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Rune: Viking Warlord

In Rune: Viking Warlord, players assume the role of Ragnar the Viking; the mightiest warrior of a bygone age. In a land where might makes right, it is Ragnar who doles out justice with the blade of his massive…

30 July 2001

Rune: Viking Warlord is an adventure developed by Human Head Studios, released 30 July 2001 on PlayStation 2.

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What Rune: Viking Warlord is

Rune: Viking Warlord is an adventure game developed by Human Head Studios and released in 2001. It was published by Take-Two Interactive. It is available on PlayStation 2 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In Rune: Viking Warlord, players assume the role of Ragnar the Viking; the mightiest warrior of a bygone age. In a land where might makes right, it is Ragnar who doles out justice with the blade of his massive battleaxe. His ultimate goal is to confront the Sark Amen, the shadowy warrior-masters of the netherworld. During his journey, Rune will gain access to 15 different weapons -- including a two-handed sword, magical blades, throwing axes, and war hammers -- as he comes face to face with Dark Vikings, underground dwellers, goblins, and a mysterious race of super beings.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Rune: Viking Warlord launched on 30 July 2001, within three weeks of Final Fantasy X, Max Payne, Golden Sun and Mario Kart: Super Circuit.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy X, Max Payne, Golden Sun, Mario Kart: Super Circuit.

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When did Rune: Viking Warlord come out?
Rune: Viking Warlord was released on 30 July 2001 for PlayStation 2.

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