For those of you anxiously pining
for HBO’s Game of Thrones to return on April 13, it seems as if
the long winter from George R. R. Martin’s fantasy universe is already upon
us. Take solace in the Game of Thrones
game by Telltale that not only captures the look and feel of the HBO universe, but also puts you in morally ambiguous situations that would make the novels’
procrastinating author proud.
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| When you play the game of thrones, you win, or you die. |
The game follows House Forrester,
previously banner men to House Stark, who after the fall of Robb Stark and Lord
Forrester during the infamous Red Wedding are thrust into one tragedy after
another. As various members of House Forrester you navigate all manner of
dubious alliances, sticky political intrigues, skullduggery and gory combat in
an effort to win back your family’s strength and honour. Though like in the show
and novels, it’s never a good idea to become too attached to your favourite
characters.
If you’re not traditionally into
video games you need not worry. Telltale specializes in narrative-driven games
that focus on storytelling and the choices you make, which will then alter the
direction the story takes as you progress. The game is also released episodically,
with the first two of six episodes out now, so if you’re time-strapped you can
play it in two to three hour chunks.
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| Kit Harington adds his silky voice and likeness to Telltale's Game of Thrones. |
If that’s not enough, HBO series
actors including Peter Dinklage, Natalie Dormer, Kit Harington, Lena Headey and
Iwan Rheon have lent their voices and likenesses to the game, making this a
truly immersive Game of Thrones experience. I highly recommend this one.
The game is available on Steam for
PC and Mac, as well as PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
