Jotun: Valhalla Edition

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: In Jotun, you play Thora, a Norse warrior who has died an inglorious death and must face the challenges of Viking purgatory to prove herself to the Gods and enter Valhalla.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. CGMagazine
    May 1, 2018
    90
    When it comes down to it, Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch, offering players an easy to digest action adventure title that visually takes full advantage of the Switch's large screen real-estate.
  2. COGconnected
    Apr 27, 2018
    90
    Jotun is a well-crafted experience made for anyone fond of great storytelling mixed with satisfying combat.
  3. Nintenderos
    Jun 11, 2018
    80
    Jotun: Valhalla Edition is one of the most outstanding indie games in recent years that will delight both fans of the genre and the Nordic mythology. It stands out for presenting an interesting story, a magnificent artistic design, precise control, exploration, puzzles and beautiful melodies. All this accompanied by great battles against the Jotun, which are undoubtedly the best of the title.
  4. Everyeye.it
    Apr 29, 2018
    75
    Jotun is a fun title and sometimes really difficult: far from perfect, undermined by some lightness in terms of gameplay and a backtracking not always well thought out, the game compensates for its shortcomings with a superfine artistic direction, which makes it a product absolutely recommended for those who had not already dusted on other platforms.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 27, 2018
    70
    Even though some parts were dull and barren, I did enjoy the beautiful setting of the mythological regions created before me. Fighting and defeating the Jotun really helped keep the spirit of the game alive until the very end, and in the end - I was glad to have played and journeyed through Jotun: Valhalla Edition.
  6. GamingTrend
    Apr 27, 2018
    70
    For a game that deals with this large a scale it often feels small and lifeless outside of the boss fights. It is, though, a visual showpiece that offers a stiff challenge. And while playing it on the go probably won't make this worth a return trip to Ginnungagap, it is definitely a great game to add to your Switch library if you've not checked it out before.
  7. Switch Player
    Jun 1, 2018
    60
    Jotun is a game of two halves, unfortunately, the half requiring exploration is an exercise in monotony. The true core of the game is found with the excellent Jotun battles, where you are truly challenged, whilst rewarded for your efforts.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
  1. jmauroReyesA
    Jan 22, 2021
    9
    Buenas graficas de juegos , la historia es entretenida y con dioses nórdicos bien adaptados
  2. BladyKolega
    Apr 29, 2018
    8
    Game starts great, I am loving the mechanics and this snow viking vibe from the game.

    Can really recommend!
  4. hileger
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
    хуйня на раз но пойдет хуйня на раз но пойдет хуйня на раз но пойдет хуйня на раз но пойдетхуйня на раз но пойдет хуйня на раз но пойдет хуйня на раз но пойдет хуйня на раз но пойдет
  5. Rixh
    Nov 30, 2019
    5
    Typical game that confuses the difficulty with being unfair, many attacks have a ridiculous hit box, besides that their attack patterns to beTypical game that confuses the difficulty with being unfair, many attacks have a ridiculous hit box, besides that their attack patterns to be random can sometimes the battle can be impossible and others easier, so you depend a lot on luck . The mechanics of combat are very simple and since the maps do not mark the character and sometimes they do not represent the terrain too well, So practically, you will go blind sometimes. The music is fine, but nothing really memorable, the story is less entertaining and the artistic style is very beautiful, probably the only thing in which the game highlights... And to introduce people to Norse mythology.… Expand
  6. Annoying_Anomal
    Mar 3, 2021
    4
    The biggest enemy in this game is the camera. They try to zoomnout to make the bosses look huge but then you end up a spec on the screen. CantThe biggest enemy in this game is the camera. They try to zoomnout to make the bosses look huge but then you end up a spec on the screen. Cant tell where you are or which way youre facing. Might be fine if cera stayed centered on you but it doesnt. Not fun when you cant see whats happening… Expand
  7. Bryan_b
    Oct 13, 2019
    3
    The art style is pretty and intricate. At times even awe-inspiring. The narrative does a nice job of balancing Thora's personal story withThe art style is pretty and intricate. At times even awe-inspiring. The narrative does a nice job of balancing Thora's personal story with more overarching Norse myths, which I found to be refreshing. However, the rest of the game is a mess. Sluggish controls, obtuse hit boxes, and broken geometry do not send themselves well to the combat driven levels or bosses. I didn't find the game to be difficult, but the game was clearly designed to tell a visual story, yet the combat feels ham-fisted and just isn't very good. I enjoyed Thora's story, but 20 minutes of total narrative isn't worth the 3-to-4 hours of actual uninspired gameplay that neither assists the story nor could stand on it's own. I also found that the obsequious placement of monuments in-game to Kickstarter backers pulled me completely out of the immersion of the world the game was trying to build. The long advance to Odin's Hall at the end of the game is adorned with Romanesque statues of backers. Load times are also abysmal on the Switch. Do not recommend.… Expand
  8. AquaNNS
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    I purposely create an account to review this game. Please don't give misleading review until you played the whole game. This game suck,I purposely create an account to review this game. Please don't give misleading review until you played the whole game. This game suck, movement suck, not button responsive, artwork little to no gradient at all. PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS GAME… Expand

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