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Zombie Vikings

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2015

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Quick resume

From the creators of indie smash hit Stick It to The Man! comes a new one to four-player co-op stab-you-in-the-gut-a-thon. Embark on a dead funny adventure with the Zombie Vikings. A putrid posse sent on a mission through the most epic of worlds to retrieve Odin’s lost eye.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Unique and charming art style
    • Strong cooperative multiplayer for up to 4 players
    • Humorous and engaging story with voice acting
    • Accessible and fun combat
    • Good soundtrack and sound design

    Cons

    • Repetitive gameplay and limited depth
    • Numerous bugs and technical issues
    • Some camera and control frustrations
    • Lack of online matchmaking
    • Limited single-player balance and content

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Growth, Strategy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose among multiple characters and weapons, and select their own playstyle, but gameplay is mostly linear and follows beat'em-up conventions."

    • Competence
      2

      "Combat is simple and accessible with some skill elements, but overall gameplay is easy and repetitive, suitable for casual players."

    • Competition
      1

      "Some competition exists in multiplayer for loot and scores, but focus is more on cooperative play and fun than on rivalry."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy returning for humor, co-op fun, and side quests, though some find gameplay repetitive and bugs reduce long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Strong emphasis on local and online co-op for up to 4 players; gameplay and humor designed for group play."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Unique art style, humorous writing, and character design provide creative expression, though gameplay mechanics are conventional."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Multiplayer interactions focus on shared fun and cooperation rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a humorous, lighthearted escape with absurd story and entertaining characters."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and humor, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with different characters, weapons, and runes, but core gameplay remains familiar and routine."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some side quests and hidden areas encourage exploration, but mostly linear level design."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players can customize characters with weapons and runes, expressing playstyle preferences within the game's artistic style."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with zombie vikings, Norse mythology, and absurd humorous fiction."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Community and group identity fostered through co-op play and shared humorous experience."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning of character abilities and weapon effects, but limited depth and progression."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and engagement during gameplay; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions mainly through cooperative play; some emotional connection via humor and story."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Players participate collaboratively without strong leadership or authoritative roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Unlocking weapons and runes provides a sense of progression, though upgrades have limited impact."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Humorous tone and casual gameplay provide relaxation and flow, despite some frustration from bugs."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals, unique art style, and lively soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -2

      "Minimal focus on social recognition or status; achievements exist but are not central."

    • Story
      4

      "Engaging, humorous narrative with cutscenes and character development integrated into gameplay."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Basic combat strategy with some tactical use of weapons and runes, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some excitement from boss fights and combat, but generally low tension and risk."

    • Value
      3

      "Good value for price, especially on sale, with substantial content and multiplayer fun."

    • Violence
      3

      "Enjoyment of combat and destruction is central, with cartoonish violence and humorous gore."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some challenge in combat and boss fights, but overall low threat and forgiving gameplay."

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