Jotun: Valhalla Edition

I had left this game behind after 0.7 hours back then, because I tried proving myself vs. the 1st Jotun in the game, but I felt heavily limited/'h4nd1c4pp3d' by the [i]third person[/i]; i.e. the slow, clunky movement, but above all the stuck-in-animation-(heavy)-attack-waiting-time-before-effect ... Instead of difficult, I figured it would only be unfair instead! Now, due to some recent talk about Greek & Norse mythology with a friend, I felt a certain attraction to this game again and this time ar⌚und I went with a different approach and decided to eXPlore more before entering a battle. Quite successful, while I grew patient with the combat-shortcomings and became stronger with the available God Powers (and their synergies 💡). It was more of a breeze and less of an exercise in frustration and I, for one, mostly loved exploring these not-so-huge feat. very cleverly made maps; maze-like at times — as I saw people complaining — and no player marker, but it takes some memorization and I found them to be traversed intuitively. Some secrets to be uncovered, but definitely not impossible with a bit of 🗺️-reading 🕵️‍♂️ It's maybe a bit too late for it by now, but I also really like to praise TLG for their bosses/Jotuns that were never a trial-and-error fest for me, unlike in other games! School example, and adding to it, the fact that you can basically -HP a Jotun at any time and there's no waiting time before you can 'hit points' due to attack patterns/sequences — albeit the truth is, that you may be too slow/late at times, which will be the only bit of frustration I won't forget I had with the final boss/Allfather Odin. Nevertheless, with many of the appealing challenge-achievements, you'll eventually train your way to quick fights. 8.5/10 — Will maybe play a bit more, but got great value for m0ney out of this game already! Accompanied by heroic music btw, and it had gotten my special attention during gameplay 🎼

I really want to like this game so let me say I would finish the game if it wasn't so slow. This is an exploration game with occasional combat, but it only has combat abilities and nothing to help explore... at least just give the player the ability to sprint when there are no enemies around. Sad that the care, passion and effort that went into the art is ruined by the lack of mechanics that would make it enjoyable to experience the game.

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Очень хорошо играется даже сейчас. Поначалу игра отталкивает, не хочется разбираться как играется. Но потом разбираешься с управлением, открываешь силы богов и играть становится приятнее. Решая "головоломки" и убивая боссов в нормальном темпе, можно пройти игру за 4-5 часов.

Art is great, gameplay isn't good. People talks a lot about bosses, they are cool, difficult and have great animation but the main boss is how repetitive, confusing, slow and boring are the maze-like stages, I left the game at the Cave because I felt that my time had been wasted enough and didn't want to lose 40 minutes of my life in another maze, and judging by the previous boss the next two were going to be annoying as hell. I call it quits. The mythological part was intriguing, but I didn't learn much from playing...

I recently decided to give Jotun a review after completing it years ago. While I didn’t remember all the details, the stunning art and atmosphere was something that stood out for me. The hand-drawn visuals are simply gorgeous, and they really bring the Norse mythology to life in a way that feels both epic and intimate. The voice acting also made it that much better. The boss battles are a standout feature. Each Jotun has its own unique design and mechanics, making every encounter feel fresh and challenging. The flow of the combat, and the satisfaction of defeating a giant after figuring out its patterns is hard to beat. I also appreciated the narrative woven throughout the game. The themes of honor and bravery resonate well, and it’s nice to see a game that doesn’t just rely on action but also tells a meaningful story. If you’re looking for a game that combines beautiful art, engaging gameplay, and a compelling story, Jotun is definitely worth your time. Even after all these years, it’s a magical experience that holds up incredibly well. Don’t miss out on this gem!

Spoilers for the final boss fight After having some difficulty with the other bosses, but not too much difficulty, I made it all the way to Odin. The difficulty spike is so high, it's unbelievable. not only do you have dodges that don't protect you from his spears, but when you do enough damage, he begins bringing back ghosts of all the previous boss fights to attack you. First 1, then 2. I made it to the point where Odin brings back 4 of the 5 previous bosses at the same time, and for me, it's impossible to stay alive after that point. For everyone who can beat this boss and thinks I should just "git gud", I'm not like you. I don't like suffering through an impossible challenge.

Buy it on sale due to the frustrating combat. Otherwise, gorgeous visuals, Nordic tongue, and jaw dropping art in this game is well worth the purchase.