What it is
Loki is a 2007 role-playing game from Cyanide, set across Aztec, Egyptian, Greek and Norse mythologies. You choose one of four heroes: a Norse fighter, Greek warrior, Egyptian magician or Aztec shaman. Each has different attributes, powers, spells and skills. The story follows a hero aiding their gods while investigating chaos linked to Seth, the Egyptian god of darkness, who has returned from the dead. The journey moves through mythological eras and events, including Troy and Ragnarok, with encounters involving figures such as Achilles, Thor and Akhenaton. Combat includes more than 100 monsters, from Fenrir to the Minotaur, and even some gods. Loki supports single-player and multiplayer features, plus Family Sharing. It is listed for Microsoft Windows and Steam categorizes it as an RPG.
What players like, and what they don't
- Four heroes from distinct mythologies
- Four mythology-based settings and story eras
- More than 100 monsters
- Single-player and multiplayer support
- Family Sharing available
- Windows is the listed platform
- Released in 2007
- Metacritic score is 61
Who it suits
Loki suits players who want a mythology-themed RPG with several hero types, monster-filled combat and a journey across four cultural settings. It also fits players looking for single-player or multiplayer play on Windows.
Loki combines four mythological settings with selectable heroes, varied powers and a large monster roster. Its Windows release and 2007 age are important considerations.
