The first episode of TellTale's "Game of Thrones" game, "Iron From Ice," is here, and so far it has received favorable reviews.
High praises has been given to Telltale's "Game of Thrones" inspired game, which Time details to involve "artfully presented backdrops and characters and narrative themes inspired by the HBO series' interpretation of George R. R. Martin's vaunted fantasy series."
Those gunning for the game to see familiar faces from the show should take note that the game is working on new characters. Time notes, "Telltale's been granted license to create new characters and tell their own stories." This is not a bad thing, the article explains, since it will give "further detailing" to the world Martin has already created for the books and the TV series.
According to Kotaku, the game focuses on House Forrester, which controls the forest Wolfswood and is located north of Westeros. House Forrester procures Ironwood used for Westrosi armies, specifically for their boats and shields. The article called the minor house "House Stark Lite" because of having several kids, a dad who is a good guy, and a family that is overall liked by their people. "They're also longtime bannermen to House Stark, and answered the call when Robb Stark raised his banners and declared war on Joffrey Baratheon," Kotaku adds.
This isn't to say that familiar names and faces will not make an appearance, though. "Along the way you'll bump into big leaguers like Cersei and Tyrion Lannister, Margaery Tyrell and Ramsay Snow," shares Time.
Timeline-wise, the game is between seasons three and four of HBO's hit show. Having participated in Robb Stark's war, Lord Gregor Forrester and his son, Rodrik, were killed in the Red Wedding, which left the House "lord-less and leaderless, robbed of the protection of House Stark," details Kotaku. Gregor's eldest surviving son, Ethan Forrester, will assume lordship. Meanwhile, Mira Forrester, Gregor's eldest daughter, is a handmaiden to Margaery Tyrell in King's Landing.
Dubbed "Iron from Ice," this episode is first of six, says Kotaku, who mentioned that fans of "Game of Thrones "will almost certainly enjoy the hell out of it."
What made the game a good one is that it "got the important stuff right," explains Kotaku, praising Telltale's writing and world-building.
According to Forbes, TellTale's animation style has improved as well, giving it the impression of being a "living oil painting."
The interactive adventure game offers time for exploration and puzzle-solving, as well as making ethical choices. Each choice made in the game leads to different outcomes. According to Forbes, the game has made "quite an impression."
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