When Vikings Attack!

Game Overview

When Vikings Attack! is a fast-paced, top-down arcade action game developed by Clever Endeavour Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3. The core mechanic revolves around building a mob of everyday citizens. As you recruit more townspeople to your group, your throwing power increases, allowing you to lift heavier objects and launch devastating counter-attacks against the Viking horde.

Throughout your journey across various whimsical urban environments, you will dodge incoming hazards, outmaneuver boss fights, and utilize environmental elements to gain the upper hand. Players must use quick reflexes, crowd management, and tactical positioning to survive waves of chaotic attacks. The game emphasizes a pick-up-and-play arcade feel, pairing humorous cartoon visuals with frantic multiplayer and cooperative modes to keep players hooked.

Quick Specifications

• Platform: PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) / PlayStation 3

• Release Date: November 6, 2012

• Genre: Arcade, Action, Party, Brawler

• Developer: Clever Endeavour Games

• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

• Players: 1 to 4 Players (Local & Online Multiplayer)

• Play Length: Approximately 3 to 5 hours (Campaign)

• Region Format: Region Free (Digital via PlayStation Network)

Key Features

• Mob-Based Combat: Control a growing crowd of ordinary citizens where strength in numbers lets you pick up larger and more destructive objects to hurl at enemies.

• Chaotic Environment Interaction: Grab almost anything on the street—bicycles, mailboxes, cars, and statues—turning the entire town into your arsenal.

• Cross-Buy Support: Enjoy the value of cross-platform compatibility, allowing you to experience the game seamlessly across both PS Vita and PS3 systems.

• Hectic Multiplayer Modes: Engage in frantic local and online competitive or cooperative multiplayer matches with up to four players.

• Humorous Arcade Style: Experience witty British humor, vibrant cartoon art directions, and fast-paced gameplay designed for short bursts or extended gaming sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Is When Vikings Attack! playable as a single-player experience?

A: Yes, the game features a full single-player campaign mode where you battle through various urban levels to fend off the Viking invasion, though it also shines brightly in multiplayer modes.

Q: Does the PS Vita version support multiplayer with PS3 players?

A: Yes, the game supports cross-play and cross-platform features between the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3 versions, making it easy to find matches with friends across hardware.

Q: How does the crowd-mechanic work during combat?

A: The more townspeople you rescue and add to your group, the larger your mob becomes. A bigger mob lets you run faster, dodge more effectively, and pick up much heavier objects to throw at the Vikings.

Q: Is this title available physically or digitally?

A: When Vikings Attack! was released primarily as a digital download title through the PlayStation Network (PSN) for both the PS Vita and PS3.