Review: Jotun : Valhalla Edition

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Jotun: Valhalla Edition is an action-exploration game in which players assume the role of a Viking warrior (Thora) who must prove herself to the gods. As players explore the realm of the dead, they must battle a variety of supernatural forces (eg, monsters, hordes of Viking warriors, colossal bosses).

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Steam Microsoft Windows , OS X , Linux
September 29, 2015
Playstation 4 , Xbox one
September 9, 2016
Nintendo Switch
April 27, 2018
Google Stadia
May 26, 2020

Developed By:Thunder Lotus Games
Published by : Thunder Lotus Games

Game type: Action / adventure game
Average duration of a game:30 minutes
Total life: 5 hours for history. 7 hours to complete everything

Themes: Vikings, colossi, adventure

Business model: Just need to buy the game once.

Available in digital format (download to the console or PC)

Possible configurations of the Nintendo Switch:

Nintendo Switch Handheld modeNintendo Switch Tabletop modeNintendo Switch TV Mode
Players3+ 7+ 12+16+18+
Neophytes
Intermediate
Experienced
Very simple: Move and attack
Difficulty
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Progressive difficulty as the game progresses.

Violence, fear, nudity?
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Characters use axes, hammers, swords, and elemental powers (eg, lightning, flame) to kill enemies. Battles can be frantic at times, with dozens of small Viking figures attacking in waves. In a battle cutscene, a character is seen impaling himself in the torso with a sword.

Some female figures wear high necklines or are depicted with exposed breasts, but without noticeable details (i.e. no nipples).

Level of language used

Dialogue telling the story.

Positive message
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Nothing special

Minimum reading level required
Pale Green Gauge Sharing Screen

Very little text, only the options contain it.

Additional costs ?

No additional cost

Minimum level of execution on the controller required

Very simple: Move and use weapons.

More information about the game: Official game page

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