From the moment "Game of Thrones: Kingsroad" was first announced, many fans were quick to express their disappointment, comparing its visuals to those of a PlayStation 3-era licensed game or a typical mobile title. Despite this, a segment of the community remained hopeful, eager for a quality game inspired by the iconic series, especially given the scarcity of engaging "Game of Thrones" games.
However, the recent demo release during Steam Next Fest has definitively settled the debate: "Game of Thrones: Kingsroad" has been met with widespread criticism. Players have lambasted the game for its outdated combat mechanics, subpar graphics, and design elements that scream mobile gaming. Many have gone as far as to label it a simple port of a mobile game to PC, though even if that's not entirely accurate, "Kingsroad" feels like a relic from 2010.
Despite the overwhelmingly negative feedback, the demo's Steam page does feature some positive comments. These reviews, often phrased similarly as "I really enjoyed the demo, looking forward to the full release," raise questions about their authenticity. Are these the voices of bots or the same optimists who continue to hold out hope for a better final product? It's hard to say.
"Game of Thrones: Kingsroad" is set to launch on both PC (via Steam) and mobile devices, though an exact release date has yet to be announced.
