GameCritics
8.0HIGH Spellbinding gameplay loop. Meaningful additions to the base game. LOW Faulty Bifröst mode. Odd UI choices. WTF Why does Egil always gotta be such a bro?
Northgard
Shiro Games · Apr 13, 2021
About
Northgard is a strategy game based on Norse mythology in which you control a clan of Vikings vying for the control of a mysterious newfound continent.
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- MiniReview9.0Northgard is a brilliant real-time strategy game where we play as a Viking clan fighting for the right to settle and conquer a newfound continent.
- 148Apps7.0Northgard is a really satisfying strategy experience, but I kind of wish I didn't play it for the first time on iOS. Some aspects of the game really sing here, but Northgard definitely works better over dedicated play sessions on what I assume is a better performing interface on PC.
- Pure Nintendo10Northgard is a fantastic, well put together title. I found it to be challenging enough to keep me at it, but not over the top and unbalanced. Vikings conquering, smashing, and crushing enemies is a lot of fun! Get this game if you’re an RTS fan, it’s a must-have.
- PS Lifestyle7.0The game can be quite the challenge until you really get the hang of all the various systems, being able to manage what your people do and who they fight is incredibly addictive. It’s also really thrilling whenever you manage to pull your clan back from the brink of disaster. If you’re a fan of strategy games then it’s definitely worth giving Northgard a try.
- Nintendo World Report7.0Overall, Northgard is a wonderful strategy game despite its shortcomings. The rough edges can make it tough for newcomers to the genre to get invested, but if you're a fan of strategy games or able to tough it out through the warts until everything clicks, then you're in for a treat. The Switch is a natural fit for the 4X genre, and Northgard is a prime example of the potential that this style of strategy game can have outside the PC ecosystem.
Gamer reviews
A 'gem' I never finished playing
I discovered Northgard while looking for new-ish strategy games. I was playing [Dawn of Man](https://whatoplay.com/pc/dawn-of-man/) and [Banished](https://whatoplay.com/pc/banished/) at that time. Northgard is a step above these two games but I still got bored after a few hours playing it. Looking back, it must be the un-engaging campaign. You start off anticipating the campaign because it's 'advertised' as something to look forward to.. but it failed to connect with me. But it's not all bad. The mechanics are easy-to-understand and visuals are actually good. Maybe if I played it without expectations, I might have enjoyed it more.
One of the best indie games, but the story mode is very short with just 11 chapters,
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