Vikings invade The Settlers II: The Next Generation

The Vikings, with the exception of Hagar, are often depicted as a race of bloodthirsty and brutal Scandinavian savages who sailed on ships with dragon motifs. While there were Viking marauders, they were more a minority. Most Vikings were explorers and traders known for their cleanliness and cooperative nature.

Whatever version you prefer, Vikings are simply irresistible. Ubisoft (who are having a good season) is capitalizing on the the blond and blue-eyed Scandinavian charmers with The Vikings addon for 3D remake of The Settlers II: The Next Generation.

The Settlers II: The Next Generation gameplay involves managing resources, building settlements, and protecting your people from invaders. The Viking add on contains a new campaign with 12 missions and all other races become playable in single player, new quest system, and more.

A German version of The Vikings add on for The Settlers II: The Next Generation from Blue Byte and Funatics Development, will be available February 2007. No word yet when an English version of The Vikings will sail for North America.

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The Vikings, with the exception of Hagar, are often depicted as a race of bloodthirsty and brutal Scandinavian savages who sailed on ships with dragon motifs. While there were Viking marauders, they were more a minority. Most Vikings were explorers and traders known for their cleanliness and cooperative nature.

Whatever version you prefer, Vikings are simply irresistible. Ubisoft (who are having a good season) is capitalizing on the the blond and blue-eyed Scandinavian charmers with The Vikings addon for 3D remake of The Settlers II: The Next Generation.

The Settlers II: The Next Generation gameplay involves managing resources, building settlements, and protecting your people from invaders. The Viking add on contains a new campaign with 12 missions and all other races become playable in single player, new quest system, and more.

A German version of The Vikings add on for The Settlers II: The Next Generation from Blue Byte and Funatics Development, will be available February 2007. No word yet when an English version of The Vikings will sail for North America.