Volgarr the Viking II leans heavily into some of the more brutal designs of the SEGA Genesis era, but that makes it even more enjoyable -- if you're willing to live with a strange invincibility choice.
Review - Despite the almost imperceptible attempts to make Volgarr the Viking II a bit easier to live with, the game remains as hard as nails.
"The Emeryville-bawsed (CA, the US) indie games publisher Digital Eclipse and Kirkland-based (WA, the US) indie games developer Crazy Viking Studios, are today very happy and proud to announce that their hardcore 2D action platformer "Volgarr the Viking II" (the highly anticipated sequel to the indie hit from Crazy Viking Studios), is now available for PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Swsitch) via digital stores." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
Sheesh, played the original many years ago. Only took 11 years for a sequel.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Volgarr the Viking II is a throwback title, for better or worse. On the positive side, it deploys its simple control scheme to maximum effect, leverages several interesting platforming ideas, and provides hours of challenging gameplay that will test your reflexes and resolve. On the negative side, its punishing nature, overlong levels, and general opacity can prove more frustrating than rewarding. Players who love to overcome the impossible and the unknowable will surely warm to this Viking adventure, while those seeking a gentler, friendlier experience will be left a little cold."
