Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest

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Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Dragon's Games and was released on December 2, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest" is a humorous action-adventure game set in a fantasy world filled with quirky characters and epic quests. As a hero chosen by the gods, you'll explore, fight monsters, and solve puzzles to save the land from doom. With its unique blend of humor and adventure, Mad Nords offers a lighthearted and engaging experience.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

story20 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and engaging humor that keeps the adventure entertaining.
It offers a solid battle system with a unique combat mechanic that requires timing and strategy.
The game is easy to play casually, making it accessible for both hardcore RPG fans and casual gamers.

There are several bugs and technical issues, including problems with quest progression and inventory management.
The humor can be hit or miss, with some players finding it juvenile or not to their taste.
The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial, which may leave new players confused about mechanics and progression.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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54%
6%
The story of "Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest" is characterized by its quirky humor and absurdity, reminiscent of classic RPGs with a nostalgic flair. While the main quest may start slowly and lacks a deep overarching narrative, it opens up to a vast world filled with entertaining side quests and eccentric characters, creating a lighthearted and engaging experience. Players appreciate the game's comedic elements and the freedom to explore, though some express frustration with quest tracking and skill checks that can limit progression.
- “The main storyline plot is quite crazy, as well as the side quests and some absurd situations coming from the interactions with NPCs, contributing to its overall atmosphere of funny disbelief.”
- “The story starts a bit slowly, but after exiting the first town you aren't actually limited in where you can go, and it turns out that the story, despite being goofy, has quite a big scale.”
- “Yes, this game has a completely crazy and funny story, NPCs, and items.”
- “Eh... it's a simple RPG based on messenger quests (there's no overarching story, as far as I can tell after an hour or so of gameplay).”
- “Most of it seemed equivalent to each other, which made opening chests and completing quests feel unimportant after a certain point.”
- “It's very hard to check the quests in your journal, as it seemed to keep getting stuck on the topmost one.”
humor
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
6%
The humor in "Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest" is a standout feature, characterized by its quirky, absurd, and often juvenile comedic style that draws comparisons to Monty Python. While many players appreciate the game's wacky tone, charming characters, and humorous dialogue, some find the humor hit-or-miss, with certain elements like crude sound effects and simplistic jokes falling flat. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its RPG mechanics, creating an entertaining experience for fans of old-school gaming.
- “The best part of the game is its unusual (and delightfully absurd) humor, which keeps the adventure entertaining from start to finish.”
- “Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is like taking a stroll through a medieval fantasy world with a dash of Monty Python humor and a bucket of nostalgia!”
- “Absolutely crazy and humorous in everything, sometimes Pratchett-esque, sometimes outright absurd, from character classes to items and monsters.”
- “The humor in the game feels forced and lacks originality, making it more cringeworthy than funny.”
- “Attempts at humor often fall flat, relying on tired clichés that fail to elicit any genuine laughter.”
- “While the game has its moments, the comedic elements are mostly predictable and uninspired.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
52%
13%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for 90s gaming, though opinions on their grotesque elements vary among players. While some appreciate the clean and well-defined visuals, others find them standard or mediocre. Overall, the graphics complement the game's quirky humor and engaging gameplay, making it a delightful experience for fans of old-school aesthetics.
- “The pixel art graphics are wonderful, humor second to none, plus a unique combat system adds a fresh feeling to the old school game.”
- “The graphics lean toward the grotesque, which may not be to everyone's taste, but the music and sound effects perfectly complement the nostalgic PC gaming style.”
- “Sure, the graphics might look like they came straight from the 90s, but that’s part of its charm!”
- “Alright graphically the game is nowhere special; pixel art kinda feels standard to mediocre to alright.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of humor and smooth mechanics, with a straightforward turn-based system that minimizes complexity during level-ups. While the game offers a short playtime of 6-8 hours, it features nine classes for good replayability and an engaging art style. However, some players noted issues with combat mechanics, glitches, and a lack of deep customization, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is quite smooth, with fewer skills and attributes so as not to give you a headache about what to choose during level-up, and limited inventory that rarely gets over-cluttered (thanks to an excellent 'instant sell button' innovation in your inventory that will save you time dragging all that junk back to the town).”
- “Gameplay is somewhat short (about 6-8 hours clean time), but nine playable classes provide good replayability, and at a favorable price.”
- “What I like most about Mad Nords' gameplay is how open and organic the world feels.”
- “Eh... it's a simple RPG based on messenger quests (there's no overarching story, as far as I can tell after an hour or so of gameplay).”
- “This game does not have any fancy features like deep character customization, lots of perks and skills, non-linear story, or revolutionary role-playing mechanics.”
- “Gameplay - 4/10 it's impossible to mess up RPG movement, but they messed up combat.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
23%
18%
The music in the game is generally praised for its nostalgic charm, evoking the early days of PC gaming with catchy tunes reminiscent of 16-bit and MIDI soundtracks. While some players appreciate the retro style and find it engaging, others criticize the sound design and volume levels, feeling that it fails to meet the standards of classic gaming music. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for those who enjoy a throwback to simpler audio aesthetics.
- “The music and sound effects perfectly complement the nostalgic PC gaming style.”
- “Very catchy title music here!”
- “Mad Nords harks back to classic games with its music, too, with the mostly pleasant tunes reminding me strongly of the days of MIDI synth music.”
- “Now the sound design is horrible, the music I lowered extremely so I'm not going to comment about it.”
- “The music reminds me of the early days of gaming on PC, very reminiscent of Altered Destiny (which in all likelihood, *very* few people on here ever played).”
- “Graphics are a little bit grotesque to my taste, but music and sound effects are very suitable to that dawn of PC gaming style.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of absurdity and humor, enhanced by its quirky storyline, engaging sidequests, and amusing NPC interactions. This unique vibe is further supported by cohesive graphics, text, and sound design, creating an immersive experience that keeps players entertained.
- “The main storyline plot is quite crazy, and the side quests, along with some absurd situations arising from interactions with NPCs, contribute to an overall atmosphere of humorous disbelief.”
- “The game maintains a captivating atmosphere through its graphics, text, and sound design.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “While the graphics are decent, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, which detracts significantly from the game's intended atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game offers solid replayability due to its nine distinct playable classes, each with unique skills, encouraging players to experiment with different characters. While the gameplay duration is relatively short at 6-8 hours, the variety provided by the classes enhances the overall experience, despite some frustrations with accessibility to certain capabilities.
- “Gameplay is somewhat short (about 6-8 hours of clean time), but nine playable classes provide good replayability at a favorable price.”
- “Nine characters will improve replayability, though the accessibility of certain capabilities can be somewhat annoying.”
- “Each starting class features a few unique skills, which adds variety and enhances replayability if you want to try a different character.”
- “Nine characters will improve replayability, though the accessibility of one or another capability becomes quite annoying.”
- “Each starting class also features a few unique skills, which adds variety and even replayability if you want to try a different character.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability, noting instances of game crashes and glitches within a short gameplay duration, suggesting that stability may be a concern despite some positive aspects.
- “I experienced a game crash within less than 2 hours of gameplay, so there are probably many more glitches. Otherwise, it's okay, I guess, when it comes to stability.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered multiple stability issues, including random freezes and crashes that ruined my experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, making it feel tedious at times; however, many agree that it aligns with the game's overall spirit and does not detract significantly from the experience.
- “It's good, but way too grindy, to be honest.”
- “This makes grinding a little arduous, but it's kind of in the spirit of things and isn't ruinous.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is criticized for its lack of diversity, as players frequently encounter repetitive character designs, leading to a sense of sameness in the game's villages and towns.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the reviews, but players appreciate the engaging pixel art graphics, humor, and unique combat system, suggesting that the overall experience may justify any potential costs associated with the game.

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Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

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Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest was released on December 2, 2016.

Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest was developed by Dragon's Games.

Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is a single player game.

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