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VG247 are reporting that Atlus are publishing a video game based on George RR Martins's A Song Of Ice And Fire books. The game is an action RPG to be developed by the studio Cyanide. Details are a little thin on the ground at the moment, all we have is this press release:
| atlus wrote: | In this 30-plus hour action RPG, players will enter the gritty and medieval fantasy world of Westeros. As one of two original characters with disparate motivations, both former soldiers of Robert’s Rebellion, players will forge alliances and wage battles as they play a pivotal role in the ongoing war for power of the Seven Kingdoms. Their journey will span numerous quests, during which they will interact with many characters and make key decisions that impact the realm.
Standing before the majesty and bitter isolation of the Wall or walking through the streets and alleys of King’s Landing, players will not simply pass by locations and characters integral to the series; they will explore and interact with them, meeting and learning about the people and history that defines them and their importance. Key decisions and major events will have meaningful impact on Westeros, allowing the player to witness how the game world evolves over time based on their actions or inactions. Moreover, Game of Thrones introduces an innovative “active slowdown tactical combat engine” in which combat mirrors the series’ thoughtful approach to war and politics: fighting slows but never stops entirely, forcing the player to make quick, pressured choices before their enemy strikes again. |
The plot, and the game in general, are to be overseen by Martin, which can only be a good thing.
I'm hoping Cyanide can put together a solid experience. I think there is a lot of potential for this game, and I badly want that potential fulfilled. Westeros is a great RPG setting IMO.
Thoughts?
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Isn't there allready a game of thrones game?
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The existing one is a (mediocre) strategy game, it's apparently not great but hey, it's ASOIAF so it's on my wishlist. Atlus publishing this one gives me hope because their stuff is usually - though not always - quality.
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Interesting, I'll keep an eye on it. Loved the TV series so much that I've started reading the books, and I rarely read books. Midway through A Game of Thrones now, gotta say that the show is a pretty faithful adaptation. Can't wait to get started on Clash of Kings & the other volumes.
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| Jedi_Amara wrote: | | Atlus publishing this one gives me hope because their stuff is usually - though not always - quality. |
They published The Cursed Crusade recently which was awful according to the reviews.
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They publish great JRPGs but when it comes to these sorts of games from little known developers it's usually average or really bad.
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Game Page - http://gameofthrones-thegame.com/
Release date on preorder page is Early 2012. Hope it won't turn out to be a rushed job...
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| Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Reckon it'll be shit. 2/3 (books and TV series) will do.
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