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Review of Game of Thrones on PS4

by Chucky Chucky photo Dec 2014
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Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 02 Dec 2014
Genre: Graphic Adventure
Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games

Introduction

You know what they say: winter is coming! And in this case, it brought along a game that's about as unpredictable as a Stark at a wedding. Welcome to 'Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series', where choices are even more dangerous than a White Walker on a caffeine high. You'll feel the weight of your decisions... and the awkwardness when you accidentally offend the wrong character. Spoiler alert: it's everyone.

Gameplay

This is not your dad's Dragon Age: Inquisition. Instead, we're diving into the world of Westeros to control five different characters from House Forrester, a family with ties to House Stark that you'd probably have forgotten existed if it weren't for this game. Players get to make choices that impact the narrative and, *spoiler*, characters might die because of your decisions! (No, not a surprise birthday party.) The game is split into six episodes, each bursting with moral dilemmas and awkward family gatherings that could put your Thanksgiving dinner to shame. Expect a whole lot of talking, watching, and the occasional tense Quick Time Event-because when it comes to decision-making, who doesn't love a little bit of panic-induced button mashing?

Graphics

Let's just say the graphics are like a model at a missed make-up call-it can look good at times but overall, there are moments where you might think, 'Did I just accidentally step into a PS2 game?' The character models range from beautifully rendered to... 'Hey, is that a potato?' You will, however, enjoy the stunning backgrounds and the entire 'gloomy-fantasy' vibe that screams, 'I'm here for a chaotic death party'.

Conclusion

Ultimately, 'Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series' is like experiencing the TV show while also bracing for a slow-motion car crash. You know it's going to be tragic but you keep watching anyway. The storytelling is powerful, the characters engaging (and frequently tragic), but the glitches and awkward animations may just make you yearn for the good old days of simpler, less fatal gaming lives. If you loved the show, grab this game; it's like a love letter to you, albeit one written in blood while everyone is screaming in agony.

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