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Platform: Xbox 360
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The story of A Game of Thrones takes place during the first book of the saga, at the time when Jon Arryn, the Hand of King Robert Baratheon, is found dead at King's Landing.
The game allows players to follow two epic quests: Mors and Alester's. Their totally original story was canonized by George R.R. Martin himself and perfectly integrates the original story the fans are so familiar with in the series.
All throughout the game, the numerous references to books, characters and famous locations form an impressive Westeros encyclopedia, which players can consult at any time during their adventures.
Mimicking the books, the two heroes' stories are told alternatively, chapter by chapter, each character sharing the role of main character… up until their paths cross during a common quest.
Welcome to a totally innovative narrative style for an RPG.
Product Description
The story of A Game of Thrones takes place during the first book of the saga, at the time when Jon Arryn, the Hand of King Robert Baratheon, is found dead at King's Landing.
The game allows players to follow two epic quests: Mors and Alester's. Their totally original story was canonized by George R.R. Martin himself and perfectly integrates the original story the fans are so familiar with in the series.
All throughout the game, the numerous references to books, characters and famous locations form an impressive Westeros encyclopedia, which players can consult at any time during their adventures.
Mimicking the books, the two heroes' stories are told alternatively, chapter by chapter, each character sharing the role of main character… up until their paths cross during a common quest.
Welcome to a totally innovative narrative style for an RPG.
- 2 original stories based on the universe of "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin
- Explore the mythical locations from the saga, and meet iconic characters
- Spectacular and tactical battles
- Expansive main quests and many secondary quests to complete
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By D. Hall
Platform for Display:Xbox 360
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
There may be a 'fan factor' at work here, as I've spent some time immersed in George Martin's Westeros prior to buying this game... so my review may not be completely impartial.
True, as others have commented; the graphics are not cutting edge. They are adequate though, and the environment created in this game actually feels quite true to the books / film. The 'sets' in some places are actually quite jaw-dropping (Kings Landing).
The story is (for an RPG) quite intricate, and ties in quite well with the 'feel' of the books, as well as the storyline in 'Game of Thrones'. The cameo of the author was amusing too.
Though it has also come in for some criticism, I quite liked the battle system; blending as it does an element of real-time with an element of turn-based. Queuing up complimentary moves between your player characters (and the warg!) to maximise your edge in battle is quite rewarding.
I've done all four endings now, and not even a whiff of Disney. Very dark indeed, and better for it.
In summary, I'll give this four stars. If I hadn't just played LA Noir and Red Dead Redemption it would get five. Finishing it has left me a little bereft, as good games should.
Shame they couldn't resolve one of the four endings to leave an 'open-world' game, like the above mentioned titles... perhaps blending in an element of 'Risk', so to speak - you you could participate in the chaos after Robert Baratheon's denouement, call the banners etc... Maybe I just want the moon on a stick.
True, as others have commented; the graphics are not cutting edge. They are adequate though, and the environment created in this game actually feels quite true to the books / film. The 'sets' in some places are actually quite jaw-dropping (Kings Landing).
The story is (for an RPG) quite intricate, and ties in quite well with the 'feel' of the books, as well as the storyline in 'Game of Thrones'. The cameo of the author was amusing too.
Though it has also come in for some criticism, I quite liked the battle system; blending as it does an element of real-time with an element of turn-based. Queuing up complimentary moves between your player characters (and the warg!) to maximise your edge in battle is quite rewarding.
I've done all four endings now, and not even a whiff of Disney. Very dark indeed, and better for it.
In summary, I'll give this four stars. If I hadn't just played LA Noir and Red Dead Redemption it would get five. Finishing it has left me a little bereft, as good games should.
Shame they couldn't resolve one of the four endings to leave an 'open-world' game, like the above mentioned titles... perhaps blending in an element of 'Risk', so to speak - you you could participate in the chaos after Robert Baratheon's denouement, call the banners etc... Maybe I just want the moon on a stick.
30 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By gingerlordy
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ok so this game has had some good reviews and very bad reviews. It could have been better but over all its not a bad game. First of all its not Skyrim, dragon age, balders gate or any of them its more a hibrid of lets say dragon age as far as combat and world map is concerned. risen where the graphics and voice acting are concerned.
If you are expecting a game of player customization this game does not have it, unless you count being able to choose what you wear or which weapons you use. It does take a little while to get used to but most games do, at first i thought "have i made a mistake buying this game" but i didnt make a mistake after an hour of playing I was hooked.
The story follows 2 people, you will do a chapter as 1 then the next as the other then switch over again from what iv seen so far, i wont go anymore into it for spoilers, you will meet and interact with people from the series and books. The combat starts out slow but as you level up you become faster as do your enemies. My advice is save often. The choices you make through the game affect things later on, much like dragon age and in some ways Risen, but again this is a game of its own.
Over all this is a good game, if you are a fan of the series or books then buy it, you will love it, if not then again buy it but my advice is watch the series so you know what people in the game are talking about. Give it time i cant stress that enough. If you are a Skyrim fan boy then remember not every game is skyrim.
If you are expecting a game of player customization this game does not have it, unless you count being able to choose what you wear or which weapons you use. It does take a little while to get used to but most games do, at first i thought "have i made a mistake buying this game" but i didnt make a mistake after an hour of playing I was hooked.
The story follows 2 people, you will do a chapter as 1 then the next as the other then switch over again from what iv seen so far, i wont go anymore into it for spoilers, you will meet and interact with people from the series and books. The combat starts out slow but as you level up you become faster as do your enemies. My advice is save often. The choices you make through the game affect things later on, much like dragon age and in some ways Risen, but again this is a game of its own.
Over all this is a good game, if you are a fan of the series or books then buy it, you will love it, if not then again buy it but my advice is watch the series so you know what people in the game are talking about. Give it time i cant stress that enough. If you are a Skyrim fan boy then remember not every game is skyrim.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. Henderson
Platform for Display:Xbox 360|Amazon Verified Purchase
Look at all the other 1 star reviews - I wish I had! The game is situated in Westeros and has a few similarities in the story line which affect the 2 featured characters in the game but other than that there is little else it has in common with the books/ TV series of the same name.
It is basically a monologue of cheesy cut scenes with woeful acting (the lead characters speak in a Hollywood stereotypical hero monotone - imagine Schwarzenegger meets Stallone) interlinked with linear gameplay, occasionally requesting some basic choice selections from the player that I doubt very much affect the outcome. The fighting is farcical.. You hit me then I'll hit you back, now it's your turn again, repeat ad infinitum until somebody dies... Of boredom presumably. I tried not selecting any "queued" combat moves and just let the character get on with it himself - and I really struggled to tell the difference. I can't imagine a method of making the player feel more superfluous to the actions of the character and more removed from the actual gameplay than this one does.
There seems to have been an awful lot of effort spent in re-writing another (worse) version of Game of thrones, with a huge amount - too much in fact - of dreary, cheesy dialogue and not enough time spent on the "game' itself.
The graphics are ok for 7 years ago (the length of time this game has been worked upon, apparently) but the animation is woeful (an uncanny similarity to Thunderbirds puppets in animation format), the storyline is cheesy, monotonous and as dull as a dishwater and the less said about the gameplay the better.Give it a miss. Even if you are a Game of thrones fan... move along, there is nothing to see here.
It is basically a monologue of cheesy cut scenes with woeful acting (the lead characters speak in a Hollywood stereotypical hero monotone - imagine Schwarzenegger meets Stallone) interlinked with linear gameplay, occasionally requesting some basic choice selections from the player that I doubt very much affect the outcome. The fighting is farcical.. You hit me then I'll hit you back, now it's your turn again, repeat ad infinitum until somebody dies... Of boredom presumably. I tried not selecting any "queued" combat moves and just let the character get on with it himself - and I really struggled to tell the difference. I can't imagine a method of making the player feel more superfluous to the actions of the character and more removed from the actual gameplay than this one does.
There seems to have been an awful lot of effort spent in re-writing another (worse) version of Game of thrones, with a huge amount - too much in fact - of dreary, cheesy dialogue and not enough time spent on the "game' itself.
The graphics are ok for 7 years ago (the length of time this game has been worked upon, apparently) but the animation is woeful (an uncanny similarity to Thunderbirds puppets in animation format), the storyline is cheesy, monotonous and as dull as a dishwater and the less said about the gameplay the better.Give it a miss. Even if you are a Game of thrones fan... move along, there is nothing to see here.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Woody
Platform for Display:Xbox 360
This has some of the finest storytelling and characterisation in any video game I've played. A very involving and affecting story.
The graphics are not as bad as reviews have suggested. Certainly as good as Dragonage and the gameplay, once you've worked it out, is fine.
The acting can be a bit wooden but doesn't detract from the overall experience.
Game of Thrones fans will love this. Storytelling at its best.
The graphics are not as bad as reviews have suggested. Certainly as good as Dragonage and the gameplay, once you've worked it out, is fine.
The acting can be a bit wooden but doesn't detract from the overall experience.
Game of Thrones fans will love this. Storytelling at its best.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Game of Thrones
Good game well worth buying endless hours of fun, and amusement great fun, fantastic graphics fast moving action really good.
Published 6 days ago by Mr. Robert Blair
1.0 out of 5 stars
Shockingly bad
I cannot believe how resoundingly bad this game is.
The graphics are awful. Truly, truly awful. The first Xbox game I ever played was Kameo, an old game. Read more
The graphics are awful. Truly, truly awful. The first Xbox game I ever played was Kameo, an old game. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Happytruck
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good fun!
Well build, but not as free controled as I'd like it. Oblivion games is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better if you like a good role play.
Published 1 month ago by Michael Hedren
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good good game
If your expecting tv series stlye acting and voicing then this isnt the game for you. However if your after a genuininely fun game that challanges and has a good story plot thick... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Lord
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
i really like it , abit short , but i enjoyed it , my husband didnt like it , but i guess depends on the person , i hope they do another one
Published 2 months ago by loubie
2.0 out of 5 stars
Awful
Really didn't think much to this game. Love the books and the show and was hoping that the game might be at least decent but I was wrong. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr James P Wilkinson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Average
Love Game of thrones but was disapointed by overall game play of this, had so much pottential but feel it let me down.
Published 2 months ago by B C HOLMES
1.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly one of the worst Video Games I had the displeasure of playing
Not only does it do a MASSIVE disservice to the TV show and books, but it's so clumsily made, it's nigh on unplayable, save your money and purchase another terrible game instead.
Published 3 months ago by Joshua Gibson
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best storytelling licensed games out there
Although technically the game is definitively not an AAA title, it features one of the best stories in the RPG segment in the last year. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. B. Hubert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book.
I decided to get this book because the game is huge.
I wasn't wrong this guide is full of usefull information i believe i would have missed,
the guide helps with the... Read more
I wasn't wrong this guide is full of usefull information i believe i would have missed,
the guide helps with the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by alexia kelly
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