Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Fighting
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
- Developers: Clever Beans, XDev Studios Europe
- Publishers: Sony Computer Entertainment
When Vikings Attack! (2012): A Hilarious and Frantic Arena Brawler
When Vikings Attack! is a chaotic and hilarious arena brawler where you control a small group of civilians trying to fend off against hordes of vikings. The only hard rule is that throwing objects is the only allowed form of attack.
The game plays out in a series of short, frantic levels. Each level takes place in a different arena, from a village square to a Viking longship. The objective is always the same: to knock out all of the vikings before they knock out all of your civilians.
To knock out a viking, you simply need to hit them with an object. Any object will do, from a rock to a chair to a live chicken. The vikings are just as fragile as your civilians, so one hit from any object will send them flying.
The catch is that every time an object collides with a figure, they’re knocked out and excluded from the group, but larger or wide objects may even knock out an entire group, resulting in the player being eliminated. This means that you need to be careful not to hit your own civilians, or you’ll quickly find yourself outnumbered.
To make matters worse, the vikings are constantly spawning. This means that you can’t just sit back and defend your civilians. You need to be constantly on the move, picking up objects and throwing them at the vikings.
The game also features a number of special items that can be thrown, such as explosive bombs and healing potions. These items can be very helpful in turning the tide of battle.
When Vikings Attack! is a frantic and hilarious game that’s perfect for a quick burst of fun. The simple controls make it easy to pick up and play, but the challenging gameplay will keep you coming back for more.
Tips for Playing When Vikings Attack!
- Be careful not to hit your own civilians. This is the quickest way to lose the game.
- Use the environment to your advantage. There are often objects in the arena that can be used to knock out multiple vikings at once.
- Don’t be afraid to use the special items. The explosive bombs can be very effective in clearing out large groups of vikings, and the healing potions can help to keep your civilians alive.
- Work together with your friends. When Vikings Attack! can be played with up to four players. If you’re playing with friends, work together to coordinate your attacks and defend each other.
Conclusion
When Vikings Attack! is a chaotic and hilarious arena brawler that’s perfect for a quick burst of fun. The simple controls make it easy to pick up and play, but the challenging gameplay will keep you coming back for more. So grab a few friends and prepare to defend your village from the invading vikings!
Additional Information
- Developer: Clever Beans
- Publisher: Curve Digital
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Mac, Linux
- Release Date: August 28, 2012
- Genre: Arena brawler
- Number of Players: 1-4
Review Scores
- IGN: 8/10
- GameSpot: 7/10
- Eurogamer: 8/10
- Polygon: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
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