1990 New Deal Productions
Platforms: Commodore Amiga and Atari ST
Viking was to be an ambitious adventure game that was to cast you as a Viking warrior (e.g., Erik, Leif, or Thorwald) with the ultimate goal of living a worthy life and earning a place in Valhalla. Rather than following a strict storyline or mission structure, the game would encourage freedom, exploration, and role-playing, allowing you to create your own saga.
The idea was that you would begin by undertaking one of four initiation quests, such as hunting or trying to gain permission to leave your village. After building your long ship and selecting your crew (whose qualities impact gameplay), you set sail on an expansive journey through 13 seas, 72 rivers, and over 200 cities, villages, and abbeys across Europe, Africa, and even the New World. Continue reading