Platform

Volgarr the Viking II

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

2024

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 6, 2024

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PlatformAdventureIndieArcadeAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneNintendo Switch

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About this game

A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Precise combat and responsive movement reward careful control.
Repeated attempts gradually build mastery through practice.
Levels demand memorization, timing, and careful route selection.
Pixel art, animation, and sound recreate a 16-bit arcade style.

Cons

Severe difficulty makes death-and-retry progression unforgiving.
Sequel stays close to the original's formula.
Limited forgiveness reflects deliberately archaic design conventions.
Appeals mainly to dedicated fans of difficult retro platformers.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Platform

Volgarr the Viking II

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

2024

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 6, 2024

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PlatformAdventureIndieArcadeAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 7 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Precise combat and responsive movement reward careful control.
Repeated attempts gradually build mastery through practice.
Levels demand memorization, timing, and careful route selection.
Pixel art, animation, and sound recreate a 16-bit arcade style.

Cons

Severe difficulty makes death-and-retry progression unforgiving.
Sequel stays close to the original's formula.
Limited forgiveness reflects deliberately archaic design conventions.
Appeals mainly to dedicated fans of difficult retro platformers.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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