With Odin: Valhalla Rising, a new MMORPG wants to assert itself in the genre.
We introduce you to the visually impressive game.
MMORPG fans with an eye for fancy graphics might already have a
envious glance at the Korean release of Odin: Valhalla Rising.
have. The online role-playing game is scheduled for release in the West in 2021.
in the West.
Here we introduce Odin: Valhalla Rising and explain what makes the game so special.
what the game is about, what content genre fans can expect and who might be
the whole thing could be particularly interesting.
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Odin Valhalla Rising: What’s in it
Odin: Valhalla Rising is a role-playing MMO. The closest comparison
with Black Desert Online, which is also distributed by the publisher Kakao
Games. While classic virtues such as a large open
world, rideable animals and monster-infested dungeons like in WoW, the
the graphic style reminiscent of Black Desert is particularly eye-catching.
The South Korean developer Lionheart Studio focuses on picturesque landscapes and detailed
landscapes and detailed, but somewhat kitschy characters.
characters. The Unreal Engine 4 is used.
There are different races, from dwarves to elves to giants as tall as a house.
to giants as tall as houses, which we confront in battle. A wide range of
spectrum of Nordic mythical creatures is represented. Even bosses like the god
Loki also appear in the game. You can see what the whole thing looks like in our
picture gallery.
Gamers who like the graphic style of the also very detailed designed
Black Desert Online, which is also very detailed, could also enjoy Odin: Valhalla
Rising. But since graphics are not everything, the new MMO role play
new MMO role-playing game also wants to convince with content.
The classes: At release, the four basic classes Warrior,
sorceress, priestess and rogue. You can also choose from
eight specialisations, which allow certain synergies with each other, typical for MMOs.
with each other.
Different biomes: In Odin Valhalla Rising, you will travel to, among other places
Midgard, Jotunheim and other places from Norse mythology.
The open areas differ in climate, for example, there are icy snowy deserts
there are icy snow deserts, dusty deserts and lush green meadows. In the
official trailer (in Korean) you can see the regions in all their
in all their glory.
Mixed Modes: Odin Valhalla Rising offers content for both PvE and PvP.
PvE as well as PvP fans. In special arenas and large battles
you compete with other players, while dungeons and boss battles are cooperative.
and boss battles.
Complex Combat System: The fast-paced combat system blends
tab targeting with movement functions. You select enemies with a
enemies with a mouse click, which you attack with your skills, while at the same time
dodge incoming attacks. This is supposed to require both strategy and
and dexterity and is also used in a similar way in Final Fantasy 14.
in a similar way. With an auto-combat function, you can also let the game do the work for you.
the game itself to do the work.
Odin: Valhalla Rising is scheduled to be released in 2021 for PC and mobile
western territories. Similar to Genshin Impact, players will be able to play together across platforms,
players will be able to play together across platforms. In South Korea
the release date is 29 June 2021.
