![]() ![]() A character has all of the odds stacked against them, fights enemies that outclass them in every way, ends up in the worst situations, yet somehow prevails in the end. It delves deep into a commonly used concept and uses its assets to emphasize it to the maximum level. Jotun isn’t just a breathtaking audio and visual adventure. It honestly feels like a treat to play such an endearing game. The way the snow fell slowly and gracefully down my screen was mesmerizing and soundtrack was perfectly composed to accompany it. There’s a world with a never-ending snowstorm and when I walked into it for the first time I took one look and I stopped moving my controller – it was stunning. No matter where I travelled in Jotun‘s mythological world, I always had a good time because each area is unique and teeming with personality. It’s rare to see a title so crisp and refined that it’s obvious how much effort was put into each moment of it, but Jotun is one of those games. The completely hand-drawn visuals make every aspect of it shine with a charming cartoon glow. That may seem like hyperbole, but it’s not. The game really is that pretty. The title retails at $14.99 USD on all platforms.Jotun: Valhalla Edition is hands down the most gorgeous game I’ve played this year. It has received numerous accolades, including two Canadian Video Game Awards. It was previously released on PC/Mac/Linux in 2015, and on Wii U™, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One in 2016. Jotun: Valhalla Edition will be released in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch ™ system on April 27, 2018. ![]() In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Jotun: Valhalla Edition features Valhalla Mode, a boss rush mode with even fiercer versions of the already challenging jotun. Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. I hope we can create similarly epic memories for new Vikings across the world!” “One of my earliest gaming memories is passing the Game Boy back and forth with my brothers during road trips. “Playing a Thunder Lotus game on a handheld console brings me way back,” said Will Dubé, President of Thunder Lotus Games in a prepared statement. This prompted the company head to (somewhat wistfully) note that Jotun’s arrival on Nintendo Switch™ marks the first time a Thunder Lotus production is fully untethered from a dedicated TV screen or monitor. Subtler, but no less crucial, are the gameplay tweaks implemented by the developer to allow for a seamless experience on the Nintendo Switch™ console’s handheld mode. Those that had enjoyed the game on Wii U™, especially, will notice an evident graphical upgrade in the new release. The developer is proud to confirm that Jotun has welcomed over 1 million players into its hand-drawn norse-inspired world since its initial launch. Thunder Lotus’ debut production earned high praise from press and players alike for its gorgeous visuals and challenging gameplay upon its release on PC (2015) and consoles (2016). The company says it has fully remastered Jotun’s graphics for the Nintendo Switch and optimised its action-exploration gameplay for the console’s handheld mode. Thunder Lotus Games has confirmed today that Jotun: Valhalla Edition will coming to the Nintendo Switch worldwide on April 27th.
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