Game of Thrones: Episode Three - The Sword in the Darkness

 Xbox One
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gaming Age
    Mar 24, 2015
    91
    All in all, I don’t have a lot to say about this particular episode, other than the fact that Telltale’s Game of Thrones continues to be a series worth experiencing.
  2. AusGamers
    Mar 25, 2015
    90
    The pacing has been strong so far, and if the second half of the season starts to set in motion a potential end to the conflict – or at least make the success of the Forrester clan look like a realistic possible outcome – this could end up being one of Telltale’s very best seasons.
  3. GamesBeat
    Mar 24, 2015
    85
    This is probably the weakest episode yet, but only because of those very minor problems in the first section of the game. Don’t take that as some kind of damning criticism because this is still a very good time. I’m still riveted.
  5. Game Informer
    Mar 24, 2015
    83
    The episode is riveting when the focus is on the Forresters, but falls apart whenever a familiar plot point from the HBO show is interjected.
  6. NZGamer
    Mar 29, 2015
    80
    It’s exactly what I want from a game set within this universe, and it more than scratches my Game of Thrones itch as I wait for the latest season of the TV show.
  7. We Got This Covered
    Mar 29, 2015
    80
    The third episode of Telltale's episodic Game of Thrones series marks a triumphant return to form, and makes us wish that episode four was right around the corner.
  8. Arcade Sushi
    Mar 24, 2015
    80
    Though "The Sword in the Darkness" was a bit of a slower-paced episode, it still managed to keep us captivated with Game of Thrones signature political intrigue and secrets.
  9. Polygon
    Apr 9, 2015
    75
    This episode did a great job of quickening the pace of the story while offering the player the sort of hard choices that make Telltale games such terrible fun to play.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 7, 2015
    70
    It's still not as compelling as the show or the books, but The Sword in the Darkness at last has us intrigued for what future episodes will bring.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 8, 2015
    9
    Game of Thrones: Episode Three- The Sword in the Darkness is the best episode so far. The plot is pushed forward for all of the mainGame of Thrones: Episode Three- The Sword in the Darkness is the best episode so far. The plot is pushed forward for all of the main characters in dramatic ways, and makes the second half of the season so intriguing.… Full Review »
  2. AliGSix
    Mar 26, 2015
    8
    The best episode by a long way so far, leaves you on the typical cliffhanger but really sets up the story for all the main characters in theThe best episode by a long way so far, leaves you on the typical cliffhanger but really sets up the story for all the main characters in the last half of the series.… Full Review »
  3. Ray6701
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Awesome masterpiece wow amazing graphics cool experience and great story mode
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