Title: Viking: Battle for Asgard (aka Viking) Release date: March 25th 2008 US / March 28th 2008 Europe Developer/Publisher: Creative Assembly / SEGA Genre: Action/Adventure Platform[s]: Xbox 360 / PS3 - (Note: I am reviewing the 360 version of this game) In a time where it wasn't just metal-heads who wore their hair long and had funky beards, a war broke out within the realm of the Norse Gods, Asgard . It all begins when the Goddess Hel (not the be confused with the Swedish rock band) , gets extremely pissed off at being banished by Odin (Head-God) from the heavenly realm of Asgard for breaking some rules. Naturally this means she must now rage war against Asgard , and the Gods, killing them all. Like every crazy mythological Norse-Goddess she seeks out Fenrir (big scary wolf) who is destined to, well, start a big-arse battle ( Ragnarok ) which will ultimately destroy the world. Now this sounds all a bit scary and doomy, until Freya (Goddess of War) comes onto the scene to stop that evil cow, Hel . This is where YOU come into play my good reader - Freya picks Skarin (a silent young warrior , i.e. you) as her champion of champions. It is your task to save the future of mankind (no pressure) and rid Asgard of the evil forces of Hel . The game starts with you being resurrected by Freya and told of your destiny.. (OoooOoooo) Now don't get TOO excited/disappointed, Viking is your typical hack 'n slash game. For some this has now brought ...
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