Choice of the Viking
- December 15, 2022
- Choice of Games
Get on SteamSail forth to a land of gods and giants! Wield your sword, words, and magic to take your place among Iceland’s chieftains and forge your legacy of honor.
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Reviews
- The game features well-written and engaging storytelling with interesting links to Viking mythology.
- The world-building and lore are strong, providing intriguing background information on the formation of settlements.
- It offers a unique take on the Viking experience, focusing more on governance and politics rather than traditional action-adventure elements.
- The choices and flow of the story can feel frustrating and disjointed, with events occurring at random and lacking logical connections.
- There are limited romance options and character interactions, which can make the experience feel shallow and underdeveloped.
- Players may find themselves in morally objectionable situations due to poorly defined choices, leading to unintended consequences.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for its frustrating writing, inconsistent world-building, and poorly timed decision-making, leading to a sense of rushed development. While there is a decent amount of content and some engaging elements related to Viking mythology, the overall narrative feels underdeveloped and lacks polish, making it less enticing for players. Despite its potential, many reviewers feel the story does not justify its price, suggesting it may be better to wait for a sale.
“Not your typical Viking story but well written, engaging, and fun links to Viking mythology throughout.”
“You play as a newly appointed leader of a small colony/village and most of the story focuses on managing your land and neighbors.”
“Or to be exact, it feels like very little effort was put into polishing the story, which is all the more frustrating because there is a decent amount of content and breadth to the story; there aren't any egregious mistakes in the page-to-page writing per se, but it just feels like it got rushed or there was no verification and checking done to actually produce a good story.”
“The story is weird and inconsistent; for example, the main villain can call a court case against you, even though you did nothing, and you can barely avoid repercussions. Yet, he literally attacks you unprovoked, and you cannot even take any initiative to retaliate against him through force or legal means.”
“The story and its choices constantly ask you to 'make a decision' at very weird timings, usually way too unrealistically early compared to what someone in that position would actually do.”
“It feels like very little effort was put into polishing the story, which is all the more frustrating because there is a decent amount of content and breadth to the story. There aren't any egregious mistakes in the page-to-page writing per se, but it just feels like it got rushed or there was no verification and checking done to actually produce a good story.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the option to engage in farming with Vikings in Iceland, highlighting it as a unique and enjoyable form of grinding that adds depth to the gameplay experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours farming resources, but it felt more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
