Overview
More than a decade after the original's challenging debut, Volgarr the Viking II continues the barbarian king's saga in an uncompromising 2D action-platformer. Developed by Digital Eclipse and Crazy Viking Studios, and published by Digital Eclipse and Atari, this title upholds the legacy of its predecessor with a focus on precision gameplay where a single misstep leads to brutal consequences. Players will find the familiar, relentless spirit of the original, now enhanced with new power-ups, magical abilities, diverse enemy types, and a powerful new soundtrack.
Highlights
- Unforgiving Challenge: Experience the same hardcore, 1980s-arcade level of difficulty that made the original a standout, demanding mastery of its mechanics.
- Enhanced Gameplay: Discover new power-ups and forms of magic to aid you in your quest, alongside a variety of new enemy types to overcome.
- Modern Conveniences: While retaining its classic difficulty, Volgarr the Viking II thoughtfully includes modern quality-of-life options, such as checkp
Who It's For
This game is for players who relish a significant challenge and appreciate the tight controls and demanding gameplay of classic arcade action-platformers. Fans of the original Volgarr the Viking will feel right at home, while newcomers seeking a difficult but rewarding experience will also find plenty to sink their teeth into. Those who enjoy pixel graphics and a robust hack and slash experience will be well-served.
Game Info
Volgarr the Viking II is a paid title released on August 6, 2024. It supports multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The game is available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Simplified/Traditional Chinese. Developed by Digital Eclipse and Crazy Viking Studios, and published by Digital Eclipse and Atari, it falls into the Action, Adventure, Arcade, and Platformer genres, featuring prominent pixel graphics and hack and slash combat.
