Vikings at War

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Vikings at War is a single player strategy game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore. Conquer. Rule! Vikings at War is an epic Viking MMO Battle Game!

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Strategy

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 820 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and engaging gameplay, especially for fans of the Viking theme.
Graphics are generally well-received, and the game offers a fun way to pass the time.
Players appreciate the strategic elements and the camaraderie in clan battles.

The game is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in content, leading to boredom after a short time.
There are significant issues with matchmaking and bugs, causing frustration among players.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
45%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the realistic and appealing visuals, while others criticize them as outdated, poorly optimized, and unattractive. Many users express a desire for improvements, particularly in character and combat graphics, suggesting that the game feels unfinished or lacks polish. Overall, while there are positive remarks about the graphical quality, a significant number of players feel that enhancements are necessary for a better gaming experience.
- “Good game and graphics.”
- “Honestly, this is the first time I bought data for a game... playing this game is just as if you are watching a movie, and thumbs up to the graphics.”
- “This game is so good and its graphics are so realistic, keep it up! ”
- “But I'm sure if you improved the graphics, added more elements, and made it so it doesn't look like it was made on a 2008 Dell computer.”
- “This game is a combination of every bad cliché you can find: horrible building upgrade system, heroes game with no rare heroes, the GUI and graphics are hideous, and it's so poorly optimized that it doesn't even run smoothly.”
- “Honestly didn't give it much of a shot; the graphics were so bad it made me feel like it should have been from years ago.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The reviews indicate that while the game has potential with its action and interesting themes, it suffers from a lack of depth in its story and quest structure. Players express a desire for a more engaging narrative, additional levels, and character development to enhance the overall experience. Despite some positive remarks about the soundtrack, the story is generally viewed as underwhelming and in need of significant improvement.
- “More levels, more characters, more of a story.”
- “Improve the graphics, put a storyline, take some inspiration from Steel and Flesh or Mount and Blade, and tada!”
- “It is a real story of a ranger; it is a very interesting game.”
- “Right from the beginning, it gives you quests that can't be done because you don't have the gold to do so.”
- “The soundtrack and music of the game are awesome, but the game story is not good.”
- “Can't even fight; it's a waste of data, just like the story game.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the lack of forced ads, while others express frustration over excessive ad viewing and crashes after watching them. Players who avoid in-app purchases find themselves spending more time on ads than actual gameplay, leading to a negative experience. Overall, the reliance on ads detracts from the enjoyment of the game for many users.
- “This is a standard if the game is not too reliant on in-app purchases.”
- “This is a reasonably fun game, but as someone who does not spend real-world money on games, I found myself spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- “All of this dev's games constantly crash after watching ads, which conflicts with the bonus that you're supposed to get by watching the ads.”
- “Ads, ads, ads!!”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its easy controls and realistic elements, while others criticize it for being lacking, mechanical, and unappealing. Overall, the experience varies significantly among players, highlighting a divide in satisfaction with the game's mechanics.
- “Easy controls and easy gameplay.”
- “Amazing gameplay and seems really realistic.”
- “Lack of gameplay.”
- “Combat is ugly and mechanical.”
- “The gameplay is disgusting.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ambient quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players finding it relaxing and enjoyable. The soundtrack is described as awesome, evoking a vibe reminiscent of epic themes like those found in "Vikings." Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature despite mixed feelings about the story.
- “The soundtrack and music of the game is awesome, but the game story is not good.”
- “I like its music; it feels like watching Vikings ⚔️️⛏️.”
- “I just keep it for the ambient music.”
- “Really vibing the music.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes upon launch and persistent screen glitches, particularly in town areas, which render the visuals nearly unviewable. Additionally, players have reported freezing screens at their base, hindering gameplay after extended play sessions.
- “Not only is it buggy, it keeps kicking me out when I try to open it.”
- “The screen glitches out in town, so I can see nothing but lines.”
- “The only bug I've noticed so far is that the screen at my base freezes, and I can't move it around after playing for a bit.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express disappointment in the game's emotional impact, citing poor graphics that detract from immersion and gameplay issues that hinder engagement. Overall, the lack of visual appeal and technical problems contribute to a diminished emotional experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, resulting in poor performance and a lack of smooth gameplay. Additionally, players criticize the unattractive graphics and user interface, further detracting from the overall experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that despite significant time investment, they feel unable to reach the same level of strength as other players. This imbalance can lead to a sense of futility in the grinding process.
- “Even with grinding and playing a lot, you will never reach the same level of strength as other players.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often leads to frustration rather than satisfaction.”
- “No matter how much time you invest in grinding, it seems like progress is always just out of reach.”