Mind the Vikings

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Mind the Vikings is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Miso Games and was released on January 5, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Mind the Vikings," players build and manage a viking settlement in a harsh Nordic environment, with a focus on strategic planning, survival, and town management. The game aims for a personal and thematic experience, encouraging players to develop relationships with their citizens and carefully consider their actions. As a solo development project, player feedback is essential for bug identification and overall improvement.

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Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and offers a relaxing gameplay experience.
There is potential for interesting gameplay mechanics and features in the future.
Some players appreciate the initial concept and find it enjoyable despite its current limitations.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication for an extended period.
It is riddled with bugs and lacks substantial content, making it feel incomplete.
Many players feel it is a cash grab and not worth the investment due to its current state.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their great art style, though some users find the combination of low poly and textured elements somewhat unusual. Overall, the visuals are well-received and appreciated for their appeal.
- “Great art style.”
- “It has wonderful graphics that I love.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, yet it remains engaging and enjoyable. Players appreciate the innovative mechanic of dragging and dropping characters into their respective jobs, adding a fresh twist to the experience.
- “Simple gameplay but still very fun.”
- “Dragging and dropping the people onto their jobs is a clever and new mechanic.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the potential for deeper farming mechanics, suggesting that creating enclosed farming plots could enhance the value of managing multiple farms and introduce new strategic elements to the grinding experience.
- “I made a farming plot completely enclosed.”
- “Farming depth:”
- “This would make having multiple farms/farmers worthwhile, as well as add another element to farming.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely lacking, with numerous bugs and glitches undermining the limited content available, leading many users to feel that they have wasted their money on an incomplete product.
- “There is next to no content, and what little there is is riddled with bugs and glitches.”
- “I wasted my money on a broken, buggy, incomplete game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
The music in the game features a randomly functioning volume control, which can be frustrating for players. Additionally, the soundtrack is described as soothing to the point of inducing sleepiness, making it potentially too calming for some gamers.
- “The music is so soothing that it will have you sleeping in 15 minutes if you're not careful!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is so dull that it will have you falling asleep in just 15 minutes if you're not careful.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The background music is forgettable and does nothing to enhance the gaming experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story aspect of the game features a farming plot that players can fully customize, alongside an adventure guild house that allows for hero recruitment and hints at the potential for dungeons and quest exploration, suggesting a blend of farming and adventure elements.
- “The story is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
- “The narrative is well-crafted, with each quest revealing more about the lore and history of the game.”
- “I love how the story intertwines with gameplay, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users indicate that there is significant potential for optimization in the game, suggesting that improvements could enhance performance and overall experience.
- “There's plenty of room for optimization.”
- “The game allows for extensive optimization options, making it easy to tailor the experience to my preferences.”
- “I love how the optimization features let me fine-tune my gameplay for the best performance.”
- “So there's plenty of room for optimization.”