Game of Thrones: War for Westeros – The First Hands-On Preview
Game of Thrones: War of Westeros is shaping up to be an impressive RTS, especially for folks that are looking to scratch that base-building fantasy itch. Still, from the other three launch factions, to the campaign mode, to even how larger matches will play out, all remain as much of a mystery as the release date for Winds of Winter. But for fans that have been hungry for some base-building,…
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros – The First Hands-On Preview
I recently had the chance to dive into an early build of the upcoming RTS game, War for Westeros, set in the era of the mainline A Song of Ice and Fire series. The game allows players to take command of iconic Great Houses like the Starks of the North, the Lannisters, and Daenerys Targaryen and her dragons. Players can choose to fight in either 1v1 online or offline skirmish modes, pitting their armies against each other on two smaller maps.
Visually, War for Westeros captures the essence of the show, with heroes like Jon Snow and Tywin Lannister appearing just like their respective actors - Kit Harington and Charles Dance. The developers have put significant effort into ensuring each Great House's aesthetics stand out from the others.
Despite only two factions being playable in my preview, the developers appear to be putting great care into making each house look distinct. The gameplay focuses heavily on strategy, as players have to develop unique unit compositions and build orders tailored to their faction's strengths.
For example, the Starks, known for their powerful cavalry and Wildlings, have access to heroes like Robb Stark and Jon Snow. Jon Snow's abilities include level-up and damage resistance, while Jaime Lannister, the Lannisters' hero unit, specializes in single-target strikes and disrupting enemy formations. Both houses also have access to unique units, such as Night’s Watch Brothers and mercenary companies for the Lannisters.
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