Vilde

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Vilde is a single player action game. It was developed by Chaotic Minds and was released on June 12, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

YOU WOKE UP ON THE DRAKKAR. AGAIN.Vilde—a first-person roguelike shooter where Norse mythology breaks every law of common sense. Grab an ice-forged AK-47 or a rocket launcher that rips open black holes in mid-air and fight your way through levels that rearrange themselves with each new run. It’s chaotic, it’s dangerous, and it’s wickedly fun. And yes—saving the world of Vilde: is on you, too. …

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of Norse mythology with roguelite mechanics, creating an engaging atmosphere.
Many players appreciate the potential for fun gameplay, especially after recent updates that improved combat responsiveness and weapon feedback.
The visuals and art style are generally well-received, contributing to an immersive experience.

The game suffers from significant polish issues, including sluggish animations, slow reloads, and a lack of impactful combat feedback.
Level design is criticized for being cramped and unbalanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players feel that the game lacks content variety and replayability, with repetitive arenas and underwhelming boss encounters.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charm and visual style, while others criticize the lack of innovation and variety in mechanics. Initial awkwardness in movement and reloads can hinder engagement, but many find that the gameplay improves as they adapt and learn the systems. However, technical issues like crashes and a need for better guidance have been noted, suggesting that while there are interesting ideas, the overall execution may leave players wanting more.
- “Gameplay started slow, with awkward reloads and stiff movement, but quickly improved as I adapted to its quirks.”
- “After learning how spells and runes work, gameplay really clicks into place.”
- “But what stands out most is the charm: the Norse theme, visual style, and honest gameplay design really grew on me.”
- “I experienced multiple crashes during gameplay, which only added to the frustration.”
- “It’s hard to stay engaged when the core mechanics and presentation are this underwhelming.”
- “A clunky asset rip that runs terribly and offers little in the way of FPS roguelikes; gameplay is so slow it barely feels like you're moving.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the bright visuals and high-quality aesthetics, others criticize them for being overly saturated and reliant on engine effects, leading to an unattractive overall appearance. Despite these discrepancies, many agree that the graphics contribute positively to the dynamic gameplay experience.
- “Among the advantages, I can highlight good graphics, interesting ideas for weapon mechanics, and character skills.”
- “On the good side, graphics and music are very good!”
- “Bright graphics and dynamic gameplay are fascinating from the first minute.”
- “It's unreal, so despite having what one would call an art style to its models and textures, it still looks like hot garbage - over-saturated, overly reliant on fancy engine effects and just plain ugly.”
- “The game is cool, high-quality visuals, lacks impact from hits, there are problems with balance, economy, optimization, but you can play (on minimum settings stable 90 fps on 1660), roguelike system - pump + damage + hp + armor, add upgrades to the map, etc. I ran 2 difficulties, easy, sometimes tense, interesting final boss.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised as one of its standout features, with some tracks described as catchy and immersive, enhancing the overall experience. However, there are mixed feelings about the game's interpretation of Norse mythology, suggesting that while the soundtrack is enjoyable, it does not compensate for other shortcomings. Overall, the music is considered a highlight, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is the best part, but this is a complete bastardization of Norse mythology and the gods of Asgard deserved so much better than to be done dirty like this.”
- “On the good side, graphics and music are very good!”
- “Beautiful visuals, good music, which contributes to a better immersion.”
- “The theme is alright, some weapons look fine, and there are certain bops on the soundtrack (so much so the audio actually clips), but that's about all the positives.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “While there are a few standout tracks, the overall soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players express a desire for improved optimization and performance in the game, noting that while it features high-quality visuals, there are significant issues that need addressing. Some users report stable performance on lower settings, but the general consensus is that the game requires further polish to enhance the overall experience.
- “I hope the dev keeps at it and gives the game the polish it deserves, especially when it comes to performance and optimization - then I totally plan to once more wake up on the drakkar.”
- “The game is cool, with high-quality visuals. While it lacks impact from hits and has some issues with balance, economy, and optimization, you can still play it (on minimum settings, stable 90 FPS on a 1660). The roguelike system allows for upgrades in damage, HP, and armor, and I enjoyed running through two difficulties: easy and sometimes tense, with an interesting final boss.”
- “I hope the dev keeps at it and gives the game the polish it deserves, especially when it comes to performance and optimization.”
- “The game is cool, with high-quality visuals, but it lacks impact from hits. There are problems with balance, economy, and optimization, but you can play (on minimum settings stable 90 FPS on 1660). The roguelike system includes pumping damage, HP, and armor, and adding upgrades to the map. I ran through 2 difficulties: easy, which was sometimes tense, and an interesting final boss.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers some replayability through satisfying weapon mechanics and smooth ability combos, but many users note that the limited variety of arenas significantly detracts from the overall replay value.
- “Weapons feel satisfying, abilities combo smoothly, and there's genuine replayability here.”
- “The biggest downside is limited replay value due to repeated arenas.”
- “Replay value could be better.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its well-thought-out plot and engaging tasks, which enhance its overall appeal.
- “A well-thought-out plot and interesting tasks make the game even more attractive.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with depth and intrigue.”
- “Character development is exceptional, making you genuinely care about their journeys and outcomes.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Vilde" is highly praised for its unique blend of Norse mythology, guns, and magic, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Reviewers note the clear passion behind the game's concept, contributing to its overall appeal.
- “There's a lot to like in Vilde - Nordic roguelite with guns is for sure a bold choice, the atmosphere is genuinely appealing and there's a clear passion behind the concept.”
- “The atmosphere is excellent; the Norse mythology mixed with guns and magic is genuinely engaging.”