After nearly a decade, the end of the Game of Thrones TV show is in sight. Fortunately, fans of the series have new things to look forward to, but even for those with faith in George RR Martin, the prospect of a new Song of Ice and Fire novel looks increasingly unlikely. Similarly, what the future holds for video game adaptations of the franchise is unclear. Telltale is all but dead, and for a series that has proven to be such a phenomenal success in other mediums, it`s surprising that there haven`t been more game adaptations. Reigns: Game of Thrones may not be the Elder Scrolls-style RPG you`re hoping for, but it does nonetheless offer a welcome use of the license--even if it does occasionally stumble with repetition.Reigns: GoT has you take on the role of king or queen of Westeros. You`re faced with a series of situations, and you respond to each card that pops up with a binary choice by swiping left or right. Your decisions impact four different meters you must constantly balance: military, religion, citizens, and money. It sounds simple, but you have to prevent all of these meters not just from emptying, but also from filling all the way up. Becoming overwhelmingly popular with the people sounds great, but it`s a one-way ticket to losing your throne thanks to jealous lords who launch a coup. You`re able to preview the impact of any decision, but you`re only told which meters will be affected and whether it`ll be a minor and major effect, not whether it will increase or decrease.This results in a certain amount of guesswork when you`re initially presented with any scenario, which can lead to a swift death--I`ve had runs end with my very first swipe. In time you`ll develop an understanding for how to approach situations, and the challenge comes in being prepared for anything. You`re never sure what opportunity or obstacle lies around the next corner, and deftly handling whatever is thrown at you is the key to success.As is appropriate for Game of Thrones, no c ...
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