The learning curve for tactics is just right, and the whole experience is one of the most enjoyable Indie games available right now. The difficulty is hard, but not impossible, and you will almost beat Isa for example, and feel determined enough to keep coming back and finally leave victorious. The game length overall isn't the longest, but the components that make up Jotun are what is important. Just keep an eye open for the subtle hints at what you should do next. This can be tricky to get used to at first, but you can't really get lost, so it's not all a bad thing. The map shows the level layout, but doesn't show where your location is on said map. Which given how bad the map is would have been a welcome addition. The game is a tough journey, and wont just step aside and let you pass with regards to boss fights, and it certainly does not show the way for you. There are also God Powers bestowing, well God Powers.

Along the way, you will find, if you look hard enough, Ithunn's Apples, which will extend your health bar, and I cannot stress enough how vital these are. But they are swiftly dispatched with your mighty axe. Who have a tendency to run away at an alarmingly high speed until they have enough to swarm you like bees whose nest you just disturbed. The only downside that could be mentioned about the game is that there is no enemies in between boss fights, aside from Fe's dwarven brethren. Short and to the point, which doesn't leave you ignoring what is happening on screen for too long.Įach of the 2 levels for the Jotun's sections are vastly different in theme, and you wont see re-used scenery anywhere, it is a totally unique experience in every sense of the word.

The game has a narrative spoken by Thora in her native Icelandic language, and whilst I'm not usually a fan of subtitled games, but in this instance it works, as the snipets are short and to the point and fill you in as you progress. A simple concept, but not one to be taken lightly. You are a Viking warrior, and you have a seemingly impossible obstacle to overcome, in order to impress the Gods. I have no idea what these Jotun eat to get this big, but I think they may have over done it a wee bit. These are the boss fights for each area, ad they are nothing short of gigantic. So it is now up to you to guide her through a selection of beautifully crafted levels in search of runes to open the way for that areas Jotun. The whole game revolves around the protagonist Thora, who died a death unbefitting of a warrior. So what is Jotun all about, and why should you care? Well, a Jotun is a giant in Norse mythology, hence the name. The Norse mythology lore that is infused alongside the art, create what could well be one of the best Indie games to reach our beloved console in 2016. I was captivated by the artwork first and foremost.

The first time I laid eyes upon Jotun was when I heard it was due for a release on Xbox One. In that it doesn't look like your typical Indie fare, what with some of the most beautiful hand drawn visuals I have personally ever seen. Welcome to my review of Jotun: Valhalla Edition Developed and Published by: Thunder Lotus Games Release Date: 9th September 2016 Price: £11.99 Jotun is remarkable in terms of being an Indie game.

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