Viking Heroes 5
- January 19, 2024
- Alawar Casual
Get on SteamHISTORY: Embark on a festive journey as Everand, Brunnhilde, Helga, and Boromere prepare for Yule! Amidst enchanting festivities, the Viking siblings discover Odin has lost control over his vision of time and the threads of fate, prompting a mysterious journey throughout the famous realms of the nine worlds. It is up to you to help the vikings rediscover the lost Rune of Balance to restore ord…
Reviews
- The game effectively delivers on its promise as a time management puzzle.
- The characters, including Everand, Boromere, Brunnhilde, and Helga, add charm to the gameplay.
- Casual mode is recommended for a more balanced experience, making the game accessible to a wider audience.
- The story is incoherent and feels like a random collection of levels.
- The game can be grindy and some element-puzzles seem random.
- Certain levels are not well balanced for speed, which may frustrate players.
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as initially nonsensical, presenting a disjointed series of levels; however, it gains coherence through the revelation that the antagonist is a giant raven and the events are part of an illusion.
“The story initially seemed nonsensical, presenting a random collection of levels, but it all came together when I realized the antagonist was a giant raven and everything was an illusion.”
“The narrative is rich and engaging, weaving together complex characters and unexpected twists that kept me invested until the very end.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the story, which explored themes of betrayal and redemption, making every choice feel impactful.”
“The story didn't make any sense; it felt like a random collection of levels. However, it eventually made sense because the antagonist is a giant raven and everything turns out to be an illusion.”
“The narrative was disjointed and lacked coherence, leaving me confused about the overall plot.”
“Character motivations were poorly developed, making it hard to connect with the story or care about the outcome.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of this entry in the series to be excessive and somewhat incoherent, leading to a less enjoyable experience compared to other titles. Additionally, the element-puzzles are perceived as random, further contributing to the grindy feel.
“Even so, I enjoyed other entries in the series more, as I found this one a bit grindy and incoherent, and the element puzzles were a bit random.”
