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ATLUS USA today released a brand new combat walkthrough video for their upcoming RPG release Game of Thrones, based off the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin.
Featuring an overview of core combat mechanics, tactical possibilities, and battle-relevant character customization options, the new video also provides fans with their first substantial look at how the upcoming RPG will look and feel in action. Moreover, the walkthrough presents the game’s unique Active Pause battle mechanic, in which players can slow the pace of combat in order to properly plan their next few moves but cannot stop the action outright, maintaining the tension and urgency one would expect from fights in the Game of Thrones universe.
Aram Jabbari, Manager of PR and sales at ATLUS USA had this to say on this recent unveil:
The new combat video’s wealth of in-game footage–both of the title’s visceral yet strategic fights and also of its meaningful character creation choices–offers viewers fresh and ample insight into how the game’s action will play out. Despite so much care and attention given to bringing beloved locations and characters from Westeros to life, ‘Game of Thrones’ isn’t only for fans of the TV series or books; it’s a deep, enthralling RPG with dozens of hours of quests, battles, critical decisions, and breathtaking revelations, one any gamer is sure to enjoy.
Game of Thrones is due for release on each the Playstation 3, XBox360 and PC entertainment systems from the 15th May 2012. As I mentioned in a previous announcement, pre-ordering the console versions from select retailers while stocks last will net you a “Game of Thrones: Visuals of the RPG” book which offers 64 full-colour pages of sketches, renders, photos and screenshots of the game – alongside other benefits which can be read about HERE.
