Jotun: Valhalla Edition

 Xbox One
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 3, 2016
    70
    It's heavy going at times, but the imposing sweep of Jotun's world is Asgard as it gets. [Nov 2016, p.79]
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  2. MondoXbox
    Sep 24, 2016
    70
    A visually awesome experience with fascinating landscapes and great animations, but a little bit on the boring side gameplay-wise. More variety in the combat mechanics and some more care on camera and map design would have greatly benefited the game.
  3. SpazioGames
    Sep 8, 2016
    70
    It's a pity that Thunder Lotus Games didn't get the chance to work on those aspects that keep Jotun from excellence, such as too much trial and error and boring exploration, because the art style and the fights with the titular giants would deserve a better vote. The unlockable Valhalla Mode is a welcome addition but it's not enough to recommend this game wholeheartedly.
  5. DarkStation
    Sep 27, 2016
    60
    Jotun: Valhalla Edition feels like the product of ambitious artists and sound designers who had a vision for their world and executed it nigh-flawlessly. Unfortunately, this simply serves to drive home just how mundane the gameplay is. In essence, Jotun as a video game feels more like a vehicle to deliver the artistic talents of its developers. Every element is passable, but the memorable moments all come from artistic achievements, not strong gameplay design.
  6. XBLA Fans
    Sep 9, 2016
    60
    The game is rather short one clocking in at around six hours but it's a fun experience.
  7. Twinfinite
    Sep 8, 2016
    60
    By the time the game is asking to take a fifth lap around its gameplay loop, we weren’t looking forward to the boss fights or the rudimentary puzzle solving. Jotun had become a slog — a very beautiful, heavily flawed, hand-drawn slog.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. ZYMROD
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Es un juego que siempre entra por lo visual, sin embargo al tomarle el ritmo a los combates es posible disfrutar el juego a plenitud. TieneEs un juego que siempre entra por lo visual, sin embargo al tomarle el ritmo a los combates es posible disfrutar el juego a plenitud. Tiene sus defectos en cuanto a la exploración pero al llegar a los jefes, el juego demuestra su potencial junto a su banda sonora que aporta a la inmersión.… Full Review »
  2. jeffbizloc
    Oct 10, 2017
    6
    A Viking themed action game where you play as a female Viking trying to fulfill a destiny after death.

    Pros: - Cool boss fights throughout    A Viking themed action game where you play as a female Viking trying to fulfill a destiny after death.

    Pros:
    - Cool boss fights throughout especially the dwarves battle
    - The upgrades were well done

    Cons:
    - Took me forever to figure out the map, the pause screen map could of been better
    - You felt slow throughout
    - Really the game was basically 6 boss fights    … Full Review »
  3. GamesXtreme
    Sep 14, 2016
    8
    Jotun is one of those games, like Dragon's Lair before it, that has an incredible art style and great aesthetic. The design cuts through theJotun is one of those games, like Dragon's Lair before it, that has an incredible art style and great aesthetic. The design cuts through the whole game with various larger-than-life characters, fantastical locations, and scenes pulled right out of Norse mythology. Such as the World Serpent chewing on Yggdrasil's roots as you explore the roots of the great tree. It is however sparse, and like Thora herself, there's not a lot of world building going on with her, or around her. Unlike say, Hyper Light Drifter that's packed with all sorts of tiny details. It's a minor thing, but I'd have liked to see more detail go into the map design in some of the places.

    It's a good package, worth the money, and definitely needs to be in the collection of any dedicated action-adventure fan.    … Full Review »
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