Viking Saga: New World

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In "Viking Saga 2: New World" , players join Viking king Ingolf on a journey to the far west to find a cure for a mysterious disease threatening his kingdom. The game features 40 levels, 4 bonus levels, and an engrossing storyline with vibrant graphics. This is the second installment in the Viking Saga series, with Viking Saga 1 and Viking Saga 3 also available for further adventures.

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Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers engaging time management mechanics with a variety of challenges and hazards that keep gameplay interesting.
Graphics and animations are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The game provides a satisfying challenge with well-balanced goals and new ideas that keep it fresh throughout the levels.

There are game-breaking bugs that can hinder progress, particularly at certain levels, which can be frustrating for players.
The storyline and writing are poorly executed, with translation issues and a lack of engaging content.
Some players find the gameplay tedious due to slow worker speeds and annoying voiceovers that can disrupt the experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable with a variety of mechanics and challenges across 40 levels, but it is marred by a game-breaking bug at level 20 that can halt progress. Players appreciate the time management elements and diverse tasks, although some found the initial information about the game lacking. Overall, while the gameplay is satisfying, issues like misclicks and the critical bug detract from the experience.
- “40 levels + 4 bonus levels, with a lot of gameplay variations: light fires to repel fogs, drain the rain, fight the spider nests, etc.”
- “Despite sometimes miss-clicking structures or gatherables while aiming for something else, the gameplay was satisfying.”
- “There is nothing wrong with the gameplay itself, the problem is that there is a game-breaking bug at level 20 (out of 40) that you can get hit with, making it impossible to proceed any further, which is what happened to me.”
- “Its time management mechanics and the difficulty curve ensure that most players can enjoy it, albeit to a limited degree.”
- “When I purchased this game, I had no idea what I was in for considering that the trailer, screenshots, and blurb gave absolutely no useful information about the gameplay mechanics, genre, or overall target audience.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story is generally considered lackluster, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players find the pacing and occasional scenery changes entertaining, many agree that the plot is not a significant draw, with criticisms aimed at the voice acting and technical issues related to sound options. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary aspect of the game, with players focusing more on the challenges presented in each level.
- “However, the pacing and story is entertaining enough to act as a secondary incentive to pass each stage, beyond seeing what the next level will offer in terms of challenges.”
- “The story is good enough.”
- “The storyline is a bit meh though.”
- “As usual for a time manager, do not expect too much from this plot other than an excuse to change the scenery occasionally.”
- “The voices are really annoying and there's a bug with the option to disable them; it doesn't always work, either at all or from one mission to the next.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are vibrant and engaging, featuring cool animations and a simple yet defined artwork style. The cut scene animations seamlessly integrate with the visuals, enhanced by voice narration that allows players to appreciate the artwork without the distraction of subtitles.
- “The graphics are colorful and engaging.”
- “Graphics and animations were cool.”
- “The cutscene animations blended perfectly with the artwork, and the voice narration gives you the chance to admire this instead of making you read subtitles.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and lack any real visual appeal.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the slow pace of worker productivity leads to frustration and a sense of prolonged effort without sufficient reward.
- “Your workers don't work quite fast enough, and this gets tedious fairly quickly.”
- “The grinding feels endless, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is characterized as relaxing, effectively complementing the gameplay without overshadowing the voice acting and sound effects.
- “The soundtrack was relaxing and didn't get in the way of the voice and sound effects during gameplay.”