Saga of the Nine Worlds: The Four Stags Collector's Edition

The Norse mythology has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, mainly thanks to movie franchises that feature characters like Thor and Loki. Naturally, many video games have been inspired by Norse legends as well, even if they change the stories to fit their own narrative. Even World of Warcraft includes an awful lot of references, with major lore characters bearing names like Thorim, Loken and Freya.

Saga of the Nine Worlds: The Four Stags is a puzzle game with hidden object elements in which you get to explore the frozen lands of the north and interact with a variety of legendary characters. Even if the gameplay mechanics are nothing out of the ordinary, the game is a lot more cinematic than your typical production in the genre, as well as arguably prettier in the graphics department.

The story starts when the four stags that maintain balance in Midgard go missing, which in turn leaves Odin powerless as well. In order to avoid the destruction of the World Tree, you must travel across the world and find the stags before it is too late. Naturally, all sorts of evil creatures try to stop you along the way, so you have to find clever way to deal with them.

The gameplay is pretty relaxed, in the sense that you get all the time you want in order to come up with a solution. The puzzles themselves are not particularly tough, but they are nicely designed to feel different than what you may have experienced in other games. You can also enjoy various mini-games along the way that keep you on edge.

As mentioned before, Saga of the Nine Worlds: The Four Stags is particularly pretty when it comes to animations and the artwork. Every level features multiple areas to explore, as well as special items that allow you to zoom in to get a closer look. Even the cutscenes are well-made and exciting, especially since there is full voice acting for almost every dialog line spoken by the characters.

All things considered, Saga of the Nine Worlds: The Four Stags is a very polished adventure game, even if it is designed to be enjoyed by casual players. The puzzles can be pretty challenging if you up the difficulty level a bit.

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