- February 28, 2019
- Zaxis
Fimbul
Fimbul offers a compelling narrative and a beautiful world, but it is hindered by poor controls and a loosely weighted multiple choice system. Worth a look for the Norse scholars among us, though maybe at a discount.
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About Fimbul
Fimbul is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Zaxis and was released on February 28, 2019. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.
Fimbul combines intense Vikingbattles with a deep story that unfolds through in-game comics to bring the frozen world of the Norse sagas to life. Immerse yourself in the blistering winter preceding Ragnarok -- The Fimbul Winter!
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Reviews
- Engaging narrative based on Norse mythology with a comic book style presentation that is unique and atmospheric.
- Visually appealing low-poly art style and beautiful environments that enhance the immersion in a grim Viking world.
- Accessible and straightforward combat mechanics that some players found satisfying after mastering, with nice finishing moves.
- Combat is often described as clunky, repetitive, and unresponsive, especially during boss fights, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- Fixed camera angles and awkward controls cause navigation and combat difficulties, sometimes leading to player confusion or death.
- The game feels short and unfinished, with technical issues, lack of variety in gameplay, and uninspired animations and level design.
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is praised for its comic-style presentation, engaging atmosphere, and decision-based narrative that offers some replay value, though the impact of choices is limited. While the background of the protagonist provides the most compelling moments, the overall story lacks depth and detailed exposition. The narrative is considered the game's strongest element, though repetitive gameplay and minimal variation reduce long-term appeal.
“The comic book style is amazing, and the game has great atmosphere and story.”
“It's story rich without welshing on the action.”
“Along the way, you have some decisions to make which affect the storyline and part of the gameplay.”
“The story itself is fairly well done, though there is not quite enough depth about Ulf as a person or the Jotun characters involved.”
“Overall, the story doesn't go for much drama or detailed exposition.”
“You mostly read about Vikings saying 'you will die now!' until you get to the actual true story behind Ulf's background, which was the best part of the story by far, though it's a bit sparse.”
Critic Reviews
Fimbul (PS4) REVIEW – A Bit Of A Fumble
Fimbul offers a compelling narrative and a beautiful world, but it is hindered by poor controls and a loosely weighted multiple choice system. Worth a look for the Norse scholars among us, though maybe at a discount.
60%Fimbul Review
Fimbul creates an appealingly grim Norse folklore-infused world to adventure through, but its core action is simply too weak to seal the deal. Its pacy combat can be brutally satisfying, but it's also shallow and repetitive, while the game struggles from a technical perspective. There's a promising world at the heart of Fimbul, but it needs to be married to a more fluid and fleshed-out game.
50%Fimbul Review
Even though there’s heart and care put into the game’s style and use of myth, the same isn’t true for the rest of it. It runs fine and the combat is functional, but it won’t leave a huge impression. If you’re fond of Norse Mythology and don’t have much time to spare, Fimbul might be up your alley. A single playthrough is enjoyable enough, but filling up the story thread and replaying the same battles repeatedly isn’t worth the effort.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fimbul is a action adventure game. Common tags for Fimbul include indie.
Fimbul is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
Fimbul was released on February 28, 2019.
Fimbul was developed by Zaxis.
Fimbul has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Fimbul for its story but disliked it for its graphics.
Fimbul is a single player game.
Similar games include Jotun, Achilles: Legends Untold, Pankapu, Lords of the Fallen, John Wick Hex and others.