alllifeinfate's Game Review #006 - Telltale's Game of Thrones Episode One Iron from Ice [2014]

Telltale's Game of Thrones Episode One Iron from Ice [2014->] 4/5

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/telltale-s-game-of-thrones-iron-from-ice-review-ro/1100-6423977/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones_(2014_video_game)

http://store.steampowered.com/app/330840/

http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Game_of_Thrones:_A_Telltale_Games_Series

Game of Thrones is a point-and-click adventure game, to be released as six episodes. The player will be able to move their character around the world's environment, interacting with objects and initiating conversation trees with non-player characters. Choices made by the player will have impact on later story elements in future episodes. The game will involve a story that switches between the viewpoints of five different characters.
The game will take place concurrently with the television series, from the end of the third season until just prior to the start of the fifth season. The story will focus on the House Forrester, a family not yet introduced in the television series, but found within the continuity of the books, appearing in A Dance with Dragons. House Forrester is found in the north of Westeros, in a fortress called Ironrath, where they control the valuable Ironwood forest which has attracted rivals to their reign. The game will primarily take place near Ironwood, but will include established locations on both Westeros and Essos continents.

(Telltale Games/Telltale Games & Ty Corey Franck [George R R Martin's PA], Development Cycle - 2012~13-15, Rating - Mature 17+, Release Date - 1125-120314, Duration - 2+ Hours [Replayable in choosing different actions], Genre - Episodic Point-and-Click Graphic Adventure - Action, Adaptation, Drama, Fantasy, Politic)

+ Wonderful homage of the original materials, focusing on three out of five different characters within the family, showcasing the different sides of the story throughout the universe
+ slowly pace narrative that is part of stage-building but it is in the spirit of the show while the decisions you made in the 'grey' areas yourself and its impending consequences will have you on the edge, using Telltale's decision-based model to the fullest
-/+ Dated engine showing its age with unnatural animations but overtime appeals to you with its beautiful oil-painting aesthetic
- Daunting task for newcomers to learn the back story and lore but it would be an interesting entry point into the series