Underplayed Gems

Northern Tale 5: Revival (2020)

Northern Tale 5: Revival cover
Developer
Qumaron
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 38 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You rebuild a war-torn Viking settlement, managing resources and defending against sporadic enemy attacks with a relaxed, puzzle-like strategy pace.

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What players say

Players who enjoyed the earlier Northern Tale games generally like this entry too, though they are split on a new hidden-object mechanic that often requires an external guide. The level design is more linear than before, and some miss the bonus levels. The time pressure can be turned off, and the graphics stay familiar.

Screenshots

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