The Lost Vikings was released five years ago on both the Megadrive and Super Nintendo to surprising critical acclaim. Anyway, Lost Vikings followed the adventures of three... um, lost Vikings, as they tried to find their way back home. Norse-napped by a green-skinned alien and teleported through time and space, Baleog the Fierce, Olaf the Stout and Erik the Swift had to join forces to defeat the monsters and solve the wicked puzzles set by the evil Tomator. Then, and only then, could they return to a normal life of raping and pillaging... Of Course, Olaf and company crushed Tomator the first time around, but now heis back for revenge. The adventure begins with Baleog, Erik and Olaf stranded in a unfamiliar land, with only a friendly witch to help them. Yep, all would be lost were it not for the scary hag who promises to send the Vikings back home, proving they give her the ingredients she needs for her spells. They oblige, of course, and must find the objects which are scattered around the level.
Learning the pros and cons of each character is vital when Baleog and boys near Tomatoris lair. Itis not easy though, as they all have such diverse skills. Erik the Swift as an example. He can run with incredible speed, jump in the air, swim like a fish and knock down walls by head-butting them. Olaf, on the other hand, has a shield. This allows him to protect the others from harm, as well as using the shield as a make-shift parachute to glide slowly down from great heights.. As for Olafis other, erm, talent, fat boy can let rip with somewhat earth-shattering result. Itis true, Olafis farts can crumble rock, and also give him a rocket boost when heis gliding with his shield. Lastly thereis Baleog, the warrior of the pack. Therefore he snatched the bionic arm and the energy sabre, which he now uses instead his old rusty sword. While the sabre can only be used to hack at the enemy, the bionic arm is far more versatile. It can be used to punch out at an enemy, to either side or up in he air. The fearless threesome are joined by two other characters too, who appear as at different stage through the game. Fang, a werewolf, appears first, and helps the Vikings providing they release him from his cage. Having escaped Fang can attack enemies with his teeth, and is also capable of clambering up sheer rock faces, clinging to the surface with his razor-sharp claws. Scroch the Dragon isn't quite so undignified, and prefers to fly using his tiny green wings. He breathes fire, of course, and is therefore a formidable ally when it comes to dealing with Tomatoris thugs.
