Posted on: January 16, 2022
Louard_le_Barbare
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A bit rough, but still worthy of Odin!
Rune is brutal fun, and an emblem of this era when 3D games started to look good, while also being creative and ambitious in their storytelling. It is a simple and raw action game: the lack of autolock or combo system makes it feels like a movement shooter without guns rather than a beat 'em up, but the controls are very functional. Taking your biggest weapon and staying mobile while slicing enemies to bits is usually the go-to strategy, made even more satisfying by a fun dismemberment system! The most original feature is that each weapon lets you use a special power, often with devastating results. The level design is good and mixes combat, exploration and puzzles in a well-balanced manner. Common complaints, however, are that the exits are often hidden and hard to find, and that Rune's first hours are mostly about fighting annoying enemies, making for a rather unexciting start. Much like a Viking version of Half-Life or Unreal (which shares its graphic engine), most of the fun and epicness comes from the great sense of escalation given by the campaign, and the feeling of exploring a living world. The environments are huge, have awesome landscapes and architectures, and most of the narration and worldbuilding is done through visuals: while atmospheric and strange, the places you visit are grounded in a sense of practicality and detail which makes the whole game world surprisingly believable. The art direction and animations are pretty good for their time, and a great deal of emphasis is put on how brutal and grim this world and its inhabitants are – the overly manly way your character moves, grunts and picks up items is something to behold! This release lets you play both the original and "enhanced" versions of the game – I personally stuck with the original, which I think feels more authentic, although the newer one is apparently more player-friendly. Whatever you choose, Rune is a badass adventure that has some rough patches, but remains thoroughly awesome!
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