Throughout our time with Telltale’s Game of Thrones series, comparisons to the television series are all but compulsory. When you assume the trappings of your live-action counterpart, you have to accept the other traditions of the series. So, with the penultimate episode of the game series we must look at the tradition set by the series - that of the mega-budget ninth episode. Heads will roll for sure… but possibly not in-game.
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'.
