The Viking Way

About

"The Viking Way" is a game about sailing the stormy North Sea as a Viking, trading goods for treasure, and fighting off pirates and other threats. Optimize your ship's loadouts and trading routes to survive and discover new lands full of adventure and fortune. With Odin by your side, explore and battle your way to greatness in this open world game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game has a decent gameplay experience with a unique Viking theme and ship combat mechanics.
It shows potential with a large world to explore and various factions to interact with.
The concept of raiding and upgrading ships is engaging and can be fun once the bugs are resolved.

The game is plagued by severe bugs, particularly with the save system, causing players to lose significant progress.
It feels abandoned by the developers, with no updates or fixes for long periods, leading to frustration among players.
Combat mechanics are simplistic and lack depth, making battles feel repetitive and unbalanced.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its potential and decent narrative elements, while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth. Many users report significant bugs that hinder quest progression and overall enjoyment, leading to frustration with the game's mechanics. Overall, while there are glimpses of a good story, the execution and reliability of quest completion leave much to be desired.
- “It has potential, the graphics are good so far, and the storyline is going well.”
- “Although there are some issues with progress retention and story development, it is a great game; can't wait to see how it develops in the future.”
- “+ decent story”
- “I thought the concept of the game was good when I first saw it, but I believe that this game is pretty much abandoned by the developers. The trading system is good, but apart from that, virtually none of the missions are completable. The combat system is basically just hacking at enemies with absolutely no strategy whatsoever. The English subtitles barely make sense, and you spend half your time running back to defend your city because you can only station 80 men as a garrison. Even when your men outnumber the AI, they can't win, so conquering and controlling areas is nearly impossible. If you see this game, run in the opposite direction and don't waste your cash.”
- “There's not really a deep story here.”
- “The quest story is fairly boring and lackluster.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The gameplay is generally well-received, drawing comparisons to Mount & Blade 2 with added naval battle mechanics, but it suffers from significant bugs and incomplete features, particularly in sailing and combat. While players appreciate the potential and unique elements, many express frustration over glitches, especially with saving/loading, and desire improvements in core mechanics and overall depth. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further development and updates to reach its full potential.
- “I really loved the gameplay in this game!”
- “The gameplay is very engaging, especially because of the Mount & Blade vibe.”
- “Gameplay: The Viking Way brings in time-tested gameplay mechanics with some unique flair and flavor built into them.”
- “But this game has way too many glitches and is 'half done' with most mechanics such as sailing and attacking other boats.”
- “It's got potential, but bugs with saving/loading, and bad mechanics.”
- “Not a lot of core mechanics and the combat is pretty basic.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting it as "buggy," "unfinished," and "broken," leading to issues such as unexpected crashes and graphics glitches. Many players feel that the game is not ready for a paid release due to its underdeveloped mechanics and frequent glitches, making it largely unplayable in its current state.
- “Everything in its current state is perfect ideas, but it is very buggy and not playable.”
- “The game is nowhere near a point of a paid release; it is very underdeveloped, with cut-and-paste environments that are sparse and a buggy experience.”
- “The game is currently broken; I cannot save my game due to unexpected crashes and graphics glitches. I bought the game last week.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
33%
44%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the character models and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the outdated graphical presentation and frequent bugs that detract from the experience. Despite its potential, many users report game-breaking issues and glitches that hinder enjoyment. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant area needing improvement to align with modern standards.
- “It has potential; the graphics are good so far, and the storyline is going well.”
- “I like the graphics; the character models look nice, if unbelievable.”
- “Game is currently broken, cannot save game, unexpected crashes, and graphics glitches. Bought the game last week.”
- “Dislikes are that the graphical presentation is totally outdated, menus are not quite obvious, sea battles are imbalanced, and controls are confusing.”
- “In conclusion, a basically entertaining M&B-vibe Viking game with some great ideas, but outdated graphical presentation and lots of bugs.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, with critics highlighting that it prioritizes profit over quality, offering a subpar experience while exploiting player expectations.
- “This game is clearly a cash grab looking to tick boxes from what the gaming community was looking for, only to exploit players with a half-baked product.”
- “Cash grab”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users describing it as poor quality and expressing frustration over the inability to adjust game volume independently of the music.
- “Yes, we can turn the music down, but not the game volume.”
- “The music is terrible.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its enjoyable and amusing elements, particularly through intentionally misspelled words that add a comedic touch. While the game presents challenges, its humorous aspects contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “I actually found it funny and somewhat enjoyable.”
- “It's a tricky game to begin with, and some of the written words in English are hilariously spelled, but it has the potential to be a superb game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”