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Review of Tribes of Midgard on PS5

by Chucky Chucky photo Jul 2021
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Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 27 Jul 2021
Genre: Action Role-Playing, Survival
Developer: Norsfell Games
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing

Introduction

Welcome to the gloriously chaotic world of *Tribes of Midgard*, where the sun shines bright on the bearded warriors of yore, and nighttime brings swarms of trolls ready to ruin your day. But fear not, for you control an *Einherjar*, a valiant Viking who must dodge enemies and carefully craft defenses because one misstep could lead to an embarrassing defeat... or worse, a lifetime of sharing a screen with your teammate who insists on pointing out your every mistake.

Gameplay

The gameplay should strike a chord with anyone who's ever had the bright idea to combine *Minecraft* with *Diablo*, sprinkled in with a bit of Norse mythology. Players can go solo or, better yet, gather a rag-tag group of up to 10 players - because what's more fun than failing spectacularly with friends? The controls are simple enough to avoid any manual reading (let's be honest, who does that?). You'll need to gather resources during the day to fend off the ever-growing enemy hordes at night, who come equipped with an arsenal of angst and more than a mild desire to destroy your village. With eight unique classes, every player can find their calling. Whether you fancy chopping wood, smashing goblins, or just standing around looking pretty, you have options. Classes boast distinct abilities that range from bubble-blowing to fire-throwing-though I assure you, bubbles will not save you during a boss fight. Crafting becomes your new obsession as you learn that gathering materials isn't just for fun, but an insane necessity to keep the inevitable apocalypse at bay. Naturally, the enemies get tougher with each survived day, confirming that it's all fun and games until Ragnarok (the end of all things) decides to crash your party.

Graphics

Graphics-wise, *Tribes of Midgard* doesn't try to dazzle you by shoving realism down your throat. Instead, it employs a charmingly stylized art design that might remind you of those glorious Saturday morning cartoons-minus the sugary breakfast snacks. The colors pop in a way that juxtaposes beautifully with the impending doom of your constantly endangered seed of Yggdrasil. Just be careful about straying too far from your friends while exploring because the last thing you want is to be face-to-face with a troll while your healer is busy checking their smartphone.

Conclusion

To wrap it all up, *Tribes of Midgard* offers a blend of excitement, humor, and that sense of impending doom that every gamer secretly enjoys. Yes, the game has its flaws-such as the need to manage timers and the occasional thrown controller during those nail-biting defense nights-but it manages to create a unique experience in a crowded genre. So gather your best Viking pals (who have better things to do than judge your gaming skills), brace yourselves for glorious chaos, and get ready to save the world... or at least your village. After all, who needs any semblance of realism when you can embody a Viking hero while basking in your friends' stellar failures? Now if only we could gain Odin's favor to increase our odds...

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