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64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Negative: 2 out of 19
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  1. Sep 18, 2016
    90
    Overall, Zombie Vikings produces a humorous adventure in the same narrative style as Zoink’s smash hit Stick it to the Man, therefore Zombie Vikings is just as highly recommended as Stick it to the Man for players who appreciate action, adventure and platform genres, especially when fused with comedy.
  2. Sep 30, 2015
    80
    Packed with lots of funny gags and a unique, beautiful art style, Zombie Vikings is a solid action game.
  3. Sep 29, 2015
    80
    I’m a huge zombie fan and have been for years. I never thought I’d get to see a game combine these two elements together to include an extremely humorous tale.
  4. 80
    The occasional groan-worthy joke and technical hiccup may turn some off, but underneath those issues, Zombie Vikings is a mechanically solid and visually vibrant throwback brawler.
  5. Sep 8, 2015
    80
    Zombie Vikings is a fun beat ’em up that has some excellent moments of humour, with distinct feeling playable characters and a moderate level of difficulty. While the single-player alone is good, the multiplayer is where Zombie Vikings truly stands out. Zoink Games have shown once again why it is a studio worth keeping an eye on.
  6. 80
    A gloriously funny and unabashedly enjoyable side-scrolling hack em’ up, Zombie Vikings is great fun with friends but falls just short of true excellence on account of some glaring visual flaws.
  7. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2015
    70
    A fun beat ‘em up wonderfully devoid of any deeper meaning. It’s one of those games you’ll forget about very quickly, but you’ll be playing it with a big smile. [11/2015, p.42]
  8. Sep 22, 2015
    70
    It's primarily a multiplayer experience, and that's where it really shines: played by yourself, it won't show enough lasting appeal.
  9. Sep 22, 2015
    70
    Zombie Vikings is most definitely one of the best indie games I’ve played through 2015, and I would highly recommend it. It’s a vast improvement on what was a similar-looking yet exemplary game in it’s own right, and it makes me excited for what Zoink have in stall in the future.
  10. 70
    If you have friends to play with then Zombie Vikings will be a fun way to spend a couple days with them. Otherwise, it’s a brawler with a lot of heart, but not enough variety.
  11. Sep 4, 2015
    70
    Not the best beat 'em up we have played, but definitely one of the most humorous we have seen.
  12. Sep 11, 2015
    65
    A fun, but unremarkable beat-em-up, best enjoyed with a group of friends.
  13. 60
    Zombie Vikings is basic brawler, but it's a basic brawler done right, and is quite funny in the process. And, really, that's all most people are looking for from this genre. There are far better examples out there of it, but as a Sunday afternoon killer, this one is nonetheless almost as worthy as Thor himself.
  14. Oct 15, 2015
    60
    Zombie Vikings is a charmingly designed beat-'em-up, but it's ultimately a fairly shallow one. It's fine for a multiplayer laugh, and even single player has its moments thanks to the humorous plot, but it's only likely to amuse you once, before you leave it on your hard drive waiting to rot.
  15. Sep 13, 2015
    60
    A fairly fun game that’s loads more fun with friends. It’s nothing really ground breaking though.
  16. Mar 9, 2016
    50
    Unfortunately the game also has some design issues, repetition and a solid lack of good jokes.
  17. Sep 8, 2015
    50
    Zombie Vikings is fun when played with friends, but it's unfinished. Maybe a few extra weeks or month could've changed our opinion, but now is in serious need of updating and patching.
  18. Sep 23, 2015
    42
    Even with a full squad of undead at the current price point of $19.99 it's still a questionable purchase. If you want your Beat 'em up thirst quenched, I would stick to a classic like something from the Streets of Rage series or something more modern like Castle Crashers.
  19. Sep 16, 2015
    25
    Overstays its welcome and starts to get rather monotonous around halfway through.
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 41
  2. Negative: 8 out of 41
  1. Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Hilarious and very fun game. I was missing a good coop coach brawler (you can play online as well) Castle Crasher style. Not very complex butHilarious and very fun game. I was missing a good coop coach brawler (you can play online as well) Castle Crasher style. Not very complex but fun enough to keep you entertained for hours. Characters are very unique and the dialogues are priceless. If you like to have some fun with your friends go for it. Full Review »
  2. Sep 2, 2015
    10
    The premise for Zombie Vikings is great - Loki steals Odin's one good eye and takes off, only to be chased by undead Vikings (you) that OdinThe premise for Zombie Vikings is great - Loki steals Odin's one good eye and takes off, only to be chased by undead Vikings (you) that Odin summons up for the hunt.

    The controls are solid, the graphics are gorgeous, and the characters are fleshed out. I can't tell how many minutes of wonderful cut scenes this game contains, but it feels like they alone could make up for a normal-length feature movie. Talk about value for money! The dialogue is marvellous and suits the game perfectly - like everything else in Zombie Vikings, it's whacky and hilarious. What a step up from Stick It To The Man!, which was already a lot of fun!
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  3. Sep 6, 2015
    8
    Funny back story and the game keeps this wacko-style throughout. 2D brawler with an element of 3D movement with a stylistic art regardingFunny back story and the game keeps this wacko-style throughout. 2D brawler with an element of 3D movement with a stylistic art regarding characters and environment. Easy to start and get into with friends, hilarious attacks and laid back progression. If you're familiar with the Norse mythology you'll also find bits and pieces that makes you chuckle. Very good game, minus 2 points because of buggy UI where the health bars can disappear after an in-game shop visit and that when the screen zoom out during battles, it can be hard to focus on your own character. But you'll get through it by button-mashing anyway. Full Review »