Void Vikings
- April 4, 2018
- Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Get on Steam"Void Vikings" is a top-down, fast-paced roguelike space shooter where you take on debt for an education to boost your ship's abilities. Choose from five unique ships, each with their own special abilities, and blast your way through waves of enemies to collect items and Space Bucks to pay off your debt and upgrade your ship. The goal is to destroy your loans and achieve a high score on the leaderboards.
Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with fluid twin-stick controls and a unique concept of paying back student loans through space battles.
- Fun and polished arcade shooter with a variety of abilities, distinct ships, and a leaderboard system.
- Great value for the price, providing a solid experience for casual play and short gaming sessions.
- Limited content and short gameplay experience, lacking significant progression or variety in items and upgrades.
- Frustrating programming errors and undodgable attacks that can lead to a poor first impression.
- The game can feel repetitive, with many items being similar and not offering drastic gameplay changes.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is solid and enjoyable, featuring upgrades, a leaderboard, and various gameplay styles with unique ships. While different setups do not drastically change the experience, players can engage in a second mode focused on surviving endless waves, which emphasizes high scores over progression. Overall, the game offers a fun and adaptable experience, despite some limitations in variety.
“It's fun, it has upgrades, a leaderboard, difficulty adaptation, differing gameplay styles, and ships with unique qualities.”
“But its core gameplay is solid and fun.”
“The second mode has you trying to survive against endless waves, which lasts longer depending on how much you can survive, but it doesn't have progression, only high score mechanics.”
“So you won't get any drastic gameplay changes with different setups.”
“Second mode you are trying to survive against endless waves which is longer (depending on how much you can survive) but it doesn't have a progression, only high score mechanics.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are polished and feature good effects, enhancing the overall visual experience; however, some users find the depth of the graphics to be somewhat shallow, likening the game to a modernized version of Asteroids with improved visuals and added elements like ships and inventory.
“It's polished with good effects and impressive graphics.”
“A game like Asteroids but with ships, inventory, and enhanced graphics.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The visual design is uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story features two modes, focusing on upgrading your ship and managing debts through a series of short missions, typically lasting around 5 minutes each.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the player with little emotional investment in the plot.”
“The missions are repetitive and fail to contribute meaningfully to the overall story arc.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the potential for additional music and content in the game, highlighting the RPG-style elements that enhance gameplay. They express enthusiasm for the possibility of future DLC that could expand the musical offerings, ships, and overall experience.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in the gameplay.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique and engaging.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, making me want to keep playing for hours.”
“The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it feels like it doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre, especially for those looking for enjoyable short play sessions.
“Worth the buy if you like the genre; the replayability is good. I've had fun playing it when I don't have a lot of time!”
“The game offers a lot of different paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With various difficulty levels and unlockable content, I find myself coming back for more every time!”
