Game of Thrones: Episode One - Iron From Ice

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  1. Animus000
    Jul 4, 2016
    1
    I was constantly frustrated at the lack of options and the tedious gameplay and frankly after playing all the way through the ending was like a giant middle finger on the screen to the players.
  2. rodericrinehart
    Jul 10, 2015
    7
    A light recommend IF on sale and IF you aren't sick of the Telltale formula. I checked both boxes lightly and enjoyed the game. I have come to realize that Telltale games are just choose-yur-own adventure books more than "games" in the traditional sense - but I'm ok with that and I enjoy the storytellign and mild interaction and choice.

    I prefer Life is Strange to Telltale, but The Wolf    A light recommend IF on sale and IF you aren't sick of the Telltale formula. I checked both boxes lightly and enjoyed the game. I have come to realize that Telltale games are just choose-yur-own adventure books more than "games" in the traditional sense - but I'm ok with that and I enjoy the storytellign and mild interaction and choice.

    I prefer Life is Strange to Telltale, but The Wolf Among Us was my favorite Telltale game and was close to that one.    … Expand
  3. aadms
    Jul 9, 2015
    9
    Am I suppose to rate each episode? I'm sorry, but I'm rating the whole series at this point, with two episodes to go. The game is near perfect. Playing in the world of Game of Thrones is exactly the type of game that Tell Tale does the best. Excellent partnership here. I hate QTE during combat, but considering that this is a storybased driven game, it fits perfect with the cinematicAm I suppose to rate each episode? I'm sorry, but I'm rating the whole series at this point, with two episodes to go. The game is near perfect. Playing in the world of Game of Thrones is exactly the type of game that Tell Tale does the best. Excellent partnership here. I hate QTE during combat, but considering that this is a storybased driven game, it fits perfect with the cinematic feels. I realize that I only hate QTE in the combat games where you excel at your own skills only to have it taken away from you as you watch a battle. That's why I detest QTE generally. But in this game it works. And making decisions playing the game of politics is very intense. I recommend this to everyone.… Expand
  4. FakuB20
    Jun 23, 2015
    7
    Los gráficos son peores que los de The Walking Dead Season 1, al parece Telltale Games con el tiempo va bajando la calidad de los gráficos, pero bueno la historia es muy buena (es Game Of Thrones que mas decir), y para mi va a tener éxito.
    Las decisiones no cambian nada, todo termina igual.
  5. eRKingslayer
    May 7, 2015
    9
    Telltale Games bring the world of Game of thrones to life with Episode 1 A song of ice and fire, Perfect pacing of story, Political views and lore of the Game of Thrones universe. Graphics and animation are what you expect from Telltale games but you don't play these games for the graphics you play them for the story and if you love a story driven game this is one for you
  6. Apolsc
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    Telltale's version of GOT starts with the usual sign indicating your decisions will change the story while you play, the story is the usual of those who are next to the real protagonists, the characters situations are similar to many of the series's, but the positive thing here is the decision taking resembles to the original material, in a world where the tongue can be stronger than aTelltale's version of GOT starts with the usual sign indicating your decisions will change the story while you play, the story is the usual of those who are next to the real protagonists, the characters situations are similar to many of the series's, but the positive thing here is the decision taking resembles to the original material, in a world where the tongue can be stronger than a sword, you ll need to be accurate in what you say and who you say it to.… Expand
  7. l-marc
    Feb 7, 2015
    10
    After falling in love with Telltale's Walking Dead Season 1, having mixed feelings toward Wolf Among Us, and completely hating Telltale's Walking Dead Season 2, I had begun to lose all hope in the company's ability to create powerful character-driven plot. I had written them off as a one hit wonder that could never live up to the horror and heartbreak they created in the chilling andAfter falling in love with Telltale's Walking Dead Season 1, having mixed feelings toward Wolf Among Us, and completely hating Telltale's Walking Dead Season 2, I had begun to lose all hope in the company's ability to create powerful character-driven plot. I had written them off as a one hit wonder that could never live up to the horror and heartbreak they created in the chilling and exhilarating story of Lee and Clementine. That was until I played the demo for their new series Game of Thrones.

    Telltale's Game of Thrones is everything fans of Martin's novels and the acclaimed HBO television series, are looking for and more in a video game adaption. Interestingly, the story does not alter plots already established in the hit show, but rather shows a different perspective from events already taken place, and the ramifications of the war between The Starks and The Lannisters on other noble families in the world of the story. The game begins at the night of The Red Wedding, an event fans of the show will be well aware of and affected by. The game is centered around events following House Forrester, noble bannermen to The Starks.

    What was lacking in Atlus' highly criticized release of their own Game of Thrones adaption, was the appearance of prominent characters from the show and their roles within the game. In this aspect Telltale goes above and beyond with appearances by: Cersei, Tyrion, Lady Marjorie, Ramsay Snow, and Jon Snow all within the first 2 episodes.What may be most interesting for fans of the hit show, is that all of the aforementioned characters are voiced by the actors who play them in the series.

    Just as is expected from Game of Thrones, each and every scene is filled with tension, treachery and tragedy. With that in mind, the Game of Thrones world is the perfect world for the mechanics of Telltale's episodic point-and-click adventures, where each and every decision the player makes affects which characters live and die. It's exactly like watching an episode of the show, but being able to make the character's decisions for them.

    What amazed me most, was the power of the story and the brilliant pace of the plot, which Martin is known for. I wouldn't have been surprised if Martin wrote the story for the games himself, nor was I surprised when it was released the Martin's personal assistant was a story consultant for the game. For gamers who have watched The Walking Dead and wished they could experience that apocalyptic world, Telltale made that dream come true. While time will tell whether they fulfill that same dream for Game of Thrones fans, they're certainly off to a powerful and promising start.

    Graphics: 4/5

    Soundtrack: 5/5

    Voice Acting: 5/5

    Gameplay: 4/5

    Story: ITS OVER 9000! / 5    … Expand
  8. Junambo
    Jan 14, 2015
    7
    The first episode of Telltale's Game of Thrones in and of itself was a fairly decent introduction to the "series" of episodes. It did several things very well, but it also did several things surprisingly poorly.

    The art style and graphics were well put together and matched the overall art style of Telltale's other episodic series. There were a few graphical mistakes here and there,    The first episode of Telltale's Game of Thrones in and of itself was a fairly decent introduction to the "series" of episodes. It did several things very well, but it also did several things surprisingly poorly.

    The art style and graphics were well put together and matched the overall art style of Telltale's other episodic series. There were a few graphical mistakes here and there, especially in the animation, which is odd for a game that relies so heavily on its television-style storytelling. I've noticed a few instances where characters would just disappear or speak without moving their mouths.

    The storytelling itself was spot on. It did a fantastic job at relaying the sense of urgency and danger that is prevalent throughout the original television/book series. It even faithfully followed George R. R. Martin's style of switching character perspectives in an interesting way that kept the story feeling fresh.

    Gameplay was limited mostly to quick-time events, which has become some sort of staple in Telltale's latest games. It really is the weakest aspect of this game, so anyone not content with the game's story and dialogue may find it boring. The controls feel pretty rough in the few section where you get to walk around, especially on a mouse and keyboard. I found that on the keyboard, trying to switch from one direction to the other without circling around would result in the character standing in place, which seems a bit unprofessional. I like to think of the dialogue as its own gameplay element, which is just as strong as any Telltale game.

    Finally, probably the biggest flaw in this game is that the setting only makes sense if you are already familiar with the Game of Thrones series AND up to date to the HBO televisions series. In fact, to anyone who is just starting to read or watch the series, I heavily suggest actively avoiding this game, because it does contain spoilers. To those who are caught up, though, the game provides an interesting story close to par with the original books as long as you don't let the awkward controls and gameplay get in the way.    … Expand
  9. romanontherun
    Jan 13, 2015
    3
    1) graphics bad on it's own and it's clearly an downgrade from previous Telltale games (which was not shiny in the first place)
    2) story is ok, but still a downgrade from previous games. Plus the fact that you know you could not affect major series characters in any meaningful way.
    3) gameplay was downgraded and basically absent, QTE feels odd and awkward. 5) dialogues are meaningless,    1) graphics bad on it's own and it's clearly an downgrade from previous Telltale games (which was not shiny in the first place)
    2) story is ok, but still a downgrade from previous games. Plus the fact that you know you could not affect major series characters in any meaningful way.
    3) gameplay was downgraded and basically absent, QTE feels odd and awkward.
    5) dialogues are meaningless, there's clear an option A (be polite and humble) and option B (be honest and harsh) and thats it.
    4) choices are irrelevant, at least in first episode
    5) locations are empty rooms with nothing to do or to look at.
    6) no new info on world or sophisticated characters - everyone is a cliche and black or white in essence

    it's not near as good as The Wolf Among Us or Tales From Borderlands
    it's can not even be compared to Game of Thrones series
    it's not horrible, but everything feels so lazy and cheap that i can not recommend this game to anyone:    … Expand
  10. vaskov
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great episode telltale ga, es really out donned themselves great episode with a great story characters and beautiful art.A real 10 out of 10..Amazing soo goooood!!!!!… Expand
  11. KingSlayer93
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    Telltale Games bring the world of Game of thrones to life with Episode 1 A song of ice and fire, Perfect pacing of story, Political views and lore of the Game of Thrones universe. Graphics and animation are what you expect from Telltale games but you don't play these games for the graphics you play them for the story and if you love a story driven game this is one for you
  12. ricklongo
    Jan 8, 2015
    6
    Based on George R. R. Martin’s seminal A Song of Ice and Fire book series, HBO’s Game of Thrones has been one of the main players in the pop culture of this decade. As any gaming fanatic would realize, Martin’s expansive world, with richly detailed lore and intricate plot lines, would be a perfect setting for a Skyrim-like type of open-world video game. We’ve yet to get something likeBased on George R. R. Martin’s seminal A Song of Ice and Fire book series, HBO’s Game of Thrones has been one of the main players in the pop culture of this decade. As any gaming fanatic would realize, Martin’s expansive world, with richly detailed lore and intricate plot lines, would be a perfect setting for a Skyrim-like type of open-world video game. We’ve yet to get something like that, but in the meantime Telltale Games is giving the series its already traditional choose-your-own-adventure treatment. The result should be pleasant for fans of the show, even if there are pitfalls along the way.

    The game is a point-and-click adventure with some very light exploration aspects. It focuses on the Forresters, a northerner house sworn to the Starks, and its struggles in the aftermath of that family’s downfall. You play as three different characters, making choices for them in what amounts to a 2-hour interactive episode that is canon to the TV series (but not the books). The graphics deserve special mention, going for a watercolor aesthetic that works quite well.

    The story takes place between seasons three and four of the series, and features cameos by a few of the main characters, fully voiced by the original actors. Odd stumbles aside (such as when a character somehow manages to go alone, without provisions and on foot from the Riverlands all the way to the Forrester ancient seat up north), it’s an effective and well-written story, presenting interesting choices that let players have a taste of the difficult politics required to live in Westeros.

    I must say I have my doubts about how much your choices actually affect the storyline, though. The plot twist that serves as the game’s emotional climax, for example, is something that I consciously tried to avoid during my playing time, and the fact that your options are limited in each decision means that I simply didn’t have the power to stop it from happening. This left kind of a sour taste in my mouth, making me realize I’d probably rather sit back and watch the story unfold instead of pretending to take any actual part on it. Yes, I realize this is just episode one of six, meaning some plot points have to happen for future episodes to even work, but for me this seems more like a sign that perhaps the episodic format doesn’t work very well.

    The other aspects of the gameplay are very dispensable. There are quick-time events that annoy more than entertain, while the exploration is so light it’s almost pointless, always confined to very tight spaces. As much as those aspects make the final product seem more like an actual game rather than simply a story, they don’t feel integral to the experience, often ruining the sense of immersion.

    The best thing about Iron From Ice is, by far, its status as an appetizer for people who are waiting for the next season or the next book. Even if player interaction seems, to use a Westerosi expression, more like a mummer’s farce, the game still gives players a taste of the incredible world crafted by Martin. If that’s what you expect, you should have quite a good time. If you’re looking for a full-fledged game set in Martin’s universe, the wait still isn’t over. Luckily, us Martin fans have grown accustomed to waiting.

    Rating: 6.5    … Expand
  13. Kanazawa
    Dec 26, 2014
    8
    The complaints all seem to be the same, that it plays like a typical Telltale game. After walking dead it's what I expected: heavy emphasis on story, not so much game play. I wanted to watch more game of thrones and this appeased me and then some. Solid.
  14. pubiclice
    Dec 25, 2014
    3
    Firstly this is not what I would regard as a game, you move your character maybe 4 times. The rest of the time it is listening to mundane dialogue for 2 hours maximum then the game ends.

    The family you play as are Heavily based on the TV show Stark family most of them look like and are clearly based off them which is disappointing to see such lack of effort in character design. The    Firstly this is not what I would regard as a game, you move your character maybe 4 times. The rest of the time it is listening to mundane dialogue for 2 hours maximum then the game ends.

    The family you play as are Heavily based on the TV show Stark family most of them look like and are clearly based off them which is disappointing to see such lack of effort in character design.
    The character models are good with the exception of Margery and Ramsay who are attempts to look like the actors from the show and don't quite pull it off. In contrast the Cersei and Tyrion models are quite good.

    the dialogue is poor, its not unbearable but its fairly close. The choices you choose while speaking have zero impact on the story or the reactionary dialogue you receive in a conversation or after an "event". There are some definitive choices mainly the appointment of a sentinel however this has no impact on the story (at least in this episode). It is also misleading, you have an option towards the end of the game to flex your lordly might and show off your troops in an attempt to intimidate someone, when being presented this option it seems as if you have some power at your disposal ...you have four men.

    The animation is simply horrendous characters movements are jerky and unnatural which is particularly noticeable in the combat setting of the first part of this "game". A character dispatches someone trying to kill you only to then stop for 10 seconds to look longingly into your eyes then unsurprisingly get a arrow to the chest.

    Overall this is extremely disappointing and appears to be an abuse of the franchise to sell a sub par product    … Expand
  15. deathmachinept
    Dec 24, 2014
    0
    DONT BUY THIS WEB SERIES!!

    Well I register in Meta just to make this review. I'm also pretty sure there were people paid to crank the user score up because this so called "Game" is the worst "Game" I ever played, Duke Nuken Forever looks like an amazing game compare to this. This Interact(not so much) story is worth a 1$ nothing more... Why?? - You decisions make absolutely no    DONT BUY THIS WEB SERIES!!

    Well I register in Meta just to make this review.

    I'm also pretty sure there were people paid to crank the user score up because this so called "Game" is the worst "Game" I ever played, Duke Nuken Forever looks like an amazing game compare to this.

    This Interact(not so much) story is worth a 1$ nothing more... Why??

    - You decisions make absolutely no impact on the game(Ep.1) ZERO! Nada!(I'm not joking), illusion of choice has people said.
    - Gameplay is reduced to QTE many of these can be ignored and will have again no effect on the story.
    - Animations are really awful especially when characters are running or doing more complex animations.. I Lmao so hard in the beginning when you "Sprint"(Fast walking) with a two-handed sword carrying in one hand you look like a retard.
    - The end will always play the same and it seems forced especially when you do the perfect decisions which have a positive/impressed reaction from the antagonist.
    - Games are meant to make you have fun and enjoy the time you spend interacting with it, this games ends in a very bad way, truthfully to GoT but contrary to TV Show or Movie you can't put this things as the final ending(It's a big slap to the face to players that basically say fu#$ you you didn't have any impact playing) just like ME3 except you only found this after having other 2 games with meaningful decisions, fun and lot of gameplay and mechancis this has nothing of this.

    This thing would have been so much better as a 3D TV show like Star Wars Rebels etc... Here as it is you feel like you are eeing rip off, by having a company randomly split a game in 6 pieces without any attention to the player experience.

    This Story because of being label as a game is worth 0/10 and 1/10(for GoT fans still only buy it when all episodes have been release)    … Expand
  16. themdr127
    Dec 18, 2014
    7
    The first episode of a promising series has proven itself premiere worthy. But i must be honest, i almost exited the game within the first 5 minutes, due to unfamiliar events. I stuck through the boring beginning and started feeling more pulled towards the story, proving that the Foresters are Game Of Thrones quality characters.
    The female characters later on did not increase interest in    The first episode of a promising series has proven itself premiere worthy. But i must be honest, i almost exited the game within the first 5 minutes, due to unfamiliar events. I stuck through the boring beginning and started feeling more pulled towards the story, proving that the Foresters are Game Of Thrones quality characters.
    The female characters later on did not increase interest in the episode, and the scene by the forest with all the kids made the experience a bit boring.
    The strongest element of the episode was the small council, the choosing of the sentinel and the decisions that are made up by lord Ethan.
    I played it several times, answering everything differently but it seems that either way, the same result comes at place; Very small changes are adjusted, but tend to fade out as the story progresses.
    The animations are glitchy from time to time, but nothing to worry about.
    Overall, it has a good story, with an imagination that the books provide, an the excitement that the HBO Hit series provides.
    The pros outgrow the cons in many ways, and its a series to look forward for every 4-7 weeks.    … Expand
  17. hanihamawi1
    Dec 16, 2014
    9
    the game is fun to play especialy if u are a devoted game of thrones fan..the storyline is close to the stark store line but offers enough differences to make it stand out..and the presence of much loved characters from the tv series really adds a good taste to the storyline and expands the lore of the universe ..+the 20 $ only price tag is very gd..the only thing that is wrong is thatthe game is fun to play especialy if u are a devoted game of thrones fan..the storyline is close to the stark store line but offers enough differences to make it stand out..and the presence of much loved characters from the tv series really adds a good taste to the storyline and expands the lore of the universe ..+the 20 $ only price tag is very gd..the only thing that is wrong is that certain decisions don't matter but of course know from the walking dead..they may matter in the coming episodes ..a great game but may be harder to appeal to non readers of the books and or tv show watchers ..… Expand
  18. MrGrimm
    Dec 16, 2014
    4
    I've played only this, the first episode, and it's not clear to me that this is a game. This is an interactive narrative and a fairly interesting one, but not much of a game. On 3 play throughs what's clear is that the dialogs and cutscenes are all but identical. This will likely change with the releases of future episodes, but the passive nature of the interaction is disheartening evenI've played only this, the first episode, and it's not clear to me that this is a game. This is an interactive narrative and a fairly interesting one, but not much of a game. On 3 play throughs what's clear is that the dialogs and cutscenes are all but identical. This will likely change with the releases of future episodes, but the passive nature of the interaction is disheartening even if the options are almost always (superficially) very difficult choices. I might pick up the rest of the episodes if they drop below a dollar merely because I'm a fan of the world and genre, but honestly this seems like a high-class cut and paste of Game of thrones source material onto Telltale's "the Walking Dead" "game". If you like that sort of thing, this is probably right up your alley. If you favor games where doing things matters in the slightest however, it's probably not for you.… Expand
  19. Thilus
    Dec 14, 2014
    8
    Another good start to the Telltale Game series (the other one was Borderlands). I'm not really that much into Game of Thrones, but this game got me going almost straight from the bat, up the unexpected finale. Story itself is nowhere near as enticing as the original, but it's well written enough to keep just the right amount of tension. Also, comparing it to different Telltale gamesAnother good start to the Telltale Game series (the other one was Borderlands). I'm not really that much into Game of Thrones, but this game got me going almost straight from the bat, up the unexpected finale. Story itself is nowhere near as enticing as the original, but it's well written enough to keep just the right amount of tension. Also, comparing it to different Telltale games lately, I had a feeling that my choices were of more consequences than in, say, TWD2. The biggest flaw? Once again it's more of an interactive experience with choices, than a game. You don't really collect any things, and you don't solve any puzzles. You just watch the show, and react to it. Not something I'd expect from a "game", even though I quite enjoyed this one.… Expand
  20. ziffgetsmeta
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    Telltale does an amazing job of taking the emotional experience of watching/reading GOT and turning it into a playable story that feels fresh, yet familiar. You will make social and strategic decisions that FEEL impactful, even if some plot points are pre-determined. The fun is in the experience of getting there, developing certain personality traits along the way, and seeing how otherTelltale does an amazing job of taking the emotional experience of watching/reading GOT and turning it into a playable story that feels fresh, yet familiar. You will make social and strategic decisions that FEEL impactful, even if some plot points are pre-determined. The fun is in the experience of getting there, developing certain personality traits along the way, and seeing how other characters react to your choices.

    What would you say if you were called before Cersei? How would you run your estate as a new lord trying to earn the respect of his people? Who can you trust? If you allow yourself to become immersed in this world, the game will take you on an intense emotional journey.

    You will also feel that all too common sense of shock and injustice when bad things happen to the good guys--except this time it feels more personal because you said or did things that feel like they may have made those things happen. But in that traditional GOT way, perhaps there is nothing you could have done.    … Expand
  21. Nadrac
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    Great game from telltale, feels they enjoyed less freedom with this title, but in exchange we meet the characters we love from the show, and i certainly got a kick out of that. As the first part i felt they should have focused on less characters and let us know them better, but certainly got me looking for ward to it. It's like a very promising first episode of the show that tried to doGreat game from telltale, feels they enjoyed less freedom with this title, but in exchange we meet the characters we love from the show, and i certainly got a kick out of that. As the first part i felt they should have focused on less characters and let us know them better, but certainly got me looking for ward to it. It's like a very promising first episode of the show that tried to do bit too much, but overall still excellent and they portray the game of thrones universe flawlessly.

    On the bad side options felt less different and important than usual, but we will truly only see that later. Other issue i saw in it is the ending, feels too convenient and doesn't make much sense, mainly happens for drama and as a cliffhanger. I did notice the same flaw in the first episode of their new borderlands game, but it was easier to look past and still deserved maximum point.

    If you love Game of Thrones you will love this game.    … Expand
  22. Spedattack
    Dec 12, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The following spoilers are for the show not the game. I assume everyone who has played this game or plans to play has watched the show.
    Game of Thrones has always been about survival in the face of treachery and corruption. It has done well to establish a brutal Medieval world where one wrong mistake can bring dire consequences. This game does a great job of bringing that feeling into your own home as you try to save your Noble House from annihilation.
    The game puts you in the shoes of several individuals of House Forrester, a Noble House from the North loyal to House Stark. The game starts on the night of the Red Wedding which was the television event that shocked audiences around the world. But more importantly it is the event that saw the fall of House Stark and the Kingdom of the North. These events lead to House Forrester in desperate times as they try to survive with their sworn enemies being allied to the new Warden of the North, House Bolton.
    The game has excellent writing and performances from the cast. Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Iwan Rheon, and Natalie Dormer reprise the roles they played in the television show. I would say that Iwan Rheon steals the show in this episode as Ramsay Snow doing a fine job of reinforcing his reputation as a cruel and unpredictable sadist. Overall, the writing and performances are what make this an engaging experience that makes you feel you are actually there.
    There are a few complaints I had. The graphics were very glitchy and you see a lot of tearing on the PC version. Also, sometimes the characters words do not coincide with their mouth movements. Also, Ramsay Snow's character design did not go very well with what he looked like in the show which is strange because Tyrion, Margery, and Cersei all looked like the actors portraying them.
    The ending of the episode was brilliant and would definitely make George Martin proud. It ended in true Game of Thrones fashion and I applaud the writers for this.
    Overall, the game is great but a lot of graphical issues keep this game from being a masterpiece like The Walking Dead was.    … Expand
  23. LFiori
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    It is a great game and, to be honest, it's way better than Telltale's TWD season 2 in my opinion.

    If you are not a fan of the books and tv show, you probably will not enjoy. But if you are, it will give you the chills the way the game connects to the series. The first chapter was good, and the end of it left me breathless. Looking forward to the next ones!
  24. Zimbardo
    Dec 9, 2014
    2
    Telltale has a reputation of excellent story telling and the majority of reviewers seem to feel that Iron From Ice captures the rich atmosphere found in the Game of Thrones universe. Lets take a look together as this rich narrative unfolds between one of the protagonists and the Forrester Maester (aka keeper of knowledge and family history)...

    Gared - "Why do the Whitehills hate the    Telltale has a reputation of excellent story telling and the majority of reviewers seem to feel that Iron From Ice captures the rich atmosphere found in the Game of Thrones universe. Lets take a look together as this rich narrative unfolds between one of the protagonists and the Forrester Maester (aka keeper of knowledge and family history)...

    Gared - "Why do the Whitehills hate the Forresters"?
    Maester - "I don't doubt someone killed someone, which led to more killings of somesones and then, well... here we are."

    Oh wow. So story, much deep.

    Anyways, Iron From Ice is a fanfic based on a Song of Ice and Fire. Like all Telltale games your decisions don't matter, and this fact is magnified given that the game is a non-cannon installment featuring high profile characters from the series. "Ouuu, I wonder what will happen to Ramsey Bolton?" Nothing. Why? Because he needs to show up in the books.

    The port to PC is bad. I gotta force quit to get back to my desktop because exiting the game wasn't a feature included in my menu settings. I can see environments and characters transition between scenes at the base of my screen. The game seems rushed and sloppy.

    I just wish Winds of Winter would finally come out. After playing Iron From Ice I feel like a smoker searching for cigarette butts on the ground in a desperate attempt for a fix.    … Expand
  25. Ser_Riggers
    Dec 8, 2014
    6
    If I had to pick a word to describe this game it would be "memorable". Telltale had a very high bar to hit for this game, and, although falling short, gave it a brilliant effort; the characters are great, the story is both familiar and new, and the graphics far exceed what I've come to expect from previous Telltale titles. The game is brought down, however, by it's material; it just can'tIf I had to pick a word to describe this game it would be "memorable". Telltale had a very high bar to hit for this game, and, although falling short, gave it a brilliant effort; the characters are great, the story is both familiar and new, and the graphics far exceed what I've come to expect from previous Telltale titles. The game is brought down, however, by it's material; it just can't match the excitement and grip of the television show, and comes nowhere near the amount of "epic" as the books do.

    It is not an episode I would play again, as the choices don't seem to matter ALL THAT MUCH by the end, but I will definitely be playing the next episode to see how the story progress. Hopefully they can flesh out the story and make it more engaging, as it is a six-part series, whereas the Walking Dead was a five-part series.

    PS: Great cliffhanger, Telltale.    … Expand
  26. Prosmooth
    Dec 7, 2014
    0
    This is one of the dumbest games I've ever played. Only played for half an hour, but it was the most frustrating 30 minutes of my life. All you do are watch scenes play out and then at a certain point you are required to hit a button on your mouse or keyboard that flashes on the screen. If you don't hit the button fast enough--you die and have to replay the scene again. That's it. That'sThis is one of the dumbest games I've ever played. Only played for half an hour, but it was the most frustrating 30 minutes of my life. All you do are watch scenes play out and then at a certain point you are required to hit a button on your mouse or keyboard that flashes on the screen. If you don't hit the button fast enough--you die and have to replay the scene again. That's it. That's the game. The graphics look 10 years old and in a game where all your required to do is hit buttons--you aren't even allowed to remap the keys. I cannot believe the high reviews from other users and critics. This is a ridiculous game and a waste of money.… Expand
  27. LiquidFrostbite
    Dec 7, 2014
    4
    I don't.. I don't understand how people enjoyed this iteration from Telltale. I'm a huge fan of The Wolf Among Us and the first episode of Tales from the Borderlands.

    This game was awful. The writing and pace of this story was horribly slow and only barely managed to pick up just before the credits rolled. The art style is very pixelated which I wasn't a fan of and you spend the entire    I don't.. I don't understand how people enjoyed this iteration from Telltale. I'm a huge fan of The Wolf Among Us and the first episode of Tales from the Borderlands.

    This game was awful. The writing and pace of this story was horribly slow and only barely managed to pick up just before the credits rolled. The art style is very pixelated which I wasn't a fan of and you spend the entire game playing a coward apprentice, a small child, and a selfish, entitled young girl.

    The young boy had easily the most interesting part in the story, which isn't saying much. The game was full of horrible dialogue and overly dramatic facial animations (mainly frowns) and unnecessarily drawn out conversations.

    I played this, along with two of my friends, one being a female.. All three of us were disappointed and thought it was incredibly boring and weak-written.

    And yet it's getting praise from just about every media outlet and gaming forum. Normally I consider myself to be with the majority, as far as game opinion is concerned, but I don't understand why everyone is going so crazy over this game.

    It is easily the weakest of all the Telltale games available currently. Even though it was only a first episode, it doesn't even compare to the blowout that was the first episode of Tales from the Borderlands and I'm not even a fan of the Borderlands universe. Yet both games are getting 8/10's as if on the same level.    … Expand
  28. Cannily
    Dec 7, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I first played it, I liked it very much. The atmosphere is great and the story, with the different characters you can play with, catches the feeling of the show and books.
    The only thing I was disappointed in, was the fact, that none of my decisions has an effect on the end of ep 1. It is really annoying, that the best part, which surprised me when playing it for the first time, is unchangeable, and becomes the worst part with that. Because with this, it is only an other TV Show you can watch but not a game.    … Expand
  29. FadeOutAgain
    Dec 7, 2014
    5
    Massive Telltale and Game of Thrones fan here. Was ecstatic to play this but was quite disappointed, especially compared to the superior Tales from the Borderlands game (I never enjoyed Borderlands prior to the Telltale game). This is the PS4 version review:

    Cons: 1. Terrible, terrible graphics. Horrible textures, poor representation of the show's characters (Margery especially looks    Massive Telltale and Game of Thrones fan here. Was ecstatic to play this but was quite disappointed, especially compared to the superior Tales from the Borderlands game (I never enjoyed Borderlands prior to the Telltale game). This is the PS4 version review:

    Cons:
    1. Terrible, terrible graphics. Horrible textures, poor representation of the show's characters (Margery especially looks hideous). Half the time I don't know if it's intentionally meant to look that way or if it's glitchy. This really takes you out of the immersion of being in a Game of Thrones episode.
    2. Story is mediocre. It has it's moments but it's generally dull and characters, although you control them, seem boring.
    3. Glitches. Everywhere. Visual, audio, and ESPECIALLY subtitle. Subtitles are incorrect, audio gets skipped, visual glitches galore. This can be solved by a patch, but referring to point 1, poor visuals are an issue.
    4. ABSOLUTELY ZERO EVOLUTION. Same telltale formula from the Walking Dead era (Haven't played any games prior to that). Being a telltale fan, it sucks that you can't expect more than quick time events and dialogue choices. This was most disappointing of all. Although Tales from Borderlands didn't evolve from the usual formula, it refined it to near perfection, and even then it was slightly disappointing.

    Pros
    1. Promise. A lot of promise, especially since it's a 6 episode season. I don't regret buying the season pass despite a weak first episode.
    2. True to the original work. If you can ignore the visuals and glitches, you are in Westeros.
    3. Interacting with the show's characters is excellent, it's one thing to watch them be monsters, it's another to interact with the monsters knowing their capabilities.
    4. Price. $4 is still a steal.

    Recommendation: Wait until episode 2 to see if the season picks up.    … Expand
  30. TheWayfarer73
    Dec 7, 2014
    3
    This isn't a game, this is a story with very small interactive aspects of it. The choices you make WILL NOT CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE STORY. The marketing is misleading when it says the users choices effect the story. HARDLY.

    Might as well just made this a 2 episode bonus DVD that comes with the GOT DVD set. Not gonna buy any future ones for sure.
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#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 44
  3. Negative: 3 out of 44
  1. DarkZero
    Feb 23, 2015
    70
    In the end, it’s the writing which defines these Telltale adaptations, and Game of Thrones is no exception. In fact, it’s thanks to the original source material’s penchant for sudden and shocking character deaths and betrayals that this game has potential to keep players glued for each subsequent episode.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Feb 17, 2015
    80
    By keeping the same design and basic gameplay principle from other franchises -such as The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us- Telltale delivered an interesting twist on the Game of Thrones saga that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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  3. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    80
    The main characters are somewhat derivative, but the narrative is thrilling. [Issue#257, p.68]
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