Game of Thrones: Episode Three - The Sword in the Darkness Reviews

Game of Thrones: Episode Three - The Sword in the Darkness is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2015

The Sword in the Darkness is the best of Telltale's Game of Thrones episodes yet, and sets up what will no doubt be a dramatic second half of the season.

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Mar 29, 2015

The third episode of Telltale's episodic Game of Thrones series marks a triumphant return to form, and makes us wish that episode four was right around the corner.

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Mar 27, 2015

While the actions of many of the characters are full of intensity this episode the debut of Daenerys Targaryen and the evolution of Gared Tuttle make this an experience any real "Game of Thrones" or Telltale fan can't afford to miss.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2015

The game of thrones is never an easy game to play, and while House Forrester is currently on the losing end of it, "The Sword in the Darkness" at least shows that hope may still remain for the family's safety by the season's end: even if it's only a silver lining.

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88%
Mar 25, 2015

Fans of the books and TV series will love taking part in Martin's world.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2015

This was another great installment that should please both fans and those new to the series alike.

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4 / 5.0
Mar 29, 2015

Even though the episode is quite short, it's quite a powerful release from Telltale Games as you attempt to make the right decisions which you hope will have the least resistance in the future for the Forresters but even the best laid plans of mice and men do go awry. With that said, there's some action scenes in this episode for Garred Tuttle that has a huge consequence for this ex-squire as this series goes into overdrive. All in all, another hit from Telltale Games, especially if you're a fan of HBO's Game of Thrones!

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5 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2015

The flames of my attention are beginning to wane, my empathy draining, especially with the return of HBO's flagship show. The next episode will need to step it up, in terms of story and in finding a way for me to care about the Forresters again. As of now, this family is coming across as decidedly wooden, in need of a chop.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2015

Episode Three fulfills all the promises it needs to for fans of the Game of Thrones TV series, even if it doesn't necessarily give old school adventure game fans much to actually do in terms of interactivity.

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AusGamers
Jickle
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2015

But the pacing has been strong so far, and if the second half of the season starts to set in motion a potential end to the conflict - or at least make the success of the Forrester clan look like a realistic possible outcome - this could end up being one of Telltale's very best seasons.

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GameZone
Top Critic
Unscored
Mar 30, 2015

Following a disappointing Episode 2, The Sword in Darkness puts Telltale's Game of Thrones back on track and sets the stage for an intriguing second half.

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6 / 10
Mar 29, 2015

The overall story is still interesting enough to leave us anticipating, but much like how fans wish those damn dragons would cross the sea already, it would be in this game's best interest to hurry things along.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2015

A very good continuation of the story then, but I hope and suspect that the "holy s**t" moments will come in Episodes 4 and 5.

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NZGamer
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2015

At this point, the only reason I can see for people who enjoy Telltale Games' titles, and the Game of Thrones franchise to not pick this game up is because they're waiting for all six episodes to be available.

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4.1 / 5.0
Mar 25, 2015

While Episode 3 of Telltale's A Game of Thrones still has some problems, it's certainly learning more about how the Game of Thrones narrative progresses. Its low points are still kind of disappointing and boring, but its high points are truly phenomenal. It's these set pieces like the fight with the dragon, the standoff against an invading house, and the fated confrontation atop the wall, that make Episode 3 a treat to play and make me very excited to see what Telltale has in store for Episode 4.

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2.5 / 5.0
Apr 1, 2015

It's still impossible to recommend this series to anyone but Telltale diehards; fans of the HBO show will find it supremely unsatisfying and dreadfully boring, and it's too steeped in lore for anyone else to jump in. The Sword in the Darkness does nothing to change that, but it does push the quality bar just a hair higher, elevating itself all the way into "I guess that wasn't terrible" territory.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 25, 2015

Game of Thrones: Episode 3 -The Sword in the Darkness puts the series in a good spot. Asher has a decent amount of action, and his straightforward story is a nice contrast to everyone else's tales. Mira's situation is as tense as ever, and it doesn't look like the game will let up anytime soon. Gared's tale has gotten traction and gone from boring to exciting in one fell swoop. Rodrik's part in the episode still feels like it's spinning its wheels, but if you played things out a certain way, the events at the end signal the beginning of a spark . As long as the pacing of episode releases is right, there's enough here to keep players invested while the TV show rolls on.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2015

Game of Thrones Episode 3 is a pretty solid entry in the series made by Telltale Games. It takes the overall story to some interesting new areas, but some aspects, such as the Rodrik sequences, tend to feel repetitive and uninspired. The next few episodes are shaping up to bring some even bigger events, so expect to see even more interesting developments in the future.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2015

As we reach the halfway mark in this season it's hard to imagine the main characters surviving for a second one. With the story ramping up and the plot chugging along, all the pieces are moving into place. As ever, a fantastic homage to the franchise and an event better game in its own right.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 8, 2015

در نهایت می توان The Sword in the Darkness را احیا کننده بازی Game Of Thrones بدانیم ، The Sword in the Darkness مسیر درست را به مخاطب نشان داده است و تعاملی که باید بین مخاطب و بازی برقرار باشد در The Sword in the Darkness ایجاد شده است . دیگر نمیتوان پیش از عرضه قسمت چهارم بازی گفت که شور و شوقی برای تجربه آن نداریم ! اکنون سرنوشت خانواده "فارستر" به یک دغدغه بزرگ تبدیل شده است و بزرگترین دلیل آن شخصیت پردازی بسیار خوب "رودریک فارستر" و استقامت پاک او از خانواده اش در برابر تمامی مشکلات است .

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