It’s refreshing to be able to surrender your control to the forces of nature. This reminds me that there is a universe far bigger than ourselves. As you wander around, I notice that Thora is very small in scale in comparison to the rest of her world. Shadows are also cleverly used throughout Jotun to indicate safe zones or the size and width of the Jotun’s attack, making combat especially easier to plan. These subtle details also stress urgency when highly stressful situations arise like a shadow looming from the thin ice below and suddenly, a giant sea serpent smashes through the ice. There is always something new to discover in Jotun‘s rich world and is worth staring at with awe. I enjoyed running through lush twigs and giant mushrooms, or carefully tiptoeing around glowing red cracks that bubbled with lava underneath. Each of the nine worlds feels distinct and unique, able to hold its own beauty. Every detail is executed with finesse and is seamlessly attractive to watch like little screen shakes as Thora smashes her axe to the ground or subtle flashes when a Jotun receives damage. The hand-drawn animations are incredibly detailed, from Thora’s cloak waving behind as you run around, to the top-down view of the environment below. You enter Yggdrasil, the connector of the nine worlds, aka the nine zones, in which you spend your journey exploring. Navigating through Jotun is an absolutely gorgeous expedition. Voiceovers are spoken in Icelandic, allowing your experience as Thora to feel richly authentic and vibrant. If you enjoy Norse mythology or mediums that implement this rich history, then Jotun will feel like your childhood dream coming to life. In your quest to achieve the thumbs up from the gods, you search for hidden runes across the game to awaken the five Jotuns, giant Norse elementals, in which you battle for glory. You play as Thora, a Viking warrior who dies an inglorious death and gets a second chance to prove her might to the gods and enter Valhalla, the equivalent of Norse heaven. Set in Norse mythology, Jotun spans sprawling regions of various weather types, landscapes and architecture. However, after about six or seven hours of navigating through Jotun’s earthquakes, enduring winter blizzards and just overall trying to impress the gods, Jotun has some in-game mechanics that could use a little more tweaking. This indie goodie from developers Thunder Lotus Games will entice you to wield the weapons of war and experience the mythical treats of Norse mythology. Its idyllic paradises teem with natural perils and precious runes waiting for you to unlock and receive the formidable strength of the gods. Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a magnificent sight for sore eyes, showcasing the power and beauty of nature’s forces. Hurdles of rock and lava falling from the sky. Giant tree tentacles sprouting from the soil.
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