Vikings - Wolves of Midgard [Steam] suffered a small delay in the Linux version, but this hack and slash RPG is now officially available for Linux.
Note: GOG doesn't currently have the Linux version, only Steam right now.
We've had to wait a couple months for the Linux version, but I'm pleased to see it released so that we don't have to chase them down for information. Kalypso Media are proving again they're a pretty good publisher of Linux games, which makes me happy.
The game has mixed reviews overall, however, I will reserve my own thoughts until I can play it. I've now put in a key request, so hopefully we will be able to cover it properly soon.
About the game
Credit to Anders1232 in our Discord for the tip. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Note: GOG doesn't currently have the Linux version, only Steam right now.
We've had to wait a couple months for the Linux version, but I'm pleased to see it released so that we don't have to chase them down for information. Kalypso Media are proving again they're a pretty good publisher of Linux games, which makes me happy.
The game has mixed reviews overall, however, I will reserve my own thoughts until I can play it. I've now put in a key request, so hopefully we will be able to cover it properly soon.
About the game
QuoteThe Action RPG Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold that threatens to end all life, forever. Master mighty weapons, including sword and shield, two-handed hammers, dual-wielded axes and swift bows. Earn blood in battle to offer in tribute to the Gods in order to acquire and enhance devastating Spell Powers and other special unlockables.
Credit to Anders1232 in our Discord for the tip. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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The game just went on sale for a whole week on Steam, -50% is damn good deal on this game. And since they now support Linux, I am all in here.
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Quoting: DamonLinuxPLGame look very nice but this reviews... I found few opinions. One is about poor performande, dude with i7 6800k 4,5 GHz with GTX1080 on Windows have only 60-70 FPS and on little worse hardware FPS droping even below 30 FPS... So I need to know what this game performing on Linux. Next opinion is about boring locations and gameplay. Next is about price. 44,99€ is too expensive for this games from few reviews I see that this game should cost about half this price, maybe 19€ and all should be fine but for 45€? Too much.
I could play it at a capped 60 fps without any problems on the highest settings. I turned the cap off for about a minute and got over 100 fps.
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DamonLinuxPL Aug 23, 2017
Quoting: Spud13yI could play it at a capped 60 fps without any problems on the highest settings. I turned the cap off for about a minute and got over 100 fps.
Hmm. So look like Linux port is good optimized.
Thanks for info.
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slaapliedje Aug 24, 2017
I'll have to give it a shot on my G-Sync monitors!
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It's been working fine for me too so far (FX-8370, GTX 1070), at least during the first mission (I've not played more yet). Stable capped 60 fps at 1080p, ~45 at 3840x2160 but that's... normal for me
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slaapliedje Aug 25, 2017
I'm really liking this game. The environment working against you is a bit of a new flavor, only really have seen that in a deeper RPG like Divine Divinity: Original Sin. About the only thing I find odd is the collection of the hearts so you can blood sacrifice and gain levels. Though I played an archer, so maybe it was a bit more annoying to have to run and fetch them after slaying things.
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Quoting: m2mg2On Fedora 25 I get C2D right after first loading bar.
That is maybe because a library requires a fairly new glibc, SteamOS has the same problem.
There is a workaround posted here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/404590/discussions/0/2183537632741033088/?ctp=2#c1473096599329594650
Try to move the file ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Vikings - Wolves of Midgard/vikings_Data/Plugins/x86_64/libVpxVideoPlugin.so into a backup folder
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slaapliedje Sep 8, 2017
Interesting, it does play fine on my Debian Sid box.
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cRaZy-bisCuiT Sep 26, 2017
There is a sale right now! Is the game worth it? The reviews are mixed: Good and bad ones are almost even. Usually this is a bad sign.
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