Developer: Game Dynasty
Publisher: Valkyrie Initiative
Genre: Strategy
Reviewed For Nintendo Switch
Also Available On PlayStation, Xbox, PC
Micegard is a short but sweet adventure blending Viking mythology with little warrior mice battling evil toads. While it’s not a deep or particularly challenging experience, Micegard is a fun and engaging adventure for those looking for a bite-sized mythic journey.
Micegard tells a tale of mice warriors fighting to protect their village from an invading army. Inspired by Norse mythology, the game follows a group of rodent warriors as they fend off waves of enemies, rebuild their homes, and interact with a few gods along the way. The narrative certainly isn’t deep, but it is engaging. It’s a nice little story that’s just enough to keep players invested.
Micegard blends action and strategy, allowing players to control the squad of warrior mice in three distinct formations: free, attack, and defense. In free mode, the mice roam and attack on their own, gathering resources and engaging enemies. The attack formation sets up a triangle where archers fire at foes, while the defensive formation has all mice cluster together, striking as a unit for added protection. Switching between these formations on the fly is quick, and the game’s fluidity more than makes up for its simplicity. Between missions, players use gathered resources to rebuild their village and unlock upgrades. It has a satisfying gameplay loop that remains balanced throughout, giving just enough challenge and progression to keep players from getting bored.
Micegard ’s charming, hand-drawn art style brings its Viking rodent world to life. The characters are expressive environments are detailed, even if their designs aren’t inspiring. The soundtrack complements the adventure well with a soundtrack that works well for the whimsical presentation while still giving urgency during battles.
It’s a short adventure, but Micegard does just enough with its mix of action and strategy. The formation-based combat is genuinely fun, and light resource management gives players a satisfying bit of progression. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but there is just enough here to justify Micegard during a sale.
