NORSE: Oath of Blood
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Norse: Oath of Blood - Official Launch Trailer
NORSE: Oath of Blood - Launch Trailer
NORSE: Oath of Blood - Gameplay Trailer
Critic Reviews for NORSE: Oath of Blood
Base building and activities between combat missions were nicely streamlined and kept the overall momentum going. Like a good movie or TV series, Norse: Oath of Blood balances historical elements with entertainment, then adds engaging combat and varied side content to round out the package.
Highly accomplished tactical strategy game with a Viking theme, excelling in its atmosphere, dialogue, and cinematic cutscenes. The balance between settlement management and combat missions works convincingly well. The experience is held back primarily by technical issues, though these may be resolved over time.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Unfortunately, despite me really wanting to like and recommend NORSE: Oath of Blood, it seemed to fight me at every turn. There is something here that I hope will eventually be great. Perhaps in a few more months, after a handful of patches, this can be something good, because the foundation is there. Combat is fun, and there is a nice variety of moves and combinations with the attacks. While I would like a bit more freedom with the base building, I can see how a more streamlined version would appeal to some. However, none of this can shine in the state it is currently in.
An intriguing mix of several game mechanics that don’t usually go with the tactical genre, but they should! Cutscenes, crafting and building mechanics paired with sublime camera work make Norse a really awesome game, but the technical side shows a lot of small holes that can sink this Viking boat.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
NORSE: Oath of Blood is not a failure to overlook the bigger picture; rather, it is an examination of how to establish goals that are realistic. It creates a single Viking identity by combining elements such as structured storytelling, simple settlement management, and trained fighters who are competent in tactical combat.
Norse: Oath of Blood is an excellent game, but marked by a feeling of unrealized potential… at least for now.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
NORSE: Oath of Blood is a decent Viking-themed turn-based title whose strengths lie in its well-told narrative, gripping voice acting, and interesting characters and dialogue. However, it’s hindered by its plethora of visual and in-game bugs, as well as several unpolished odds and ends here and there that only add to a frustrating experience.
Despite multiple technical issues, "NORSE: Oath of Blood" delivers a highly enjoyable experience. The story is well written, the characters are engaging, and the gameplay is very satisfying. The overall atmosphere feels authentic and captures the Viking spirit effectively. If the developers manage to polish the technical side, it could become one of the standout titles in its genre.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
