Jotun Critic Reviews

Jotun makes a strong impact early on and the hits keep rolling as the game lurches forward with each heavy axe swing.

Jotun promised a lot with its Kickstarter campaign, but it has delivered on all fronts. A wonderfully crafted adventure based on Norse mythology, players will find themselves engrossed in the world of Jotun from start to finish. The art style is gorgeous, the soundtrack is epic, and the boss battles are tense. A few flaws crop up, but enough is done elsewhere to make up for it in the end.

All told, Jotun is a wonderful experience with just a few sour notes. My only regret about it is that it feels short.

If you're looking for something laid back, beautifully drawn, and well orchestrated with some intense, but not overly difficult, boss battles, then Jotun is easy to recommend. It's a magical ride that I'm sure I'll revisit from time to time in the future. Even though the whole experience only lasts just over five hours, it is five solid hours.

With well designed and unique graphics, a majestic soundtrack and plenty of historical and mythological references, Jotun takes its rightful place in the halls of Valhalla.

If you’re looking for a beautiful world to explore and great boss battles to be had you can’t go wrong with Jotun. For $15.00 on Steam you’ll certainly get your money’s worth. It won’t be easy to earn the gods' favor, but it’s something you’ll be playing again and again in order to do it.

A true gem that could have been polished a little more. Fun, hard and beautiful are the three words that could define Jotun, if you are ready to battle it's gigantic bosses and it's slow rhythm.

Mythology fans that like a good challenge, including discovering everything through trial and error, will love this game.

Despite very minor frame rate dips and the occasional glitchy element, the beauty and wonder of Jotun unfolds like a storybook and deserves attention.

Even though it's far from perfect, Jotun is one of those games where its virtues prevail, one of those games that leaves us waiting for a sequel where everything's polished and improved.

Jotun is an epic adventure game that surprise for the colossal scope of its battles and beautiful art style.

It’s a wonderful, dazzling little world Thunder Lotus created, and you just might learn something while you’re playing.

Any good bedtime story that makes you want to hear it again right after it’s over is one for the ages.

Beautiful and stylish journey to the mysterious Nordic myths. A less hilarious conclusion spoils the game a little bit, nevertheless it is still a game anyone - who is not complete stranger to the theme - should try.

Supremely atmospheric adventure in the company of pagan gods will open your eyes. Jotun is a great, pretty and educational tale without any significant flaws.

Great visuals, wonderful unique atmosphere, Icelandic voice-overs and an opportunity to familiarize yourself with some Norse mythology. I highly recommend this gem!

A fantastic game that had some incredible moments. The world design is awesome, and uses some clever ways of revealing the scope of the worlds you explore. The bosses are the key moments of the game. They are gigantic, interesting and varied. I would have liked to have seen a bit more combat variation and wished that movement felt a bit quicker, but in general it’s a game that’s well worth checking out.

Jotun is a little indie gem: the combat system is very simple yet rewarding, the visuals are inspired and the fascinating narrative finds its place naturally within the gameplay.

Awesome visuals and simple but effective combat mechanics for a game that impresses with its gigantic bosses.

A fascinating viking journey with silent moments and boss fights, but it sometimes lacks narrative.