Nordic Warriors
- June 19, 2020
- Liron Peer
Get on Steam"Nordic Warriors" is a Real Time Tactical game set in a pre-medieval era, inspired by the "Myth" series. Command a variety of units and magics to survive the undead hordes and their sorcerer allies, battling across diverse landscapes and even entering the gates of Hel. Quest for lost artifacts and master strategic skills to endure the existential struggle for survival during Ragnarok.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- A faithful homage to the Myth series, capturing the nostalgic gameplay and feel of the original games.
- Engaging real-time tactics gameplay that emphasizes positioning and unit experience, making each unit's survival impactful.
- Modern graphics and sound design enhance the experience, making it accessible for new players while still appealing to long-time fans.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes and glitches that disrupt gameplay.
- Lacks depth in storytelling and character development, with an abysmal narrative and minimal voice acting.
- Gameplay can feel clunky and outdated, with control issues and a lack of modern features like multiplayer or mod support.
- story20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for its slow pacing, lack of complexity, and poor world-building, which detracts from the overall experience compared to previous titles in the series. While the art style and mission variety are appreciated, the narrative feels disjointed and lacks the depth and engagement that fans expect. Despite these shortcomings, some players find enjoyment in the gameplay and mission design, indicating that the story serves primarily as a backdrop for the action.
“While it isn’t as story-rich as the Myth series, the art style and storytelling serve to move you along an arc that captures what made Myth great: the gameplay.”
“But it does have many considerable similarities for any fans of the genre and feels like it is intricately connected in terms of its resembling story.”
“The art style is great - especially the sketches that accompany the story exposition between missions.”
“It is slow-paced and a bit clunky; it has an abysmal story, no voice acting, minimal complexity, horrible pacing, and poor graphics.”
“The world-building and plot here are a step back from Bungie's wild campaigns and imaginative set piece missions.”
“The world building here feels more like 'world Lego-ing' from Nordic central casting, whereas in the myths, it could carry you through the weaker missions.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been described as a nostalgic yet modernized take on classic tactical mechanics, reminiscent of the original Myth series but with updated features that enhance strategy and unit interaction. While some players feel it lacks the depth of storytelling found in its predecessors, the real-time tactical gameplay is generally praised for its fun and diverse mechanics, offering a satisfying experience with improved unit management and reduced friendly fire incidents. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of its inspirations while introducing new tactical elements.
“The recreated gameplay we have here.”
“Pros: myth-like game experience with many things in common; needless to say, awesome gameplay.”
“I was pleasantly surprised to find the same basic gameplay with new tactics and strategy.”
“Just as you can never go home, you also can never go back to 90's gameplay.”
“I've been wanting a myth remake for a long time but having it in my hand, it needed the XCOM treatment - updated gameplay - not the Xenonauts treatment.”
“To be fair to the devs, I looked up gameplay videos of old favorites Myth 1 & 2, and all it did was spoil the memory.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as primitive and clunky, lacking a believable atmosphere and significant upgrades from previous versions. While some appreciate the art style and find it serviceable, others criticize the barren environments and underwhelming combat effects. Overall, the visuals do not meet modern standards, leaving players wanting more in terms of detail and polish.
“The art style is great - especially the sketches that accompany the story exposition between missions, but it is clear that some assets were purchased and plug and play.”
“If you were curious about Myth but the old graphics were a turn off, then now's your chance to experience some of what that game offered.”
“The terrain graphics are better than I first thought.”
“The graphics upgrade is not significant, the world is barren, the combat effects jerky and underwhelming.”
“Graphics are still really primitive by modern standards.”
“It lacks a believable atmosphere, pleasing art style, or decent voice acting.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack engaging and well done, others find it annoying enough to warrant turning it off for a better experience. Overall, it seems to enhance the gameplay for some, particularly in the context of the single-player campaign.
“An old school tactics game in the vein of Myth: The Fallen Lords, and so far the single player campaign has been pretty fun, and the soundtrack is also well done.”
“The music is engaging.”
“Sound - the music is good.”
“The soundtrack to this game is so annoying that you have to turn it off to enjoy the experience.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it a chore to listen to.”
“The audio design feels outdated and doesn't match the game's overall aesthetic.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for being unconvincing, with a lack of appealing art style and subpar voice acting that detracts from the overall experience.
“Takes you right out of the atmosphere.”
“The environment feels lifeless and uninspired.”
“The sound design is so poor that it breaks immersion.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches reported by users, including frequent freezing when attempting to quit. This has led to widespread frustration among players.
“There are glitches everywhere; not only do you find others complaining about this in the reviews section, but whenever you try to quit the game, it never allows you to.”
“The game simply freezes.”
“Stability is a major issue; it feels like the game is constantly on the verge of crashing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's focus on action and combat rather than resource harvesting, distinguishing it from farming simulations and emphasizing a more traditional, immersive gameplay experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
