When Vikings Attack!

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GamesBeat
    Nov 16, 2012
    90
    It's a cute, easy-to-play, innovative brawler presented with humor and a well-developed sense of fun. It's even more fun played through with a partner or two, and though the vs. multiplayer isn't to my taste, I'm sure many gamers will like it.
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    Nov 5, 2012
    90
    Packed full of collectibles, replay value, instantly accessible fun and oozing with charm and character, there really isn't a better candidate for a PS Vita title that everyone must own.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Nov 8, 2012
    85
    Great value for money, solid multiplayer content and addictive gameplay.
  5. Games Master UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    80
    Thoroughly addictive. [Jan 2013, p.81]
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  6. Eurogamer Sweden
    Nov 28, 2012
    80
    When Vikings Attack is a great cross play-title for both the PS3 and the Vita. The structure may be simple and the campaign is a bit repetitive, but the brilliant multiplayer compensates more than enough for this.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 19, 2012
    80
    Delightfully British in its humour and style, When Vikings Attack is one of the best surprises recently appeared on PSN, offering a cheerful and frantic multiplayer experience based on simple but clever game mechanics.
  8. PlaySense
    Nov 11, 2012
    80
    When Viking's Attack is a fun little game, ideally played in short sessions. It looks and plays fine, with cross-platform options (if you buy the PS3 or the Vita version, you get the other one as well) available to extend playability. Not the most impressive title ever, but definitely good for a couple of laughs.
  9. TheSixthAxis
    Nov 6, 2012
    80
    This game is clearly supposed to be played with friends and in those circumstances, it can be hugely enjoyable.
  10. Everyeye.it
    Nov 13, 2012
    78
    When Vikings Attack! is a funny videogame. Sometimes chaos will overwhelm the player, but this game is recommended to action lovers.
  11. NZGamer
    Nov 12, 2012
    78
    Regardless of the questionable depth, and maybe slightly high price, you'd have to have a heart of stone to regret time spent with When Vikings Attack. It might be a bit repetitive, but it continues to be fun to biff cars and bombs about, all while listening to the humorous banter between your lot and everyone else.
  12. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Dec 4, 2012
    75
    When Vikings Attack! takes place in England in the groovy seventies (actually anything from the sixties until the nineties could be considered "groovy") where peaceful life is brutally interrupted by wild cartoon vikings. As if there is any other kind. [December 2012, p.92]
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  13. COGconnected
    Nov 14, 2012
    75
    When you consider the cross platform abilities, low price tag and just the enjoyably ridiculous nature of the game, I think it's safe to say Clever Beans did a great job for their first game out of the gate.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
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#58 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2012
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#57 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2012

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. xxAcesHighxx
    Feb 11, 2013
    9
    With great visuals, epic comedy-enthused slapstick gameplay, tons of content and sublime production values, for my money, When Vikings AttackWith great visuals, epic comedy-enthused slapstick gameplay, tons of content and sublime production values, for my money, When Vikings Attack is hands down, one of the best indie games available for Playstation Vita today. Add to that the wonderful 'When Vikings Relax' DLC and a relatively modest price of entry, and you're left with an utterly essential thoroughbred that no self-respecting Vita owner should do without. Seriously, free up 600mb's of memory real estate, drop £7.99 on When Vikings Attack (plus the DLC of course), and enjoy. I can as good as guarantee that you'll be glad you did. See you on the crazy golf battlefield!… Full Review »
  2. Crazytimmy223
    Dec 3, 2012
    6
    Fun game but it has 1 fundemental flaw. You see, when Vikings attack is best played in a local multiplayer setting on a single tv, somethingFun game but it has 1 fundemental flaw. You see, when Vikings attack is best played in a local multiplayer setting on a single tv, something the vita cannot physically do. It was amazing that you get the vita game for free if you buy the ps3 version but the ps3 version is far better because of the local multiplayer set up. Trust me, get 3 freinds round and play 4 player free for all and you will understand. You see without that the vita version just ends up being an average game that gets a bit boring after a while, but local multiplayer doesn't have that problem.… Full Review »
  3. ALeX_Oliveira
    Nov 22, 2012
    10
    Why aren't there much more games like these? Beautiful, quick, cheap and, the most important of all, easy to play. It's basically what anyoneWhy aren't there much more games like these? Beautiful, quick, cheap and, the most important of all, easy to play. It's basically what anyone wants from a portable, not touchy things. GREAT portable game!… Full Review »
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