Software:Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok

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Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok
Developer(s)Wax Lyrical Games
Publisher(s)Iceberg Interactive
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseFebruary 18, 2011
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single player

Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok is an adventure video game developed by two-person team Wax Lyrical Games, and published by Iceberg Interactive. It was released in Europe and the USA on the 18th of February 2011.

Plot

Set in a mysterious utopian city that has been abandoned, the player takes on the role of an anonymous urban photographer who becomes trapped at the center of a battle between good and evil at the time of Ragnarök.

Development

Baron Wittard is the premiere title of Wax Lyrical Games,[1] created by the two-person team consisting of Marlies Maalderink (in the Netherlands) and me Alan Thorn in the UK.[2] Video game writer and designer Thorn 's design philosophy was to create an "enchanting and enthralling" opportunity for players to explore the ancient ruins of a rich history.[3] Commencing in December 2010, the developers published a developer diary for their upcoming game. It was hosted on Just Adventure, while German and Dutch translations were listed at Adventure-Treff.de and Adventure-Island.nl respectively.[4] On February 18, 2011, the game was made available in retail stores in the UK, Scandinavian and Benelux territories.[5]

Reception

Adventure Gamers thought the game's lackluster gameplay was counteracted by its haunting atmosphere.[6] Just Adventure praised it as intelligent, challenging, and atmospheric.[7] Gry Online praised the game's symphonic soundtrack.[8] GameZone.de thought the graphics came across as a bit old-fashioned for the time.[9]

Die Hard Game Fan listed the title as one of the "Ten Indie Games to Look For in 2011".[10]

References

  1. "Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok finds publishing ally" (in en-US). https://adventuregamers.com/news/view/20884. 
  2. "Interview with Alan Thorn about Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok | Diehard GameFAN" (in en-US). February 2011. http://diehardgamefan.com/2011/02/01/interview-with-alan-thorn-about-baron-wittard-nemesis-of-ragnarok/. 
  3. "Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok Preview - Gamezebo" (in en-GB). Gamezebo. 2010-10-05. https://www.gamezebo.com/2010/10/05/baron-wittard-nemesis-ragnarok-preview/. 
  4. "Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok" (in en). GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/baron-wittard--nemesis-of-ragnarok-wax-lyrical-games-publish-the-first-developer-diary-entry-for-their-creepy-point-and-clicker. 
  5. "Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok" (in en). GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/baron-wittard--nemesis-of-ragnarok-the-baron-hits-stores-today. 
  6. "Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok Review" (in en-US). 18 March 2011. https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18539. 
  7. Shane. "Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok" (in en). http://justadventure.com/2013-05-20-21-09-14/747-baron-wittard-nemesis-of-ragnarok. 
  8. "Google Translate". https://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=pl&u=https://www.gry-online.pl/S016.asp?ID=15775&prev=search. 
  9. "Baron Wittard – Das dunkle Geheimnis von Utopia im Gamezone-Test" (in de). GameZone. http://www.gamezone.de/Baron-Wittard-x-Das-dunkle-Geheimnis-von-Utopia-Spiel-18612/Tests/Baron-Wittard-Das-dunkle-Geheimnis-von-Utopia-im-Gamezone-Test-993150/2/. 
  10. "Ten Indie Games to Look For in 2011 | Diehard GameFAN" (in en-US). 10 January 2011. http://diehardgamefan.com/2011/01/10/ten-indie-games-to-look-for-in-2011/. 

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