Viking: Battle for Asgard

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 98
  3. Negative: 8 out of 98
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  1. Funbumb
    Apr 27, 2011
    5
    A "lesser" version of Fable. Art style is similar to the "Fable" series. Being 3 years old, was a little shocked how a random 3year old games graphics were as good as they were. Buttons are easy to learn. Game took me about 8-10hours on the harder difficulty. The quests are pretty simple, you free prisoners or kill a bunch of guys in a camp. My favorite thing about this game was the hugeA "lesser" version of Fable. Art style is similar to the "Fable" series. Being 3 years old, was a little shocked how a random 3year old games graphics were as good as they were. Buttons are easy to learn. Game took me about 8-10hours on the harder difficulty. The quests are pretty simple, you free prisoners or kill a bunch of guys in a camp. My favorite thing about this game was the huge 100vs100+ battles you had at the end of each island. Managed to get all the achievements in 1 run. If you can find it for 5-10$ and are looking for a decent hack and Slash, id recommend buying it.… Expand
  2. DanielC.
    Mar 27, 2008
    7
    Whilst the game might not be pushing any boubdaries, it is nice to have a change from various modern conflict settings. I enjoyed the mythology behind the game and characters and found the game graphically polished and fun to play although it doesn't push any boundaries. Worth a purchase in my opinion.
  3. ChrisM.
    Mar 27, 2008
    7
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  4. JitoMendez
    Apr 4, 2008
    7
    I NEED MORE TO DO !!!!! ....... Sorry, but i had to get it out of the way. Viking is a pretty good game with some nice hack n' slash gameplay but I feel Like Sega started out being really excited about this game and ended up just kicking it out the door. What is there is mostly good, cool looking characters, beautiful environment, gory violence (Hack n' Slash was a good choice,I NEED MORE TO DO !!!!! ....... Sorry, but i had to get it out of the way. Viking is a pretty good game with some nice hack n' slash gameplay but I feel Like Sega started out being really excited about this game and ended up just kicking it out the door. What is there is mostly good, cool looking characters, beautiful environment, gory violence (Hack n' Slash was a good choice, these are vikings y'know) but you need variety in the missions. Hey I love killin' as much as the next guy but it will get boring if theres nothing else to do. Also it needed a better story (better doesn't mean complicated, just something to keep your attention) and horses to ride or something 'cause Skarin's slow ass was pissing me off. Look I didn't hate it I just think Sega needed to let it marinate a little longer cause this had the potential to be a huge success. (P.S. wheres the epic music, why is it so damn quiet ?)… Expand
  5. SteveT.
    Mar 27, 2008
    7
    Ok for a hack n' slasher. Gameplay can be a bit clunky and repetative, but there is nothing terrible or unforgivable. The only problem so far is there is nothing outstanding about the game so far. I hope the dragons bring this game up a notch. Rent is the most likely recomend, I bought it and will hold on to it for a while, but this one is likley to end up in the trade category Ok for a hack n' slasher. Gameplay can be a bit clunky and repetative, but there is nothing terrible or unforgivable. The only problem so far is there is nothing outstanding about the game so far. I hope the dragons bring this game up a notch. Rent is the most likely recomend, I bought it and will hold on to it for a while, but this one is likley to end up in the trade category before too long.… Expand
  6. AlexB.
    Mar 28, 2008
    7
    Well, I love this game. I played it for a few hours and I can say: If you love the vikings, huge battles, simple controls and a lot of hack n slay fun, then you should get VIking. + great battles + great atmosphere + for adults only - somethings it slowsdown - the graphics are not the best - the sound is not the best, too but nevertheless a really funny game, that keeps you entertaining Well, I love this game. I played it for a few hours and I can say: If you love the vikings, huge battles, simple controls and a lot of hack n slay fun, then you should get VIking. + great battles + great atmosphere + for adults only - somethings it slowsdown - the graphics are not the best - the sound is not the best, too but nevertheless a really funny game, that keeps you entertaining for a few hours… Expand
  7. namDa65
    May 20, 2012
    5
    Bland and generic rpg. The objectives are boring and the aesthetic is boring. Combat is ripped from god of war, except this time the combat sucks and is dull.

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#66 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#23 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 67
  3. Negative: 5 out of 67
  1. Xbox Achievements
    81
    An impressive game that provides one of the greatest gaming experiences I’ve had in a while, producing some of the goriest bloodbaths featured in a game to date.
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  2. IGN
    65
    The battles stumble thanks to chug, the worlds get repetitive, and when you're not really interested in the story or your ultimate goal, hack-and-slash gets on your nerves no matter how many times you cut a guy in two.
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  3. GameDaily
    60
    Viking's a decent game, thanks to over the top combat moves and a sprawling fantasy world, but its lack of drama and a few design issues make it inferior to Sony's exquisite "God of War" franchise.
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