Viking: Battle for Asgard

Viking: Battle for Asgard

Action-adventure game developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega in 2008, where players battle mythical creatures and invading forces to defend the realm of Asgard.

What is Viking: Battle for Asgard?

Viking: Battle for Asgard is an action-adventure hack and slash video game developed by The Creative Assembly and published in 2008 by Sega for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. It is set in ancient Norse mythology and features the Norse god Loki trying to invade the realm of Asgard. Players take control of Skarin, a Viking warrior who battles mythical creatures like dragons, giants, and the undead, as well as invading forces, to defend Asgard.

The game features large-scale battles with hundreds of soldiers fighting at once. Combat involves hacking and slashing enemies using various weapons like swords, axes, and spears. Skarin also has special abilities like teleporting short distances and summoning meteor storms. The world is an open one that players can explore by sailing longships between islands.

Viking received mixed reviews upon release, with critics praising the epic scale battles and Norse mythology setting but criticizing the repetitive combat and lack of variety in missions. Some also felt the game did not fully deliver on the potential of its premise. Overall it provides an action-packed experience for fans of mythological combat.

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