Telltale Games' Game of Thrones - Episode 2 Trailer
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I don't like Game of Thrones. In fact, I don't like medieval stories altogether. I found them kinda dull, with their monotone armor and weapons, and even the magic seems kinda repetitive after a while. At least with science fiction, the nuance between each alien species can be made more unique (see Xenomorphs and Yautja/Predator), but with medieval stories, it's always just orcs and dragons.
That being said, the first time I played TTG's Game of Thrones, it wasn't so much the boredom of medieval settings that put me off, but rather the complex dialogues that went over my head. I had to replay it again to understand what was going on. After I did, I found the political intrigue in the plot rather entertaining - especially when I'm the one pulling the strings, making the decisions.
They should just make a whole new genre called "Decision Games". That will be my favorite genre of games.
Anyway, I've always liked Telltale Games for their unique brand of American visual novels similar to Bioware. Even though the linearity is still as primitive as Bioware games (compare School Days to see what a true non-linear visual novel should be), their games are the closest thing you can get to a non-linear interactive story in America.
Looking forward to episode 2, and whatever TTG can offer (and improve upon) in the future.