Released in 2014 as a successor to War of the Roses , War of the Vikings is a gritty, multiplayer-only melee combat game that focuses on the brutal conflict between Saxons and Vikings in 9th-century Britannia. While it offers visceral, skill-based combat, critics and users alike found it to be a "Marmite" experience—either loved for its unique rhythm or hated for its technical unreliability and lack of content.
Reviewers praised the character customization system for being extensive and non-exploitative.
The game's primary draw is its directional melee combat system. Unlike standard "hack and slash" titles, attacking and parrying require precise mouse movements.