Dragonstone Awaits: First Hands-on With Game of Thrones: Kingsroad

The long-anticipated action RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is finally giving players their first taste of Westeros at Steam Next Fest. From today through March 3rd, fans can experience Netmarble's fresh take on George R.R. Martin's legendary saga - no waiting for Winds of Winter required.

Claim Your Birthright in House Tyre

This marks the first opportunity to explore Kingsroad's ambitious adaptation, casting players as the newly-appointed heir to House Tyre. While the mobile version remains in development, the PC-first approach mirrors successful cross-platform titles like Once Human - a promising sign for quality.

Steam Next Fest transforms into a digital tourney ground this week, showcasing hundreds of upcoming titles through playable demos. From major studios to indie developers, it's the perfect stage for Kingsroad to prove its mettle before the masses.

A Song of Optimism and Doubt

The community response has been... well, very Game of Thrones. Half the realm cheers while the other half sharpens their criticism. Some purists argue no RPG could capture Martin's raw, grounded brutality - short of something like Kingdom Come: Deliverance's relentless realism.

But here's where the PC-first strategy offers protection. PC gamers wield criticism like Valyrian steel - merciless but honest. If Kingsroad falters in its demo, the player reviews will burn hotter than Drogon's breath. At least we won't face another "mobile cash grab" scenario.

Will you be pledging fealty to House Tyre this Next Fest? The demo awaits both cautious skeptics and eager loyalists alike.