The Vikings

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The Vikings is a single player and multiplayer action game with a fantasy theme. It received positive reviews from players.

«The Vikings" - a new exciting timekiller in physics ragdoll 2d.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,773 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization33 negative mentions

Simple and addictive gameplay making it a great time killer.
Minimal ads with option to remove them, adding to user enjoyment.
Good graphics and physics, with enjoyable multiplayer mode.

The wizard enemies are overpowered and frustrating, with fireballs causing one-hit deaths and no effective defense.
Controls can be difficult to master, with issues like axes bouncing off and inconsistent hit registration.
Progression is slow with expensive upgrades and grinding required, reducing motivation to continue.

monetization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
85%
The game's monetization strategy heavily relies on frequent and sometimes intrusive ads, which many users find excessive and disruptive to gameplay. While there is a low-cost option to remove ads, some players report issues with its functionality and express frustration over the slow coin earnings tied to watching ads. However, some appreciate the minimal or optional ad approach and the ability to earn in-game rewards through ads without forced spending.
- “No ads is only $0.99, earn coins to unlock axes, helmets & shields.”
- “Love it, simple, no ads, no complication, just learning your aim and increasing your score.”
- “No ads, no forcing to spend money, hands down the most fun a mobile game has ever given me!”
- “Unmutable ads with multiple, not-so-evident skip buttons.”
- “You're taking the piss after paying to have the ads removed; I thought great, only to quickly realize that to earn free coins, I now have to wait 60 seconds sometimes (they've sneakily added an extra 30 seconds to some of the ads) — in other words, they've found another way of annoying me!”
- “Seriously this game spams ads; the only way to make any amount of coins to buy better equipment is to watch an ad, then you buy upgrades and they provide no benefit.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
30%
15%
The graphics are generally described as simple or stickman-style, fitting the game's straightforward design, with some users appreciating the visual style and movement. However, opinions vary widely, with some praising the graphics as cool and attractive, while others find them poor and in need of improvement. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate for casual fun but could benefit from enhancements.
- “The best music, the best graphics and above all, infinite fun in the gameplay!”
- “This game is very awesome because I love the style and graphics.”
- “This is an addictive game with very cool graphics and a very good game.”
- “Need to update graphics a lot more.”
- “Very difficult to control as well as poor graphics compared to other BYV games.”
- “Very bad graphics.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The gameplay is generally described as addictive, fun, and easy to understand, with good physics and engaging mechanics. However, some users point out issues such as glitchy, raw mechanics, lack of tutorials, slow responsiveness, and disappointing scaling. Overall, it appeals to fans of action and war-themed gameplay despite some technical drawbacks.
- “Gameplay is easy to understand and immediately addictive.”
- “The physics are good, and the gameplay was simple and challenging!”
- “Great gameplay and action for those who like knife throwing and a war kind of game. Great job!”
- “Horrible mechanics, no tutorial.”
- “Disappointing scaling, disappointing mechanics.”
- “Full of ads and slow reacting gameplay.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including freezing, unresponsive enemy hits, and erratic enemy behavior. Stability issues and lag increased after recent updates, leading to frustrating and inconsistent player experiences.
- “For some reason, Google games or whatever keeps showing up and then it freezes my game.”
- “The new update makes the game too buggy and causes many lags.”
- “Entertaining but very buggy; the stickmen seem to have invisible shields that get you killed.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently praise the game's humor, finding it genuinely funny, exciting, and entertaining. Many describe it as hilarious and addictive, contributing to their overall enjoyment and high ratings.
- “I love this game, it is getting so addictive and more hilarious ❤”
- “Head, chest, nads... that would be frickin hilarious lol!”
- “It's very exciting and funny.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's music is widely praised for being engaging and enhancing the gameplay experience, with users finding it entertaining and immersive. Some players express interest in accessing the soundtrack outside the game. However, a few wish they could listen to their own music or videos while playing.
- “The best music, the best graphics and above all, infinite fun in the gameplay!”
- “Very entertaining progressive music helps keep you playing.”
- “Cool in-game music!”
- “My only complaint is that I can't listen to music or watch videos while playing this game.”
- “Very entertaining, the progressive music helps keep you playing.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users feel the game lacks a dedicated story mode to provide context for the Viking's defense, which would enhance engagement. They also mention pacing issues, such as slow progression in acquiring essential gear like the level 2 shield. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as underdeveloped and could benefit from clearer storytelling and improved progression.
- “Honestly, I think the gameplay should have a story mode so that we can understand why this Viking is defending himself.”
- “Honestly, I think the gameplay should include a story mode so that we can understand why this Viking is defending himself.”
- “It's a great game, but it takes so long to get enough money for a level 2 shield, something you should be able to get straight off the bat after 3 missions.”
- “False coin story.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game fun with great replay value, indicating it remains enjoyable and engaging through multiple playthroughs.
- “Fun, great replay value.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is notably slow, which may impact the overall pacing and player experience.
- “Only complaint is the grinding is very slow.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization shows some shortcomings, resulting in occasional performance drops. Overall, it may need further improvements to run smoothly on all systems.