NORSE: Oath of Blood

"Norse: Oath of Blood is an excellent game, but marked by a feeling of unrealized potential… at least for now."

"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 …"

"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 …"

"The Nordic saga of Arctic Hazard plays it safe by blending tactical combat, management, and a revenge story that’s enjoyable but not without its technical flaws. Norse: Oath of Blood stands as a work with literary soul but whose technical …"

"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 …"

"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 …"

"NORSE: Oath of Blood has a good story, a fun settlement structure, and clear turn-based combat. The voice acting is really strong. However, there are many minor bugs, strange visual moments, and sometimes the hub simply doesn&s;t feel like much. …"

"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 …"

"If you are a fan of the genre and can tolerate some jank—or if you are willing to save-scum your way around bugs—it is worth playing right now for the narrative alone. But for everyone else? It might be wise …"

"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 …"