I usually prefer narrative-based experiences but playing Jotun, a game that won’t hold your hand at any point, is refreshing. I don’t consider myself to be a good gamer, in fact, I’d say I’m bad at games. Games are getting easier and I’m not against that, but with the exception of a few select titles you’re never forced to actually be good at the game you’re playing. Fortunately, there are just enough for you to survive in the unforgiving world of Jotun, but the scarcity of resources force you to come up with a strong game plan before fighting any enemy or solving a dangerous puzzle. Finding God Powers grants you the ability to do things like control electricity or create an explosive clone of yourself, and Mimirs are these weird dudes that reside in wells that you can find once every level to replenish your health and charges for your God Powers. You have two main methods of support: “God Powers” and “Mimir”. Since you’re playing a game in a world where the scales are never tipped in your favour you’d think that there would be a lot of different weapons or health packs to help you on your journey.There aren’t – well, not really anyhow. It makes you feel minuscule and weak while you fight off plant roots, giant hawks, and other ridiculously large enemies (reminded me a lot of Honey I Shrunk the Kids but with Norse mythology). Every fight is an uphill battle that gets you wondering if it’s even possible to win, and with the unchangeable difficulty setting you can see why Jotun is a true underdog experience. Everything around you is giant and you’re almost unreasonably small in comparison. It gives you an overwhelming feeling of futileness throughout Jotun. You play as a warrior named Thora who died an inglorious death and is stuck in purgatory until you slay all of the Jotun (the really big guys) to impress the gods. A character has all of the odds stacked against them, fights enemies that outclass them in every way, ends up in the worst situations, yet somehow prevails in the end. It delves deep into a commonly used concept and uses its assets to emphasize it to the maximum level. Jotun isn’t just a breathtaking audio and visual adventure. It honestly feels like a treat to play such an endearing game. The way the snow fell slowly and gracefully down my screen was mesmerizing and soundtrack was perfectly composed to accompany it. There’s a world with a never-ending snowstorm and when I walked into it for the first time I took one look and I stopped moving my controller – it was stunning. No matter where I travelled in Jotun‘s mythological world, I always had a good time because each area is unique and teeming with personality. It’s rare to see a title so crisp and refined that it’s obvious how much effort was put into each moment of it, but Jotun is one of those games. The completely hand-drawn visuals make every aspect of it shine with a charming cartoon glow. That may seem like hyperbole, but it’s not. The game really is that pretty. and in other countries.Jotun: Valhalla Edition is hands down the most gorgeous game I’ve played this year. Jotun, Thunder Lotus Games and Jotun: Valhalla Edition are trademarks of Thunder Lotus Games in the U.S. Software Usage Terms apply, See eu./legal for full usage rights. exclusively licensed to Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Library programs ©Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. See Health Warnings for important health information before using this product. Sign in to PlayStation Network is not required to use this on your primary PS4, but is required for use on other PS4 systems. One-time licence fee to download to multiple PS4 systems. See Terms of Service for more important information. If you do not wish to accept these terms, do not download this product. Summon powers bestowed upon you by the Viking Godsĭownload of this product is subject to the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and our Software Usage Terms plus any specific additional conditions applying to this product. Learn about Thora's life and death in an overarching story Explore nine vast and mysterious levels filled with Viking mythology Fight five epic jotuns, giant Norse elementals Experience beautiful hand-drawn animation Jotun: Valhalla Edition features the brand new Valhalla Mode, the ultimate battle against even fiercer versions of the Jotun! A true challenge for those who wish to impress the Gods! Features: Fight them using only your massive two-handed axe, the blessings of the Gods and your skills! In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla.Įxplore vast regions of Norse Purgatory to find runes to unleash the jotun, giant Norse elementals. Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology.
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