A Game of Thrones: Genesis
Game of Thrones: Genesis | |
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Developer(s) | Cyanide |
Publisher(s) | Focus Home Interactive |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release date(s) | September 29, 2011 |
Language | English, french, german |
Genre(s) | Strategy |
Players | Single player |
- For the upcoming RPG game, see Game of Thrones:The Roleplaying Game
A Game of Thrones: Genesis is a 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 is the first such video game adaptation. A Game of Thrones: Genesis was published by Focus Home Interactive on PC.[1] The game was released on September 29, 2011.[2]
Background
"A Game of Thrones - Genesis" immerses you into the heart of the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros. From Nymeria's arrival in the Kingdom of Dorne to the awakening of the "Others" beyond the Wall, you'll live the origins of A Game of Thrones saga through more than 1000 years of history, by taking part in Westeros' founding events and largest battles. In this great strategy game, victory does not necessarily result from brute force. You can choose to use a military approach and besiege your opponents, strangle them in an economical war, or even use dirty tricks and diplomacy to politically crush them. Treachery and deception are everywhere and can be more efficient than the most powerful army. So watch your back and show no mercy if you want to keep sat on the Iron Throne.
Gameplay
The game begins with the beginning of A Game of Thrones book and ends up when someone wins the Iron Throne. 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. During the game, the only building a player controls is the Feudal Home. Through alliances other towns and castles can be won over, but they are at constant risk of being stolen, whether by diplomacy or secret alliances.[4]
Each house has 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]
External links
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.
- ↑ 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.