Star Vikings Forever
- June 27, 2017
- Akupara Games
Build Your Strategy. Squash Space Snails. Be a Star Viking. In Star Vikings Forever you will build your team of spacefaring Vikings to take on the evil scourge of intergalactic snails in a fun and nearly endless stream of challenging puzzles. Winner for "Best Game Design" at the Brazilian Independent Games Festival and “Most Offensive Game Ever” at the Space Snails Game Conference. Star Viking…
Reviews
- Clever puzzle game with a great atmosphere and polished gameplay.
- Hilarious narrative and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- Offers unique puzzle mechanics and replay value through skill tree exploration.
- Some daily quests and achievements are bugged or not functioning properly.
- The game can become grindy, requiring significant effort to achieve certain goals.
- Interface is somewhat optimized for tablets, which may not be ideal for mouse users.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a mix of moral lessons about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, though some players feel it lacks depth in a party-based context. There are notable issues, such as a missing crucial cutscene, but the overall narrative is complemented by humorous comic animations and engaging character interactions. While the story provides a fun backdrop for strategic gameplay, some quests are criticized for being ineffective or frustrating.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“A series of chess puzzle type challenges, overlayed with a fun silly story and fun silly graphics, and enough of a leveling-up mechanism and party-choosing to keep it fresh for quite a while.”
“Loving the strategy in this game; once you get the main characters in the story to add to your clan, it’s a ton of fun trying to figure out the strategy of who to use and in what order so they all help each other survive the levels.”
“That definitely should not be a thing in any party-based video game, especially with a clear story.”
“Also, there is a missing cutscene that failed to load, which is quite important story-wise about Ragnarok for me at the end of the 'Moon' chapter.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere while also being exciting and engaging, with many users highlighting the amazing soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Reverse Plants vs. Zombies with a killer soundtrack.”
“The music and all sound effects are exciting.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its excellent pacing and engaging puzzle mechanics, earning a perfect score from users. Players recommend trying the demo to determine personal enjoyment of the unique gameplay experience.
“The pacing and gameplay loop is 10/10.”
“It is a game with fantastic gameplay for those who enjoy puzzles.”
“I recommend everyone to try the demo to see if you like the gameplay or not.”
“Quite unique puzzle gameplay.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be somewhat grindy, particularly during certain stages and when pursuing difficult achievements. The repetitive nature of grinding has drawn comparisons to free-to-play mobile titles, with some noting that the randomness can detract from the enjoyment.
“Great turn-based strategy game, but it can be a bit grindy at certain stages.”
“You need to do a lot of grinding to unlock the more difficult achievements.”
“It reminds me too much of a free-to-play mobile title, with excessive repetition and grinding.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by a hilarious narrative that provides a lighthearted break from challenging puzzles, complemented by amusing graphics and comic animations that enhance the overall comedic experience.
“The hilarious narrative provides players with a chance to relax between challenging puzzles, which is a delightful touch.”
“The graphics also contribute significantly to the humor of the game.”
“The story and comic animations are quite funny as well.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game enhance its humor, featuring a whimsical style that complements the silly story and chess puzzle challenges. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals, which contribute to the overall enjoyment and freshness of the gameplay experience.
“The graphics add to the humor of the game.”
“The game features a series of chess puzzle-type challenges, overlaid with a fun, silly story and vibrant graphics that keep the experience fresh.”
“The fun and silly graphics enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The skill tree system enhances replayability by allowing players to experiment with various hero development combinations, encouraging multiple playthroughs to discover new strategies.
“The skill tree provides replay value, allowing you to explore different combinations for the development of your heroes.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices and paths available, enhancing the overall replayability.”
“The random events and quests ensure that no two games are the same, making you want to dive back in for another round.”
“The skill tree provides replay value where you can explore different combinations for the development of your heroes.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's interface is noted to be somewhat optimized for tablet devices, enhancing usability on those platforms.
“The interface is somewhat optimized for tablets.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its polished design and engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the clever puzzles.
“Clever puzzle game with a great atmosphere and very polished.”