A rather addicting game for its age.
Review 152
Released: March 20, 2003
Publisher: Blizzard Classic Arcade
Developer: Mass Media
Game Genre: 2D Platformer
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
ESRB Description: Comic Mischief, Mild Violence
Opening Thoughts:
When I discovered that there was a remake of the classic Lost Vikings game that I owned as a kid, I had to play it.
Story: 30%
Gameplay: 40%
Graphics: 20%
Durability: 10%
Story (6/10)
On one hand, it's easy to say that this game has a bad storyline. On the other hand, it's not supposed to. It's an arcade game that's made to be entertaining and puzzling.
The story is basically this:
Three Vikings are abducted by aliens and you must get them home.
Gameplay (9/10)
This is such a simple game, yet so entertaining. You control the three Vikings to try and get them home. However, only one Viking can be controlled at a time. Each also has a special ability. Erik is fast and is the only Viking that can jump. Because of this he can reach areas that are too far away for the other two as well as smash through bricks with his speed. Baleog the Fierce is the only Viking that can attack. He has a sword and a bow, which can be used to flip switches as well. The last Viking (the fat one) is Olaf. He carries a shield that can block some enemy attacks and can also use it as a stepping stone for Erik.
In each level, you have to use the abilities of the three Vikings perfectly to reach the end of the level. Each Viking needs to be there for it to be complete. If not, the level starts over.
Graphics (6/10)
Lackluster. More could have been done to improve them from the classic game.
Durability (7/10)
Overall Score (7.3/10)
Rounded Score (7.5/10)