Game of Thrones Ascent was a 2013 strategy game developed and published by Disruptor Beam for iOS,[2] Facebook, Android,[3][4][5] and web browser.[6][7] and The game is based on the television series Game of Thrones, which is an adaptation of the series of fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. According to Martin, the game features "alliance building, treachery, marriages, murders, and most of all the constant struggle to be the greatest house in Westeros."[8] The game includes the ability to engage in the dynamic political and social intrigue featured in the books and television show.[9] The game had over 9 million registered players though daily activity suggested 3 thousand active players.[10]
| Game of Thrones Ascent | |
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| Developer(s) | Disruptor Beam |
| Publisher(s) | Disruptor Beam |
| Platform(s) | Facebook, iOS, Android, Browser |
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| Genre(s) | Strategy |
Disruptor Beam released the first expansion for the game, titled "The Long Night", in October 2014.[11] The expansion allows players to travel beyond "The Wall" and offers upgrades to the game's Alliances system, along with new quests to complete and items to collect.[12]
On October 5, 2018, it was announced that Game of Thrones: Ascent would be shutting down on January 3, 2019.
Gameplay
editGame of Thrones Ascent was a point-and-click casual, role-playing/strategy video game. The player takes on the role of the head of a minor house, swearing allegiance to one of the Great Houses of Westeros, building and managing a keep and army of Sworn Swords. Players complete quests and build their holdings as solo play, making choices that influence their alignment and affect future quests.
They can also engage in player versus player conflict, both one-on-one with individual players, or as part of an Alliance in larger-scale wars. These wars are scheduled in 5-week "cycles", beginning with a week of low-conflict preparation, followed by three weeks of Alliance-versus-Alliance combat competing for ranks across eight of the nine major geographical areas of Westeros, and concluded with a week-long cooperative event. Of the Alliances that participated in these events "King's Landing" was the Number One ranked over the life of the game.
Setting
editThe game closely followed the HBO television series, with weekly content updates following the airing of each episode. Quests allowed the player to participate in major events from the story in various ways, as well an original storyline exploring your character's past and current events at your holdings.
The player selected their primary location by swearing fealty to House Stark, House Lannister, House Greyjoy, House Baratheon, House Targaryen, House Tyrell, House Tully, or House Martell. However, the character visits many notable locations through the course of the game, including several famous places in Essos.
References
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- ^ Makuch, Eddie (2014-03-26). "Play this Game of Thrones iPad game while you wait for the show to come back". GameSpot. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
- ^ "Game of Thrones Ascent Launches on iPhone and Android". Winter Is Coming. July 17, 2014.
- ^ Ligman, Kris (2013-09-13). "Facebook Unveils top games 2013 list". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ^ Hindman, Beau (2014-01-01). "Massively's Third Annual Frindie Awards". Massively.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-02. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ^ LeFebvre, Rob (2012-05-22). "Jon Radoff takes Game Of Thrones to Facebook". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
- ^ Gaudiosi, John (2012-05-21). "'Game of Thrones' Fans Get First Facebook Social Game". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2011-05-23.
- ^ Martin, George R.R. (2012-05-22). "Social Gaming". Not a Blog. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
- ^ Funk, John (2012-05-21). "Screw Your Friends With Game of Thrones: Ascent on Facebook". The Escapist. Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
- ^ "Hey No Pressure. This Game Developer Has to Please Fans of Game of Thrones and Star Trek Simultaneously (interview)". VentureBeat. December 14, 2014.
- ^ "Game of Thrones Ascent Expansion The Long Night Now Available". GameZebo. October 27, 2014. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "Game of Thrones Receives The Long Night Expansion". Inside Social Games. October 30, 2014.