A demanding indie 2D platformer with rugged pixel art, paying tribute to Rastan and Ghouls. Firm controls, tricky levels and old school difficulty. For challenge fans.
Your verdict
Category
Action1 player12+
Description
Viking warrior Volgarr battles monster hordes in this difficult independent Dreamcast action game. Published by Crazy Viking Studios, unlicensed version. Old-school action game with punishing gameplay, warrior Volgarr armed with spears and sword, classic fantasy levels. Unofficial edition.
Volgarr the Viking review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,04 GB📅14/09/2001
Published by Crazy Viking Studios
Volgarr the Viking (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity
Volgarr the Viking is the unofficial Dreamcast port of Crazy Viking Studios's action game, distributed in a very limited print within the modern Dreamcast homebrew ecosystem. Collector value comes from that post-official indie specificity.
Is Volgarr the Viking still worth playing in 2026?
An action platformer by Crazy Viking Studios ported to Dreamcast by Watermelon, Volgarr the Viking pays homage to the golden age of difficult arcade games. The polished pixel art, the unforgiving difficulty and the precision of the controls evoke Rastan or Black Tiger. Progression rests on pure mastery of movement and rote learning of the levels. For anyone who loves uncompromising old school challenges, the title delivers a pure and demanding experience particularly well suited to the console format today.
