, that helps capture the world of Game of thrones, and allows you to meet some of the best characters from the show. Overall the game provides an interesting story, with a good mix of characters with a few twists and turns throughout the story.
  13. jim_taltontish
    Jul 4, 2016
    7
    Really surprised by the all the zero and four ratings. I think most people expect Telltales "games" to be slightly interactive movies that include your input enough to make you feel involved in the story. I agree that your choices don't really impact much of the outcome, but it's really well done. It's not as good as the best GoT TV eps, but it is certainly better than some of them.Really surprised by the all the zero and four ratings. I think most people expect Telltales "games" to be slightly interactive movies that include your input enough to make you feel involved in the story. I agree that your choices don't really impact much of the outcome, but it's really well done. It's not as good as the best GoT TV eps, but it is certainly better than some of them. It's an interesting, varied, complex story that's well voiced, which for me are the most important parts of games like this. Absolutely love the art style. I thought it concluded well, assuming there's a season two. Would love to give this a 7.5 if the scoring system permitted, but I don't feel it's quite an 8. Seems like it could be considered canon, at least for the TV series.… Expand
  14. Tagirix
    Jul 5, 2016
    7
    I'm not a fan of Game of Thrones since I haven't watched TV show. I did, but only three episodes. Disclaimemer: if you don't know anything about Game of Thrones universe, but you always enjoy Telltale games, I advise you playing this title since it doesn't requires a deep knowledge of the story. You will understnad everything. Telltale made a special graphics style, chose a great period ofI'm not a fan of Game of Thrones since I haven't watched TV show. I did, but only three episodes. Disclaimemer: if you don't know anything about Game of Thrones universe, but you always enjoy Telltale games, I advise you playing this title since it doesn't requires a deep knowledge of the story. You will understnad everything. Telltale made a special graphics style, chose a great period of time for the game. I'm not gonna say anything else — just try it out.… Expand
  15. alanbessa
    Jan 2, 2018
    5
    Not recommended,

    Don't ever feel doubt when choosing something, your choices don't matter at all.
  16. Bleat0124
    Aug 10, 2016
    7
    This game is very exciting--if nothing else. There are very few absolutely dull moments, and mostly not forced--though there are a few moments---like the random thief and the random encounter with Drogon. Mostly, the story follows a logical pattern from the Twins.

    The graphic are not out of this world but they are ok--i.e. 7 The writing repeats itself too much and is often to    This game is very exciting--if nothing else. There are very few absolutely dull moments, and mostly not forced--though there are a few moments---like the random thief and the random encounter with Drogon. Mostly, the story follows a logical pattern from the Twins.

    The graphic are not out of this world but they are ok--i.e. 7

    The writing repeats itself too much and is often to sentimental for this kind of world which makes the characters seem like cartoon cut outs sometimes.

    But I give it a seven before from start to finish the overall story is well put together. and it is brimming with potential to be something special. Definitively worth your time. The show took a few to get going to.    … Expand
  17. Kaprawiec
    Mar 20, 2017
    6
    Not that bad, but definitelly not on the same level that the books are.
    I finished it like a month ago and I barely remember the story, so it wasnt so great. It also feel like rehash of the original story with characters that are almost identicall to the book ones - the squire sent to the wall is basically Jon Snow, Forresters are similar to Starks. The only unique and interesting    Not that bad, but definitelly not on the same level that the books are.
    I finished it like a month ago and I barely remember the story, so it wasnt so great. It also feel like rehash of the original story with characters that are almost identicall to the book ones - the squire sent to the wall is basically Jon Snow, Forresters are similar to Starks. The only unique and interesting character was that banished Forrester and the girl who accompanied him and their story was quite interesting.
    The graphics are bad, and the reactions to the choices made are really quite idiotic (explained by user MetaAwesome).
    Overall if You are a fan of "A Song of Ice and Fire" and want something new in the franchiese to soak in atmosphere then go ahead, You will have some fun like I did. If not, well You wont become one after playing this game so only other reason to play this i can think of is easy platinum if You like to collect those.    … Expand
  18. Wiebe
    Feb 27, 2020
    7
    Not enough meaning in the choices, but fun to play trough for a point an click adventure if you like GOT
  19. WhiskeyStories
    May 23, 2017
    6
    The art direction is pretty and hearing and "seeing" the cast is a welcome experience, the whole game is just smoke and mirror. It's true that it's more of a visual novel than a game, your choices don't really matter. It's quite transparent that you're playing as the Stark family, even though it's a "new" family, only mentioned in the books. To be honest as a visual novel it's prettyThe art direction is pretty and hearing and "seeing" the cast is a welcome experience, the whole game is just smoke and mirror. It's true that it's more of a visual novel than a game, your choices don't really matter. It's quite transparent that you're playing as the Stark family, even though it's a "new" family, only mentioned in the books. To be honest as a visual novel it's pretty decent, some of the story elements are exciting and the multiple different characters you control splitting the storyline in 4 is a great idea. Overall I can't really judge it as a game, but as an interactive story it's not bad, I had some infuriating and some fun moments with it. It's a light 6 for me.… Expand
  20. eva3si0n
    May 3, 2017
    6
    Game of Thrones the most boring game from Telltale Games of the last years. Plot crazy and boring. And it is a total failure, at developers have been given a free hand, the house Forresterov wasn't mentioned in series, and couple of lines in the fifth book. In what a problem to make the unique history? In general a game problem - the main characters and an event with them connected. TheGame of Thrones the most boring game from Telltale Games of the last years. Plot crazy and boring. And it is a total failure, at developers have been given a free hand, the house Forresterov wasn't mentioned in series, and couple of lines in the fifth book. In what a problem to make the unique history? In general a game problem - the main characters and an event with them connected. The house of Foresters is so imperceptible, faded and is disgustingly registered that to it there are no feelings. What contradicts the concept of GOT. Show you 30 minutes of the character and kill him as if have performed routine work.
    Of course graphics in interaktivony cinema not the main thing, but I didn't see so careless work yet. Degradation of textures is executed at such level that even games on PS3 in 2006 can envy. Management of a mouse/gamepad too disgusting. And the main thing - degradation of textures and sensitivity of the mouse/gamepad can't be adjusted in settings. Still the gamepad from Xbox One was connected from the 3rd time.
    The ending is the last nail in a cover of a coffin of this product. This most ridiculous that I saw in the games Telltale. As if authors from Telltale scripted to series Lost. The open final, with an obvious reserve for the second season. Here only to whom he is necessary? If, succession of events begins to slip on the place on the 3rd episode of the first season, and further already you plays by inertia. Telltale obviously rolls down down and marks time, authors became hostages of the ideas.
    PS. A game only for true fans of creations of Telltale Games. It is even better for admirers of Game of Thrones not to watch at these tortures with fine a Universe fantasy.    … Expand
  21. Mobile
    Jan 20, 2018
    5
    ENG
    It is worth noting that this game is the most horrible in terms of graphics, so to do casually and it is not even in the soap as often happens. Sometimes it seems that they are playing on the phone or on the PS1, though sometimes you can see a more or less normal and make a couple of screenshots. As for the characters, storytelling, choice and development, as in other games of this    ENG
    It is worth noting that this game is the most horrible in terms of graphics, so to do casually and it is not even in the soap as often happens. Sometimes it seems that they are playing on the phone or on the PS1, though sometimes you can see a more or less normal and make a couple of screenshots. As for the characters, storytelling, choice and development, as in other games of this company, except that she's quite outspoken in terms of fighting, there are a couple of savory moments. The first two episode was not particularly interesting place, but with the third interested and even interesting to follow the story. There are a couple of favorites, but this close and not the characters in the first season of "the walking", but not as zero and faceless in the games of Teyla. The ending made not much admire, frustrating the common cause some emotions that only a plus.
    RU
    Сразу стоит отметить, что данная игра самая жуткая в плане графики, настолько сделать небрежно и дело даже не в мыле как часто бывает. Порой кажется что играешь на телефоне или на PS1, хотя иногда и можно узреть более-менее нормальный вид и сделать пару скринов. Что касается персонажей, подачи сюжета, выбора и развития, все как и в других играх данной компании, разве что она довольна откровенная в плане боев, есть пара смачных моментов. Первые два эпизода была не особо интересно проходить, но вот с третьего заинтересовался и даже интересно было следить за историей. Есть парочка фаворитов, но эта и близко не те персонажи что в первом сезоне "ходячих", но и не такие нулевые и безликие как в нынешних играх тейлов. Концовка даже заставила не много восхитится, расстроить в общем вызвать некоторые эмоции что только плюс.    … Expand
  22. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    7
    The game is avarage even for Telltale production. It has a few decent moments, but generally speaking much worse than TWD.
  23. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    6
    Yani işte bir hafta sonra unutup, bu da neydi ya diyeceğiniz bir oyun......
  24. CriticalHit20
    Oct 20, 2019
    7
    Probably 6.5 but I rounded it up. This might be a spolier but you it is not a plot spoiler and others have said it: your choices in this game do not matter. They are minor choices but what will happen will happen and none of your choices can change that. At first it does convey the experience that every choice you have to make is bad which matches the theme of the books, but then youProbably 6.5 but I rounded it up. This might be a spolier but you it is not a plot spoiler and others have said it: your choices in this game do not matter. They are minor choices but what will happen will happen and none of your choices can change that. At first it does convey the experience that every choice you have to make is bad which matches the theme of the books, but then you realize these choices do not matter, so why even try? What you are really doing is watching some extended animated side plots to the TV show of a passable quality (6.5-7.5/10 depending on the episode). It is not as bad as some other reviews make it out to be but you should know what you are getting into and decide if it is something you want to spend time on. I would not play other Telltale games. In fact, I am getting a little tired of short games the are stories (Gone Home, Firewatch, etc.). I am looking for a game. If I was looking for a good story, I can watch TV or a movie.… Expand
  25. Bloodnes
    Nov 7, 2021
    7
    Очередная игра от известной компании, не являюсь фанатом сериала, но в целом игра понравилась, сюжет такое себе... 7/10
  26. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    6
    Its just okay. Nothing special and characters are not interesting and you dont care if they die.
  27. AMBO
    Feb 17, 2020
    7
    07/10......................................................................
  28. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    5
    Without a doubt, the worst game of telltale games that does not measure up to the series. These new graphic adventures with such poor gameplay must have a story of 10 to keep you hooked, and this is not one of them. I do not recommend it.
  29. glittergoose
    Aug 24, 2020
    6
    I just don't like Telltale's play style. These are supposed to largely narrative games, but here the choices you make do not actually matter. Which, I suppose could have been a purposeful design, trying to emulate the tv show's edgelord grimdark adaptation of the source material. Doesn't vibe with me.
    The art is reaching for some marriage between comic book and realism, but since every    I just don't like Telltale's play style. These are supposed to largely narrative games, but here the choices you make do not actually matter. Which, I suppose could have been a purposeful design, trying to emulate the tv show's edgelord grimdark adaptation of the source material. Doesn't vibe with me.
    The art is reaching for some marriage between comic book and realism, but since every character seems to have these qualities mixed at a varying amounts, the end result is sloppy and lacks cohesion.
    Worst of all, the studio is closed and there will be no conclusion to the series.    … Expand
  30. TheSikvel
    Oct 23, 2021
    7
    In general, the game is interesting. However, there are problems with the fact that usually dialgochi do not solve anything and, in principle, you seem to be watching an ordinary movie and not playing an interactive movie. However, the story itself is very interesting and touches the events of the series. I liked the game, but it could have been many times better.
  31. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    Interesting. It's a short history and stressed game, it no give you chance to fail or miss quick options so it's far to classic adventure games, but is fun for a while

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Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 4, 2016
    65
    The story starts with a bang (during the Red Wedding) but fails to keep the momentum and ultimately comes nowhere near the breathtaking twists of the original. [01/2016, p.72]
  2. ActionTrip
    Feb 2, 2016
    60
    Game of Thrones will give you some pretty cool moments, especially when you start feeling the weight of your decisions. Overall, there’s a good chance you’ll be disappointed and frustrated with the game, rather than being mesmerized by an epic tale and great characters. You know, great characters really aren’t THAT great, unless we have enough time to know them.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Jan 25, 2016
    39
    Telltale’s Game of Thrones is a bad-looking, dumb, predictable drama. It has some powerful moments, but compared to the show and the books, this is nothing more than a farce.
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