Really for kids but a nice brain break from "doom and gloom" and other games that make you think. Similar to the first but more interaction with the fish.
The same idea as the original Viking Saga but different goals so far - the usual build huts, farms, etc and I still go nuts with "we need more food" every time I try to progress through a level but that's part of the fun. Am only part way through and enjoying every minute so far (though a bit mystified why it takes more than one viking to clear a snowdrift)!
Love HO games so this is one to do when you need a brain rest. Game is simple with little to no challenge. Can't figure out though why you accumulate money since you don't seem to spend it on anything but haven't gotten that far into the game yet.
Pros: Pretty fast moving once you get into it - no relaxed mode and you have to beat the clock planting flowers, repairing bridges and getting rid of the ghosts and robbers. I definitely enjoyed it after having to start over boocoo times until I got onto it.
Loved the first Northern Tales - this is twice better. Graphics are excellent, game is fast paced and supplies load faster. There are villages, castles and stone bridges to repair along with more characters (such as Lizard Men). Played for 30 minutes and was hooked! You can't go wrong with this one and hope a third will come along one of these days.
Enjoyed this game - not at all hard to pick up tho gets harder as you go on and need to think strategy - started a level over more than once. Graphics are good and got a kick out of watching these tubby little Vikings running around.
First, a Northern Tale knockoff. Loved the music and graphics. Gave it only three stars for visual and sound since the voice overs were maddening with constant "yah, yah" when doing something along with other commentaries every time a play was made which took the fun away. I recommend it for those who never played Northern Tale (this ranks well below it) and don't mind the chat. Has relaxed and timed mode which is a benefit.
This is becoming one of my favorites of all 40 games I own from BF - you have three tasks - create restaurants, build a zoo and small mini games. Graphics and music area great and since there is no timer (which I usually hate) it is very relaxing and a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.
To me this is the best of the two - in addition to the hidden objects they added games and some extra challenges while looking for objects, and added a magnifying glass to help find the objects.