Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, Netmarble's highly anticipated action RPG, debuts its first playable demo at Steam Next Fest, running until March 3rd. This marks the first opportunity for players to experience this adaptation of the popular book series. The game casts players as a new heir to House Tyrell.
Initially launching on PC, before a later mobile release, Game of Thrones: Kingsroad follows the model of Once Human, prioritizing the PC platform. This allows for early feedback from the PC gaming community, known for its critical and vocal response to new releases. This contrasts with the mobile gaming market, often perceived as more susceptible to less scrutinized releases.
Steam Next Fest serves as a platform for showcasing upcoming games, emphasizing playable demos. This provides a valuable hands-on experience for players, allowing for direct feedback to developers, from large publishers to smaller indie studios.
While some express cautious optimism, others criticize the game for potentially over-simplifying the source material's complexity. However, the PC-first release strategy offers a measure of reassurance. The PC community's known tendency for critical feedback should provide Netmarble with valuable insights into the game's reception before its mobile launch. Any shortcomings will likely be quickly identified and discussed by players during the demo period.
