Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
The diverse roster of over 10 unique playable characters is a standout feature. Each character has their own exclusive skills and weapons, enabling vastly different playstyles. For example, players can choose the Viking warrior Axeldör, the fierce ranger Thyra, or the elemental master Hafgrim, among many others. Reviewers highlighted how this character variety encourages experimentation and keeps the gameplay fresh.
The progression system is highly addictive, with character-specific "Constellation Ability Trees" that allow you to individually customize and upgrade each survivor's stats and abilities. Additionally, the overarching "Yggdrasil" meta-progression tree boosts various global game features, giving players a sense of persistent advancement. Reviewers praised this deep customization as it lets you make your preferred characters increasingly powerful.
The core gameplay loop challenges players to fight off hordes of enemies in procedurally generated levels. Reviewers noted that the game strikes a good balance between accessibility and a satisfying challenge, especially as you unlock more content. The nine maps, each inspired by a realm of Norse mythology, provide a sense of exploration and variety, with "Reward Shrines" offering additional quests and challenges.
Reviewers described the combat as "bullet hell" in nature, requiring skillful maneuvering and dodge techniques. The wide array of unlockable weapons, relics, and character abilities allow for numerous build possibilities, leading to increasingly satisfying and powerful combat scenarios as you progress.