Viking Battle for Asgard

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A fierce struggle is taking place within Asgard, the realm of the Norse Gods. The battle has escalated, spilling over to the mortal world of Midgard and...
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PS3

X360

7.3

good

CRITICS SCORE

(61 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

7.5

(1597 ratings)

Game Overview

A fierce struggle is taking place within Asgard, the realm of the Norse Gods. The battle has escalated, spilling over to the mortal world of Midgard and now a Champion must be found, a Warrior than can sway this war that threatens the fate of Asgard and the Gods themselves.nnThe goddess Hel daughter of Loki, Norse God of mischief, has been banished from the heavenly kingdom of Asgard for defying Odins rule. Angry at her fate, she seeks to release the ancient wolf-god Fenrir which legend tells will bring about Ragnarok - the apocalyptic battle that will destroy Asgard and the Gods. With her army of resurrected Viking warriors, Hel marches on the unsuspecting mortal realm of Midgard.

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Expert Reviews

50/100

score

Thanks to Viking: Battle for Asgard's mundane and tedious gameplay, the only battle you'll wage will be a losing one against boredom.

76/100

score

The combat is a piece of cake since you don't have to worry about a pressing some elaborate button combination to pull off your moves.

65/100

score

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.

Game Features

The story of a Viking Hero. Skarin is an uncompromising force. A plaything of the gods rebelling against their selfish agenda. The definitive Viking warrior.

Rich Viking Lore. The violent and glorious world of Viking mythology brought to stunning life. Players will write their own legends to be told around the campfire.

Vast open world environments. Explore, uncover and fight your way across huge next gen worlds full of combat, exploration and quests.

High impact, brutal combat engine. Experience intensely physical melee combat. Dismember enemies with deadly combat moves in a whirlwind of death.

Mythical Powers. Tame dragons and command them to rain fire upon your enemies. Call on magic and the power of the gods to win the mortal war.

Free your people. Liberate your Viking kinsmen from the clutches of Hel. Earn their trust and their sword arm. Fight alongside them in battle.

Epic Battles. Lay the foundations for huge battles featuring hundreds of dynamic NPC warriors. Subtly influence the battle through targeted assassination or wade in to save stricken allies. Become one amongst many and turn the tide in favour of your kinsmen.

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Memory
592 kb

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Left Thumbstick
Move player

Right Thumbstick
Control Camera

A Button
Focused Power Move

B Button
Interact

X Button
Slow Attack. Super Strength (Hold, Release).

Y Button
Jump

Left Bumper
Rage Mode

Right Bumper
Inventory

Left Trigger
Block

Start Button
Options

Right Trigger
Magic

Back Button
Map. Inventory. Messages (Normal Play). Freya Cam (Battle).

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Blood and Gore, Intense Violence