Jon Snow and Jaime Lannister return in a Game Of Thrones role-playing recreation, however The Game Awards trailer may be very deceiving.
Game Of Thrones would possibly look like the right IP for a online game adaptation, however its monitor report to date has been principally forgettable.
Telltale’s episodic, narrative-driven Game Of Thrones might be one of the best of the assorted diversifications however it’s nonetheless not superb, even in comparison with simply different Telltale video games. Aside from that, there’s been loads of cellular technique spin-offs and a role-playing recreation in 2012 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 – however nothing that comes near utilizing the licence to its full potential.
A brand new Game Of Thrones recreation introduced at The Game Awards is hoping to buck this dire pattern, however regardless of what it seemed like within the trailer it’s solely a cellular recreation.
As rumoured earlier this 12 months, Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad is an open world role-playing recreation set in Westeros. While it boasts an unique story, it takes place throughout occasions of the TV present, particularly within the aftermath of the Red Wedding.
The recreation guarantees a ‘guide fight system’ with three completely different courses to select from: a knight who makes use of a longsword, the Wildlings and Dothraki-inspired sellsword class geared up with two-handed axes, and assassins with twin daggers harking back to the Faceless Men.
Judging by the trailer, it appears to be like such as you’ll encounter characters from the TV present too, with Jon Snow, Jaime Lannister, Cersei Lannister, and Varys all making an look (albeit with out their unique voices).
You play because the illegitimate however final remaining inheritor of House Tyre, a minor home from the distant wilds of the North, who has been summoned by the home’s chief, Marrok Tyre, to defend your ancestral residence.
A be aware from the developer, Netmarble, reads: ‘In Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad, you’ll embark on a journey to revive your home’s legacy, forging alliances via trials and betrayals whereas navigating a realm rife with intrigue, hazard, and alternative.
‘The recreation’s unique storyline expands on that of the legendary TV collection, permitting you to forge your individual path amidst the ability struggles of noble homes and the looming risk of what lies past the Wall.’
While the trailer appears to be like nice, and precisely what followers have all the time been hoping for, the actual fact it’s solely been introduced for cellular will undoubtedly increase alarm bells – particularly when there hasn’t ever been a correct console outing akin to the vastly profitable Hogwarts Legacy.
Developer Netmarble have created many cellular video games primarily based on recognized IP, together with a number of Marvel titles, Solo Leveling: Arise primarily based on the anime, and Star Wars: Force Arena.
When will Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad be launched?
Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad is about to be launched on cellular in 2025, with a particular launch date but to be introduced.
Mobile ports to consoles are uncommon so it’s unlikely on this case, particularly as cellular licences are sometimes separate offers and Netmarble might not have these rights.
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