Northern Tale

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 40 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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In Northern Tale, players join Viking king Ragnar on a quest to save his daughters and restore his cursed kingdom. With the help of a Druid and an Exorcist, they'll face dangerous creatures and the evil witch who stole the land's colors. The game features detailed graphics, three season-themed episodes, and the chance to bring color back to the world.

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Reviews

85%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
music6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a relaxing mode that allows players to enjoy without the stress of a timer.
  • It features a variety of difficulty settings, making it accessible for both casual and more experienced players.
  • The graphics and music are well done, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
  • The game lacks a substantial story and can feel repetitive, with little variation in level design.
  • In-game achievements are not synced with Steam, which may disappoint some players.
  • The difficulty can be quite high, especially for players aiming for three-star completions on levels.
  • story12 mentions

    The game's story is minimal and basic, lacking significant development or engagement throughout the levels. Players noted that the narrative could be expanded, as it primarily serves to divide the game into three episodes without impacting gameplay. Overall, the story can be easily overlooked, as it does not enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The story divides the game into three episodes of 15 levels each.”
    • “There is a story throughout the game, which doesn't matter much to the gameplay, and can be safely ignored.”
    • “The story is very basic, the graphics and music are okay.”
    • “The levels have no story or dialogue to them, and nothing new happens in level 14 that didn't already happen in level 1: that is, you don't learn any new skills or upgrades or encounter any new obstacles.”
    • “The story here is pretty minimal, and could easily be expanded on between levels (instead of between every 15 levels).”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with users noting that they are visually appealing and can be adjusted in the options menu. The game runs smoothly even on older PCs, complementing its cute music. Overall, while the story may be basic, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
    • “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.”
    • “It runs very well on my older PC and has cute music and nice looking graphics.”
    • “The story is very basic, the graphics and music are just okay.”
    • “Game visuals are lacking in detail and creativity.”
    • “The visuals can be adjusted in the game's options menu, but they still feel underwhelming.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as cute and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. Players appreciate that the sound effects are pleasant and not intrusive, enhancing their gameplay without distraction. Overall, the music is a highlight, encouraging extended play sessions.

    • “The music and sound effects were nice, not annoying.”
    • “It runs very well on my older PC and has cute music and nice looking graphics.”
    • “The music is great and I can spend hours and hours playing this.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily focused on mechanics rather than narrative, with the story serving as a minimal backdrop that can be easily overlooked. Special objectives are introduced occasionally, but they do not significantly impact the overall gameplay experience.

    • “It's mostly just a pretext for the gameplay, as well as occasionally introducing you to special objectives.”
    • “There is a story throughout the game, which doesn't matter much to the gameplay, and can be safely ignored.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game has low replayability, with multiple users indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game demonstrates strong stability on Steam Play, particularly on Linux Mint 18.2 with the specified hardware configuration, as users report smooth performance without issues.

    • “Runs great on Steam Play (Linux Mint 18.2 64-bit, Kernel 4.13, NVIDIA 384.130, i5-6500 / GTX 1060).”
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