![]() However, when Havi first gets the Hugr-Rip it’s weakened state means he has to hunt down all of its potential powers for himself, as well as the Silica and fragments needed to upgrade it. While the benefits of this in battle are obvious, the Hugr-Rip also has a great deal of uses for traversing the land of Svartalfheim - both by land and air. The freedom to attack this game, the levels and its bosses in the order that suits you is something I appreciate.Early on in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok, Havi is gifted a bracelet that grants him the power of Hugr-Rip - the ability to absorb the essence of his foes and gain their strength. After doing so, I returned to them and while they were still difficult, came out victorious. After failing to beat two of them, I went and explored the regions to increase my health and gain new powers. That said, the first couple of bosses provided a sense of accomplishment for me. It made what was a six-hour game feel like 10 hours. Look at the map, find the points you need, interact with said point, go back to the hub, rinse and repeat. More combat variety in what Thora was capable of would have taken care of this problem for me.Įven the exploration, for as much as I enjoyed the scenery, following the same structure. I just found that after beating two or three jotuns, the boss fights felt more like a chore. I’m not saying the fights aren’t difficult, because they’re definitely tough. Figure out what the attacks are, use the right buff to power yourself or help deal damage, position yourself, swing the axe. They all have different stages where they increase in difficulty and different attacks. The jotuns are more like puzzles you need to solve. To call these fights wouldn’t be entirely accurate. ![]() I will admit that the combat didn’t resonate with me. The controls are responsive, as I never felt out of control with what I wanted Thora to be doing (I played primarily with the Joy-Cons attached to the Switch). Loki’s Decoy, which creates a copy of you that later explodes for AOE damage, is a must have in one of the fights. While some of these powers might seem niche, they definitely make fights easier. They provide boons like speed boosts, healing, shields and attack boosts. These powers will provide buffs that will aid you in fighting the mighty jotuns. In addition to your attacks, you get powers from the gods. ![]() The music emits the necessary tension for any given moment battle, and can quickly shift from beautiful strings to heavy drums. The soundtrack is also perfectly crafted for every landscape and encounter you have. All of the dialogue that you’ll hear is Icelandic, with English subtitles to help you. All of them make your adventuring hazardous.Īccompanying the art style are Nordic melodies and voiceovers. There are poisonous sprouts, harsh gusts of icy wind, and giant serpents that break through the ice. While you don’t have many encounters with enemies, nature is unforgiving. It’s not like Jotun requires a $4,000 PC to play, but the game’s visuals really shine on the Switch, whether on TV or in handheld mode. Exploring them is very easy on the eyes, and when you reach places where the camera zooms out and you can take everything in, it’s beautiful. The levels vary in nature: lush forests, Dwarven mines, icy landscapes with howling gusts of wind. After releasing on every other major platform (as far back as 2015), the hand-drawn action exploration game brings a little Nordic flair to Nintendo’s handheld device. Jotun: Valhalla Edition, developed by Thunder Lotus Games, has found a new home on the Nintendo Switch. There are giant monuments hidden among the dangers of the forest, and though I’m lost, one thing is clear: the gods are not done with me. I do these as I make my way towards a cliff and take in the massive valley and forest below. Eternity won’t be spent in the depths and darkness of the cold ocean. ![]() I lift my head and find myself no longer choking on water, lungs afire, sinking for eternity in a watery tomb. I wake up in a field, cool grass gracing my skin. Platform: Nintendo Switch (Version reviewed), Xbox One, PS4, PC By Lance Liebl 5 years ago Jotun: Valhalla Edition, with its amazing hand-drawn visuals, thunders onto the Nintendo Switch and runs quite beautifully as Norse mythology takes over April. ![]()
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