
All characters are welcome additions and flesh out rumor from fact. New protagonists join the first-person ensemble while others’ arcs develop further. This maintains one’s attention throughout the episode, and also demonstrates Telltale’s ability to adapt to different writing styles, as this form of narrative has not been employed in other titles they’ve produced. The timing of each “segment” is excellent, as no one character hogs the limelight, and yet there’s enough interaction and storytelling to warrant moving on to the next. The method of storytelling solidifies in Episode Two, as players change perspectives as different Forresters throughout the episode. Those still on the fence about the series should know that Telltale’s quality writers who honor and respect the source material have captured the delivery and essence of HBO’s take on the novels. Whether this is a strength or weakness is entirely up to personal preference. Playing Telltale’s Game of Thrones series feels like experiencing a slightly interactive two-hour version of the TV show every two months.
