Star Vikings Forever

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Star Vikings Forever is a single player casual role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Akupara Games and was released on October 6, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Humorous Puzzle/RPG developed by the award-winning creators of Chroma Squad.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

Fun and addictive puzzle gameplay with RPG elements, offering plenty of room for strategy and variety.
Humorous narrative and engaging characters, complemented by a catchy 80's soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Challenging gameplay with a good balance of casual difficulty and depth, making it suitable for both casual players and those seeking a more strategic experience.

Gameplay can feel grindy at times, with some achievements requiring excessive repetition and resource gathering.
Controls and interface are more suited for mobile devices, leading to a less polished experience on PC.
Some levels can feel haphazardly designed, and the difficulty curve may be inconsistent, with easy levels followed by unexpectedly hard ones.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its addictive and challenging puzzle mechanics, often described as simplistic yet engaging, with a strong emphasis on strategic decision-making and resource management. While some players appreciate the unique mechanics and humor, others note a lack of depth and a frustrating difficulty curve. Overall, it offers a fun experience for puzzle enthusiasts, though it may not appeal to those seeking more complex gameplay.
- “The pacing and gameplay loop is 10/10.”
- “Addictive, challenging, and fun puzzle game with grind mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is addicting, the humor is fun, and there's a ton of strategy between the various party combinations that you can create.”
- “Because of this, gameplay is relatively shallow and simplistic.”
- “Rather than have complicated mechanics or tactical depth, the levels unfold more like puzzles that you need to solve.”
- “It's not super polished and the difficulty curve is kind of screwed (bunch of very easy levels followed by almost impossible ones) but the mechanics are fairly unique and allow for interesting decision making and cool combos.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and distinctive qualities, particularly highlighting an engaging 80's-inspired soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the humorous and memorable tunes, with many noting that the music is a standout feature that adds to the game's charm and replayability. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's greatest assets, often described as addictive and enjoyable.
- “Upon loading up Star Vikings, you are greeted by the most ridiculous and catchy 80's Saturday morning cartoony intro song I have ever heard.”
- “The song was so catchy and over the top that even after beating this game, I still catch myself singing, 'staaarr viikings!!!' then laughing a bit as I remember the silliness that is Star Vikings.”
- “Besides that, the soundtrack is amazing!”
- “If it had rap music with dumb rhymes, bitches, n-word abuse of entitlements and hoes, well, I would rate this game as bad as possible.”
- “A friend gave me the Steam key and I honestly use it as a meme; the song on the title screen is a meme as f*** and the gameplay is simple. I mean, it's not a terrible game, but I would not (and luckily didn't) spend $10 on it.”
- “If you were to buy anything about this game, only get the soundtrack.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Star Vikings Forever" is widely praised for its lighthearted and family-friendly approach, featuring a humorous story, quirky characters, and clever jokes that resonate with players. The game balances its comedic elements with engaging gameplay, offering a mix of hilarious narratives and visual gags that enhance the overall experience. While not every joke lands perfectly, the humor is generally well-received, contributing to the game's charm and replayability.
- “Star Vikings Forever is definitely a family-friendly game thanks to short levels, casual difficulty, and omnipresent humor.”
- “Hilarious narrative for players to relax between hard puzzles is a nice thing.”
- “With a name like Star Vikings Forever, it's not a game that takes itself seriously and tries being funny and ridiculous.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a humorous and whimsical narrative, featuring a Viking protagonist on a quest for a holy relic, with playful references to 80s B-movies. While the plot is engaging and complemented by funny characters and comic animations, some players noted issues such as missing cutscenes and a lack of depth in the overarching narrative. Overall, the story adds charm to the gameplay, but its execution can be inconsistent.
- “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.”
- “Great game, very intelligent game design, nice graphics, and a fun story; great surprise!”
- “There is a minor story here about a Viking called Thork and his quest for a holy relic that he thinks is a table wedge, but I think that is best savored in-game.”
- “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.”
- “While the game itself is pretty great, the refresh timers and throttled 'premium' currency, plus the exponential difficulty in gaining better equipment after finishing the short storyline, makes this game feel like a grind-fest.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding elements, particularly for character progression and achievement completion, which can lead to repetitive gameplay reminiscent of free-to-play mobile titles. While some players appreciate the strategic aspects, the reliance on RNG and the need for extensive grinding detracts from the overall experience, making it less engaging for many.
- “The game is barely an old flash game, with basic controls in a puzzle environment. You use abilities to push and move things, shoot things from afar, activate traps, etc. However, since it's mostly RNG and you can buy random power-ups through grinding, it's not a very great game. I put it down for two years, came back to it, and forgot entirely what it was all about, so I had to restart to re-learn the controls as there is no help option for that.”
- “Without grinding your characters, most levels are usually only completable in one or two ways.”
- “It just reminds me too much of a free-to-play mobile title with a lot of repetition and grinding.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a playful, cartoonish style that complements its humorous narrative and engaging gameplay. While some players appreciate the vibrant visuals and their contribution to the overall atmosphere, others find them lacking in quality. Overall, the graphics enhance the lighthearted experience, making it suitable for casual players while supporting the clever puzzle design.
- “Quite a fun game with cartoon graphics and a playful game atmosphere, where there is no time to be bored.”
- “There are many pros - humorous story, funny and distinctive game characters, more possible solutions for each puzzle, replayability thanks to procedurally generated levels, variety of skill upgrades and power-ups, difficulty suitable for casual players, beautiful graphics, nice to hear music and sounds.”
- “Graphics also adds to the humor of the game.”
- “I can get the side-to-side RPG, but the graphics are not very good-looking for me at least.”
- “[*] graphics: 6”
- “My point is that you aren't meant to take the overall aesthetic seriously; instead, when you peel back the layers of this title, you are going to be presented with a clever and challenging puzzle game.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its humorous story, distinctive characters, and multiple puzzle solutions, alongside procedurally generated levels and a diverse skill tree that encourages experimentation with hero builds. Players can also enjoy various side levels and upgrades, enhancing the overall longevity and replay value of the experience.
- “There are many pros - humorous story, funny and distinctive game characters, more possible solutions for each puzzle, replayability thanks to procedurally generated levels, variety of skill upgrades and power-ups, difficulty suitable for casual players, beautiful graphics, nice to hear music and sounds.”
- “Skill tree provides replay value where you can explore different combinations for the development of your heroes.”
- “This gives the game extreme replayability and longevity for those of you that like to find the best min/max for class builds and team builds.”
- “There are plenty of side secret levels and things to experiment with, giving replay value and obviously the levels are procedural.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for resembling that of a typical free mobile game, with users feeling it leans towards a cash grab approach and is filled with advertisements, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I would not recommend this game if you want to play a game without getting the 'free, advertisement-filled mobile game' experience.”
- “By 'free, advertisement-filled mobile game' experience, I mean that the game feels like a mobile game littered with ads, not actually ad-filled.”
- “Uh... that sounds kind of cash grabby.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its playful cartoon graphics and engaging design, creating a fun and polished experience that keeps players entertained without moments of boredom.
- “Quite a fun game with cartoon graphics and a playful atmosphere, where there is no time to be bored.”
- “Clever puzzle game with a great atmosphere and very polished.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's interface is noted to be somewhat optimized for tablet devices, suggesting a level of consideration for touch controls and screen layout, though it may not be fully refined.
- “The interface is somewhat optimized for tablets.”