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Zombie Vikings

A gloriously funny and unabashedly enjoyable side-scrolling hack em’ up, Zombie Vikings is great fun with friends but falls just short of true excellence on account of some glaring visual flaws.
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72%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
optimization, stability
73% User Score Based on 150 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 12 reviews

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Zombie Vikings is a multiplayer hack and slash game with horror, fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Zoink Games and was released on December 7, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Embark on a dead funny adventure with the Zombie Vikings. A putrid posse sent on a mission through the most epic of worlds to retrieve Odin’s lost eye. Play as the most fearsome Vikings ever raised from Norse soil: Gunborg, Seagurd, Hedgy and Caw-kaa. Hack through the gingerbread swamps of Molgaga! Cruise through the intestines of the Midgaard Serpent! Fight giant poultry!

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humor95 positive mentions
stability9 negative mentions
  • Zombie Vikings features a vibrant and unique art style that enhances the overall experience, making it visually appealing.
  • The game is filled with humor and witty writing, providing a comedic narrative that keeps players entertained throughout.
  • Cooperative gameplay shines, allowing up to four players to team up, which adds to the chaotic fun and enhances the overall enjoyment.
  • The combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a monotonous experience over time.
  • The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially in multiplayer.
  • Some players may find the humor hit or miss, as it heavily relies on juvenile and absurd jokes that may not appeal to everyone.
  • humor
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Zombie Vikings" is characterized by its absurdity and slapstick style, drawing on juvenile and dark comedic elements that may not resonate with everyone. While many players find the writing and voice acting genuinely funny, others feel the humor can be hit or miss, often leaning into cringeworthy territory. Overall, the game's quirky humor, vibrant art, and chaotic gameplay create a distinctive and entertaining experience, particularly in a cooperative setting.

    • “Zombie Vikings, developed and published by Zoink Games, is a side-scrolling cooperative beat 'em up that blends slapstick humor, colorful hand-drawn art, and Norse mythology into an unapologetically bizarre adventure.”
    • “The quirky (and dark) humor of this game is a blast the whole way through.”
    • “The artistic styling is superb, the script is hilarious, the soundtrack is top-notch and absolutely fitting to the game's comedic nature, each character has their own distinct personality and attributes and the gameplay is as smooth as butter!”
    • “It doesn't mean he is not funny.”
    • “Filled with absolutely cringey and hilarious humor, you are one of four zombie vikings sent on a quest to get Odin's eye.”
  • gameplay
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by straightforward combat mechanics, including light and heavy attacks, blocks, and special abilities, which can be enjoyable in short bursts but often leads to repetition and a lack of depth over time. While the cooperative elements, such as merging characters into a super-warrior, add some fun, many players find the overall experience simplistic and lacking in substantial RPG elements or character development. Despite its charming visuals and humor, the gameplay may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or engaging experience, particularly in single-player mode.

    • “The gameplay revolves around straightforward combat mechanics—light and heavy attacks, blocks, and special abilities—combined with limited character customization through weapons and runes that enhance specific attributes.”
    • “Players can even perform 'viking stitches,' a cooperative mechanic that allows them to combine characters into a single grotesque super-warrior to unleash more powerful attacks.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, fun characters, nice artwork, and nice humor.”
    • “However, there are also some cons - there are not big differences between the game characters along with absence of their development, clunky movement in a 2.5D environment sometimes, no health bars for your enemies except bosses, gameplay based on hitting the primary attack button most of the time, placement of some checkpoints, and the distinctive style of humor is not for everyone.”
    • “But players seeking deeper mechanics or a more substantial single-player journey may find the experience lacking once the initial novelty wears off.”
    • “The biggest problem with the title is that it lacks any innovation when it comes to the core brawling mechanics, and there's a point, about four hours in when it's hard to justify playing because the game has already shown everything it has to offer other than the narrative.”
  • story
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game revolves around Odin's quest to retrieve his stolen magical eye from Loki, featuring a humorous and quirky narrative steeped in Norse mythology. Players embark on a vibrant, side-scrolling adventure filled with engaging characters, witty dialogue, and entertaining cut-scenes, complemented by light RPG elements and side quests that enhance the overall experience. While some find the story simple or occasionally repetitive, its charm and comedic elements resonate well with players, making it a delightful journey through a whimsical world.

    • “The combination of vibrant art, ridiculous storytelling, and simple yet enjoyable combat makes it an excellent choice for players looking to unwind with friends in a humorous, fast-paced setting.”
    • “The story is very simple, but the characters are what make the story so good.”
    • “Zombie Vikings is a joy to play, if not for the story, for the bizarre humor that puts a smile on your face.”
    • “Kinda repetitive, the story feels so long, and the enemy does nothing at all.”
    • “If the gameplay was better, I would at least have been inclined to play on to see how the story works out, but overall, games must not only look and feel great, but they also need to be fun.”
    • “Short story – the game itself is not short, but the description about who these zombie vikings are and why they are talking to Odin is brief at best.”
  • graphics
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Zombie Vikings" are widely praised for their unique and colorful art style, reminiscent of Zoink Games' previous title, "Stick It to the Man!" Reviewers highlight the game's hand-drawn visuals, humorous cutscenes, and creative character designs, which contribute to an engaging aesthetic experience. However, some players noted performance issues and occasional graphical glitches, though these did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game's vibrant presentation.

    • “The artwork is incredible.”
    • “Beautiful and unique graphics.”
    • “The art style and overall presentation of Zombie Vikings is superb.”
    • “Certainly this game demonstrates clearly that developers can and must do better than lazy retro pixel visuals.”
    • “The flat-style of the graphics over the 3D stages can also make it hard to line things up at times.”
    • “Performance hits even on a 980 GTX from a game that doesn't seem that graphics intensive.”
  • music
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and diverse soundtrack, blending whimsical melodies with funky, groovy tunes reminiscent of the 60s and 70s. Reviewers highlight how well the music complements the game's humorous tone and vibrant visuals, enhancing the overall experience. While some note that certain tracks may not be memorable, the general consensus is that the soundtrack is enjoyable and fitting for the game's quirky style.

    • “The soundtrack complements the tone well, mixing whimsical melodies with grittier battle themes.”
    • “The soundtrack is one comprised of a very groovy sounding 60's/70s style, the kind that I wish I heard much more of in modern video games actually.”
    • “The artistic styling is superb, the script is hilarious, the soundtrack is top notch and absolutely fitting to the game's comedic nature, each character has their own distinct personality and attributes and the gameplay is as smooth as butter!”
    • “The soundtrack could be better.”
    • “Even with a catchy soundtrack, the only song you’ll remember is the pause menu.”
    • “The mix of jazz, rock'n'roll, rockabilly, and bassy ambient tunes feels right and never out of place, but it doesn't leave a lasting impression.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including choppy gameplay and micro-stuttering, even on high-end systems. While some users report stable performance without crashes, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from serious optimization problems that detract from the experience, prompting recommendations to wait for patches before purchasing.

    • “The performance is stable; there were no FPS drops, crashes, or freezes.”
    • “A few people on the forums have complained about performance issues; I personally haven’t experienced any issues, but it’s worth mentioning.”
    • “I'd personally wait until they get a patch that sorts out the performance issue above all else.”
    • “This game is so poorly optimized that even on the lowest settings, a 2019 gaming laptop can't stop it from chugging—like really chugging—for a few minutes (which are totally unplayable) every other few minutes.”
    • “The game also has terrible micro-stuttering throughout all the gameplay, which also stinks.”
    • “At this stage of eating save games and the micro-stuttering, I cannot recommend this game after escalation with the dev team.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report stable performance with no significant frame rate drops or crashes, many others highlight persistent bugs and glitches that detract from the experience, particularly in multiplayer modes. Issues such as falling through the floor and graphical glitches in cutscenes are common, leading to frustration despite the game's potential for fun. Overall, the stability is inconsistent, with some players finding it unplayable due to these issues.

    • “Do not buy - buggy and multiplayer is completely unplayable!”
    • “Sadly, the programmers for this mess that was buggy to begin with and becomes an unplayable laggy mess in multiplayer, around which the game and a lot of its elements are constructed, simply repeatedly ruined this potential gem.”
    • “The only negative I have for the game is that it is really buggy.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted as a positive aspect, with expressive animation and quirky designs enhancing the overall charm. However, some reviewers feel that while the character growth is commendable, the overarching story lacks depth in several areas.

    • “The animation is expressive and fluid, and the quirky character designs add to the sense of charm.”
    • “Favorite thing: the art style and character designs are great.”
    • “The character development is a nice touch to the game, even though the story as a whole seems lacking in many areas.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is mixed; while it may not be particularly challenging and can be completed in one or two playthroughs, it offers high replay value through numerous side quests available in each level.

    • “The game has high replay value due to the side quests available in every level.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
    • “This is not the hardest game, so you will end up finishing it once or twice (depending on if you have a buddy to play it with), which means the replayability is not the best.”
    • “The game lacks depth, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
    • “Once you've seen everything the game has to offer, there's little incentive to go back for more.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by high-quality sound effects that effectively complement its light-hearted and humorous tone, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience for players.

    • “The sound effects are of high quality and well-chosen, perfectly matching the light-hearted and highly humorous atmosphere of this title.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its vibrant world and making every moment feel alive.”
    • “The combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack creates an atmosphere that is both enchanting and unforgettable.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging, as the combat remains straightforward yet enjoyable, preventing it from feeling tedious.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel that the lack of a simple leveling system diminishes their emotional investment in characters, suggesting that such mechanics could enhance the overall experience and connection to the game.

    • “Even a simple leveling system would have made me feel more invested in a particular character, making the experience better overall.”
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Zombie Vikings is a hack and slash game with horror, fantasy and comedy themes.

Zombie Vikings is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Zombie Vikings.

Zombie Vikings was released on December 7, 2015.

Zombie Vikings was developed by Zoink Games.

Zombie Vikings has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its optimization.

Zombie Vikings is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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