Sons of Valhalla

Sons of Valhalla is an upcoming Viking-themed adventure game developed by Dynamic Deadlines. While the game is not yet released on Steam, it is now available to add to your wishlist. Based on the game's trailers and early reviews, it appears to be a promising addition to the world of Viking-themed games!

Premise

You take on the role of a young Viking warrior named Erik. The village is attacked by a rival clan, leaving him as the sole survivor. Driven by revenge, Erik sets out on a quest to gather a group of warriors and take on the enemy clan.

The story is interesting and well-written, with a heavy emphasis on Norse mythology and Viking culture. It is evident that great care to ensure that the game accurately represents Viking history and culture has been taken. The world is beautifully crafted, with detailed landscapes and a realistic depiction of Viking life.

Combat

One of the most interesting aspects of Sons of Valhalla is its combat system. It's a fun one-on-one combat system that will take some strategy and skill! You will have to learn to time your attacks and blocks to successfully defeat your opponents. The game also features a variety of weapons, including axes, swords, and shields, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

Puzzle Mechanics

Not only is there a fun combat system, but the game also features a variety of puzzle-solving elements. As you progress and explore Midgard, you must interact with various objects and solve puzzles to progress through the story. The puzzles are challenging but not overly difficult, making them a fun addition to the game.

Detailed Graphics and Backgrounds

The graphics are looking impressive! So far we've seen detailed character models and environments in detailed pixel art. The game's developers have clearly put a lot of time and effort into creating a beautiful and immersive world for players to explore.

Personal Rating 7/10

Overall, Sons of Valhalla looks like a promising addition to the world of Viking-themed games. While the game may not be perfect, its engaging story, unique combat system, and beautiful graphics make it worth adding to your Steam wishlist. For now, we give this game a personal rating of 7/10 based on its trailers and early reviews, but we're excited to see what the final product will bring.

Pros:

• Engaging story with strong emphasis on Norse mythology and Viking culture
• Unique one-on-one combat system that requires strategy and skill
• Beautifully crafted world with detailed landscapes and realistic depiction of Viking life
• Detailed character models and environments
• Challenging but not overly difficult puzzle-solving elements
• Potential for additional content to be released in the future

Cons:

• Relatively short playtime of around 6-8 hours
• Limited information available about the game as it has not yet been released on Steam