This list is far from complete, we will be updating this article with more good Viking-themed video games of all time that you can play right now in 2021. If that doesn’t resemble a true Viking, we don’t know what would. Even in the character creation menu, you could select the class known as Nord, whose blood could resist 50% frost damages from the beginning. You could battle a giant dragon whose language sounded pretty much like old Norse to an untrained ear. I know what are you thinking, “How could a fantasy game set in the world of dragons and monsters be considered a Viking game?” But back in 2011 when there were few AAA Viking titles, Skyrim offered you the platform to wear horned helmets and hold mead horns. The game even has multiple multiplayer modes, where you can tag along with other Vikings to beat the God Loki and prolong mankind’s existence. The game was re-released as Rune Classic in 2012 and a sequel in November 2019. You play as Ragnar who gets entangled in the fight between Odin and Loki leading to Ragnorok. Initially released in 2000, the Rune was one of the most amazing games showing the Viking mythos at the time. If you like strategy video games then this one is must play. This is one of the realistic depictions of Vikings left in the British Isles after the creation of Danelaw. You take as one of the various Vikings, native British clans, and Anglo-Saxons, right after Alfred the Great defeated the Vikings. The story starts with the death of Ragnar Lothbrok and the Great Heathen Army invading England. This is the best way to live as a Viking and fight the best of Knights and Samurais. The Vikings in this game are brutal warriors who have survived the hard conditions of the world after a catastrophic event. This one is not entirely a Viking game, but one of the three major classes is the Viking clan. Who else would you need while exploring and facing the demons of Viking hell? Additionally, there is a sequel being worked on, where Senua explores the depths of Viking mythos. She is one of the most exciting female characters you could play in modern games. After her loss, guess what she does next? She doesn’t mourn his death but walks right into Helheim to bring her lover’s soul back from the hands of goddess Hel. Hellblade puts you into the shoes of Senua, a Celtic Pict warrior who just lost her lover due to the Norsemen sacrificing him in a Blood Eagle. You are sure to fight Odin and Thor, both fathers who lost their favorite sons in your hands. There is also an untitled God of War sequel in works where you will see and experience Ragnarök with your eyes. If you love Norse myth, then this is the one game you need to play.
With one of the best controls and storylines, it won the Best Game of the Year award for 2018. The game allows you to come face to face with both Aesir and Vanir Gods like Baldur, Freya, Mimir, Modi, Mangi, etc. The only other game to pull this off was Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, which came out eight months before God of War. The whole game feels like one single continuous one-shot film with no cuts and loading in between. The camera is much closer to Kratos, allowing the players to have a more intimate experience with how Kratos feels.
After the first 7 games, the focus shifts from Greek to Norse mythology. It would be a sin if we try to skip this PS exclusive just because it is not available on other platforms.
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