Tribes of Midgard
July 27, 2021
Tribes of Midgard is a co-op game with a unique blend of action, survival, and roguelite elements. Players must defend their village from hordes of invaders—deadly spirits and gigantic brutes—that every night threaten to destroy the Seed of Yggdrasil, the sacred tree you’re sworn to protect. Only by protecting the …
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Critic Reviews (28)
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68.0
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72.0
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64.0
"Tribes of Midgard is a well-polished, accessible experience. Allowing up to 10 players to take part, the game runs well on most hardware and is easy to pick up and play. The biggest concern is how unenjoyable the game is …"
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57.0
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59.0
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53.0
"Come with the tribe and stay for the grind if that’s your thing though this isn’t for everyone. Much of the game is spent either gathering or fighting until your weapons break as you beg for more souls to make …"
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70.0
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75.0
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65.0
"Tribes of Midgard blends survival, crafting, and action in a cooperative Viking setting. But if you aren&s;t matched with a helpful, communicative lobby, be prepared to spend long stretches of time engaging in the game&s;s less fun activities."
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75.0
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80.0
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65.0
"Tribes of Midgard&s;s quality is largely dependant on what the player enjoys but not in the traditional sense. It&s;s a sort of all-or-nothing enjoyment where those that like making a task list and scratching off objectives will find something worth …"
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30.0
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85.0
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40.0
"Tribes of Midgard struggles with an outside force it has no control over that prevents it from being near perfect; it requires friends to play with. Alone, or with strangers who don&s;t work together there is just too much going …"
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68.0
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72.0
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64.0
"Tribes of Midgard feels adventurous and entertaining, and while the Endless mode is nothing special, the Saga section of the game carries the weight on its own and eventually delivers, even though some annoying bugs hurt the overall experience."
Read original review"Tribes of Midgard is trying to do a lot and implements some new and interesting mechanics in the process; unfortunately, the balancing and day/night cycle could use a little ironing out before it’s worthy of Valhalla. Still, it deserves your …"
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90.0
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95.0
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85.0
"Overall, Tribes of Midgard Season 3: Inferno Saga is a robust addition to an already huge game. With all the new features, new platforms to play on, and saga starter-kits for new players, it&s;s the perfect update for all kinds …"
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72.0
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68.0
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64.0
"An excellent concept held back by poor execution, Tribes of Midgard is not the godsend it is supposed to be."
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75.0
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40.0
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30.0
"Tribes of Midgard has a lot of interesting concepts, from Norse Mythology inspirations to facets from other genres. Unfortunately, it&s;s dragged down by poor pacing and rushing just to complete objectives. It&s;s better if you have friends who also enjoy …"
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72.0
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86.0
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74.0
"Tribes of Midgard is a large number of simple systems that work well with their co-op focus. The new survival mode makes solo play a hel of a lot more appealing, as well. Retailing for a very reasonable $20 US …"
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85.0
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78.0
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90.0
"Tribes of Midgard offers players engaging survival mechanics with unique design choices that make gameplay a rewarding experience. With a few expansions to the base building options, Tribes of Midgard would be a well-rounded and unique option for survival-style gameplay."
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68.0
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72.0
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68.0
"Tribes of Midgard is a hectic, exciting, Norse-flavored action RPG that is best faced with a shield wall full of friends."
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80.0
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90.0
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50.0
"It is not often that a game attempts to fuse elements from so many genres. Usually, the result weakens the overall experience but Tribes of Midgard is that rare exception, a game in which all the disparate parts resonate and …"
Read original review"Tribes of Midgard is a good compromise between team play, exploration and survival. A sandbox with an intriguing setting, albeit artistically un-inspired, which offers a type of approach to the genre by virtue of accessibility and cooperation."
Read original review"Tribes of Midgard has some great ideas, but the cosmetic rewards, short skill trees and difficulty in unlocking new classes makes it feel a little "early access"."
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80.0
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70.0
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70.0
"Is Tribes of Midgard fun? Yes. Is it all it can be? Not yet, but there&s;s hope. This is the first of several scheduled seasons. We don’t have long to wait for more content either. Season 1 has a mid-season …"
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68.0
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72.0
Story
63.0
"Tribes of Midgard provided a beautiful and fun fighting and survival system and a wide world, its difficulty in single play was exaggerated and with technical problems this game may not suit some of the people, I enjoyed playing it …"
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68.0
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72.0
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64.0
"Tribes of Midgard can be a fun, satisfying, and surprisingly friendly action-survival experience, but without the right guide and crew, you might find yourself lost at sea. Dedicated Vikings may find treasure here, but for some, Tribes of Midgard will …"
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65.0
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70.0
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60.0
"Tribes of Midgard has its moments of awe buried in a mountain of grinding. Players who enjoy a long haul to get to sweet rewards will find a lot to love here, especially for only $19.99. Others who don&s;t have …"
Read original review"Tribes of Midgard is a fun action survival title that you should keep an eye out for."
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85.0
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80.0
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70.0
"A mashup of many genres, Tribes of Midgard manages to do many things well. It does ask a great deal from you, and it offers little in the way of instruction, but if cooperation and discovery under pressure is your …"
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65.0
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75.0
Story
80.0
"Tribes of Midgard is a fun and addictive multiplayer game to some extent. Even though some random matches can bring more frustration than fun, it&s;s worth setting out on a journey into the unknown or with your friends."
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75.0
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80.0
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65.0
"An enjoyable blend of genres and gameplay systems gives Tribes of Midgard a unique feel. While not being revolutionary, it manages to create a pleasant online experience rarely seen on a PlayStation platform. It looks clean, feels fresh and has …"
Read original review"While some problems can be overlooked, the half baked ideas, bugs, and overall unbalanced experience keep excitement to keep playing in check."
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65.0
Gameplay
78.0
Story
45.0
"Tribes of Midgard mixes what turns out to be a fun replayable idea, by getting players to work together to survive and beat whatever threatens their dear village. What the game does best is bringing an enjoyable experience to those …"
Read original review"Tribes of Midgard isn’t going to be for everyone. The solo experience features all of the intensity that comes with the time crunch, but very little of the fun, and it’s certainly not for players who might be looking for …"
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65.0
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75.0
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25.0
"Tribes of Midgard has some interesting innovations and things in terms of gameplay."
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