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. Brash Games
    Sep 8, 2016
    90
    The controls are simple fluid which makes using special abilities during tough situations fairly easy and smooth. Jotun may not be perfect, but it is definitely unique and, much like Thora herself, can hold its own too much bigger titles.
  2. GameSpew
    Sep 21, 2016
    80
    Without a doubt the highlight of Jotun is also its raison d’etre: spectacularly epic boss fights against gargantuan Gods.
  3. ICXM
    Sep 12, 2016
    80
    My impressions of Jotun: Valhalla Edition are overwhelmingly positive. While I feel the levels are sparsely populated, the boss battles more than make up for the slow-paced path. The game controlled and ran perfectly on the system. The beautiful art style and amazing sound design built an incredible world that should not be overlooked.
  5. We Got This Covered
    Sep 10, 2016
    80
    Those that haven’t played Jotun before are in for a real treat.
  6. GameSpot
    Sep 8, 2016
    80
    Jotun is a short game, and good players can probably plow through it in about 3 or 4 hours, but even with the ending behind me, I find myself dying to witness some images again and wanting to try different strategies. I want to hear Thora tell her tale again. Any good bedtime story that makes you want to hear it again right after it’s over is one for the ages.
  7. ZTGD
    Sep 30, 2016
    75
    Jotun isn’t a long game by any means, but it packs in a lot. The diverse environments are beautiful, the boss fights are expertly designed, and Norse mythology is just cool. It also tells a personal story that makes the ride all the more enjoyable.
  8. GamingTrend
    Sep 8, 2016
    75
    A beautiful, but sometimes shallow, crash course in Norse mythology that shines in its boss fights’ designs and overall presentation. And while Valhalla Mode isn’t much of an incentive to jump back in for returning players, it adds tremendous challenge to the already difficult core experience.

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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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