Viking Vengeance
- April 8, 2021
- Lowpoly Interactive
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The game has a promising concept with interesting mechanics, such as channeling Norse gods and a unique rune 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 getting stuck in the environment, broken save points, and unresponsive controls.
- Many players report that the combat feels repetitive and clunky, lacking the polish expected from a fully released title.
- The voice acting and dialogue are criticized for being sparse and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and art style receive praise for their aesthetic appeal and atmospheric effects, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, players report significant issues with polish, including numerous bugs that affect both visual quality and gameplay continuity. While some appreciate the simplicity of the graphics, others feel that the game falls short compared to older titles in terms of visual fidelity and performance.
“Love the aesthetic and god synergies!”
“Love the game so far, I really enjoy the art style and the overall atmosphere.”
“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.”
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its interesting and original concepts, with a complex narrative that keeps players engaged and eager to discover more. However, some players have encountered issues with quest progression and repetitive dialogue, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these minor bugs, the narrative and gameplay are generally well-received, contributing to an exciting RPG experience.
“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!”
“The blood boiling combat is amazing and the story is very intriguing so far.”
“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 enemies are walking in front of their walking animation.”
“Characters in this village also have the same dialogue as 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 in the quest log.”
“The story kicks off and while the concept is great, the execution could be better.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, rich lore, and unique integration of Norse mythology, such as invoking god avatars and the visual representation of death. Players appreciate the balance of challenging and accessible quests, alongside a variety of character progression options. However, some feel that it doesn't quite measure up to classic hack and slash games in terms of overall gameplay quality.
“Awesome mechanic to gather the blood of your enemies to favor your god, then be empowered in battle.”
“The gameplay has the right mix of hard and easy quests, the god avatars are interesting and also the rune system.”
“I love how Norse folklore is actually woven into gameplay; when you die, you see a Valkyrie come down taking your soul, and you can invoke avatars of gods.”
“Any hack and slash game has better gameplay than this, even back in the 90s.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game is highly praised for its excitement and suitability for the action, enhancing the overall experience. While some users appreciate the quality and appeal of the music, there are complaints about technical issues, such as music not working properly.
“Exciting music as well, fit for the action.”
“The simple graphics, the gorgeous music.”
“The voices don't work; annoying pop-ups in fights; 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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, environmental glitches, and problematic controls, which detract from the overall experience. Users have expressed frustration with getting stuck in the environment and encountering incorrect text boxes, indicating a need for improvements in both gameplay mechanics and technical performance.
“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.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its pleasant and engaging art style, complemented by impressive graphics and visual effects. Players appreciate the balance of quick action and a captivating environment, enhancing their overall experience.
“Love the game so far, I really enjoy the art style and the overall atmosphere.”
“Overall, the game feels as I was expecting, with a pleasant atmosphere and quick hack and slashes here and there.”
“Really nice graphics and VFX that contribute significantly to the atmosphere.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is heavily criticized, with users likening it to a low-quality mobile game filled with intrusive ads, leading to feelings of regret even if the game were free or purchased at a minimal 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.”
“The monetization in this game is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience. It's like they prioritize making money over providing a fun gameplay experience.”
“I was excited to play, but the constant push for in-game purchases made it unbearable. It feels like the developers are more interested in squeezing money out of players than creating a balanced game.”
