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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.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Platform for Display:Xbox 360
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
OK, lets get this out of the way from the start, I'm a huge Game of Thrones Fan and having just finished watching Season 2 of the HBO show I was feeling a little lost on my Monday nights. This seemed a great way to spend more time in Westeros whilst awaiting the new GRRM Book.
What this game offers is a new story set before and during the first book of the series, Game of Thrones, written by George RR Martin, the tale blends wonderfully into the world and gives the players two interesting characters to play (at various times and then together), one, a member of the Nights Watch, the other a Lord that has returned for his father's funeral to find himself thrown into a nightmare of espionage, double dealing whilst he seeks to recover his birthright.
It's a game that takes a while to play and with various cut scenes its one that will definitely appeal to fans of the series. That said, we now have to deal with the negative side. The combat system is based more on the Dragon's Age version of picking moves for relevant characters rather than allowing you to slug it out in the way a lot of players will be expecting. It does take time to get used to however the plot line is definitely gripping and with threads evolving to add a deeper sense of history it works wonderfully.
All in I did enjoy the game and spent many hours playing it, however as I said, the combat selection wasn't to what I was expecting and with the modifying of the characters will leave you pretty much owning every option available for that character by the end, you really won't feel like you've got as much variety or choice out of it as you could have done. Don't get me wrong, it is fun but with these problems it may well disappoint a lot of other gamers.
What this game offers is a new story set before and during the first book of the series, Game of Thrones, written by George RR Martin, the tale blends wonderfully into the world and gives the players two interesting characters to play (at various times and then together), one, a member of the Nights Watch, the other a Lord that has returned for his father's funeral to find himself thrown into a nightmare of espionage, double dealing whilst he seeks to recover his birthright.
It's a game that takes a while to play and with various cut scenes its one that will definitely appeal to fans of the series. That said, we now have to deal with the negative side. The combat system is based more on the Dragon's Age version of picking moves for relevant characters rather than allowing you to slug it out in the way a lot of players will be expecting. It does take time to get used to however the plot line is definitely gripping and with threads evolving to add a deeper sense of history it works wonderfully.
All in I did enjoy the game and spent many hours playing it, however as I said, the combat selection wasn't to what I was expecting and with the modifying of the characters will leave you pretty much owning every option available for that character by the end, you really won't feel like you've got as much variety or choice out of it as you could have done. Don't get me wrong, it is fun but with these problems it may well disappoint a lot of other gamers.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 20 days 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 1 month ago by R. Lord
1.0 out of 5 stars
Truly awful
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... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Henderson
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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 months ago by D. B. Hubert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very underrated
This has some of the finest storytelling and characterisation in any video game I've played. A very involving and affecting story. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Woody
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 3 months ago by alexia kelly
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