{"id":104074,"date":"2024-11-14T13:18:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T13:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/?p=104074"},"modified":"2024-11-14T13:19:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T13:19:23","slug":"game-of-thrones-hack-and-slash-game-arrives-out-of-nowhere-but-not-quite-as-fans-hoped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2024\/11\/14\/game-of-thrones-hack-and-slash-game-arrives-out-of-nowhere-but-not-quite-as-fans-hoped\/","title":{"rendered":"Game of Thrones Hack and Slash Game Arrives Out of Nowhere – But Not Quite as Fans Hoped…"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Though Game of Thrones has become one of the most iconic and influential fantasy franchises, it has yet to make a big splash in the gaming world. Warner Bros. aims to change that with Game of Thrones: Kingsroad<\/em>, a newly announced action game based on George R.R. Martin\u2019s world, set in Winterfell. While it\u2019s exclusively for mobile, the visuals and atmosphere are surprisingly promising.<\/p>\n Warner Bros. Games announced this morning a partnership with Netmarble Games, known for Solo Leveling: ARISE<\/em>, to bring this Game of Thrones project to life. It\u2019s the first new game in the franchise in four years, following the underwhelming Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows<\/em>, a strategy and management mobile game that struggled to capture the audience\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n Since Kingsroad<\/em> is slated only for iOS and Android in 2025, early expectations were modest, with many assuming it would be another low-budget management game focused on Winterfell. But after watching the first trailer, it\u2019s clear this game offers much more. Though details remain scarce, we know the story unfolds in the north of Westeros, with the Night\u2019s Watch waging war against the White Walkers.<\/p>\n Kingsroad<\/em> promises intense combat, featuring dodges, parries, counterattacks, and area attacks impacting both foes and NPC allies, capturing the essence of hack and slash gameplay. The animations are highly polished, rare for a mobile game, reminiscent of major projects like Pearl Abyss\u2019s<\/em> Crimson Desert<\/em>. Notably, the game will connect with the HBO series, and fans can expect a cameo from Jon Snow, portrayed by Kit Harington. However, it remains unclear whether the game will strictly follow the series’ plot or introduce new storylines.<\/p>\n Fans hope that Game of Thrones: Kingsroad<\/em> will surpass previous mobile titles and finally harness the potential of the franchise. Now, we await further details from Warner Bros. Games, possibly including news of a PC version, which would surely excite a broader gaming audience.<\/p>\nThe First Game of Thrones Hack and Slash<\/h3>\n
Kit Harington Returns as Jon Snow?<\/h3>\n