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Volgarr the Viking

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

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Developer
Crazy Viking Studios
Publisher
Crazy Viking Studios
Release
September 13, 2013
12 years and 326 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive2,451 reviews81.1%

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About the Game

Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches! Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel animation, an epic soundtrack, and buckets of blood. Flex your gaming muscles and step into the arena with Volgarr the Viking. We dare you.

Key Features

  • Classic hardcore arcade action!

  • Seven worlds to explore across 30+ maps

  • 40+ unique traps and enemies, including screen-filling bosses

  • Thousands of frames of handcrafted pixel animation

  • Orchestrated soundtrack

  • Meticulous control design with full customization

  • Full controller support (including legacy DirectInput devices!)

  • Steam achievements and leaderboards

  • Multiple paths through the game and multiple endings

  • Awesome retro-style game manual!

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