![]() You are given ample opportunities to exact revenge (or screw yourself over in the process) through many of the characters’ stories. Conflicts that have been brewing since the opening moments come to a close. Not every big moment is left unresolved, however. Since this tale is set between two seasons of HBO’s show, I was expecting a more definitive ending, but the lack of resolution doesn’t hurt the experience. ![]() With most of the characters’ arcs left on cliffhanger moments, we won’t know exactly how big our decisions are until Telltale shows us what happens next. The ending to this story isn’t anywhere in sight. Telltale’s other episodic titles usually give the player some kind of closure, but Game of Thrones doesn’t even toy with that idea. Many story threads are left dangling when the credits roll, implying Telltale will be returning for a second season. A meeting between Mira Forrester, Margaery Tyrell, and Sera Flowers appears to conclude definitively (and in a way that supports the player’s difficult decisions), but its tone shifts unexpectedly at one point, making Margaery look like she has no idea what she’s doing with her power.Įven with occasional jumps in logic, the narrative pacing is relentless, and ends up being a whirlwind of bloodshed more than a proper conclusion. This episode has no peaceful through line Telltale wants the player to feel pain and remorse.ĭespite its emphasis on choice, Telltale struggles to tie different decisions together believably, a common complaint that has occurred throughout numerous episodes this season. Choice is fully embraced in this episode, often pushing the player to pick between the lesser of two evils – and which evil is worse is often difficult to determine. Depending on how you play your cards, your headcount at House Forrester may look much different than your friends’. Numerous lives are lost amid several wars. Telltale embraces Martin’s dagger of a pen in this season finale. The question Martin’s writing begs isn’t “Is someone going to die?” but rather “When is it going to happen, and how bloody will it be?” Martin can almost be heard sharpening his knives as his words unfurl. No matter where Jon Snow is, or what Bran Stark may be doing, Game of Thrones fans are conditioned to expect tragedy – especially in the final chapters of the books or television seasons.
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