Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest

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"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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest screenshot

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

story20 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest features a quirky and humorous storyline that keeps players engaged and entertained throughout their adventure.
The game offers a charming retro art style and engaging combat mechanics, reminiscent of classic RPGs, which adds to its nostalgic appeal.
Players appreciate the abundance of side quests, unique character classes, and the overall light-hearted tone that makes the game enjoyable and fun.

The game suffers from some technical issues, including bugs and a lack of polish, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the combat system to be repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to cooldown mechanics and timing challenges.
The writing quality, particularly in terms of grammar and coherence, is often criticized, making some dialogues feel awkward or juvenile.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest" is characterized by its quirky humor and nostalgic charm, reminiscent of classic RPGs. While it begins slowly, players find themselves in a vast, open world filled with absurd side quests and engaging characters, creating a lighthearted atmosphere that balances the simplicity of its plot with entertaining dialogue and situations. Despite some repetitiveness and a lack of deep narrative structure, the game's comedic elements and whimsical quests make it a delightful experience for fans of retro-style RPGs.
- “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 is the main draw for me, though.”
- “Challenging gameplay, unique and crazy story, funny rewards, and lots of easter eggs will addict you for a few hours.”
- “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
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest" is a mix of quirky, absurd, and sometimes juvenile elements, drawing comparisons to Monty Python and classic RPG tropes. While many players appreciate the charming and self-deprecating humor, some find it hit-or-miss, with certain crude jokes and sound effects falling flat. Overall, the game is celebrated for its funny quests, unique characters, and engaging dialogue, making it a delightful experience for fans of humorous RPGs.
- “The quirky characters and hilarious dialogue had me laughing out loud, even as I valiantly fought off hordes of pixelated baddies.”
- “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.”
- “Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is a retro-styled RPG that features weird, quirky humor along with the open world and quest-branching system of an Elder Scrolls or Fallout game.”
- “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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming retro style reminiscent of the 90s, featuring clean pixel art and minor animations that enhance the overall experience. While some players find the graphics to be standard or mediocre, many appreciate the unique aesthetic and humor that complement the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are well-crafted and contribute positively to the game's nostalgic atmosphere, making it a delightful choice for fans of old-school RPGs.
- “It has amazing art graphics, gameplay, and storyline.”
- “The pixel art graphics are wonderful, humor second to none, plus a unique combat system adds a fresh feeling to old school games.”
- “Mad Nords' retro graphics and strange sense of humor are pleasantly enjoyable, making this game a fun way to while away a Saturday morning.”
- “Graphics are a little bit grotesque to my taste, but music and sound effects are very suitable to that dawn of PC gaming style.”
- “Alright graphically the game is nowhere special; pixel art kinda feels standard to mediocre to alright.”
- “Graphics 5/10 - overall they're alright, just nothing special.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix 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 replayability and an innovative inventory system that enhances user experience. However, some players noted issues with combat mechanics, stability, and a lack of depth in character customization, suggesting that the game is still in need of improvements as it is in early access.
- “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 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
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The music in the game is generally praised for its nostalgic, retro charm, reminiscent of 16-bit and MIDI soundtracks from the early days of gaming, with catchy themes that enhance the overall experience. However, some players criticize the sound design, feeling it lacks creativity and fails to meet modern standards, leading to mixed opinions on its quality. Overall, while many appreciate the funky and engaging tunes, others prefer a more polished and contemporary audio experience.
- “Also, that theme music is amazing!”
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability due to its nine 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 in class options 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 one or another capability can be somewhat annoying.”
- “Each starting class also 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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
atmosphere
2 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 entertaining NPC interactions. This unique ambiance is further supported by cohesive graphics, text, and sound design that collectively immerse players in a whimsical experience.
- “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 funny disbelief.”
- “The atmosphere is maintained beautifully through the graphics, texts, and sounds.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
- “Despite the graphics, the overall ambiance fails to immerse me in the game world.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, which detracts from the intended atmosphere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability, noting instances of game crashes and glitches, particularly within the first few hours of gameplay. While some find the game generally acceptable in terms of stability, the presence of crashes raises concerns.
- “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 gaming experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the reviews, but the positive feedback on its pixel art graphics, humor, and unique combat system suggests that players may find value in the game, potentially indicating a favorable perception of its pricing model.