Viktor, a Steampunk Adventure
- March 17, 2017
- Studio Spektar
Get on SteamIn "Viktor, a Steampunk Adventure," play as Viktor, a determined wild boar on a quest to become the Emperor of Austria-Hungary. Solve point-and-click puzzles, engage in mini-games, and explore steampunk locations in this charming 2D adventure. With multiple ways to solve puzzles, the game provides hours of fun and encourages creative problem-solving.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming and colorful hand-drawn artwork with a humorous story that features quirky characters and engaging adventures.
- Variety of puzzles and mini-games that provide a decent challenge, along with a delightful classical music soundtrack.
- The game offers a unique blend of political satire and absurd humor, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of point-and-click adventures.
- Frustrating puzzle logic and mini-games that can feel overly difficult or nonsensical, leading to potential player frustration.
- Excessive dialogue with characters speaking gibberish, which can detract from the experience and make it hard to follow the story.
- The game feels low-budget with slow animations and a limited voice acting approach, which may not meet the expectations of some players.
- humor55 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, blending dark, absurd, and politically incorrect jokes with clever dialogue and quirky characters. While some humor may resonate more with those familiar with Eastern European culture, the game offers a variety of comedic styles, from toilet humor to satirical commentary on historical events. Overall, players find the humor to be smart, engaging, and integral to the game's charm, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its localized references and irreverent tone.
“A good deal of the humor here is clearly in-jokes about Eastern European politics, but the gags land for the most part. The characters are goofy and likable, and the experience as a whole is snappy and neither too short nor too long.”
“The dialogues and the interactions with the environment are well-thought-out and often hilarious.”
“Its dark, sarcastic, Monty Python-esque humor and numerous popular culture references kept me amused and laughing through pretty much the entire playthrough.”
- story39 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of "Viktor" is a humorous and captivating adventure featuring a grumpy wild boar who seeks to overthrow the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Set in a whimsical steampunk world, the narrative is filled with quirky characters, unexpected plot twists, and a blend of comedy that keeps players engaged, despite some puzzles that may detract from the overall experience. While the storyline may not be groundbreaking, its charm and unique style resonate well with players, making it an enjoyable journey.
“The story is captivating; for me, it was exciting to embark on a quest to overthrow the emperor.”
“Viktor's story has its own flavor of plot twists and a wacky supporting cast, but don't let the humorous 'wrapping' distract you from what's truly inside this package.”
“With its beautifully and cleverly designed cartoon-style characters and scenes, witty dialogues, and storyline, I was in love with Viktor's world of the steampunk Austria-Hungary empire from the very first level.”
“The only thing this love story gives to the game or the story is how out of place it is.”
“I think it was a great idea to take such an antihero as a main character, but it’s not executed well: these traits don’t really add anything to the story itself or complicate the journey in any way.”
“The story seems to be written by a five-year-old, but I suppose that was actually the goal here.”
- music28 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent selection of classical masterpieces, which enhance the overall experience and fit well with the game's historical themes. Players appreciate the ability to collect and switch between different tracks, adding a layer of interactivity to the soundtrack. While some minor audio issues were noted, the overall consensus is that the music significantly elevates the game's charm and immersion.
“The splendid soundtrack aside - featuring some classic masterpieces, including that blatant imperial march ripoff that was composed 60 years before Star Wars - the voicework deserves a special mention.”
“The title’s saving grace is the soundtrack which features most instrumental genres from jazz to classics such as Dvořák or Mozart.”
“The hand-drawn cartoonish art style and the tastefully chosen classical background music create a delightful world for immersion, which I really appreciate.”
“Several flaws with the audio and music background leveling throughout the game, but otherwise, 5/5.”
“My only issues are that the options are a little lacking (the game starts in fullscreen and there is no choice to turn that off) and that the music sometimes turns itself back on.”
“It doesn't always remember I muted the music, or it randomly decides to drop out of the circular frame messing up the view.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming, hand-drawn cartoon style that is colorful, quirky, and visually appealing. Reviewers praise the detailed artwork and unique character designs, which enhance the humorous and immersive experience of the game. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's distinctive atmosphere and storytelling.
“The graphics are detailed and well drawn.”
“The graphics and animations are stylish and fun.”
“Graphically, the hand-drawn art style is full of charm and is very easy on the eye.”
“Pretty much everything about this game is out of the ordinary - the style and graphics are very oddball.”
“Again, no information was extracted in regards to the game’s graphics engine.”
“As the story completely takes place in Europe (steampunk Europe, if you will), most of these jokes/puns are more effective on certain demographic groups than an outsider like me.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click adventure, featuring typical mechanics such as interacting with characters and solving puzzles, set against a whimsical steampunk backdrop. While the varied puzzles and charming aesthetics are appreciated, many reviewers find the gameplay to be average and overly lengthy, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, it lacks the innovation and engagement needed to elevate it beyond the genre's conventions.
“The cartoony steampunk setting and cute characters combine with surreal setpieces and varied puzzles and gameplay that had me wanting more after the title concluded.”
“Gameplay-wise it's more or less a classic point-and-click: you go around talking to people, picking up objects & using them on other objects - with an occasional arcade game challenge or a more abstract logical puzzle.”
“As for the gameplay, it's your standard point and click fare with some puzzles.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's more or less a classic point-and-click: you go around talking to people, picking up objects, and using them on other objects - with an occasional arcade game challenge or a more abstract logical puzzle.”
“I wish I could recommend this game, but after 90 minutes of gameplay (spread out amongst different days), I can't.”
“It's about five hours of gameplay, of what should have been two to three hours maximum.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its charming characters and splendid humor, effectively capturing the mood of a post-Soviet environment. Reviewers appreciate the unique blend of antiquated political themes and a whimsical Eastern European perspective, which adds depth and intrigue to the game world.
“The game's atmosphere is mostly formed by an odd mix of antiquated political agendas (you don't hear much about anarchist groups plotting to overthrow emperors anymore); a fun, Eastern European geopolitical outlook (all of Canada, the US, and a bit of Mexico are equated with 'Texas,' for example); and game areas defined by zoomorphs of historical peoples/figures.”
“Growing up in a post-Soviet country, I found the style to capture the mood and atmosphere perfectly.”
“Atmosphere is great, characters are lovable, humor is splendid.”
“The game's atmosphere is mostly formed by an odd mix of antiquated political agendas; you don't hear much about anarchist groups plotting to overthrow emperors anymore. It features a fun, Eastern European geopolitical outlook, where all of Canada, the US, and a bit of Mexico are equated with 'Texas,' for example. The game areas are defined by zoomorphs of historical peoples and figures.”
“The atmosphere feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere is undermined by repetitive environments and a lack of engaging sound design.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability due to its multiple solutions to problems and a wealth of content, making it a better value despite a slightly higher price. Players can expect around 6 hours of gameplay, with achievements further enhancing the incentive to replay.
“Although this costs $2 more, it's far better value in terms of both length and the density of content and puzzles crammed into it, and the achievements give it genuine replay value.”
“The game will take around 6 hours to complete, but there are multiple solutions to problems, so it has some limited replayability.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its appealing cartoonish designs, which enhance the overall aesthetic and charm of the characters, contributing positively to player engagement and immersion.
“The character designs have a charming cartoonish aesthetic that really brings the characters to life.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and engaging.”
“The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find some puzzles to be tedious, contributing to a sense of grinding, but overall, they still rate the experience highly, with one user giving it a perfect 10/10 for its steampunk theme.
