Who developed The Lost Vikings?
The Lost Vikings was developed by Silicon & Synapse, the studio now known as Blizzard Entertainment, and published by Interplay Productions. It was released in 1993 initially for the Super NES.
Questions about The Lost Vikings
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What are the abilities of each Viking in The Lost Vikings?
Erik the Swift can run fast, jump, and bash through walls with his helmet. Baleog the Fierce fights with a sword and a bow with unlimited arrows. Olaf the Stout uses his shield to block attacks, glide, and serve as a platform for the other two.
How many levels does The Lost Vikings have?
The Super NES version contains 37 levels. The Mega Drive and Genesis version includes 42 levels, adding five stages not present in any other version of the game.
What inspired The Lost Vikings game?
The Lost Vikings was initially inspired by Lemmings, the popular puzzle game. The original concept involved hundreds of tiny Vikings on screen, but developers reduced the number to three to suit console hardware and television displays.
Where have the Lost Vikings made cameo appearances?
The Lost Vikings have appeared in Rock n' Roll Racing, Blackthorne, the ClayFighter series, multiple World of Warcraft expansions, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, StarCraft II, and Heroes of the Storm, where they function as a playable multi-unit hero.
What platforms is The Lost Vikings available on?
The game has been released on Super NES, Amiga, Amiga CD32, MS-DOS, Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Battle.net, and as part of the 2021 Blizzard Arcade Collection for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.