A Game of Thrones: Genesis
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Genre(s) | Strategy |
Publisher | Focus Home Interactive |
A Game of Thrones: Genesis is an upcoming strategy video game under development by Cyanide. The game is an adaptation of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R.R. Martin and will be the first such video game adaptation. A Game of Thrones: Genesis will be published by Focus Home Interactive on PC.[1] The game is was released on September 29, 2011.[2]
The game takes place over 1,000 years of the fictional history of Westeros, beginning with the arrival of the Rhoynar led by the warrior-queen Nymeria and ending with the defence of the Wall from the Wildling assault.[3]
Gameplay
The goal of the game is to win the Iron Throne and doing so can be done by amassing enough 'prestige' within the game.[3] Prestige is accumulated through various means. There are a number of titles that earn an ongoing prestige boost; most allies, highest income, most enemies killed and control of a Sept. Further, there are a number of unique challenges, for example "Assassinate an enemy Heir", issued to each player which when achieved reward prestige points[4]. Each house will have special units and abilities.
The Playable Houses included in the game are:
House Targaryen Special Unit: Raven
House Stark Special Unit: Direwolf
House Tully Special Unit: Singer
House Arryn Special Unit: Thief
House Tyrell Special Unit: Maester
House Baratheon Special Unit: Captain of the Guards
House Martell Special Unit: Dornishman
House Lannister Special Unit: Mole
The game has two modes of play: House vs House (Versus) and Campaign. The game features four main facets: diplomacy, military, economic, and underhand.[5]
References
- ↑ Remo, Chris (2010-07-16). "Cyanide Creating A Video Game Of Thrones RTS, RPG Based On Fantasy Series". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/29482/Cyanide_Creating_A_Video_Game_Of_Thrones_RTS_RPG_Based_On_Fantasy_Series.php. Retrieved 2011-02-15.
- ↑ "The Next Big Thing Introduces Liz Allaire with New Video and Screens!". Gamasutra. 2011-02-09. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/68512/The_Next_Big_Thing_Introduces_Liz_Allaire_with_New_Video_andScreens.php. Retrieved 2011-02-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Poeter, Damon. "Game of Thrones the Video Game Hits This Summer". PC Magazine. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388482,00.asp. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
- ↑ Steam. "A Game of Thrones: Genesis Manual". Cyanide Studios. http://cdn.steampowered.com/Manuals/58550/AGOT_MANUAL_EN.pdf?t=1318539282/. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
- ↑ McCormick, Rich. "A Game of Thrones: Genesis preview". PC Gamer. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/05/22/a-game-of-thrones-genesis-preview/. Retrieved 17 July 2011.