Game of Thrones: Episode Five - A Nest of Vipers

 Xbox One
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Gaming Age
    Jul 23, 2015
    91
    Outside of that, this is another solid episode in the series, and I’m as interested in what comes next as I’ve ever been.
  2. GamesBeat
    Jul 21, 2015
    90
    But the reason that I so unreservedly love this take on Game of Thrones is because it also has a great story that acts as a canvas for you to express these characters upon. And like any great story, I’m looking forward to the final chapter with mixed emotions because I don’t want this to end.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    The strongest episode of this patchy series to date. [Oct 2015, p.82]
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  5. Arcade Sushi
    Jul 21, 2015
    80
    Despite feeling rather hurried, "A Nest of Vipers" brings the adventure to a head.
  6. NZGamer
    Jul 26, 2015
    79
    A bit of a filler episode, but several major decisions and events manage to redeem it.
  7. Games Master UK
    Sep 1, 2015
    77
    The pace is finally picking up. [Sept 2015, p.79]
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  8. We Got This Covered
    Jul 21, 2015
    70
    With an increase in action, Game of Thrones: Episode 5 - A Nest of Vipers exists as an improvement over the series' recent episodes, and sets up a potentially grand finale with a shocking ending.
  9. Polygon
    Jul 21, 2015
    70
    That's the power of Telltale's unique brand of tailored-by-the-player storytelling: a real sense of authorship and ownership. And that's what I want more of in the season finale. If somebody's going to save House Forrester from ruin, it better be me, dammit.
  10. Game Informer
    Jul 21, 2015
    60
    After four successful episodes, Nest of Vipers is a borderline disaster. It feels rushed and sloppy compared to the ebb and flow of the previous episodes.
  11. games(TM)
    Feb 19, 2016
    50
    Technical problems ruin a decent episode. [Issue#170, p.98]
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Awards & Rankings

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#82 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#97 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 11, 2015
    9
    Game of Thrones: Episode Five- A Nest of Vipers is, once again, one of Tellale Games's best. Every scene left an impact, and the finalGame of Thrones: Episode Five- A Nest of Vipers is, once again, one of Tellale Games's best. Every scene left an impact, and the final decision is one of the toughest possible.… Full Review »
  2. scarysquirel2
    Jul 29, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I've invested in the season pass so will continue playing the game but its 5 episodes in now and I don't seem to of got any redemption from any major character. Once again its an endless cycle of playing with the main characters and making decisions that are only detrimental to the character as opposed to getting some sense of satisfaction or revenge for everything that's gone on in the last 4 episodes. That's what drags my score down here as it made the overall gameplay a little disappointing as once again you are thrust into loosing another character and it becomes a little demoralizing.… Full Review »
  3. Ray6701
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Awesome masterpiece wow amazing graphics cool experience and great story mode
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