A real time tactics game of rare elegance: defending islets against Vikings takes minutes per battle, yet every decision carries weight. Minimalist, tense and perfect for short but intense sessions.
Your verdict
Category
Real-Time Strategy1 player7+
Description
You defend tiny islands from Viking raiders landing by sea, positioning squads atop steep cliffs. Published by Raw Fury, released worldwide in 2018. A procedural campaign, commanders to level up, tense split-second decisions and a clean, minimalist style.
Bad North: Jotunn Edition review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,2 GB📅02/10/2018
Published by Raw Fury
Bad North: Jotunn Edition (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Defending tiny islands against Vikings landing from the sea distils tactics to exemplary clarity, where placing your squads on the right cliffs decides everything. Its clean minimalism could read as simplicity, hiding a taut depth and a permadeath that weighs on every choice. Worth rediscovering for its short, tense runs; a treat for fans of demanding strategy.
