Viking Rage
- April 28, 2017
- Arvur
Viking Rage takes the simple concept of tower defense and brings it to VR. Enemy variety, traps and secrets, and a few boss fights make it more than the sum of its parts. Minigames are icing on that cake. There are some technical hurdles, but at its core Viking Rage is a fun take on an established genre.
Get on SteamAxes up! Bows drawn! Raise your horns! Trolls, kobolds and other mythical creatures have it in for the fortress of the vikings - and these are exactly who you're gonna beat up left and right in Viking Rage.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and an enjoyable atmosphere, enhanced by good voice acting.
- Viking Rage offers a fun take on the wave defense genre with decent enemy variety, traps, and engaging minigames.
- The physics and interactive elements, such as hurling axes and exploring the environment, provide a satisfying VR experience.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to framerate issues and unpolished controls, particularly with the axe-throwing mechanics.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and slow, lacking depth and excitement beyond the initial novelty.
- As a wave defense title, it may feel uninspired and overly familiar, leaving some players wanting a more adventurous experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring beautiful and atmospheric polygon art with a charming cartoonish style. However, some users note issues with optimization and stuttering during scene transitions, which can detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing, they may not be enough to sustain long-term engagement.
“Beautiful graphics, not overly demanding yet pretty.”
“The physics are great and the graphics are cartoonish in a very good way.”
“I love the beautiful and atmospheric polygon art style of the game.”
“Optimization is sometimes lacking, and there are bad choices in graphic effects. On my R9 390, the game runs smoothly, but transitioning between scenes and levels causes a lot of stuttering.”
“The game simply doesn't keep me entertained for longer than the novelty effect created by the setting and the graphics.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it slow and unsatisfactory, leading to refund requests after minimal playtime. However, others appreciate the decent enemy variety, enjoyable boss battles, and fun minigames, highlighting that while the core gameplay may be simple, it can still be entertaining.
“[Decent enemy variety, bosses are a highlight, minigames are a fun distraction, genuinely fun, if simple, gameplay.]”
“I just got my Vive new, but I played some different games at friends' places or conventions and watched a lot of gameplay videos.”
“The gameplay itself feels fairly slow.”
“Personally, I like the game except for the most essential part - the way the gameplay was implemented.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that it could have been better, particularly due to poor graphic choices leading to stuttering during scene transitions. While it runs smoothly on certain hardware, overall performance issues detract from the experience.
“The optimization is impressive, allowing the game to run smoothly even on mid-range hardware.”
“I appreciate the attention to detail in optimization, as it enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
“The game performs well with minimal stuttering, showcasing effective optimization techniques.”
“Could've been decent, but the game isn't optimized well.”
“The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its enjoyable ambiance, enhanced by a commendable voice actor, despite some repetitiveness. Additionally, the beautiful polygon art style contributes significantly to the overall atmospheric experience.
“I love the beautiful and atmospheric polygon art style of the game.”
“The enjoyable atmosphere created by the voice actor is pretty neat, though a little repetitive.”
