Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins

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Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Shorebound Studios and was released on March 16, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Years after leaving to wander Overworld, Viktor returns home to find his mother long dead and his brother in command of the Legion. As he aims to pick up the pieces of the life he left behind, Viktor finds himself in the midst of a gathering storm that will change Overworld forever...

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features solid gameplay mechanics with a variety of interesting weapons and a satisfying progression system.
Graphics and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience with a nostalgic feel.
The mission-based structure allows for quick play sessions, making it easy to pick up and enjoy for short periods.

Level design is repetitive and lacks variety, often requiring players to complete similar objectives across a limited number of areas.
Controls can be awkward, especially with a gamepad, leading to a less responsive experience during gameplay.
The game suffers from a lack of meaningful challenge and can feel grindy, with many missions revolving around 'kill X' tasks that become tedious over time.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
73%
8%
The story in "Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins" is generally considered solid, with character development and a mix of main and side missions that provide replay value. However, many players find the mission structure repetitive, often revolving around "kill x enemies" objectives, which can detract from the overall narrative experience. While the story may not be groundbreaking, it effectively supports the action-oriented gameplay, making it enjoyable for those seeking a quick, engaging experience.
- “Highly recommend if you're looking for an action platformer with just enough story that's a blast to play.”
- “The story seems solid, with an evolution and 'unlocking' of characters, and a sense of deep character development.”
- “Being more of a long-form game than Viktor, the story has received noticeably more attention this time.”
- “There's too many missions that you need to kill x enemies, but they're spaced out around other more exciting missions.”
- “You just accomplish different 'kill x things' missions in a handful of recycled maps, and grind to upgrade your gear.”
- “Designing every mission around these rules makes it kind of repetitive, and after a while, it feels like you are doing it all in your sleep.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, tight controls, and diverse enemy encounters, enhanced by a phasing mechanic that allows for strategic movement. Players appreciate the variety of weapons, armor, and RPG elements that add depth, while the mission-based structure and optional challenges provide ample content. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging experience, though some players find the phase mechanic can be awkward at times.
- “The controls are tight, fluid, and in the case of the phasing mechanic, you can even adjust how much control you have over it, which is a huge plus.”
- “Combat is smooth and impactful with various weapons to choose from, and the progression and unlock mechanics encourage thoroughly completing each mission.”
- “The game has a phase shift mechanic (basically a short distance teleport) which allows you to traverse through walls and obstacles, and the stages seem to have time challenges, which you can choose to complete or not.”
- “The game has a phase shift mechanic (basically a short distance teleport) which allows you to traverse through walls and obstacles, which is pretty cool, and the stages seem to have time challenges, which you can choose to complete or not.”
- “Gamepad control for the most part is great, allowing you to easily move, jump, and aim all at once, but the phase mechanic is sometimes a bit awkward to aim correctly.”
- “While the core mechanics of gameplay are almost the same, a lot of RPG elements were added.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
Overall, the graphics have received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the nice visuals and direction taken by the developers, others feel that the graphics have downgraded to a more pixelated style compared to the original game. Despite this, many agree that the pixel art is above average and contributes positively to the game's aesthetic.
- “Difficulty is just right, graphics are great, controls are tight!”
- “The visuals are above average as far as pixel art goes.”
- “Great original concept, good graphics, good control - (there is sometimes a little weird delay with teleportation.) cool music.”
- “I don't know why, but for some reason the graphics downgraded to pixelated and less detailed compared to the first game.”
- “1st thing, graphics.”
- “I love the direction the devs are taking, hope they keep going (but the art style of the original one was much better in my opinion, bring it back!).”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience. While some tracks are considered nearly masterful, others fall short of the high standards set by the previous installment, Viktor 1. Overall, the soundtrack effectively complements the gameplay, though it may not be particularly memorable for all players.
- “L'ost est divine comme celle du précédent viktor, et certains passages musicaux relèvent presque pour moi du chef d'oeuvre.”
- “Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins is a fantastic platform shooter with good Castlevania-esque music in the background.”
- “The music is atmospheric, even though I do not find it memorable.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects really just hit all the right notes.”
- “The soundtrack is lacking in variety and fails to engage the player.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the rewards for grinding are deemed worthwhile, the slow and cringey dialogue can make the process feel tedious. However, many appreciate that grinding for currency is relatively quick and manageable.
- “The dialogs are cringey and tediously slow.”
- “It seems like there's a lot that's worth grinding for.”
- “Grinding currency does not take too long, which is nice.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight a solid story that features significant character evolution and a sense of deep character development, particularly noting the unlocking of at least one character.
- “The story seems solid, with an evolution and unlocking of characters, and a sense of deep character development.”
- “The character arcs are incredibly well-written, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the game allows for meaningful choices that impact character growth and relationships.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that each mission includes hidden secrets and challenges that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Each mission generally has secrets and challenges that enhance replay value.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and outcomes, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With various character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “Each mission generally has secrets and challenges for replay value.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by the music, which effectively creates an immersive experience, though it may lack memorability for some players.
- “The music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's environment is rich and detailed, making you feel truly part of the world.”
- “The atmospheric effects and sound design draw you in, making every moment feel alive.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game exhibits good stability, with only infrequent glitches noted during gameplay.
- “The game suffers from infrequent glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
- “I encountered several infrequent glitches that made gameplay frustrating.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the infrequent glitches can be quite annoying.”

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Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins is a action adventure game.

Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins.

Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins was released on March 16, 2018.

Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins was developed by Shorebound Studios.

Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Loyalty and Blood: Viktor Origins is a single player game.

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