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Ragnarok

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Also known as
Valhalla

This Norse RPG adventure tasks a young Viking with completing quests and mastering multiple character classes to prevent the apocalyptic prophecy.

Ragnarok (also known as Valhalla) was developed by Norsehelm Production and published by Optyk for DOS in 1992; no earlier platform release is known.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1992
Perspective
Top-down
Size
1.25 MB
Version
RAGNAROK.EXE
Rating
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About Ragnarok

Ragnarok, known as Valhalla in some regions, is a roguelike computer game set in a medieval fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology. The player controls a young Viking in the year 999 A.D. who seeks to confront or delay the prophesied end of the world, known as Ragnarok. This goal involves undertaking specific quests tied to mythological figures, such as retrieving lost artifacts for gods like Odin and Thor.

The game world is structured across three primary realms: Midgaard for mortals, Asgard for gods, and Niflheim for the dead, alongside numerous other planes. Each playthrough generates a unique world, with randomized elements like shopkeeper locations, making the experience different every time. This contributes to a challenging and repeatable structure.

Character progression is defined by a flexible class system. Players select from six roles, including a fighter Viking, a spellcasting Conjurer, a crafting Blacksmith, and a knowledge-focused Sage. A key mechanic allows characters to change their class every ten levels to access different skills, with each class mastering its primary abilities, like forging weapons or writing scrolls, by that point. Additionally, magical items or events can temporarily or permanently grant a character skills outside their chosen class.

Ragnarok Screenshots

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Opening Title
Set your difficulty level
Choose your class. Each class has unique skills and abilities. Novices are recommended to use the Viking class until familiar with the game.
The story begins...
As you can see, Valhalla is a more detailed graphical version of <moby game=Rogue>Rogue: The Adventure</moby>, consisting of the overview map, close-up map and command icons. This is an example of the
Many items in Valhalla are magical, such as scrolls and potions. However, many of these items have strange effects! For example here, the character after using a strange scroll was transformed into a mighty Jaccus (what in the hey is a Jaccus anyway?)
The Character Sheet - Provides a general overview of your character's current status.
In the course of your adventures, your character may obtain certain powers. Some are aquired at the Master level, others by potions, scrolls or other events.
Skill are usually aquired when your character reaches a certain level. Other skills can be obtain by potions, scrolls and other events.
Everyone hates this part...