Game of Thrones: Episode One - Iron From Ice

 Xbox One
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 24, 2015
    70
    This first episode falls a little short of expectations. [Feb 2015, p.80]
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  2. Power Unlimited
    Dec 4, 2014
    70
    Iron from Ice once again offers everything you’ve come to expect from a Telltale episode: difficult decisions and moral dilemmas, incorporated into fine dialogues and concluded in a SHOCKER of a cliff-hanger. This time it comes in a reasonably successful Game of Thrones-marinade, complete with actors from the series who really seem to give it their best effort. But, again, Telltale seems to be ambitious in their story-telling, but not in the (gameplay-)technical aspect of their titles.
  3. Polygon
    Dec 2, 2014
    65
    It’s possible all of this is leading someplace interesting, and the final scene shows the kind of spirit and verve missing in the first two hours. But Iron from Ice is a rocky start to a promising story.

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
44
#44 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
27
#27 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 84
  3. Negative: 10 out of 84
  1. xboxgamer
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    Just finished episode 1. Great game, bought the season pass. I was a big fan of the Walk Dead games as well. First episode had greatJust finished episode 1. Great game, bought the season pass. I was a big fan of the Walk Dead games as well. First episode had great twists. A must buy if you like Game of Thrones or the Telltale games.… Full Review »
  2. Tfort
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    Wow just finished the first episode... this game is the best straight story driven game i have ever played and maybe that's because I love theWow just finished the first episode... this game is the best straight story driven game i have ever played and maybe that's because I love the game of thrones stories. It's very interesting and intense at the same time. Your not going to like this game if you are expecting action because it simply is a episode of Game of thrones. The ending is extremely shocking and this is the first episode. I will say i experienced a few animation movement failures but it was hardly noticeable because the story was simply awesome. If your not into Game of Thrones episodes or stories, dont get this game. it's not like walking dead in terms of a relatable story for everyone.… Full Review »
  3. MathewG040
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    As a huge fan of Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire and Telltale Games in general, this first episode could not have been any better. NotAs a huge fan of Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire and Telltale Games in general, this first episode could not have been any better. Not only did it collaborate perfectly with the TV series by showing a different perspective of a certain big event, Telltale also made the correct decision of using the original actors for the voices of the in-game characters.

    Simply put, if you enjoy the TV series and you are up to date with it (or at least up to season 4) do not hesitate in getting this game.    … Full Review »
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