Viking Vengeance

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"Viking Vengeance" is an action-packed, low-poly game set in the Viking age. Players take on the role of a vengeful Viking, fighting their way through hordes of enemies to reach and defeat the evil Jarl. With various weapons, abilities, and a levelling system, players can customize their character to fit their playstyle. Explore a vast open world, complete quests, and uncover the secrets of the Viking universe.

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Play Modes

+29

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a promising concept with interesting mechanics, such as channeling Norse gods and a unique blood collection system.
The art style and music are well-received, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that fans of Norse mythology may enjoy.
The developers are actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing a commitment to improving the game based on community feedback.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with movement, save points, and environmental glitches that hinder gameplay.
Controls are clunky and frustrating, with many players expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of standard movement options and the repetitive click-to-play mechanics.
The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many players recommending against purchasing it in its current state.

graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the art style, visual effects, and overall atmosphere. However, numerous reports of bugs and a lack of polish detract from the experience, leading to frustrations with both minor aesthetic issues and major gameplay interruptions. While some enjoy the simplicity of the graphics, comparisons to older titles highlight areas where the game falls short.
- “Love the game so far, I really enjoy the art style and the overall atmosphere.”
- “Great graphics, effects, and music.”
- “Really nice graphics and VFX which brings a lot to the atmosphere.”
- “What I mean by 'somehow' is that I have experienced a number of bugs, from minor aesthetic graphics issues to major ones where I couldn't continue the game.”
- “Let's face it, even Diablo 1 has better AI and graphics.”
- “The moment you back out and fade to the next screen for character selection, the audio is blaring and the visuals are cloudy due to not saving.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The story is praised for its interesting and original concepts, with many surprises that keep players engaged and eager to explore further. However, some execution issues, such as repetitive dialogue and quest-blocking bugs, detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the narrative and setting are compelling, contributing to an exciting RPG experience that players look forward to completing.
- “The story is very interesting and full of surprises, original ideas.”
- “Overall an exciting experience, that keeps you going, wanting to discover more of the story, to grow stronger against more and more powerful enemies!”
- “It's a really nice game with an amazing story.”
- “Characters in this village also have the same dialogue and pop up from a random undead NPC in the previous village, even though they are meant to provide information on the status of the village and how it became damaged, as indicated by the quest log.”
- “The story kicks off and while the concept is great, the execution could be better.”
- “Lastly for this review, I got up to the second village and this is where I stopped as I cannot progress any further due to the villagers blocking the quest because of enemies walking in front of their walking animation.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
35%
15%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, rich lore, and integration of Norse mythology, offering a mix of challenging and accessible quests. Players appreciate the variety of character progression options and the unique systems, such as gathering enemy blood to empower their god. However, some critics feel that it falls short compared to classic hack and slash games from the past.
- “Awesome mechanic to gather the blood of your enemies to favor your god, then be empowered in battle.”
- “I love how Norse folklore is actually woven into gameplay; when you die, you see a Valkyrie come down to take your soul, and you can invoke avatars of gods.”
- “Any hack and slash game has better gameplay than this, even back in the 90s.”
- “The feeling is that there's a lot of things going on in terms of mechanics and stats, many things to explore and try, a lot to progress as a character.”
- “The gameplay has the right mix of hard and easy quests, the god avatars are interesting and also the rune system.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
Overall, the music in the game is highly praised for its excitement and suitability for the action, enhancing the overall experience. However, there are notable complaints regarding technical issues, such as the music not functioning properly for some players. Despite these drawbacks, many users appreciate the combination of simple graphics and well-executed music.
- “Exciting music as well, fit for the action.”
- “The simple graphics, the gorgeous music.”
- “The voices don't work; annoying pop-ups in fight; music doesn't work; placeholder names, etc.”
- “The music is also well done, and some jokes here and there really make it stand out in its genre.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, environmental glitches, and problematic controls that hinder gameplay. Users have reported getting stuck in the environment and encountering incorrect text boxes, leading to a frustrating experience. Many players express a desire for improvements, particularly in control options and bug fixes, to enhance their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's too buggy; you constantly get stuck in the environment, wrong text boxes for different characters pop up, the voice acting is embarrassing, but the worst of all... the controls.”
- “To the devs: add WASD movement controls and controller support, and fix the bugs, especially the environment glitches. I would happily give this game another shot and update my review.”
- “I really want to like this, but it's quite buggy and I find the way the game works a bit cumbersome and annoying.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its pleasant ambiance, enhanced by appealing art style and impressive graphics and visual effects. Players appreciate the balance of quick action and a captivating environment, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- “I really enjoy the art style and the overall atmosphere.”
- “The game has a pleasant atmosphere with quick hack and slashes here and there.”
- “The graphics and visual effects bring a lot to the atmosphere.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with users likening it to a low-quality mobile game filled with intrusive ads. Many feel that even if the game were free, it would still not be worth their time, and they would advise against purchasing it at any price.
- “Honestly, I really wanted this game, but it felt like a crappy phone game filled with ads. If I got this game for free, I'd still feel ripped off. If someone bought me this game for 50 cents, I'd tell them to please get their money back.”
- “Honestly, I really wanted this game, but it felt like a crappy phone game filled with ads. If I got this game for free, I'd still feel ripped off. If someone bought me this game for 50 cents, I'd tell them to please get their money back.”