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==Story==
 
==Story==
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Following their escape from the evil alien Tomator in the previous game, Erik, Baleog and Olaf returned to their Viking lives. One day, while on a fishing trip, the three Vikings are suddenly abducted from their ship by Tomator. However, due to a power failure, the lights go out, and the Vikings mug the robot guard, dismantling it and taking some of its high-tech equipment for themselves. While figuring a way back to their ship, Olaf pulls a lever on a time machine, reading the "Do not touch" sign as "Donuts", getting the Vikings lost in time again. Once again, it is up to the player to guide all three Vikings through various periods in time to find the time machine and return the Vikings to their time.
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Following their escape from the evil alien Tomator in the previous game, Erik, Baleog and Olaf returned to their Viking lives. One day, while on a fishing trip, the three Vikings are suddenly abducted from their ship by Tomator. However, due to a power failure, the lights go out, and the Vikings mug the robot guard, dismantling it and taking some of its high-tech equipment for themselves. While figuring a way back to their ship, Olaf pulls a lever on a time machine, reading the "Do not touch" sign as "Donuts", getting the Vikings lost in time again. Once again, it is up to the player(s) to guide all three Vikings through various periods in time to find the time machine and return the Vikings to their time.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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Gameplay is much the same as the previous titles, however each of the Vikings now have some new moves thanks to parts obtained from a robot during the introduction. The player takes it in turn to control each Viking, whose special skills must be used to ensure the others' safety. Levels typically have the Vikings collect a certain amount of items, which is then given to a character at the end of the stage in the hopes of being teleported back to their ship. The last level of each time period has the Vikings look for parts to the time machine.
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Gameplay is much the same as the previous title, however each of the Vikings now have some new moves thanks to parts obtained from a robot during the introduction. The player(s) takes it in turn to control each Viking, whose special skills must be used to ensure the others' safety. Levels typically have the Vikings collect a certain amount of items, which is then given to a character at the end of the stage in the hopes of being teleported to the time machine. The last level of each time period has the Vikings look for parts to the time machine to hopefully return to the Vikings' ship.
  
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Introduced in ''Lost Vikings 2'' are two new characters, Fang the Werewolf and Scorch the Dragon, each with their own new skills. However, only three characters are controlled at a time per level, and so characters are swapped out in a rotation per level (e.g. Erik will be swapped out to accommodate Fang or Scorch). All three characters must survive, otherwise the player must retry the level from the beginning.
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Introduced in ''Lost Vikings 2'' are two new characters, Fang the Werewolf and Scorch the Dragon, each with their own new skills. However, only three characters are controlled at a time per level, and so characters are swapped out in a rotation per level (e.g. Erik will be swapped out to accommodate Fang or Scorch). All three characters must survive, otherwise the player(s) must retry the level from the beginning.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:20, 29 September 2024

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The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Interplay
Developer:
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Roadshow Interactive (AU), Vision Software (ZA)
Licensor: Blizzard Entertainment
Developer(s) of original games: Blizzard Entertainment
Genre: Puzzle

















Number of players: 1-2
Official in-game languages:
  • English
  • Français
  • Deutsch
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Saturn
    US     		T-12522H
    ESRB: Kids to Adults
    Sega Saturn
    EU     		T-12521H-50
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    DE     		T-12521H-50
    USK: 0
    Sega Saturn
    PT
    Sega Saturn
    UK     		£39.9939.99[4] T-12521H-50
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Saturn
    PL
    Sega Saturn
    AU
    Non-Sega versions

    The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest (known often as just The Lost Vikings II or Norse by Norsewest: The return of The Lost Vikings) is the sequel to The Lost Vikings, published by Interplay for a variety of platforms including the Sega Saturn.

    Story

    Following their escape from the evil alien Tomator in the previous game, Erik, Baleog and Olaf returned to their Viking lives. One day, while on a fishing trip, the three Vikings are suddenly abducted from their ship by Tomator. However, due to a power failure, the lights go out, and the Vikings mug the robot guard, dismantling it and taking some of its high-tech equipment for themselves. While figuring a way back to their ship, Olaf pulls a lever on a time machine, reading the "Do not touch" sign as "Donuts", getting the Vikings lost in time again. Once again, it is up to the player(s) to guide all three Vikings through various periods in time to find the time machine and return the Vikings to their time.

    Gameplay

    Gameplay is much the same as the previous title, however each of the Vikings now have some new moves thanks to parts obtained from a robot during the introduction. The player(s) takes it in turn to control each Viking, whose special skills must be used to ensure the others' safety. Levels typically have the Vikings collect a certain amount of items, which is then given to a character at the end of the stage in the hopes of being teleported to the time machine. The last level of each time period has the Vikings look for parts to the time machine to hopefully return to the Vikings' ship.

    Introduced in Lost Vikings 2 are two new characters, Fang the Werewolf and Scorch the Dragon, each with their own new skills. However, only three characters are controlled at a time per level, and so characters are swapped out in a rotation per level (e.g. Erik will be swapped out to accommodate Fang or Scorch). All three characters must survive, otherwise the player(s) must retry the level from the beginning.

    Playable characters

    LostVikings2 Saturn Sprite Characters.png
    		 Erik the Swift
    Erik remains as the most athletic of the three Vikings for scouting levels. His abilities are:
    • Jumping: Press B to make Erik jump. While in the air, press B again to activate his rocket boots for a double jump that can also break weak ceilings.
    • Headbutt: Press C while running to make Erik perform a rocket-propelled headbutt, inflicting damage to enemies and breaking down certain walls. The recoil will leave him unable to move for a few seconds, making him vulnerable to danger.
    • Swimming: Erik is the only character who can swim in water, thanks to his helmet. While in water, press B to make Erik swim in the direction he is facing.
    LostVikings2 Saturn Sprite Characters.png
    		 Baleog the Fierce
    Baleog is the offensive specialist of the Vikings, and has traded his bow for a bionic arm. His abilities are:
    • Energy Saber: Press B to make Baleog swing his energy saber. It is a short-ranged attack for defeating enemies up-close.
    • Bionic Arm: Press C in conjunction with the D-Pad to make Baleog launch his bionic arm in the desired direction, which can take out enemies, hit targets, grab items, and grab hold of jewels. When grabbing on to a jewel, Baleog will swing from it as a means of crossing gaps. While swinging, press Left and Right to control the speed of Baleog's swing, and Up and Down to extend or retract his arm. To release his grip of the jewel, press C again.
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    		 Olaf the Stout
    Olaf reprises his role as the defensive specialist, carrying a shield to block attacks at the cost of having no offensive capabilities. His abilities are:
    • Shield: Press B to raise or lower Olaf's shield. Like in the last game, holding the shield above his head allows him to glide to avoid hazards and fall damage, as well as give other characters a leg up.
    • Farting: Press C to make Olaf fart. This can be used to break unstable floors, as well as giving Olaf an extra lift while gliding.
    • Dwarfing: Press Down to make Olaf use his Titanium Dwarfing Shield to shrink to half his size. While small, he will not be able to defend himself or others, but can enter small passageways. Press Up to make him return to normal size.
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    		 Fang the Werewolf
    One of the new characters introduced, Fang is found in Transylvania and befriended by Olaf to join the Vikings' cause. His abilities are:
    • Jumping: Press B to jump, just like Erik. If he jumps towards a wall, he will cling to it and slowly slide down it. Press B while clinging to a wall and he will jump off it. If two walls are close together, Fang can climb the walls by jumping back and forth between the two.
    • Claws: Press C to make Fang swipe his claws as a form of offense against enemies.
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    		 Scorch the Dragon
    The second new character, Scorch, is found in the Dark Ages and invited to come along with the Vikings. His abilities are:
    • Jumping: Press B to jump.
    • Flying: While in the air after a jump, press B again to make Scorch fly higher. However, he will get tired after pressing B many times and will be unable to fly any higher until he lands.
    • Gliding: While in the air, hold B to make Scorch glide using his wings, similar to Olaf.
    • Fire Breathing: Press C to make Scorch spit a fireball as a form of offense against enemies. When used in the air, he will glide for a little while to prevent fall damage.

    Enemies

    Bat
    Skeleton
    Vampire
    Black Knight
    Evil Dragon
    Wizard
    Piranha
    Parrot
    Pirate
    Pegleg
    Jellyfish
    Vines
    Gorillas
    Head Hunters
    V-1000 Bots
    Urqhartians

    Items

    Food
    Restores one health point. Its appearance varies by time period:
    • Transylvania: Garlic
    • Dark Ages: Roast
    • Smuggler's Cove: Root Beer
    • Amazon Jungle: Bananas
    • Future: Hamburger
    Shield
    Gives a character a fourth health point, represented by a blue dot.
    Bomb
    Can be placed on the ground to defeat enemies or destroy certain walls and objects. Handle with care.
    Smart Bomb
    Instantly destroys all enemies on the screen.
    Torch
    Lights up dark places.
    Key
    Used in keyholes of the same colour to unlock doors and activate objects.
    Jewel
    Baleog can grab on to and swing from these with his bionic arm.
    Button
    Activates things when pressed with A or shot at.
    Switch
    Activates things when flipped with A.
    Question Mark Box
    Displays a hint when pressing A in front of one.
    Target Box
    Acts as a switch that can only be shot at with certain attacks.
    Treasure Chest
    Contains items. Open with A.

    Levels

    LostVikings2 Saturn Transylvania 1.png Translyvania
    Password: NTR0 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Translyvania
    Password: 1STS 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Translyvania
    Password: 2NDS 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Translyvania
    Password: TRSH 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Translyvania
    Password: SW1M 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Translyvania
    Password: W0LF 
    Characters:
    Baleog, Olaf, Fang
    Notavailable.svg Translyvania
    Password: BR4T 
    Characters:
    Erik, Fang, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Dark Ages
    Password: K4RN 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Dark Ages
    Password: B0MB 
    Characters:
    Erik, Olaf, Scorch
    Notavailable.svg Dark Ages
    Password: WZRD 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Scorch
    Notavailable.svg Dark Ages
    Password: BLKS 
    Characters:
    Erik, Fang, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Dark Ages
    Password: TLPT 
    Characters:
    Scorch, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Dark Ages
    Password: GYSR 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Smuggler's Cove
    Password: B3SV 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Smuggler's Cove
    Password: R3T0 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Smuggler's Cove
    Password: DRNK 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Smuggler's Cove
    Password: Y0VR 
    Characters:
    Scorch, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Smuggler's Cove
    Password: 0V4L 
    Characters:
    Fang, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Smuggler's Cove
    Password: T1N3 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Scorch
    Notavailable.svg Amazon Jungle
    Password: D4RK 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Amazon Jungle
    Password: H4RD 
    Characters:
    Erik, Fang, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Amazon Jungle
    Password: HRDR 
    Characters:
    Scorch, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Amazon Jungle
    Password: L0ST 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Fang
    Notavailable.svg Amazon Jungle
    Password: 0B0Y 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Amazon Jungle
    Password: H0M3 
    Characters:
    Erik, Fang, Scorch
    Notavailable.svg Future
    Password: SHCK 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Future
    Password: TNNL 
    Characters:
    Erik, Fang, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Future
    Password: H3LL 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Future
    Password: 4RGH 
    Characters:
    Erik, Baleog, Scorch
    Notavailable.svg Future
    Password: B4DD 
    Characters:
    Fang, Scorch, Olaf
    Notavailable.svg Future
    Password: D4DY 
    Characters:
    Baleog, Olaf, Erik

    History

    The game was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1997 without the subtitle, having been developed by Blizzard Entertainment (the studio formerly known as "Silicon and Synapse" who were responsible for the first game) in 1995, with the publisher Interplay keeping the game unreleased for two years. Blizzard licensed the game to Beam Software who produced a set of "32-bit" versions for IBM/Windows PCs, the PlayStation and Sega Saturn later that year, which were also published by Interplay.

    Versions

    The Saturn version acts merely as a graphical and audio update to the SNES version, the levels and gameplay being otherwise identical. Beam Software radically changed the design of The Lost Vikings 2, making heavy use of pre-rendered CGI graphics. The designs are controversial among some fans of the series. Features such the arms and legs of the models used do not animate during the cutscenes, leading to some strange looking results.

    The 32-bit versions of The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest also introduce voice acting to the series, as well as CD audio soundtrack (with completely different tunes to that in the SNES game).

    Comparisons

    Main article: The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest/Comparisons.

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest
    English (US) Norse by Norsewest: The return of The Lost Vikings Norse by Norsewest: The return of The Lost Vikings

    Production credits

    • Executive Producer: Alan Pavlish
    • Producer: Wesley Yanagi
    • Voice-Over Director: Jamie Thomason
    • Voices: Jeff Bennett, Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker, Kath Soucie, Jim Cummings
    • Voice-Over Supervision: Chris Borders
    • Voice-Over Editing: Doug Rappaport, Sergio Bustamante II
    • Cinematics Sound Effects and Mixing: Charles Deenen
    • Cinematics Music: Brian Luzietti
    • Sound Effects and Cinematics Mastering: Craig Duman
    • Music Mastering: Tom Baker at Future Disc
    • Game Music: Johann Langlie
    • Music Supervision: Brian Luzietti
    • International Product Manager: Julian Ridley
    • Manual Design: Ed Rubin
    • Manual Writer: Kelly Newcomb
    • French and German Translations: Cyberlang
    • German Translation Editor: Gary Burke
    • French Translation Editor: Sylvie Nguyen
    • QA Director: Chad Allison
    • QA Assistant Director: Colin Totman
    • Lead Tester: Richard Barker
    • Testers: Michael Krueger, Steve Baldoni, Sean Johnson, Doug Finch, Derek Bullard, Anthony Taylor, James Dunn, Shanna San Paolo, Tim Anderson, Savina Greene, Daniel Huffman, Marvic Ambata, Greg Baumeister
    • Executive Producer: Adam Lancman
    • Producer: Simon Dyer
    • Programmers: Paul Baulch, Jason Bell, Darren Bremner, Jef Kamenek, Peter Litwiniuk, Dave Moore, Iain Cartwright, Aidan Doyle, Eddie Retelj, Zaph
    • Artists: Grant Arthur, Simon Hart, Mark Maynard, John Tsiglev, Zephyr Art And Animation
    • Sound Effects: Marshall Parker
    • Maps: Andrew Buttery, Simon Dyer, Gary Ireland, Dave Moore, Leigh Reynolds, Eddie Retelj, Steve Scott, Ciri Thompson
    • Quality Assurance: Tim Bos, Glen Horrigan, Gary Ireland, Leigh Reynolds, Ciri Thompson, Aidan Doyle, Nick Evans, Angie Kindred
    Source:
    US manual
    Lostvikings2 sat us manual.pdf
    [5]

    Magazine articles

    Main article: The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

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    FR print advert
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    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Hobby Consolas (ES) #67: "Abril 1997" (1997-xx-xx)
    Logo-pdf.svg

    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
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    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    Computer & Video Games (UK)
    25
    		[4]
    Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
    74
    		[6]
    GameFan (US)
    81
    		[7]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    75
    		[8]
    Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
    53
    		[9]
    Gry Komputerowe (PL)
    68
    		[10]
    Hacker (HR)
    79
    		[11]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    77
    		[12]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    85
    		[13]
    Player One (FR)
    91
    		[14]
    Secret Service (PL)
    70
    		[15]
    Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
    85
    		[16]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    82
    		[17]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL
    89
    		[18]
    Total Saturn (UK) PAL
    90
    		[19]
    Video Games (DE) PAL
    85
    		[20]
    Sega Saturn
    		 76
    Based on
    16 reviews

    The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest

    Saturn, US
    LostVikings2 Saturn US Box Back.jpgLostVikings2 Saturn US Box Front.jpg
    Cover
    LostVikings2 Saturn US Box CD.png
    Disc
    Lostvikings2 sat us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Saturn, EU
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    Cover
    Saturn, PT
    LostVikings2 Sat PT cover.jpg
    Cover
    Saturn, AU

    Saturn, ZA/KE/LS/MZ/NA/BW/SZ/ZW
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    Cover

    Technical information

    Main article: The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest/Technical information.

    External links

    References

    1. ↑ http://riehlspot.simplenet.com/vgame/new/saturn.html (Wayback Machine: 1999-02-21 17:22)
    2. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1997-05-26), page 29
    3. ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1997-05-31)
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Computer & Video Games, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-12), page 85
    5. ↑ File:Lostvikings2 sat us manual.pdf, page 23
    6. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "March 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 48
    7. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 5, Issue 4: April 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 26
    8. ↑ GamePro, "May 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 94
    9. ↑ Game Informer, "March 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 44
    10. ↑ Gry Komputerowe, "4/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
    11. ↑ Hacker, "05/1997" (HR; 1997-xx-xx), page 58
    12. ↑ MAN!AC, "04/97" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 74
    13. ↑ Mega Fun, "04/97" (DE; 1997-03-05), page 36
    14. ↑ Player One, "Mars 1997" (FR; 1997-xx-xx), page 68
    15. ↑ Secret Service, "Kwiecień 1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 27
    16. ↑ Sega Magazin, "April 1997" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 76
    17. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-12), page 38
    18. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-15), page 66
    19. ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Six" (UK; 1997-02-28), page 26
    20. ↑ Video Games, "3/97" (DE; 1997-02-19), page 94


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