{"id":99360,"date":"2016-08-02T15:01:05","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T13:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=99360"},"modified":"2016-08-02T15:01:41","modified_gmt":"2016-08-02T13:01:41","slug":"the-best-and-worst-game-of-thrones-video-games-ever-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/99360-the-best-and-worst-game-of-thrones-video-games-ever-made","title":{"rendered":"The best and worst Game of Thrones video games ever made"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are a Game of Thrones fan looking for something to play until the next season airs, we’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

The number of video games set in the world of Westeros is surprisingly sparse, and while some are faithful adaptions, others\u00a0are simply a disappointment to the franchise.<\/p>\n

Check out the best and worst Game of Thrones video games ever made:<\/p>\n

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Game of Thrones<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Developer: <\/strong>Cyanide<\/p>\n

Metacritic Score: 58<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Released back in 2012 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows, Game of Thrones is an action role-playing game based on the Song of Ice and Fire novels as well as the Game of Thrones series.<\/p>\n

The game’s decent story is obscured by its\u00a0low-quality graphics, repetitive gameplay and terrible voice acting, making this title an overall disappointing and lackluster\u00a0Game of Thrones\u00a0experience.<\/p>\n

\"Game<\/a><\/p>\n

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A Game of Thrones: Genesis<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Cyanide<\/p>\n

Metacritic Score: 53<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Game of Thrones: Genesis was the first\u00a0Song of Ice and Fire\u00a0adaption developed by Cyanide Studios,\u00a0and launched\u00a0for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows in 2011.<\/p>\n

Genesis is a strategy game set a millenium before the events of A Song of Ice and Fire, and focuses on legendary characters within the world of Westeros.<\/p>\n

The game is the lowest-rated Game of Thrones video game adaption ever made and has been criticised for its bad interface, shoddy combat, and terrible pacing.<\/p>\n

\"Game<\/a><\/p>\n

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Game of Thrones: Ascent<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Developer: <\/strong>Disruptor Beam<\/p>\n

Metacritic Score: 67<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the better-rated Game of Thrones video game adaptions is a social network browser-based game titled Game of Thrones: Ascent.<\/p>\n

Ascent is a casual role-playing\/strategy game which features simple point-click controls\u00a0and various effective browser-based multiplayer\u00a0mechanics, which result in a surprisingly playable title.<\/p>\n

Although it does not feature the complexity of triple-A retail games, Game of Thrones: Ascent offers a decent casual gaming experience with few flaws.<\/p>\n

\"Game<\/a><\/p>\n

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Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Developer: <\/strong>Telltale Games<\/p>\n

Metacritic Score: 64<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is the highest-rated retail Game of Thrones video game adaption.<\/p>\n

Telltale Games is famous for its point-and-click story-focussed games, which are as close to a cinematic experience as they are to a fully-fledged video game.<\/p>\n

Applying its tried-and-tested approach to Game of Thrones has given gamers a faithful adaption of the series without offering anything too revolutionary.<\/p>\n

\"Game<\/a><\/p>\n

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Game of Thrones: Seven Kingdoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Bigpoint Games<\/p>\n

Metacritic Score: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n

Game of Thrones: Seven Kingdoms is still officially in development, although the project has gone dark since its 2013 release date came and went without any updates from the developers.<\/p>\n

Seven Kingdoms is an interesting concept, planting players in a Game of Thrones MMO world and granting them the freedom to employ the intrigue and deception featured in the TV series.<\/p>\n

The game features a focus on strategy and control of forts and castles and will be a browser-based title.<\/p>\n

\"Game<\/a><\/p>\n

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