Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game (PC and VR)! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals in multiplayer mode. Will you outrace them all and carve your name on top of the leaderboard?
As you take on the role of a viking captain, you'll race your ship down an epic icy river while pounding out the rhythm to a soundtrack of rousing Viking and metal music. The core gameplay revolves around precisely timing your hits on four virtual drums using two virtual hammers, in sync with the beat of the music.
Hitting the incoming runes perfectly requires genuine skill and a strong sense of rhythm, creating a high difficulty curve that many reviewers praise. Players must learn to master the timing, as the game is "easy to learn, hard to master." Nailing combos and speed boosts through flawless rhythm execution leads to an incredibly satisfying and rewarding experience.
The game's diverse soundtrack features a carefully curated selection of tracks from bands like Alestorm, Gloryhammer, and Saltatio Mortis. Reviewers highlight how seamlessly the Viking, folk, and power metal music meshes with the gameplay, creating an immersive experience of "airdrumming" along to the epic, energetic songs.
As players perform well and maintain combos, their viking ship speeds up, creating a tangible sense of progress and momentum. This ship speed mechanic directly ties the gameplay to the player's rhythmic performance, further enhancing the feeling of being a viking drummer leading a crew into battle.
The game's multiplayer mode allows up to 6 players to race against each other in real-time, adding an engaging competitive element. Reviewers emphasize the thrill of competing head-to-head and trying to outpace their opponents, which becomes especially intense at higher difficulty levels.
Players can adjust the positioning and visuals of the drums, as well as create and play custom songs. Combined with the challenging nature of the gameplay, these customization options contribute to the game's high replayability, with many players reporting hundreds of hours of enjoyment.