When Vikings Attack!

 PlayStation Vita
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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

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  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 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-respectingWith 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!… Expand
  2. ZigZagZach
    Nov 11, 2012
    8
    Am really enjoying this game. It IS very repetitive, and can be a tad frustrating at times, but the gameplay is solid and controls fluent. Great game to play if you've only got 20-30 minutes.
  3. TheJeffness
    Nov 16, 2012
    10
    For the cheap price, this game is perfect. There are plenty of levels and multiplayer modes to keep you busy at first. The real fun though is when you complete the game, and then have to go back to beat the challenges on each level and unlock new characters. Getting high combos is very fun and challenging and extends the replay value indefinately. I have already invested 20 hours inFor the cheap price, this game is perfect. There are plenty of levels and multiplayer modes to keep you busy at first. The real fun though is when you complete the game, and then have to go back to beat the challenges on each level and unlock new characters. Getting high combos is very fun and challenging and extends the replay value indefinately. I have already invested 20 hours in this game, and can see myself playing for awhile. Some people call it too simple, but they are simple minded individuals....there is a hidding depth to this game that you will realize is there after a few hours. The game looks amazing on the Vita and runs at a constant 60fps. This game is very fun alone, but is super fun with friends or online. I have played all Vita games, and I would have to say that this is in my top 3.....AND ITS ONLY like 7 bucks on PS plus. If you love classic challenging gameplay, and are a fan of the powerstone series or any partygame that has a game within where you throw **** at eachother....PICK THIS UP NOW!!! I give it a 10 for its price(10.5 considering you get both copies)....I would give it a 9 if it was full priced.… Expand
  4. 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 anyone wants from a portable, not touchy things. GREAT portable game!
  5. 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, 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 andFun 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.… Expand
  6. OttawaExile
    May 6, 2014
    5
    The game looks good and has a quirky sense of humour but I found the game got REALLY repetitive, really fast. The gameplay was fun enough for a few minutes but that is about the longest I could see me playing it. If did not try the multiplayer so maybe that would be much more fun but I doubt it. Maybe younger kids would like it where it is so simple. I bought it for 99 cents on a flashThe game looks good and has a quirky sense of humour but I found the game got REALLY repetitive, really fast. The gameplay was fun enough for a few minutes but that is about the longest I could see me playing it. If did not try the multiplayer so maybe that would be much more fun but I doubt it. Maybe younger kids would like it where it is so simple. I bought it for 99 cents on a flash sale but I'd say that's the most it is worth.… Expand

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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. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 23, 2013
    72
    Pointless violence is fun and this viking showdown is good for some old-fashioned arcade smashing especially in multiplayer mode. It's an debut to old Amiga games. Back then all you needed was a joystick with two buttons. [Jan 2013]
  2. GamingXP
    Jan 21, 2013
    74
    This arcade title has much potential, but it's only grounded in the multiplayer modes which are fun. On the single-player side it lacks variety and a background story.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    80
    Thoroughly addictive. [Jan 2013, p.81]
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