This allows for multiple solutions to some puzzles for example, you can run Erik past the shooting aliens if you can think of no way to get him past them (and Baleog and Olaf are stuck somewhere), hoping that he won't die before making it through. The Vikings have a 'health bar' which can be regenerated by eating food found on the level, and can sustain some damage from aliens' attack. Hint buttons strategically placed throughout the game aid you through tough spots, especially in later levels. Fortunately, help comes in various ways that keep frustration down to a manageable level. quickly switching between Vikings) become critical to success. Needless to say, each new level is more difficult than the last, and timing as well as reflexes (i.e. You will have to use the three Vikings as a team, if you hope to get past the increasingly difficult levels and puzzles, switching back and forth between them as necessary. He can also flip switches from afar by shooting them with an arrow. Baleog can shoot things with his arrows or kill things with his sword. Olaf has a shield which can block attacks, function as an air glider or as a step to stand on. Eric can jump, run and bash through walls with his tough helmet. To do that requires co-ordinating and timing the use of the Vikings' unique skills.

Gameplay in The Lost Vikings is best described as puzzle-based platform, similar to Lemmings or more recently The Humans: the goal in each level is to get all three Vikings to the exit. It is up to you, of course, to guide them home. Three stalwart Vikings are accidentally sucked into an alien spaceship during one of their pillaging voyages. The Lost Vikings is one of the most charming and unique puzzle games you'll ever come across, despite some console-style quirks.

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