Viking Heroes 2

This is something like the 8th or 9th game in the Viking Brothers series of Time Management games, so at this point you know what you're getting. There's no innovation here, so that's a plus or a minus depending on if you're already a fan of the series or not. If you enjoyed Viking Brothers 3 or Viking Sisters 45 or Viking Cousins 853 or Viking Red-Headed Stepchildren 14 or Viking Mother-in-Laws 27 you'll enjoy this; if you didn't, you won't. For those somehow new to this series: you play a quartet of heroes each of whom has their own unique specialty that is interchangeable between them depending on the needs of the plot and the level. They're also all siblings except when they're not such as the level where one of them has an aunt that the others never heard of. Anyway, most levels only use two of the four, so there's usually a strong one and one that's either a druid or witch. (The blonde girl who looks like a Valkyrie and the red-haired male dwarf are the strong ones.) And you usually only use them once or twice per level; otherwise it's your standard time management game of sending minions all over the map to collect debris, gather food, chop wood, dig up stone, prospe…

time management game, just as good as all the others

Viking Heroes 2 is a colorful time-management adventure that takes the familiar image of Viking warriors and turns it into something cheerful, accessible, and surprisingly relaxing. Developed and published by Alawar Casual, the game combines resource management, light strategy, fantasy exploration, and increasingly demanding timed objectives. Instead of concentrating on warfare and conquest, it follows a family of heroic Vikings who spend much of their journey repairing damage, helping communities, gathering supplies, and investigating the mysterious force threatening their world. The adventure begins after a dormant volcano suddenly awakens and causes devastation throughout Midgard and the surrounding realms. The Viking brothers and sisters set out to assist those affected while searching for whoever or whatever caused the disaster. Their travels reunite them with familiar characters, including the unpredictable Loki, while sending them through increasingly unusual locations. The story eventually moves well beyond traditional Nordic scenery, introducing dinosaurs, magical environments, and a dream realm that gives the campaign a playful fantasy personality. The narrative is simpl…

This is a casual time management game where you need to complete 50 levels to unlock all the achievements. It takes about 9 hours to complete the game and unlock all the achievements. Most achievements are unlocked by just playing the game. The art style and gameplay is really nice and it is a nice way to waste some time while you are waiting on something else.

Viking Heroes proves that not all Vikings need to raid villages - sometimes they just fix roads, gather wood, and politely save the day. The game has a nice easy tempo, it’s family-friendly, and honestly pretty relaxing. Perfect for when you want to play something fun but don’t have hours to sink into a giant game. Simple, charming, and stress-free. A great little adventure when you only have a bit of time but still want to feel like a productive Viking. 🛡️

It's alright. The "Dangerous Trails" achievement didn't work for me. I guess it glitched. Who can say?