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Playing History: Vikings

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33%Game Brain Score
graphics
gameplay, music
55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Playing History: Vikings is a single player role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by Serious Games Interactive and was released on July 1, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Playing History 'Vikings' is the newest chapter of the Playing History educational game series. The previous two titles in the 'Playing History-Series' have been rewarded with several awards. With 'Playing History: Vikings' we have kicked up the experience several notches by providing a fully realized 3D world to interact with, a deeper and more engaging game experience as well as more ambitious …

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers an educational experience with clickable elements that provide information about Viking history.
  • The graphical style is appreciated, and some players found it enjoyable despite its shortcomings.
  • There is a bit of replayability, with multiple endings to explore.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, making it difficult to play without interruptions.
  • There are no settings or options available, including the inability to pause or adjust controls, which hampers the gameplay experience.
  • The game is short and lacks challenge, with a simplistic fighting system and limited educational value.
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by an old school point-and-click style, relying solely on mouse interactions for navigation and actions.

    • “Old school point-and-click gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is exclusively controlled with your mouse.”
    • “The gameplay is limited to old school point-and-click mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay relies solely on mouse interactions, which feels restrictive.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and voice acting in the game have been criticized as subpar, detracting from the overall experience and failing to enhance the historical context of the Viking theme.

    • “The soundtrack and voice acting are, in my opinion, so bad that it really isn't worth it.”
    • “The music in this game is forgettable and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The audio design is lacking, making the game feel empty and uninspired.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are well-received for their appealing style, with players appreciating the visual presentation and finding it educational.

    • “I love the graphical style; it's unique and visually stunning.”
    • “The graphics are incredibly detailed, making the game world feel immersive.”
    • “The vibrant colors and smooth animations really bring the game to life.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game is relatively short and has some rough elements, it offers a degree of replayability that encourages players to revisit it.

    • “It's a bit on the short side and rough around the edges, but there's a good amount of replayability.”
    • “It's a bit on the short side and rough around the edges, but there's a bit of replayability.”
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Playing History: Vikings is a role playing game with historical theme.

Playing History: Vikings is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Playing History: Vikings was released on July 1, 2015.

Playing History: Vikings was developed by Serious Games Interactive.

Playing History: Vikings has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Playing History: Vikings is a single player game.

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