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Fimbul

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50%Game Brain Score
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stability, replayability
58% User Score Based on 38 reviews
Critic Score 48%Based on 1 reviews

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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" is an action-adventure game set in the frozen world of Norse sagas, preceding the events of Ragnarok. The game features a comic book-style narrative that unfolds based on player choices, with a complex combat system and the ability to revisit past decisions. Players can also recruit fellow Vikings and use items from the distant past to battle giant enemies known as Jutons.

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story19 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The comic book art style and storytelling are well-executed, creating an engaging atmosphere.
  • The game features a decent narrative that draws on Norse mythology, which may appeal to fans of the genre.
  • The game is short, making it a quick playthrough that doesn't overstay its welcome.
  • Combat mechanics are clunky and repetitive, lacking depth and variety, which can lead to a dull experience.
  • The fixed camera angle can obstruct visibility during gameplay, making navigation and combat frustrating.
  • The game suffers from a lack of content, with only a handful of enemy types and minimal replay value.
  • story
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Fimbul is generally well-received, featuring unique comic-style storytelling that adds charm to the narrative. While players appreciate the depth of Ulf's background and the choices that can influence the outcome, many feel that the overall character development and dramatic tension are lacking. Despite its engaging elements, the repetitive gameplay detracts from the experience, making a single playthrough enjoyable but not compelling enough for multiple runs.

    • “The artwork and storytelling on the comic pages is very well done.”
    • “I think it has a pretty decent story that made me want to find out as many details as I could all the way up until the end.”
    • “The comic book style is amazing, and the game has great atmosphere and story.”
    • “I imagine this game won't be for many, and if the achievements are a telling story, then most people only played a bit of the first encounter and stopped.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and low-poly visuals that effectively convey the game's atmosphere, particularly in the comic pages and snowy environments. However, others criticize the overall quality as bland and uninspiring, noting issues with movement and combat mechanics that detract from the visual experience. Overall, while the art style has its fans, many feel it lacks depth and polish.

    • “The artwork and storytelling on the comic pages is very well done.”
    • “I loved the graphic style which, albeit cartoony and to an extent minimalistic, drew me completely into the cold Viking world it portrayed.”
    • “I loved the low-poly art style and the view from above as Ulf ran through the snow was truly a good angle choice.”
    • “The visuals and level design are bland and uninspiring.”
    • “Awful graphics, lazy slow combat, buggy like crazy.”
    • “I can understand that they are larger and move slower, but combined with the low-poly graphics, it came off a bit lower quality than it needed to.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Fimbul is characterized by clunky and simplistic combat mechanics that quickly become repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement after the initial moments. While the game features an interesting story and unique comic-style presentation, the overall mechanics fail to evolve, making it a title best experienced at a discounted price. Players may find some enjoyment in the narrative and visual style, but the gameplay itself leaves much to be desired.

    • “Along the way, you have some decisions to make which affect the storyline and part of the gameplay.”
    • “Fimbul is visually quite stunning, except for its subpar and quite flat cut-scenes, but its gaming mechanics are generally simplistic.”
    • “But the best thing about Fimbul is the fighting mechanics.”
    • “Where this game starts to completely fall apart, however, is in its core mechanics.”
    • “Fimbul is visually quite stunning, except for its subpar and quite flat cut-scenes, but its gameplay mechanics are generally simplistic.”
    • “A basic action-adventure game with a great style and a surprisingly engrossing story that is sadly backed up by repetitive gameplay that never evolves into something great.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music has been noted as good, providing a pleasant auditory experience. However, the overall soundscape is quite subdued, with limited ambiance and combat sounds, as all dialogue is not spoken, resulting in a relatively quiet atmosphere.

    • “There is some good music within the game.”
    • “All dialogue is not spoken, so outside of some limited ambiance, sounds for combat and music, the game is overall a fairly quiet experience.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, stability in the game is mixed; while some players report encountering no significant bugs or glitches aside from controller issues, others experience frequent bugs and performance problems, indicating a lack of consistency in stability across different gameplay experiences.

    • “Awful graphics, lazy slow combat, buggy like crazy.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability primarily due to its branching choices, but many players feel it is a one-time experience, as the basic combat and lack of RPG elements do not encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “While there is some replayability in the game due to the branching choices, it still feels like a game you play once and that's about it since the combat is rather basic and there are no RPG elements.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive comic book style, which enhances the overall storytelling experience. Reviewers consistently highlight how this artistic choice contributes to a captivating and immersive environment.

    • “The comic book style is amazing, and the game has great atmosphere and story.”
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Fimbul is a action adventure game.

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 this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Fimbul is a single player game.

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