Vikings: The Strategy of Ultimate Conquest

Vikings: The Strategy of Ultimate Conquest
Developer(s)Random Games
Publisher(s)GT Interactive
Platform(s)Windows
Macintosh
ReleaseMarch 1996[1]

Vikings: The Strategy of Ultimate Conquest is a 1996 video game from GT Interactive. The game was narrated by actor Michael Dorn of "Star Trek: The Next Generation.[1]

Gameplay

Vikings: The Strategy of Ultimate Conquest casts players as ambitious Viking warriors in 9th-century Scandinavia seeking to conquer over 160 provinces across Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. The gameplay is a blend of strategy, adventure, and narrative choice. Players manage resources, negotiate trade deals with nearly 300 cities, and gather intelligence by charming tavern patrons. The journey unfolds across land and sea, combining tactical invasions with character-driven quests for ancient relics and artifacts. Combat plays a central role—ranging from skirmishes with bandits to large-scale village raids, complete with burning buildings and looting spoils. Decisions such as marriage and alliance-building shape the course of a warrior's lifetime, influencing both reputation and territorial gains. Each session offers a different strategic landscape, as provinces evolve in strength and resistance. With difficulty levels spanning from novice to saga legend, the game emphasizes replayability and the dynamic consequences of player choices.[1]

Development

The game was developed by Random Games, a company founded in 1985.[1]

Reception

Computer Gaming World gave the game score of 1 out of 5 stating" Undoubtedly, this game would have looked good 10 years ago. But, today, this type of boring gameplay just looks old, canned and cliché"[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "GT Interactive Unleashes 'Vikings: The Strategy of Ultimate Conquest'; Title Marks Company's First Strategy Adventure". Business Wire. March 14, 1996. Archived from the original on July 21, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2022 – via The Free Library.
  2. ^ "Vikings: The Strategy of Ultimate Conquest". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Carter, Tim (July 1996). "Norse Play" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. p. 194. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 13, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  4. ^ "Vikings". Power Play (magazine) (in German). July 1997. p. 140. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  5. ^ Schnelle, Michael (May 1997). "Vikings". PC Player (in German). p. 122. Retrieved June 26, 2022.


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