Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit or higher Processeur : Ryzen 7 1700X / Core i7-7700K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Radeon RX 590 / GeForce GTX 1660 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit or higher Processeur : Ryzen 5 5600X / Core i5-12400 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Radeon RX 6700XT / GeForce RTX 3070 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Notes supplémentaires : An SSD improves loading times
NORSE: Oath of Blood
A Viking-themed RPG that doubles as a tactical strategy game, *Norse: Oath of Blood* divides players sharply: those who dive deep praise its story and combat, while others stumble over persistent crashes and unoptimized performance. Over half of players have logged more than 10 hours, with a clear preference for longer play sessions.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 58 | 41 | 5 | 12 |
| Story / writing | 49 | 40 | 5 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 39 | 2 | 6 | 31 |
| Content / longevity | 22 | 1 | 6 | 15 |
| Performance | 21 | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| Graphics / art | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 |
| Audio / music | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 17 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 20 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 30,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- The narrative shines, with 40 positive mentions out of 49 reviews focusing on storytelling.
- Tactical combat earns strong approval, highlighted in 16 key mentions and 41 positive gameplay reviews.
- Audio design is universally appreciated, receiving 21 positive mentions with zero negatives.
- Players who endure the early hurdles often commit deeply, with 74% of reviews from over-25-hour players being positive.
Weaknesses
- Performance is the biggest sore point: 31 negative mentions out of 21 total reviews specifically call out crashes or optimization issues.
- Content depth draws skepticism, with 15 negative mentions out of 22 reviews questioning its scope or replay value.
- Bugs dominate the conversation, appearing in 18 frequent keywords and 31 negative mentions overall.
- UI/UX frustrates a small but vocal minority, with 3 negative mentions out of 5 reviews touching on interface problems.
Who is it for?
Strategy fans who crave a Viking saga with deep tactical layers will find much to love, provided they’re willing to weather some rough edges. Story-driven players who prioritize narrative over flawless execution will also get their money’s worth.
Verdict
A bold but bumpy Viking RPG that rewards patience and strategic thinking, though its technical instability may deter those seeking a polished experience. At 61% post-release positivity, it’s clear the core appeal is strong—if the studio can tighten the code before launch.
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