Play Lost Vikings Ii, The (europe) (en,fr,de) Online

I first played The Lost Vikings II on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System back in 1997. It was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, which was a notable name even then. This was a time when the SNES was full of inventive platformers and puzzle games, and this sequel fit right into that creative space without trying to overshadow everything else.

You control three distinct Vikings: Erik the Swift, Baelog the Fierce, and Olaf the Stout. Each has unique abilities; Erik can run and jump, Baelog attacks with a sword and bow, and Olaf uses his shield to block hazards and glide. The game is built on screen by screen exploration, where you must switch between the Vikings to solve environmental puzzles and combat enemies. Your main goal is to guide them through various time periods, from prehistoric lands to a high tech future, collecting keys and avoiding traps. The pacing is deliberate, often requiring careful planning and timing to progress, and the difficulty can be quite sharp in later stages. It feels satisfying to finally piece together a solution after several failed attempts.