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Vikings Wolves of Midgard - A Norse ARPG That Both Hits & Misses - General Editorials

SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
edited March 2017 in News & Features Discussion

imageVikings Wolves of Midgard - A Norse ARPG That Both Hits & Misses - General Editorials

Vikings: Wolves of Midgard is an upcoming action RPG for Windows PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One and PS4. It will set players on adventure through the world built around Scandinavian mythology sprinkled with fantasy and filled with many familiar characters and memorable places from it. As far as I am concerned, there are not enough Viking games out there. Ever wanted to visit Niflheim or take battle to the Jotans? Then this might be just the game for you.

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  • OyjordOyjord Member UncommonPosts: 571
    Is the co-op online or couch or both? If it's couch co-op, I'm in.
  • SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
    It appears that it's online only though whether that will change in the future remains to be seen.


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  • BillMurphyBillMurphy Former Managing EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 4,565
    SBFord said:
    It appears that it's online only though whether that will change in the future remains to be seen.
    This is the PC version, anyway. Which is what we had access to. Looking around the web, it seems the console version's DO NOT have local co-op either. :(

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  • SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
    BillMurphy said:
    SBFord said:
    It appears that it's online only though whether that will change in the future remains to be seen.
    This is the PC version, anyway. Which is what we had access to. Looking around the web, it seems the console version's DO NOT have local co-op either. :(
    That's what I meant and should have clarified my statement. In everything I've seen, it's online irrespective of platform.


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  • DistopiaDistopia Member EpicPosts: 21,183
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?

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  • ForgrimmForgrimm Member EpicPosts: 3,069
    Distopia said:
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?
    It's an ARPG.
  • DistopiaDistopia Member EpicPosts: 21,183
    edited March 2017
    Forgrimm said:
    Distopia said:
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?
    It's an ARPG.
    ARPG doesn't really say much as the term is all encompassing today (anything from Diablo to Mass effect can fall under that heading) . Hence the specifics I was looking for with my question. RPG = an adventure that has different approaches of play, Diablo = All about mowing down hordes for loot..

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  • ForgrimmForgrimm Member EpicPosts: 3,069
    Distopia said:
    Forgrimm said:
    Distopia said:
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?
    It's an ARPG.
    ARPG doesn't really say much as the term is all encompassing today (anything from Diablo to Mass effect can fall under that heading) . Hence the specifics I was looking for with my question. RPG = an adventure that has different approaches of play, Diablo = All about mowing down hordes for loot..
    It's Diablo-style hack and slash with a top down view.
  • DistopiaDistopia Member EpicPosts: 21,183
    Forgrimm said:
    Distopia said:
    Forgrimm said:
    Distopia said:
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?
    It's an ARPG.
    ARPG doesn't really say much as the term is all encompassing today (anything from Diablo to Mass effect can fall under that heading) . Hence the specifics I was looking for with my question. RPG = an adventure that has different approaches of play, Diablo = All about mowing down hordes for loot..
    It's Diablo-style hack and slash with a top down view.
    Gotcha, a no go for me then, was hoping it would be something more than that.

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  • SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
    Distopia said:
    Forgrimm said:
    Distopia said:
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?
    It's an ARPG.
    ARPG doesn't really say much as the term is all encompassing today (anything from Diablo to Mass effect can fall under that heading) . Hence the specifics I was looking for with my question. RPG = an adventure that has different approaches of play, Diablo = All about mowing down hordes for loot..
    I'd argue that ARPG means like Diablo, Grim Dawn or Path of Exile -- isometric view. Mass Effect isn't really an ARPG -- it's RPG with action battles. Semantics, but still. :)

    Vikings is isometric ala Diablo


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  • SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
    Aori said:
    ARPG usually means an RPG with the focus on its action combat. As in the primary if not only activity is combat.
    YOU FORGOT LOOOOOOOOOOOT! That's the primary activity in an ARPG -- combat is just a means to an end. :dizzy:



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  • TheocritusTheocritus Member LegendaryPosts: 9,976
    Ugh top down is so hard on teh eyes...Just feels so unnatural
  • kitaradkitarad Member LegendaryPosts: 8,164
    LOOT yeah LOOT is king in ARPG.

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  • RobbgobbRobbgobb Member UncommonPosts: 674
    I play for the loot. Which means I don't want to be managing weather effects and other things with limited healing. Thanks for the review as I know to stay away from this game. I play games for fun and not for being efficient. Blundering through or going really slow is my preferred way as combat is just where I get the most loot.
  • zenomexzenomex Member UncommonPosts: 242
    you could also say loot is just a means to an end. whatever you prefer!

    its true that genres keep changing and games often try to advertise their game as whichever genre will generate the most profits. this game looks like the classic arpg tho.
  • WizardryWizardry Member LegendaryPosts: 19,332
    Hence why i don't like ARPG's one bit.

    I played many years my fave mmorpg because of story,character building through classes and skills,cool varied combat NOT spam combat and i enjoy discovery/exploration along with varied content ideas and playing alongside other players.
    Crafting would be limited ,actually everything in a arpg is limited to one reason only,faster killing.You see crafting could be about growing,furniture for housing,food,geesh how many arpg's have any realistic qualities like food and drink?
    So yeah arpg's to me have only one definition SPAM killing and very shallow designs.I would not lump any other game in with these and call it a arpg as i have this very distinct definition when i see this title used.

    I also wonder,does this game really have a Norse feel or just snow on the ground and a Viking character?Are there Norse Gods,do you ride ships through dangerous waters and have trade routes?Are there ship battles ?Does the game reinforce VALHALLA or Valkyries?
    Does crafting actually have any meaning because Diablo 3 has crafting and imo has no meaning,all the desirable loot is in form of drops.

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  • patlefortpatlefort Member UncommonPosts: 142
    edited March 2017
    Good arpgs are anything but shallow. If you think you can just pick a character and just spam to win, then I question if you played any.
  • NoxiasNoxias Member UncommonPosts: 23
    The UI feels awkward other then that fun game.
  • ClassicstarClassicstar Member UncommonPosts: 2,697
    Diablo-Dungeon Siege-Titan Quest -Grim Dawn are ARPG.

    Love the Genre but this one so far not that good(constantly want a replacement for my beloved Titan Quest hehe).

    Well maybe next one who knows:)

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  • alivenaliven Member UncommonPosts: 346
    Theocritus said:
    Ugh top down is so hard on teh eyes...Just feels so unnatural
    Then you gonna miss the best crpg of all times. 
  • BizkitNLBizkitNL Member RarePosts: 2,546
    Classicstar said:
    Diablo-Dungeon Siege-Titan Quest -Grim Dawn are ARPG.

    Love the Genre but this one so far not that good(constantly want a replacement for my beloved Titan Quest hehe).

    Well maybe next one who knows:)

    Just out of curiosity: how is Grim Dawn not replacing Titan Quest for you?
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  • DistopiaDistopia Member EpicPosts: 21,183
    SBFord said:
    Distopia said:
    Forgrimm said:
    Distopia said:
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?
    It's an ARPG.
    ARPG doesn't really say much as the term is all encompassing today (anything from Diablo to Mass effect can fall under that heading) . Hence the specifics I was looking for with my question. RPG = an adventure that has different approaches of play, Diablo = All about mowing down hordes for loot..
    I'd argue that ARPG means like Diablo, Grim Dawn or Path of Exile -- isometric view. Mass Effect isn't really an ARPG -- it's RPG with action battles. Semantics, but still. :)

    Vikings is isometric ala Diablo
    You could argue that but even EA lists games like ME as Action Roleplaying on it's origin page. :P That was essentially my point. Everything gets slapped under that label in this day and age. So much so it's hard to know what context it's being used . 

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  • LiljnaLiljna Member UncommonPosts: 274
    Distopia said:
    SBFord said:
    Distopia said:
    Forgrimm said:
    Distopia said:
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?
    It's an ARPG.
    ARPG doesn't really say much as the term is all encompassing today (anything from Diablo to Mass effect can fall under that heading) . Hence the specifics I was looking for with my question. RPG = an adventure that has different approaches of play, Diablo = All about mowing down hordes for loot..
    I'd argue that ARPG means like Diablo, Grim Dawn or Path of Exile -- isometric view. Mass Effect isn't really an ARPG -- it's RPG with action battles. Semantics, but still. :)

    Vikings is isometric ala Diablo
    You could argue that but even EA lists games like ME as Action Roleplaying on it's origin page. :P That was essentially my point. Everything gets slapped under that label in this day and age. So much so it's hard to know what context it's being used . 
    That's interesting. On my Mass Effect Origin page it is called Action, Roleplaying, Shooter; which is not the same as what is written on your page.
    That is an interesting detail for sure (not being sarcastic).
  • DistopiaDistopia Member EpicPosts: 21,183
    Liljna said:
    Distopia said:
    SBFord said:
    Distopia said:
    Forgrimm said:
    Distopia said:
    Is this an actual RPG or closer to a hack and slash ala Diablo/Titan Quest?
    It's an ARPG.
    ARPG doesn't really say much as the term is all encompassing today (anything from Diablo to Mass effect can fall under that heading) . Hence the specifics I was looking for with my question. RPG = an adventure that has different approaches of play, Diablo = All about mowing down hordes for loot..
    I'd argue that ARPG means like Diablo, Grim Dawn or Path of Exile -- isometric view. Mass Effect isn't really an ARPG -- it's RPG with action battles. Semantics, but still. :)

    Vikings is isometric ala Diablo
    You could argue that but even EA lists games like ME as Action Roleplaying on it's origin page. :P That was essentially my point. Everything gets slapped under that label in this day and age. So much so it's hard to know what context it's being used . 
    That's interesting. On my Mass Effect Origin page it is called Action, Roleplaying, Shooter; which is not the same as what is written on your page.
    That is an interesting detail for sure (not being sarcastic).
    https://www.origin.com/usa/en-us/store/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda/standard-edition#overview

    Looking at that page? No "shooter" there, might be different on the actual origin app's page. 

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