Bad North: Jotunn Edition
4.4
Bad North: Jotunn Edition
Raw Fury
4.4
Publisher Country
US
Country Release Date
2019-10-16
Content Rating
Teen
Country / Regions
US
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Introduction
Your home is under attack. The king is dead at the hands of Viking invaders. Hope is a distant glimmer in the fog, fading fast with every passing moment. As you rise to take your father’s place as ruler, it will fall to you to stage your defences. But make no mistake – this is no fight for victory, but a desperate grasp for survival.
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island. Everything is at stake: fail, and watch the blood of your subjects stain the ground red.
It’s charmingly brutal, with beautiful procedurally-generated islands and adorable soldiers juxtaposed against the blood-stained realities of war. You control the broad strokes of the battle, giving high level commands to your soldiers who try their best to carry them out in the heat of the moment. It’s accessibly deep, with simple player inputs masking a dynamic combat simulation that make it inviting to new players while challenging veterans.
Keep fighting, warriors. Not for power or riches or glory, but for hope of peace to come once again in the harsh lands of the Bad North.
Key Features
REAL-TIME TACTICS ROGUELITE: Position and relocate your troops to fend off the Vikings, who each have their own counters to the threats you pose. Pick your battles and plan your evacuations carefully! Lose a commander and they’re gone forever; lose everything, and it’s game over!
INTELLIGENT UNIT CONTROLS: You command the broad strokes of your defences and monitor positioning — your soldiers do the rest, navigating and engaging intuitively in response to the situation at hand.
PROCEDURALLY-GENERATED ISLANDS: Each island is both stylistically charming and unique in its layout. Plan your strategies around every nook and cranny, for you only get one chance to save them from the enemy invasion.
UNLOCKABLE UPGRADES: A stronger, smarter defence leads to greater rewards. Use these to develop your subjects from a ragtag militia into seasoned warriors.
FeaturedReviews
By Giordin Formica
2025-06-18
Version 2.00.20
contentfeature_requestssound_and_musicAbsolutely love the game! No ads which is awesome. Love the art style, and the background music. Good game to pass the time, and can get quite tense at times, keeps you engaged and on your toes. Although I do wish there were a little bit more upgrades, unit types. Perhaps even merging your units? Have spears with warriors, or Archers with Spearman, etc. Being able to take control of buildings and use them as a defensive position not only a heal zone? Overall a fantastic game, 5/5 all day!
By Dillon Barclay
2025-08-08
Version 2.00.20
feature_requestscontentgame_progressioncustomizationVery fun, strategic, and unique game. I'm starting to think pre-pay games are the only way to enjoy a mobile game. A 2nd edition or additional modes and customizations would be welcomed. For example, more skill trees, boss levels, or bigger islands or castles and perhaps some that you're on the offensive would be fun.
By Forum Arcade
2025-07-02
Version 2.00.20
game_progressionfeature_requestsperformance_and_bugsOne of the better mobile games. I keep coming back to it even years on. it's a bite-sized, real-time tactics game, and although I tend to prefer turn-based tactics, learning the nuances of the game is very fun. I just wish there was a little more to it; something to work towards. Also some of the achievements might be bugged, because I'm sure I should have earned them all by now. :P
