Viking Rise: Valhalla

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In "Viking Rise: Valhalla," lead your Viking Tribe to explore, plunder, and conquer the world of Midgard. Utilize famous heroes from Norse mythology and Viking history, and strategize in this epic online multiplayer real-time war strategy game. With a chance to obtain limited skins of Floki, Leif, Harald, and Freydis, answer Valhalla's call and ascend to wealth and fame.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 250 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game offers an immersive Viking/Nord atmosphere, providing a refreshing change from other titles like Skyrim.
Players enjoy the constant challenges and the ability to build and manage their own Viking village, making it engaging and fun.
The game is accessible on multiple platforms, allowing for seamless play between PC and mobile devices.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete and progress without spending money.
Many players report issues with server stability and lost progress, leading to frustration and disappointment.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with mechanics that are similar to other money-sucking games in the genre.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The story in "Viking Rise: Valhalla" is described as having a gritty atmosphere and immersive Norse mythology, drawing favorable comparisons to titles like "God of War." However, many reviewers find the actual narrative to be lackluster and predictable, with some noting that the main campaign feels almost nonexistent. Overall, while the setting and combat are engaging, the storyline does not meet the expectations set by its immersive world.
- “Delving into the Norse realm, Viking Rise: Valhalla impresses with its gritty atmosphere and immersive storyline.”
- “The story is fun.”
- “So for me, because it's a nice game, I enjoy the story.”
- “Play the game for a week or two, and finish the main 'campaign,' or 'story,' which is basically nonexistent, by the way.”
- “Drawing parallels with games like God of War, Viking Rise: Valhalla shines with its immersive Norse mythology and gritty combat, but falters in comparison with its somewhat lackluster storyline and predictable gameplay mechanics.”
- “Story?”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
45%
40%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and innovation, often feeling repetitive and reminiscent of older browser games. While some players appreciate the smooth mechanics and potential for improvement, many express frustration over the reliance on waiting and paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as lacking in engaging content compared to its genre counterparts.
- “The overarching gameplay is reminiscent of the old Travian, Ikariam, OGame, and similar MMO browser games.”
- “The game has good potential for top MMORPGs but still lacks many areas of improvement, like adding more mechanics for PvE and PvP content. Overall, I like the game and have spent a lot of hours, days, and weeks playing.”
- “Smooth gameplay progression isn't bad; I'm not paying anything so far.”
- “The artwork was okay, but the mechanics are just boring. I've seen the same thing a dozen times - make buildings, upgrade buildings, wait out the clock, get power-ups to shorten the clock, etc. Not particularly mentally stimulating.”
- “You can't decide where to build anything, and everything is behind a paywall because the entirety of gameplay is based on waiting!”
- “They have effectively created a game where they want you to spend and spend and spend but get no gameplay unless someone else is available to stop you from wasting your resources.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the high-quality artwork and character designs, others felt that the visuals lacked detail compared to other games in the genre. The gameplay mechanics were often criticized as repetitive and unengaging, detracting from the overall graphical experience.
- “Graphics sharper than Odin's spear!”
- “I prefer this one over ROK, especially for its graphic art, characters (heroes), and the variety of activities available within our base area.”
- “The best strategic game you can play, graphics high quality.”
- “However, when compared to genre counterparts, it lacks in detailed graphics and complex gameplay mechanics.”
- “The artwork was okay but the mechanics are just boring, like I've seen the same thing a dozen times - make buildings, upgrade buildings, wait out the clock, get power-ups to shorten the clock, etc. Not particularly mentally stimulating.”
- “Graphics: 6”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of "Viking Rise: Valhalla" is highly praised for its gritty and immersive depiction of Norse culture, providing a refreshing change from other titles like Skyrim. Players appreciate the game's ability to transport them into a captivating Viking world, enhancing the overall experience with its engaging storyline.
- “Delving into the Norse realm, Viking Rise: Valhalla impresses with its gritty atmosphere and immersive storyline.”
- “I love the northern atmosphere of this game.”
- “I like having a change from Skyrim that still lets me be immersed in a Viking/Nord atmosphere, so this wasn't a hard sell.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, despite players still finding enjoyment in the gameplay.
- “It was still fun, but it felt like a total cash grab.”
- “It was still fun, but it felt like a total cash grab.”
- “The monetization system really detracted from the overall experience.”

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