In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus punishes Sisyphus by tasking him with rolling a boulder up a hill; each time Sisyphus is about to reach the top, the boulder slips from his grasp and falls back down the hill. Episode Five – A Nest of Vipers is that moment for Telltale’s Game of Thrones series.
Arriving at the penultimate episode, you wouldn’t be mistaken to expect huge thrills, a break-neck pace, and significant events to unfold as the series climbs towards its thrilling conclusion. Unfortunately for Telltale’s Game of Thrones, however, this couldn’t be any further from the truth. For all of the narrative that has escalated piece-by-piece since its debut, episode five – ‘A Nest of Vipers’, is surprisingly light in major plot developments, and leaves much to be desired when the credits begin to roll.
Scott Russell writes: "Action abounds within this Game of Thrones chapter in a fantastic panache of swords and blood, with a climactic cliff hanger that closes with distressing gasps that beg for more and more. Despite its short length, episode five culminates with strong moments of emotion, suspense and excitement, promising an even greater spectacle of consequence in its closing instalment."
JBH reviews the latest episode of Telltale's 'Game of Thrones' adventure series, 'A Nest of Vipers'.