![]() Is it better to keep your distance, moving in at the opportune time, or should you be right under him, whaling away at his ankles as much as possible? This seems simple, but once the various attacks and environmental elements get mixed in it becomes extremely fun. Figuring out the patterns is the main key, as each will attack in different ways. However, using these you can formulate new strategies to take out the jotun, and the occasional other enemy. Taking out the optional special powers you really only have two attacks, along with a roll mechanic. When I say complex that doesn’t necessarily mean in the mechanical way, in fact Jotun is a gleefully simple game at its core. Thankfully this thrill is enough to propel the game forward, as it is truly some of the most intriguing and complex fights players will find this year. As it is, the only true benefit for taking on the jotun, other than beating the game of course, is the thrill of the fight. ![]() It would have been nice to lean even more toward the Mega Man influence and give Thora some new power for beating each boss, making it feel all the more rewarding. The special abilities and health boosts are found in the pre-boss levels. To beat the game you have to defeat all five Jotun, but actually beating them yields no direct reward. However, when it kicks into gear, such as in the boss battles, it really delivers. There are times when the music falls to the background, not contributing much and feeling a bit repetitive. Of course, this is an indie title, so it doesn’t quite live up to that Grammy nominated masterpiece. Backing this up is a fantastic soundtrack that evokes memories of Journey. The visuals aren’t the only treat hidden inside of Jotun though. Fans of visual design will eat up every second of Jotun. The art itself is great to look at, but the way everything moves, using fluid motions that have that classic cartoon feel, is something to behold. We’ve seen just a few games go to this style lately, as it creates a unique look and feel for video games, but few have done it as well as Jotun. Beautiful vistas give way to smaller interactions between the player and the world. Using all hand drawn elements for its world, the game creates a living cartoon of sorts. Overall it’s definitely worth the purchase and while the gameplay itself won’t last you more than around 5-6 hours, the world is so beautiful and the gameplay is extremely satisfying (and also challenging), making it an absolute must have.The first thing that players will notice about Jotun is the gorgeous art style. If you see this game on sale make sure to pick it up. The narration, soundtrack and artwork are something truly special and a testament to indie game development. The game is an acquired taste in terms of difficulty, but an audio-visual masterpiece. Generally the game will set you back around £12 depending on platform, but is very often on sale up to 75%, allowing you to pick it up for less than £5. The process of figuring these bosses out and beating them is extremely satisfying. These fights can be very frustrating and you will suffer a quick death if you make too many mistakes. Each Jotun will have various phases, attack patterns and timings that you will need to learn and master in order to get past them. The sense of scale is something the game plays with really successfully by pitting you – a tiny human against some truly gigantic deities. Much like the games story of second chances, Jotun itself is getting a second chance with Jotun: Valhalla Edition. Once you have collected the appropriate runes you face off against a boss, and boy do these bosses pack a punch. A Kickstarter success, Jotun was released back in 2015 on Steam to mostly positive reviews and a muted public reception. Often you will also find special shrines that give you some interesting skills ranging from healing and shields to decoys and even the blessing of Thor’s hammer. Each big boss (known as Jotun) fight is preceded by a couple of relatively peaceful missions to find some runes, often accompanied by a puzzle of sorts. This is quite a challenging game which will have you in potential fits of anger as you face up against some of the later bosses. You play as Thora – a recently deceased human wielding a massive two-handed axe. Battle your way past gods and figure out weird puzzles on your way through the afterlife. ![]() Jotun: Valhalla Edition made by Thunder Lots Games is an amazingly aesthetic game based on Norse mythology.
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