You might remember that the brutal raid on Lindisfarne pretty much started the whole Viking thing. Thankfully there’s evidence from both sources that the Vikings loved a good board game. So, what we know about the Vikings generally comes either from sagas written long after the fact or from the things we dig up from the ground. Writing using runes and runestones was used more for tributes and keeping track of trades. Histories, traditions and cultures were passed down through the generations orally. Gaming in the Viking AgeĪs we’ve mentioned a few times before, the Vikings didn’t really bother to write their traditions down. Let’s take a deep dive into the games of Viking history, then and now. It might surprise you to learn that, like us, one way they did that was to sit down and play board games! When they weren’t swashbuckling their way across the seas to find new lands to conquer, the Vikings had plenty of time to fill.
We take a look at historic games played by the Vikings, along with modern video games inspired by the era. A single hit from this giants’ axe will kill you in many cases, so timing your attacks and dodging at the right time is crucial.The sagas of the northmen make the perfect subject for games. Here you see one of the many bosses in the game, in this case a Frost Giant from the realm of Jotunheim. There's no shortage of enemies in Eitr, while exploring the world you'll come across both "cannon fodder" type enemies like skeletons and minor monsters and animals, to bigger mini-boss type enemies who pose a greater challenge. Tactical combat is the essence of Eitr, with blocking, dodging, kicking, and carefully timed attacks being the core of the combat, one false move or strike from the games many enemies can leave you crippled or dead, so to say the game is unforgiving is an understatement.īut from this unforgiving nature comes a huge sense of accomplishment when you succeed, the game isn’t out yet, but from what we’ve seen it looks to be a very satisfying and unique Viking themed game. You are tasked with traveling through the nine realms of Yggdrasil to uncover the mystery of the world and undo the curse Loki the god of mischief as put upon you.
Play as a Viking Shield Maiden in this 2d retro-styled souls-like action RPG, set in the beautiful world of Eitr.
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