So I'm wondering whats it play like?

ViolenceJack · 03-18-2012, 12:41 PM

Like Skyrim, Fable, or Kingdoms of Alamur, or Hunted?

Just curious cause the game looks really nice, and interesting.

daveyd · 03-18-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ViolenceJack

Like Skyrim, Fable, or Kingdoms of Alamur, or Hunted?

Just curious cause the game looks really nice, and interesting.

The battle system is similar to KOTOR or Dragon Age: Origins (except that you cannot pause in battle completely)... You may want to watch the game play trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Ti0SeYaUU

kratoscar2008 · 03-18-2012, 04:55 PM

I was curious too. I was thinking to get Baldurs gate Darl Alliance 2 but im in stand by for the moment contempling wheter to get it or not.

Iris · 03-25-2012, 10:33 AM

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looks really boring!!!!

Then...don't buy it, don't play it, don't come into its forums and tell us about how uninterested you are in it?

bokumono · 03-30-2012, 05:01 PM

no worrys just do what your heart desires

DEMOCRAC-Y · 04-10-2012, 04:23 PM

Looks more like Cursed Crusade to me.

crimson knight · 04-20-2012, 07:54 PM

im going to skip on this one unfortunatly. sorry atlus. though the gameplay does look different yet still the same. hard to describe.

Morrigan Stark · 04-25-2012, 07:30 PM

As a huge Song of Ice and Fire nerd, I... very probably won't be getting this. The gameplay looks positively awful from the videos I've seen.

More's the pity.

Lonesteban · 04-26-2012, 07:03 PM

I've pre-ordered. I'm an ASoIaF fanboy and want the artbook. But it's by the same dev as the RTS, so I'm not hopeful.

Morrigan Stark · 04-28-2012, 08:41 PM

Wait, there's an artbook? Any info about it? I might buy the game just for that then... >_> I love me some ASoIaF art.

3DdotHero · 05-03-2012, 04:10 PM

I'm not understanding the resistance to this game. Why is there so little interest? We've gotta support Atlus with this one, people. The combat system looks great and strategic, akin to Dragon Age: Origins and KOTOR.

Logick · 05-04-2012, 02:40 PM

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I'm not understanding the resistance to this game. Why is there so little interest? We've gotta support Atlus with this one, people. The combat system looks great and strategic, akin to Dragon Age: Origins and KOTOR.

I'm guessing there's four boats.

Boat 1) Licensed games usually suck. I totally understand this, and it makes sense to be skeptical.

Boat 2) The devs are mediocre. The GoT strat game was bad, but that was Cyanide's Canadian office. Their French office has made some decent games. But yeah, any other big RPG dev house might want more creative control which I know the author is not too keen on giving.

Boat 3) Its really tough to do a standard RPG in this world, with how rare magic is and magical creatures are rarer. Adding them in for the sake of the game will ruin why this series of books is so unique.

Boat 4) Not anime and Cursed Crusades sucks(usually said in a single breath). Hating games purely cause they're not Japanese entertains me.

Kenji · 05-12-2012, 01:48 AM

I would've liked it more if the fighting was real-time. The way it looks to me, this and Cursed Crusade are being published by Atlus to fill the void left by Demon's Souls.

Though, granted, Cursed Crusade was real-time and it felt kinda... er... sludgy, with its flow of combat. So that, in itself, is no panacea. Perhaps the more turn-based system will be easier to design around. Though it's still kinda humorous to see dudes wailing on each other endlessly in a series that prides itself on guttin' dudes in quick strokes of violence.

Naturally, good gameplay is a big concern, but what I really want from this Game of Thrones RPG is what A Limerick of Ice and Fire couldn't provide: A coherent and interesting fantasy world.

Before Frodo left the Shire, I knew about as much of the Shire and its culture as any mannish visitor. Winterfell? It's cold, dirty, made of stone, and old. King's Landing is warmer, bigger, younger, and sometimes on fire. The end.

Also, from the moment A Game of Thrones described it, I knew that not one whit of information would be given on why this planet has seasons of variable length. Or, for that matter, how a pre-astronomy society can measure "years" in any meaningful way without taking seasons into account. Pray tell, what exact meaning did the concept of "years" have outside of tracking the number of seasonal cycles?

Point being, outside of the singleminded emphasis on soap operatic screwing (in all of its dimensions), A Limerick of Ice and Fire lacks anything that can satisfactorily be described as a "world." This game would be the perfect place to introduce the greatness and smallness of such a world. I'm not sure if it's really possible, given Martin's emphases, but the verdict on that is really what I'm looking for.

(and, as I'm sure has bled off my voice, I have conflicted feelings toward a Limerick of Ice and Fire...)

3DdotHero · 05-15-2012, 08:52 AM

The best non-Japanese published title from Atlus to date has been Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga. Fun story, fun combat, enjoyable dialogue, etc. You received a CD soundtrack, art book, Divinity II: Ego Draconis Remastered, and the expansion pack all for $39.99. It was such a great time. I hope they pursue more games like that.

Olethros · 05-15-2012, 10:46 AM

The game will do well, I'm sure. The GoT brand is hot right now so it'll sell at a decent clip. It will NEVER get respect on these forums, though, because almost everyone who visits is an incandescent and strobing Japanophile. If it's not Japanese and/or anime inspired it's not going to get attention here. In a close second is the incredibly strong PS3 bias that permeates here. If it's not exclusive to PS3 many of the locals won't even glance at it. These are truths, unfortunately. If you're strongly interested in the game and wish to have useful/meaningful/constructive discussions concerning it you'll likely be better off looking for a different group of people.

P.S. Amazon has mine listed as shipping soon.

Morrigan Stark · 05-15-2012, 02:58 PM

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The combat system looks great and strategic, akin to Dragon Age: Origins and KOTOR.

Barf.

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Originally Posted by Kenji

Naturally, good gameplay is a big concern, but what I really want from this Game of Thrones RPG is what A Limerick of Ice and Fire couldn't provide: A coherent and interesting fantasy world.

Before Frodo left the Shire, I knew about as much of the Shire and its culture as any mannish visitor. Winterfell? It's cold, dirty, made of stone, and old. King's Landing is warmer, bigger, younger, and sometimes on fire. The end.

Are you for real?

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Point being, outside of the singleminded emphasis on soap operatic screwing (in all of its dimensions), A Limerick of Ice and Fire lacks anything that can satisfactorily be described as a "world."

Look at who hasn't read the books.

cj iwakura · 05-15-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Olethros

The game will do well, I'm sure. The GoT brand is hot right now so it'll sell at a decent clip. It will NEVER get respect on these forums, though, because almost everyone who visits is an incandescent and strobing Japanophile. If it's not Japanese and/or anime inspired it's not going to get attention here. In a close second is the incredibly strong PS3 bias that permeates here. If it's not exclusive to PS3 many of the locals won't even glance at it. These are truths, unfortunately. If you're strongly interested in the game and wish to have useful/meaningful/constructive discussions concerning it you'll likely be better off looking for a different group of people.

P.S. Amazon has mine listed as shipping soon.

This is a shallow thing to say. A bad game is a bad game and deserves to get called on it, regardless of origin. And very few people have positive things to say about GoT, if you browse the web. It dang sure isn't just this site.

Olethros · 05-16-2012, 07:25 AM

The quality of the game doesn't refute my points so I'm not sure where you're going with this. Anyone who has been here long enough (which should include you but, well, you're special) would be able to validate the truth of those statements. Including the admins, which I can show an example of if pressed, but I'd prefer not to.

My assertion still stands: the forums attract primarily Japan-o-centric individuals who have a bias against anything "western" in origin. Prove me wrong.

Iris · 05-16-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenji

Naturally, good gameplay is a big concern, but what I really want from this Game of Thrones RPG is what A Limerick of Ice and Fire couldn't provide: A coherent and interesting fantasy world.

Before Frodo left the Shire, I knew about as much of the Shire and its culture as any mannish visitor. Winterfell? It's cold, dirty, made of stone, and old. King's Landing is warmer, bigger, younger, and sometimes on fire. The end.

I...felt like the differences in political culture between the North and King's Landing always stood out quite well, personally. The differences in ideology and whatnot. And I don't want Tolkein-esque levels of detail, to be honest. GRRM's storytelling style is different, and for what he's doing, I think his style is more suited to it. (Aside from his truly horrendous sex scenes, anyway.)

Picked my copy of the game up yesterday, although god only knows when I'll have time to get started with playing it. These days it takes me at least three months to get the shrink wrap off most things I buy. But hey, I wanted my preorder artbook.

cj iwakura · 05-16-2012, 04:13 PM

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The quality of the game doesn't refute my points so I'm not sure where you're going with this. Anyone who has been here long enough (which should include you but, well, you're special) would be able to validate the truth of those statements. Including the admins, which I can show an example of if pressed, but I'd prefer not to.

My assertion still stands: the forums attract primarily Japan-o-centric individuals who have a bias against anything "western" in origin. Prove me wrong.

Did Trine 2 get disrespected here? Did Magna Carta get glowing praise here? A good game will get the respect it deserves, a bad game won't.

Of course a US publishing branch of a JP company is going to attract a primarily Japan-centric fanbase. It doesn't mean we just like JP-oriented titles.

Demon's Souls much?

Olethros · 05-17-2012, 06:53 AM

Did Trine 2 get a ton of attention? Magna Carta wasn't even Japanese. Demon's Souls IS Japanese. You're a fairly confused guy, even by the usual standards that apply here.

Anyway, I did emphasize the word primarily for a reason. There are exceptions to all generalities, but they're called exceptions for a reason. Besides, like I said earlier, I'm by no means the only one who has observed this fact.

Evilkinggumby · 05-17-2012, 07:35 AM

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I'm by no means the only one who has observed this fact.

OK totally off topic but I had to chuckle at you calling it Atlex/ Indlus in that old thread.. hehehehe. I had forgotten that period of time.

DarkRPGMaster · 05-17-2012, 07:54 AM

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I'm by no means the only one who has observed this fact.

OK totally off topic but I had to chuckle at you calling it Atlex/ Indlus in that old thread.. hehehehe. I had forgotten that period of time.

I miss Red. T_T

And he totally had it on the mark with that one. Though personally, I haven't looked at Trine much so I can't really say anything on it.

cj iwakura · 05-17-2012, 03:16 PM

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Did Trine 2 get a ton of attention? Magna Carta wasn't even Japanese. Demon's Souls IS Japanese. You're a fairly confused guy, even by the usual standards that apply here.

Anyway, I did emphasize the word primarily for a reason. There are exceptions to all generalities, but they're called exceptions for a reason. Besides, like I said earlier, I'm by no means the only one who has observed this fact.

I'm well aware of that, but the fact remains; they attract gamers into a particular type of game. And I'm pretty sure Trine 2 did.

Kenji · 05-17-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Iris

I...felt like the differences in political culture between the North and King's Landing always stood out quite well, personally. The differences in ideology and whatnot. And I don't want Tolkein-esque levels of detail, to be honest. GRRM's storytelling style is different, and for what he's doing, I think his style is more suited to it. (Aside from his truly horrendous sex scenes, anyway.)

Forest for the trees, my friend: My point was that the game could do all kinds of heavy lifting regarding setting that the book did not. And that would be fantastic.

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Are you for real?

Nope. I'm a cartoon character. You'll never be able to be like me.

Olethros · 05-18-2012, 06:56 AM

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Did Trine 2 get a ton of attention? Magna Carta wasn't even Japanese. Demon's Souls IS Japanese. You're a fairly confused guy, even by the usual standards that apply here.

Anyway, I did emphasize the word primarily for a reason. There are exceptions to all generalities, but they're called exceptions for a reason. Besides, like I said earlier, I'm by no means the only one who has observed this fact.

I'm well aware of that, but the fact remains; they attract gamers into a particular type of game. And I'm pretty sure Trine 2 did.

I'm not even sure what you're talking about anymore, so I give up. Either you're incredibly clever and have worn me down with an excellent acting performance of confusion and density or you're really and truly as clueless as you come across. So either bravo and/or I shake my head in disbelief.

Morrigan Stark · 05-19-2012, 07:47 PM

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Nope. I'm a cartoon character. You'll never be able to be like me.

Yeah, okay, you tr0lled me good. Grats.

3DdotHero · 07-25-2012, 08:43 PM

Finally got around to completing this and loved it. Combat was similar to Dragon Age: Origins, while the story, characters, voice acting, etc. was all really good. Yeah, the graphics were merely serviceable, and the animations were dated, but the same could be said for Fallout 3 and New Vegas, yet plenty "mainstream" gamers somehow survived playing

RPS summed up GoT nicely:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012...me-of-thrones/