Game of Thrones: Kingsroad First Impressions (5 & 20 Hours In)
A Solid Start with Plenty of Potential
Netmarble’s Game of Thrones: The Kingsroad brings fans back to Westeros in a fresh and exciting way. Set right after Season 4 of the HBO series, it introduces House Tyre—a new, Northern house created just for the game. While it adds something original, you’ll still run into familiar faces like Jon Snow and Brienne of Tarth.
At its core, The Kingsroad is an action RPG that blends real-time combat with open-world exploration. You can pick from three classes, Knight, Sellsword, or Assassin, each with its own fighting style. Combat feels fast and fluid, with combos, dodges, stamina management, and a satisfying mix of light and heavy attacks. The world looks stunning too, from the icy wilderness beyond the Wall to the streets of King’s Landing. It really makes Westeros feel alive.
The game’s world-building and combat have been well-received, but it’s not perfect. It’s free-to-play, and that comes with the usual baggage: multiple currencies, grind-heavy progression, and pricey microtransactions. Some players feel the monetization gets in the way of the fun, and yeah, they’ve got a point.
That said, there’s reason to be hopeful. The developers are active, listening to feedback, and have already announced plans for improvements like better matchmaking, richer role-playing elements, and new regions like the Stormlands. They seem serious about building something lasting.
The Kingsroad doesn’t get everything right from the jump, but it’s off to a solid start. If the devs follow through on their promises and keep the community engaged, this could turn into a real standout in the Game of Thrones universe.
After 5 Hours of Play
So far, I’m really enjoying it. The setting’s great and the story feels like a solid callback to the series (though I’m no GoT expert). After five hours, I grabbed the welcome pack—but I don’t plan on spending any more money. The microtransactions are way too expensive, which is a shame, because this game could be something amazing.
Someone called it “a Temu Witcher 3,” and honestly, that tracks.
It gives me the same vibe I got from Assassin’s Creed Shadows, except this is free-to-play. I’m not sure how long it’ll hold my attention, I hit level 32 in Shadows, and I’m around level 11 here.
If you’re cool with the usual free-to-play nonsense and just want to have some fun in the GoT world, it’s worth checking out. The welcome pack makes life easier with features like free fast travel from anywhere, but it’s not essential. Riding your horse works just fine.
Bottom line: try it out and decide for yourself.
After 20 Hours of Play
Level 19 rn. Still enjoying it! For a free game, it’s solid. I’d honestly recommend picking up the starter pack, it’s like paying for the full game, and it gives you quality-of-life upgrades that make a big difference. To me, it's worth around £20.
I did hit the RP wall today, which was frustrating since I was really in the zone. RP is a currency you earn through gameplay and need to claim the best rewards. There’s a cap on how much you can get each day. Once you hit that limit, you either wait (you regain 1 RP every 10 minutes, or get a full reset after 24 hours) or spend real money.
If you love grinding games nonstop, the RP system might annoy you. But if you’re more of a casual player or fine with pacing yourself, it’s not a deal-breaker.
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