Among the plethora of mods available on Skyrim, which one is the most faithful to Game of Thrones? We take stock of the subject, and the best ways to explore Westeros while playing.
Game of Thrones games: a disappointment?
Everyone knows that Game of Thrones was one of the most colossal successes of the decade. The HBO television series, based on the books of the same name, propelled author George RR Martin to superstar rank and unleashed passions. The last season of the series cost a fortune: over $ 15 million for some unique episodes. The arrival of video games based on the franchise was therefore not really a surprise.
And on this side, it is clear that the options were not the most exciting. The first game to be offered to players was A Game of Thrones: Genesis (2011). This real-time strategy game didn't focus on the series, but rather on the Extended Universe and the history of Westeros. But conversely of a title like Robot Squad Simulator X, the strategy proposed by the game was not the most encouraging, so it was reserved for the most motivated fans.
Followed Game of Thrones (2012), an RPG that follows the events of the first book. Side scenario, the game was rather successful and particularly faithful - at least in spirit - to the work of Martin. But there too, he sinned at the level of combat mechanisms. Very repetitive and linear, they showed their limitations from the start.
Last competitor on the list, Game of Thrones: At Telltale Games Series (2014) did not succeed in particularly appealing to gamers either. It is actually an interactive story rather than an actual video game, without having either the codes of simulation games. As such, it's not bad, but it sure won't satisfy RPG fans.
Several mods that bring Westeros to life
Hence the arrival of mods, which make it possible to adapt certain video games by adding Game of Thrones content. Worn by fans, these mods have often been richer than official games… Partly because they are based on efficient game engines! On the side of Total War: Attila, a mod had been talked about by allowing players to embody 35 generals from the 8 main factions of Game of Thrones… A real success, which shows the inventiveness of the fans.
On the side of RPGs (or similar ...), we will also note the mod Game of Thrones offered in Minecraft. He faithfully transcribes five Houses from Game of Thrones, but not the dragons. You guessed it, Skyrim, with its Nordic universe, was of course the best candidate for Westeros integration. This is why there are several mods available to date, which however go further than a simple card modding. like the one proposed by Farming Simulator 19.
Game of Thrones Adaptation Mod: the best Skyrim mod?
And by several, we mean several dozen. The list of GoT mods for Skyrim is long, but only a few of them are really worth checking out. Most mods allow you to visually change the game, for example by adding armor like in the mod Game of Thrones Armor Compilation. Others add the characters of the series, for example the mod Daenerys Targaryen, or replace in-game music, like Game of Thrones Westeros Soundtrack.
But in fact, few mods have all of these features. This is why the Game of Thrones Adaptation Mod is mentioned so often: its functionalities will be much more advanced. The mod, which is still in development, allows the player to be totally immersed in Westeros. The whole game will be reinvented, with new locations, characters, missions, etc. Something to satisfy even the most demanding fans. Only flaw, and of size: we still do not know when it will be released.
Game of Thrones continues to invade our hobbies
All these examples show us that if Game of Thrones the series is finished, that does not prevent the franchise from multiplying and reaching additional areas. Still in the category of games, in particular iGaming, we will thus note a slot machine online casino, which allows you to find the world of Game of Thrones in the hope of hitting the jackpot. This allows you to take advantage of up to € 1000 in bonuses. We will also note the inevitable Monopoly Game of Thrones, which reviews this great classic in the colors of Westeros. And the adaptations sometimes border on the absurd, like these Adidas shoes in the colors of the Lannisters, or the palette of Game of Thrones makeup that Urban Decay had proposed during the year 2019:
With such success, we are not too worried: the Game of Thrones Adaptation Mod should find its audience without concern when it is launched. In the meantime, we'll sharpen our claymores and continue to hunt the dragon in the plains of Skyrim ...