Rune

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 72
  3. Negative: 7 out of 72
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  1. Nucleus
    Sep 10, 2005
    7
    Reeks of averageness all around. Overly simplified arcade-like controls and player movement, very stupid enemy AI, basic visuals and simple "pull the lever"-puzzles. It didn't keep me insterested for long.
  2. ZikasA.
    Mar 15, 2003
    10
    A very good game-especially in multiplayer.
  3. JakasS.
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    The game is a blast. The visuals are amazing and the story really well thought out. Multiplayer is phenomenal.
  4. sadosamurai
    Sep 18, 2012
    7
    Rune is just a decent action game. There is nothing special about it. The graphics are average, so is the fighting system. The above doesn't mean the game does not provide entertainment.
    See more here http://youtu.be/Z_sQuWbFkOQ
  5. pokrishka
    Dec 24, 2015
    10
    This is one of my favorite game from my childhood days. I remember playing it on LAN at the gaming club with my friends, I remember playing in from home on 30kbps Dial Up all weekend nights with pings around 300. This is by far the best multiplayer melee game I have played. These days there are great alternatives like Chivalry, but this 3rd person game mechanics are just so well done thatThis is one of my favorite game from my childhood days. I remember playing it on LAN at the gaming club with my friends, I remember playing in from home on 30kbps Dial Up all weekend nights with pings around 300. This is by far the best multiplayer melee game I have played. These days there are great alternatives like Chivalry, but this 3rd person game mechanics are just so well done that I can't help but compare everything else to it. The dodging coming from it's Unreal Engine coupled with precise hit detection makes it the most skill based melee combat I've seen, without crazy combos you have to remember and be quick enough to perform - you just need to swing your weapon through your opponent's body and try to avoid their blade. And you can also throw a huge hammer at their heads. These days I suggest Rune Classic re-release on Steam, but Rune Gold from the old days is also great. That is due to Halls of Valhalla multiplayer expansion which is, in my opinion, better in terms of fighting mechanics, than the original and they are not compatible (Rune Classic is compatible with both versions and incorporates both mechanics, you should really get it, preferably with your friends to play together as player base is pretty small these days).… Expand
  6. iddqd4
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    Отличная игра для порубить мечом и попасть в Вальгаллу, в незаезженном сеттинге скандинавской мифологии.
  7. escograu
    Dec 13, 2015
    7
    When I was young I was amazed by that game, especially by multiplayer mode. Atmosphere of Norse mythology is great, so if you are interested in this kind of things, definitely check it out. Gameplay is just very simple, you just go foward and kill your enemies, that's all.
  8. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Amazing game for its time. It gave you a lot of freedom, lots of different ways to play (not one super weapon but lots of good weapons). Multiplayer was a blast as well.
  9. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Decapitating zombies from hell with a Viking long sword. F. Yeah. Good game for its time, lengthy too.
  10. anarky321
    Mar 12, 2016
    8
    this game left a very positive impression on me playing it as a teenager...how well it stood the test of time...hard to tell...but it was great fun..single and multi
  11. szutyok47
    Dec 8, 2016
    7
    Vagy 10 éves korom óta szerettem volna ezzel a játékkal játszani, mert oda vagyok a viking mitológiáért és egyszerűen mindenért, amihez kapcsolódnak ezek a vörös skandináv barbárok. Sajnos csak jóval később sikerült megszereznem és akkor már nem volt meg ez a gyermeki lelkesedés, de így is egy felejthetetlen élmény volt.
  12. RagingPoet
    Aug 6, 2018
    7
    Rune is completely overshadowed by Severance: Blade of Darkness, but it's still a good game.
    Solid action/adventure with decent plot.
  13. Kotofon
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    Классический слэшер от третьего лица, посвященный викингам, теперь доступен в Steam. Это издание, известное как «Rune Classic», содержит в себе не только контент оригинальной «Rune», но и дополнение «Halls of Valhalla» для многопользовательской игры. Погрузитесь в увлекательнейшую историю одиночной кампании и помешайте Локи и его приспешникам принести Рагнарок в Мидгард. Ешьте мясо иКлассический слэшер от третьего лица, посвященный викингам, теперь доступен в Steam. Это издание, известное как «Rune Classic», содержит в себе не только контент оригинальной «Rune», но и дополнение «Halls of Valhalla» для многопользовательской игры. Погрузитесь в увлекательнейшую историю одиночной кампании и помешайте Локи и его приспешникам принести Рагнарок в Мидгард. Ешьте мясо и ящериц, пейте медовуху, чтобы выжить. Используйте силу богов, чтобы улучшать своё оружие силами рун.… Expand
  14. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Loved this game back in 2000 :)
    One of the best action adventure games in history.
    Hope they make some kind of remake :)
  15. Gorbunov2004
    Aug 1, 2021
    3
    Игра полный мусор, ничего не понятно нет карты не говорят куда идти что делать
  16. Bushido95
    Sep 28, 2021
    7
    На момент выхода выглядела очень хорошо. Геймплей был интересен как и сам сюжет.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best PC Game of 2000
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#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#50 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Hot Games
    80
    Norse mythology provides plenty of story and imagery to this 3D action game.
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  2. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    Too long and uninspiring to hold your attention. The game would have been far more entertaining with half as many levels. More can be better...but only if it's good.
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  3. Gaming Age
    91
    A surreal Viking-inspired experience that turns itself into is a somewhat simple hack 'n slash action game, but a very, very fun one, at that.
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