Rune

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  • Summary: A third-person game of action and adventure steeped in Norse mythology and high fantasy. Use your brains and massive brawn to survive as you explore the 3-D game world fighting off creatures from Norse legend and the fertile minds of the Human Head staff with their array of swords, axes, andA third-person game of action and adventure steeped in Norse mythology and high fantasy. Use your brains and massive brawn to survive as you explore the 3-D game world fighting off creatures from Norse legend and the fertile minds of the Human Head staff with their array of swords, axes, and magical devices. [Gathering of Developers]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Voodoo Extreme
    94
    Though the game starts out a little slowly, with crabs and goblins as your primary foes, the action picks up after a few levels and soon, the creatures you're fighting will alternately frighten and excite you.
  2. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    Any game that lets you lop off the head of your enemy and then use it as a weapon has our vote.
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  3. GameSpy
    90
    When it comes carnage, Rune doesn't skimp. The game ships with the disclaimer that it's "not a game for the meek, slow or anyone under 17 years old." This is not an understatement.
  4. Game Over Online
    77
    If you can get through a slow start and endure the troubles with bothersome levers, there is a lot of hack and slash fun to be had. The combat system is not quite the innovation that it has been made out to be, but it is smooth and responsive and quite fun to play with.
  5. All Game Guide
    70
    Despite good graphics and excellent sound, Rune falls short of its potential due to various flaws, glitches, and a lack of variation over the long haul. Rune is a prime example of not being able to judge a game by it's pretty exterior.
  6. GamePro
    70
    Rune will satisfy your axe-swinging, lever-pulling, zombie beheading urges, just don't expect anything too deep.
  7. Daily Radar
    50
    Poor AI, routine melee combat and unimaginative gameplay consign Rune to the hellish abode of the bored.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. JakasS.
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    The game is a blast. The visuals are amazing and the story really well thought out. Multiplayer is phenomenal.
  2. MYCSY
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Игра хороша как не посмотри, для своего времени, механики, графика, боёвка.
    Игра не для казуалов которым плак плак как нужна миникарта    Игра хороша как не посмотри, для своего времени, механики, графика, боёвка.
    Игра не для казуалов которым плак плак как нужна миникарта которая подсветит куда идти.    … Expand
  4. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Decapitating zombies from hell with a Viking long sword. F. Yeah. Good game for its time, lengthy too.
  5. anarky321
    Mar 12, 2016
    8
    this game left a very positive impression on me playing it as a teenager...how well it stood the test of time...hard to tell...but it wasthis game left a very positive impression on me playing it as a teenager...how well it stood the test of time...hard to tell...but it was great fun..single and multi… Expand
  6. Nucleus
    Sep 10, 2005
    7
    Reeks of averageness all around. Overly simplified arcade-like controls and player movement, very stupid enemy AI, basic visuals and simple Reeks of averageness all around. Overly simplified arcade-like controls and player movement, very stupid enemy AI, basic visuals and simple "pull the lever"-puzzles. It didn't keep me insterested for long.… Expand
  7. Kotofon
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Классический слэшер от третьего лица, посвященный викингам, теперь доступен в Steam. Это издание, известное как «Rune Classic», содержит вКлассический слэшер от третьего лица, посвященный викингам, теперь доступен в Steam. Это издание, известное как «Rune Classic», содержит в себе не только контент оригинальной «Rune», но и дополнение «Halls of Valhalla» для многопользовательской игры. Погрузитесь в увлекательнейшую историю одиночной кампании и помешайте Локи и его приспешникам принести Рагнарок в Мидгард. Ешьте мясо и ящериц, пейте медовуху, чтобы выжить. Используйте силу богов, чтобы улучшать своё оружие силами рун.… Expand
  8. Gorbunov2004
    Aug 1, 2021
    3
    Игра полный мусор, ничего не понятно нет карты не говорят куда идти что делать

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