Game of Thrones: Episode Four - Sons of Winter

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PlaySense
    Jun 1, 2015
    90
    A lot of the pieces in this elaborately crafted game of chess are finally starting to move towards what can only end up being quite spectacular climaxes. Oh, and it feels damn good to finally fight back.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    May 28, 2015
    90
    The team at Telltale Games has done a spectacular job of creating a compartmentalised story that runs parallel to the books and show that fans know so well.
  3. CGMagazine
    May 28, 2015
    85
    Nicole Martinez and Brad Kane clearly care a lot about this world, and with episode four, they’ve introduced a lot of critical momentum to the season that makes it feel like the series has turned a corner.
  5. Impulsegamer
    May 29, 2015
    82
    Game of Thrones: Episode 4 - Sons of Winter is another enjoyable interactive experience from Telltale Games.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 1, 2015
    80
    Sons of Winter maintains the good form of the previous episode by unloading plenty of tension, drama and action along the way. Roll on episode five.
  7. Atomix
    May 29, 2015
    78
    There's hope for the Forrester family, but their nightmare is not over yet. The fourth episode of Game of Thrones titled Sons of Winter, brings us some of the most critical moments that we have lived in the game thanks to an excellent script.
  8. PlayStation LifeStyle
    May 28, 2015
    75
    Despite these shortcomings, Game of Thrones: Episode 4 – Sons of Winter is still an enjoyable experience. While I left the episode feeling like all the choices I had made were, and still are, essentially worthless, I also wanted to dive right into Episode 5.
  9. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 17, 2015
    70
    Those plot threads need weaving together soon, lest our interest run out before winter arrives. [Aug 2015, p.90]
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  10. The Digital Fix
    Jun 22, 2015
    70
    The overall arc of the season remains unclear and it’s too early to tell if the whole shebang is worth playing. Unfortunately, Telltale are either resting on their laurels or have committed to too many projects - or perhaps both. Game of Thrones continues to suffer as a result, it’s dour atmosphere and familiar mechanics only enticing to huge fans of George R. R. Martin’s world.
  11. DarkZero
    Jun 2, 2015
    70
    It may be a fixed narrative with little alterations, but it’s still an interesting narrative, but should that fail at any point than this entire castle built by Telltale may collapse.
  12. TheSixthAxis
    May 29, 2015
    70
    However, Sons of Winter is certainly a more enjoyable episode than the previous two, with some decent character development. It often gets to the point much quicker with a lot less filler in between, while also taking characters to new places and surprising you along the way as we head towards the series’ conclusion.
  13. Push Square
    May 28, 2015
    70
    Game of Thrones: Episode 4 - Sons of Winter doesn't hit quite the same highs as its immediate predecessor – but it's likely to prove the most impactful instalment to date.
  14. Games Master UK
    Aug 18, 2015
    66
    While enjoyable enough on its own terms, Game of Thrones is starting to feel uncomfortably like a Telltale B-side. [Summer 2015, p.81]
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  15. games(TM)
    Sep 1, 2015
    60
    Winter isn't quite here yet. [Issue#164, p.100]
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  16. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 1, 2015
    60
    Telltale’s Game of Thrones series, now over halfway through its first season, has been a huge disappointment so far, but it’s been improving steadily, and Episode Four – Sons of Winter proves there’s real potential in the concept, even if Telltale might not have been the right candidate for the job.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 47
  3. Negative: 9 out of 47
  1. vZeqk___
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    This episode was far better than any other episode this season. It got me more invested in the story and the characters. Im having just asThis episode was far better than any other episode this season. It got me more invested in the story and the characters. Im having just as much fun playing this as i do watching the show, except most of the time im either crying or in disbelief when im watching the show. But anyway i can see this game going along way, and i hope Tell Tale make a season 2 similar to what they did with TWD.… Full Review »
  2. Nick530
    May 28, 2015
    10
    This episode was well paced, full of action and had meaningful story progression. Overall the best episode so far. It is disappointing that weThis episode was well paced, full of action and had meaningful story progression. Overall the best episode so far. It is disappointing that we have to wait 2 month for each episode though.… Full Review »
  3. TheBoss_Noob
    Jul 10, 2017
    8
    Arguably one of the best so far, Telltale manages to keep the story getting more and more interesting. The graphics are improving, but theArguably one of the best so far, Telltale manages to keep the story getting more and more interesting. The graphics are improving, but the pixelation is still noticeable. Features a few cool action sequences as well. If you have played until here, you definitely won't regret playing this Episode.… Full Review »
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