Tyr: Chains of Valhalla

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Tyr: Chains of Valhalla, inspired by Norse mythology, is a 2.5D shooter/platformer full of power-ups, vikings, robots, awesome and difficult bosses. It combines 3D scenarios and bosses with 2D characters and enemies.

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

+14

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features engaging and challenging gameplay that rewards skill and practice, reminiscent of classic arcade titles.
Visually appealing with good graphics and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Offers a unique mechanic with elemental weaknesses and power-ups, making combat strategic and satisfying.

The difficulty can be frustrating, with some players finding the level design uninspired and the platforming sections overly punishing.
The one-hour time limit can feel too strict, forcing players to rush through levels rather than explore and enjoy the gameplay.
Some technical issues remain, including control responsiveness and visibility of obstacles, which can lead to unintentional deaths.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay in Tyr is characterized by smooth mechanics and engaging enemy weaknesses, allowing for strategic play with various shot upgrades. While the game starts slowly, it becomes more enjoyable as players adapt to the controls and mechanics, especially in a speedrunning context. However, the imposed time limit and small health bar can frustrate players, detracting from the combat experience and highlighting the need for further polish in controls and level design.
- “The graphics and animations are good, audio decent, and the overall game mechanics are a nice change of pace with enemy weaknesses and various types of shot upgrades.”
- “Tyr is a fun game that starts out slow but really picks up after you get some upgrades and a feel for the mechanics.”
- “In a rock-paper-scissors type mechanic, Tyr’s opposition all have a particular vulnerability (fire, ice, or plasma), and Tyr can cycle through these elements to select the most effective payload to whittle down the resistance.”
- “Tyr’s boldest conceit, to limit the player to a mere sixty minutes to finish the game, has dire implications on the gameplay, changing it from a shooter to a 'dash through the level as fast as possible, ignoring everything but the critical path' game.”
- “Because the stages are quite small, this may have been deemed a necessity, but thanks to the time mechanic and the small health bar, it quickly becomes infuriating.”
- “Needs a lot of work and polish to fix some serious control, camera, and mechanical issues.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and powerful soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience with a rock-inspired vibe that complements the visuals. While some reviewers note a lack of variety, the music is consistently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to the game's engaging atmosphere. Overall, the combination of art and music creates a nostalgic and immersive experience reminiscent of classic animation styles.
- “Great platform game, visuals and music fit the game nicely.”
- “A platform game with a great soundtrack.”
- “The game begins with really awesome music, which carries through the game.”
- “Whilst it doesn’t have very much in the way of variety or nuance, the soundtrack is certainly a notable high point.”
- “This is probably something you should try if you like rock music, Norse mythology, and Mega Man-esque gameplay.”
- “Most of the time, the music is well-fitting.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring colorful visuals, appealing sprites, and impressive anime-style artwork that enhance the overall experience. While the in-game graphics and animations are praised for their quality and variety across different stages, some users note a disconnect with the storytelling graphics, which lack polish and do not align with the game's heavy metal aesthetic. Overall, the visuals are a strong point, complemented by fitting music and sound design.
- “The graphics and animations are good, audio decent and the overall game mechanics are a nice change of pace with enemy weaknesses and various types of shot upgrades.”
- “In-game, Tyr looks great, with colorful graphics and interesting sprites, each of the six stages looking different and representative of their differing environments.”
- “It also begins with fantastic anime-style artwork, which was stunning.”
- “Graphically, it’s more of a mixed bag.”
- “However, the storytelling graphics, specifically the talking heads of your support team, Huginn and Muninn, are a tonal leap from the gritty heavy metal vibe that Tyr seems to be aiming at, and sometimes the storytelling slideshows are lacking some polish, although there’s very little plot to be found, and it’s more along the lines of 'flavor text'.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story in the game is described as somewhat lacking in depth, primarily serving as "flavour text" rather than a central focus, with minimal plot development. While the modern take on Norse mythology is considered interesting, the storytelling graphics, particularly the talking heads of the support team, contrast sharply with the game's gritty aesthetic and sometimes lack polish. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as secondary to the gameplay experience.
- “The story is fairly interesting, since it is a modern day take on Norse mythology.”
- “However, the storytelling graphics, specifically the talking heads of your support team, Huginn and Muninn, are a tonal leap from the gritty heavy metal vibe that Tyr seems to be aiming at, and sometimes the storytelling slideshows are lacking some polish (although there’s very little plot to be found, and it’s more along the lines of 'flavour text').”
- “However, the storytelling graphics, specifically the talking heads of your support team, Huginn and Muninn, are a tonal leap from the gritty heavy metal vibe that Tyr seems to be aiming at. Sometimes the storytelling slideshows are lacking some polish, and there's very little plot to be found; it's more along the lines of 'flavour text.'”
- “However, the storytelling graphics, specifically the talking heads of your support team, Huginn and Muninn, are a tonal leap from the gritty heavy metal vibe that Tyr seems to be aiming at. Sometimes the storytelling slideshows are lacking some polish, and there's very little plot to be found; it's more along the lines of 'flavour text.'”
- “However, the storytelling graphics, specifically the talking heads of your support team, Huginn and Muninn, are a tonal leap from the gritty heavy metal vibe that Tyr seems to be aiming at. Sometimes the storytelling slideshows are lacking some polish, and there's very little plot to be found; it's more along the lines of 'flavour text.'”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game becomes more apparent as they become familiar with the controls and mechanics, particularly when engaging in speedrunning. However, those who prefer a more methodical approach may experience a different pacing that affects the comedic timing.
- “Once you get the hang of the controls and mechanics, the game becomes incredibly funny, especially when you play at a fast-paced speedrun tempo. However, if you prefer to take your time and eliminate everything, you'll still find plenty of humor in the experience.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and hilarious situations keep you laughing throughout your playthrough.”
- “I love how the game combines absurd scenarios with clever jokes. It never fails to make me chuckle, no matter how many times I play.”

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