Viking Rise: Valhalla
- May 21, 2024
- IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
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Reviews
- The game offers an immersive Viking/Nord atmosphere, providing a refreshing change from other titles like Skyrim.
- Players can enjoy a variety of activities, including building their own Viking village and engaging in battles with friends from around the world.
- Despite its pay-to-win aspects, the game is still enjoyable for free-to-play users who can progress at their own pace.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free players to compete against those who spend large amounts of money.
- Many players report issues with server stability and lost progress, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many mechanics being similar to other mobile games in the genre.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in "Viking Rise: Valhalla" is described as lacking depth and being somewhat predictable, with many players noting its minimal presence compared to the immersive Norse mythology and gritty atmosphere. While some enjoy the gameplay and find the quests engaging, the overall narrative is considered underwhelming and not a strong focal point of the game.
“Delving into the Norse realm, Viking Rise: Valhalla impresses with its gritty atmosphere and immersive storyline.”
“The story is fun.”
“City view quests remind me of those point-and-click games like Hero of the Kingdom.”
“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.”
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- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
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 potential and immersive themes, many find the mechanics boring and overly reliant on waiting and microtransactions, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game struggles to compete with genre counterparts in terms of complexity and engagement.
“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.”
“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. 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, and everything is behind a paywall, because the entirety of gameplay is based on waiting!”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the high-quality artwork and character designs, others found them lacking in detail compared to similar games in the genre. The visuals were described as sharp, but the gameplay mechanics were criticized for being repetitive and unengaging.
“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”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
“Delving into the Norse realm, Viking Rise: Valhalla impresses with its gritty atmosphere and immersive storyline.”
“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.”
“I love the northern atmosphere of this game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“It was still fun, but it feels like a total cash grab.”
“The monetization tactics are aggressive and detract from the overall experience.”
“I enjoyed the game, but the constant push for in-game purchases is frustrating.”
