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Viking Squad

Together, we’d rate Viking Squad an 8.7/10!
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86%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
85% User Score Based on 156 reviews
Critic Score 87%Based on 1 reviews

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Viking Squad is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game. It was developed by Slick Entertainment Inc. and was released on October 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Grab your trusty sword, strap on a fearsome helmet, and plunge into the chaotic fray of Viking Squad! As a member of this ragtag group you must put a stop to the wildly mischievous Loki and reopen the gates to Valhalla. Work together to unleash massive attacks on foes and expand your arsenal in this three player co-op brawler.

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Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive beat 'em up with tight combat mechanics and satisfying progression system.
  • Excellent local and online co-op experience, great for playing with friends or family.
  • Beautiful cartoonish art style and great soundtrack that enhance the Viking theme and overall atmosphere.
  • Short game length with limited enemy variety and repetitive level/boss designs reduces replayability.
  • Lane-based movement and combat can feel restrictive or cumbersome, causing occasional frustration.
  • Final boss and late-game difficulty spikes are poorly balanced and sometimes feel unfair or tedious.
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a fresh take on the beat-'em-up genre with lane-based, strategic combat and a solid loot system that encourages progression, though it can feel repetitive due to grinding and recycled boss mechanics. While combat is generally tight and smooth, some players find it shallow and lacking significant variety or meaningful character upgrades. Overall, it combines enjoyable arcade-style action with RPG elements, enhanced by co-op play and a strong artistic presentation.

    • “And that's not just because of the enemy and gameplay, but the overall economy of the game, which focuses on grinding levels for gold and trinkets to upgrade your character and buy healing potions, the only real way to heal during the lengthy levels that also have a boss fight at the end.”
    • “The game does a really good job of teaching you mechanics you will need to use throughout levels and boss fights.”
    • “Excellent loot system, fun combat mechanics, and a little bit of humor thrown in as well.”
    • “The lane-based gameplay is just kind of annoying, and the combat is shallow and repetitive.”
    • “But oh boy was I wrong, the more you play the less the game unlocks anything significant/gameplay changing, it just repeats everything, upgrading your character doesn't change your moveset or expand it anymore, and the game is full of recycled encounters.”
    • “Plus the later bosses also add very irritating mechanics like an impending pit of death, where you have to kill the massive HP pool boss before you reach it, or constant spamming of barrage attacks while fighting off mobs, and the battlefield not fitting inside one immovable screen, so the boss can run away from your screen, and you have to chase after him while dodging everything through the obscuring lanes as well.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics receive widespread praise for their distinctive, colorful, and visually pleasing art style, often described as a blend of cutesy-chibi and comic book aesthetics. Animations and overall presentation are well-executed, enhancing the gameplay experience and creating a lively, cartoon-like atmosphere. While a few minor issues like overused effects and polish are noted, the artwork is consistently highlighted as a major strength of the game.

    • “The graphics are very well done, and the developers are always looking to make the game better and communicate with the players.”
    • “Lead artist Jesse "The Drawbarian" Turner gives you amazing aesthetics similar to the "cutesy-chibi" art style of The Behemoth's Dan Paladin, but with more of a comic book feel.”
    • “This title is worth the price of admission on visuals alone.”
    • “Castle Crashers was first made in 2008 and the graphics feature mostly well-executed animations.”
    • “On the pro side: the art style and music are okay, but there is an overusage of chromatic aberration.”
    • “Gameplay was okay and I thought the art style was fitting.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for complementing the art style and enhancing the immersive, cartoon-like atmosphere with a catchy folk-rock soundtrack. While many find it enjoyable and fitting for the beat 'em up theme, some users note it can be repetitive or dull at times. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and appealing element, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “Viking Squad is a great game to introduce people to beat 'em up games with colorful art direction, great cartoon Viking theme, and a folk-rock soundtrack that makes replaying the game a good time.”
    • “The music is very good in my opinion; it complements the art style, making you feel like you're playing a live-action comic book or cartoon for a better comparison.”
    • “A wonderful lane-based brawler full of loot to be pillaged, gear to be collected, beautiful art, and wonderful music.”
    • “Music was extremely grating, too.”
    • “The music is dull, the combat seemed only shades deeper than other beat 'em ups, and I was only in it because it had online co-op.”
    • “The music and SFX seem appropriate for the game, although nothing has stood out as exceptional at this point.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-received, described as funny, silly, and naturally integrated without feeling forced. It contributes to enjoyable, lighthearted moments, especially in cooperative play, enhancing the overall fun and pacing.

    • “The controls are tight, the action is fast paced and there are literally tons of awesome funny moments throughout the game.”
    • “It's funny and silly and pulls it all off without looking like it's trying too hard.”
    • “Cool and funny in coop on one screen, there are not enough couch coop games these days.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is minimal and simplistic, mainly serving as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a narrative focus. Players choose from four Vikings and aim to gather treasure, with the main appeal lying in co-op play, side quests, and progression rather than an engaging plot. Overall, the story is short and functional but not a central element of the game.

    • “I recently beat the story mode on stream and will be continuing to play it in order to max out all the characters, farm trophies, and complete achievements.”
    • “Very short story but fun in a coop.”
    • “No story to speak of in case anyone was wondering.”
    • “The plot is pretty simplistic in itself: choose a viking (from four playable options) and see how much treasure you can plunder from the enemy's clutches.”
    • “Don't like the game idea that you need to bring the item along with you through the mission.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding is a significant and sometimes tedious part of the game, necessary for leveling up characters, upgrading gear, and purchasing essential healing potions during lengthy levels with boss fights. Players find the grind challenging, especially due to resource costs escalating sharply, making progression heavily reliant on repetitive farming. Fans of grinding might enjoy this aspect, but others may find it frustrating and a major drawback.

    • “And that's not just because of the enemy and gameplay, but the overall economy of the game, which seems to focus on grinding levels for gold and trinkets to a) upgrade your character (and I am now at a point where one upgrade costs 4 instead of 1 trinket) and b) buy healing potions, the only real way to heal during the rather lengthy levels that also have a boss fight at the end.”
    • “Friend and I started playing it assuming it was a basic side-scrolling game like Double Dragon. Instead, there is an RPG element wherein you enhance your Viking via leveling as well as being able to overlevel your Viking by grinding.”
    • “The grinding to level your character up is the same mechanic to level up weapons and gear.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through its RPG elements, character building, co-op brawling, and leveling system. However, the limited number of playable characters reduces long-term variety compared to similar titles, though achievement runs help maintain player interest. Expanding the character roster in the future could enhance replay value further.

    • “There is a lot of replay value because of the RPG elements and character building.”
    • “Awesome brawl co-op, great leveling system, good replayability.”
    • “It's fun and has a lot of replayability.”
    • “So it's a pretty fun side-scrolling beat 'em up, but it doesn't have as much artificial replayability as Castle Crashers.”
    • “Hope to see more playable characters in the future!”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well optimized overall, delivering stable 60fps performance with strong presentation, but keyboard controls suffer from poor optimization compared to controller use.

    • “Great presentation with smooth performance, impressive art, and sound.”
    • “Well optimized; runs at 60fps or higher.”
    • “The game overall does seem good; however, if you do not have a controller, the keyboard optimization is horrendous.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features no microtransactions or ads, offering a straightforward and enjoyable experience focused on couch co-op and strong playability.

    • “No microtransactions, no ads – just a good game with couch co-op and great playability.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s atmosphere closely resembles that of CC but introduces three distinct elements that set Viking Squad apart, creating a familiar yet unique experience after several hours of gameplay.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly with support for 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rates, providing a reliable and high-performance experience.

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Viking Squad is a arcade hack and slash game.

Viking Squad is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Viking Squad was released on October 4, 2016.

Viking Squad was developed by Slick Entertainment Inc..

Viking Squad has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Viking Squad is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Rampage Knights, Final Exam, Zombie Vikings, Lost Castle / 失落城堡, Trine Enchanted Edition and others.