VIKING: Battle For Asgard

Publisher: Sega

Platform: Xbox360

Category: Fighting

Rating Info

Release Date: 28/03/2008

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Number of Players: 1

VIKING: Battle For Asgard Description

The olden days were bad times for some. Especially for those whose Gods are looking to engage in an all out war that spills over onto the mortal coil. And especially for those who lived in places that were really, really cold. Unfortunately for the inhabitants of Viking: Battle for Asgard, both things apply. Yes, things have been getting a bit heated up in Asgard. The goddess Hel, daughter of that old trickster Loki, has been kicked out of the heavenly realm, and she ain't happy. She's so unhappy, that she's seeking to release the ancient wolf god Fenrir. Legend tells that he'll bring about Ragnarok, the apocalyptic battle that will destroy Asgard and the gods. So, army of undead viking warriors in tow, off she marches on Midgard. Don't worry, though! Freya, goddess of love and wisdom is on the case! She appoints Skarin, a troubled warrior, to sort things out. That's where you, the player, step in. As Skarin, players will step up in epic hack and slash style to rid the world of undead vikings and keep Ragnarok in its bottle. To get the task done, they'll need to free the living vikings to help them. So, off players will trot. Rescue your fellow vikings and you'll have a Legion to defeat. Defeat the Legion and maybe a couple of other tasks and you'll meet the battle conditions and be ready to take your men to war. Dragons will flap overhead, shamen will cast ominous spells and lots and lots of bloodshed will follow.

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Reviewed by: Ryddah	Date: 04/08/2008	Rating:
Very reminiscent of Fable but for a mature audience hence the dismemberment and decapitation. It has more depth that seems initially available... you have to raise an army by completing missions/objectives, optional side quests and lead them into battle, gaining new power and abilities along the way in the stereotypical RPG fashion. You play a hulking "steroids-for-breakfast" Conan the Barbarian stylized character of below average intelligence and basically only do things because you told to. The visuals are up to standard and I did not witness any gameplay bugs, the environment is seamlessly rendered.. no load screens here. Gameplay is fast and action is in real-time with you cracking out combos and dodging large amounts of enemy blows from all directions. Sounds as good as it should with the exception of a few voice actors. voice overs are sometimes done well... but then there are a few that only seem to be there to irritate you. I feel this game will be in the list "under-rated games of the year". It's not ground breaking, its not awe inspiring, its not even breath taking but it's still a good game with a fair amount to offer... you've got nothing to loose give it a go.

Reviewed by: vanquished	Date: 16/05/2008	Rating:
really is a great game! lots of blood, awesome move sets, good storyline and action packed. Recommended to anyone who is a fan of lord of the rings

Reviewed by: Acerace	Date: 14/04/2008	Rating:
Not the best game ever, but still good fun.

Features

The story of a Viking Hero. Skarin is an uncompromising force. A plaything of the gods rebelling against their selfish agenda. The definitive Viking warrior.

Rich Viking Lore. The violent and glorious world of Viking mythology brought to stunning life. Players will write their own legends to be told around the campfire.

Vast open world environments. Explore, uncover and fight your way across huge next gen worlds full of combat, exploration and quests.

High impact, brutal combat engine. Experience intensely physical melee combat. Dismember enemies with deadly combat moves in a whirlwind of death.

Mythical Powers. Tame dragons and command them to rain fire upon your enemies. Call on magic and the power of the gods to win the mortal war.

Free your people. Liberate your Viking kinsmen from the clutches of Hel. Earn their trust and their sword arm. Fight alongside them in battle.

Epic Battles. Lay the foundations for huge battles featuring hundreds of dynamic NPC warriors. Subtly influence the battle through targeted assassination or wade in to save stricken allies. Become one amongst many and turn the tide in favour of your kinsmen.

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