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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 67 | 11 |
| Creator reviews (2 tracked) | – | 15 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 59% | 60 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 68 | 5 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 36% | 42 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 7 reviews sampled · 3 total reviews in window · weighted 1 up / 1.8 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (37)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 60
“Vikings, Wolves of Midgard is a compilation of popular ideas. Unfortunately, the game noticeably lacks diversity and interesting quests, and some of the design choices are simply disappointing.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Game's title speaks for itself. Wolves of Midgard may be rough and uncouth, but it is also a spir-ited, cocky and self-confident like true viking and as fascinating as good ballad told by a silver-tongued scald.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Vikings, Wolves of Midgard is a well-made game that had great potential. Unfortunately, however, it is slightly let down by the lack of certain elements typical of the chosen genre. In particular, the lack of side quests, dungeons and their looting, and active NPCs is disappointing. The game is essentially a hack-and-slash title without a deep story, though, as I read in a statement before its release, that was exactly what the developers were aiming for. In other words, less of a deep story and plenty of action, and in that regard, they succeeded. The game offers great fun where you’ll be taking down enemies and monsters from rich Norse mythology.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“Average execution across the board makes for an experience that, while not terrible in moment-to-moment gameplay, leaves no lasting impression.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Vikings - Wolves of Midgard takes a fair swing at the loot-heavy action RPG genre, but its middling gameplay fails to leave a lasting impression. Going up against the likes of the mighty Diablo III on PS4, its dull blade bounces off the competition, but Vikings is just competent enough to survive the scuffle and live another day.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A game that has plenty of polish but is average underneath.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Viking: Wolves of Midgard is a solid clone of the genre, but ultimately feels half-baked. The asking price feels a bit too steep when compared to other games, but I did have a good time playing co-op. I just wish there was more, and it was more polished. This will be a great game when it drops in price, but for $60 it is hard to recommend it over others doing similar things.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“In the end, Vikings: Wolves of Midgard is good. It retains most of what makes the genre so appealing, and the other changes, like environmental dangers, amplify the formula instead of watering it down. It doesn't move the genre forward, though, and the lack of a custom preset combined with spotty performance on middle-of-the-road hardware will make some people see this as rather unpolished. For those who want something new in the genre, Vikings is worth a shot.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Vikings: Wolves of Midgard wants to be different than Diablo by adding survival aspects, which is the main problem of the game. Yet it still might be appreciated by Diablo fans, because the combat is still fun. Just beware of the bugs that are spoiling the overall experience. After some patches, the game could be worth recommending.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Vikings: Wolves of Midgard is a recommendable dungeon crawler, with fun and interesting enemies, a wide but not overwhelming array of player abilities, and an engaging combat system that demands that players remain on their toes and think carefully about what abilities to use and when. However, a few technical issues, and a repetitive structure prevent the game from being something for players to return to after they’ve completed the main story.”
read full review ↗ - 73
“Vikings: Wolves of Midgard is a nice and entertaining game but not an innovative one. Narrative is not good and you'll feel disconnected, but the action is violent and cathartic and has a lot to offer. It will remind you of Diablo but it's not as well-crafted as that game. Overall Wolves of Midgard is a good experience but nothing that you'll remember after two years. If you are fan of isometric action-RPGs, then Vikings: Wolves of Midgard is a nice choice to play.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Length is not an issue when it comes to Vikings - Wolves Of Midgard, especially as you’re offered a New Game+ mode that strips you of your gear but allows you to keep your skills once the campaign is completed.”
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Patch history
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard update 2.1 has been released!Dec 17, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard version 2.02 has been released!Sep 26, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard version 2.01 has been released!Aug 4, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard version 2.01 has been released!Aug 4, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard: Version 2.0 has been releasedJun 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard: Version 2.0 has been releasedJun 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard: Version 1.05 has been releasedMay 18, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard: Version 1.04 has been releasedApr 28, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - Wolves of Midgard: Version 1.03 has been released and ChangelogApr 20, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - WoM: Version 1.02 ChangelogApr 11, 2017
- Vikings - WoM: Version 1.02 ChangelogApr 11, 2017
- Vikings - WoM: Version 1.01 has been releasedApr 3, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Vikings - WoM: Version 1.01 ChangelogMar 30, 2017
- Vikings - WoM: Version 1.01 ChangelogMar 30, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Changelog: Vikings - Wolves of MidgardMar 26, 2017
- Changelog: Vikings - Wolves of MidgardMar 26, 2017