A Mystical Beginning
Press New Game… and Survive
From the moment I launched the game, I felt something rare, something I haven’t felt in years.
It was like stepping back in time, sitting in front of that huge white CRT monitor from my childhood, rediscovering the lost, forgotten magic of old-school PC gaming.
Booting it up felt almost mystical, like a war-touched calm, wrapped in an atmosphere that feels both ancient and quietly hopeful. The opening music carries a Witcher-like energy but with something more mysterious. As someone with a musician’s ear, the soundtrack hit instantly, on par with classic RPGs, but modern in its depth.
The interface?
Viking-inspired runes, symbols, sword-like menu borders, and a snowy background that made me genuinely want to know what’s hiding beyond the fog. Straight away, the intro sets the tone:
Adventure, Survival, Mystery, and Potential.
If The Witcher and Morrowind had a baby…
…it would be The Last Nordic Tribe.
A fledgling world, still in demo form, but already hinting at the legend it’s destined to become.
A Breath of Fresh Nordic Air
Within the first 20 minutes, I was hooked. It felt like stepping out of the smog of modern gaming and breathing in crisp, cold mountain RPG air.
*Sniffs deeply, holds it in, filling lungs… exhales*.. Ahhhhh
I’d forgotten what that feels like. This game brings it all back, that sense of adventure, of discovery, of a world waiting just beyond the fog. The early game starts humble: You wake up on a lonely shore, the cold biting at your skin, the horizon blurred by mist. No weapons, no gear, no food… just you, the world, and the unknown.
A lonely shore, the adventure begins.
And then I spotted it,
A mushroom in the corner of the area… and right next to it?
A snake.
No weapon.
No knife.
No stick.
So I did the only logical thing:
I beat up the snake with my bare hands…
And just like that, I got my first taste of the game’s point-based skill system. Swinging, surviving, exploring, every little action earns points, slowly shaping your character into something stronger. Even this tiny, absurd victory felt meaningful, a subtle reminder that every choice counts.
This moment alone was so peak survival-RPG energy that it birthed the perfect comic skit:
A Critical Hit he won’t soon forget!
Ding Ding! Critical hit! I swung with everything I had, and the snake took a critical blow, like a right hook from Mike Tyson. +12 damage! Out cold. The mushroom was mine! HaHAH!
In your face, snake. In your face, Mother Nature! In your face… you son of a…
Ahem… anyywayy… Let us proceed
Combat & Exploration: Hands, Axes, and Chaos
The combat is ridiculously satisfying. Each hand has a purpose, left and right mouse buttons control your fists if you’re unarmed, letting you throw down with anything that moves. Grab a weapon, and your left hand naturally shifts to blocking while the right swings with satisfying weight. It’s smooth, tactile, and alive.
Fresh meat, Viking style.
Exploration is equally chaotic and rewarding. I snuck through snowy forests, peeked into misty valleys, and spotted loot tucked into the corners of the world. Every mushroom, log, or shiny rock feels like a tiny victory; every wolf den or abandoned hut feels like a story waiting to happen. The classic “just one more task” pull hit me hard, one minute I’m gathering supplies, the next, I vanished into the fog exploring.
And here’s where it gets unhinged: punching snakes, stealing mushrooms, fighting wolves, taking down boar for fresh meat, gathering materials to craft weapons… and nearly freezing my Viking butt cheeks off in the process.
I have to admit, I think I may have enjoyed beating up that snake more than I should have… maybe I need to book an appointment with a psychiatrist. Peak survival-RPG energy? Oh, it’s alive, baby. Every encounter, with nature, creatures, or the environment, keeps you on edge, invested, and absolutely losing it in the best way possible.
Turning materials into survival.
Developer Spotlight: Quiet Passion, Big Vision
When I asked the creator of Never Say Never Studio about his vision, he told me:
“I want it to be a good game, with an original story.”
And honestly? That told me everything I needed to know.
There’s a quiet focus here, a developer comitted to making something real, something true, something that reflects their own vision.
That’s the energy behind The Last Nordic Tribe. Simple. Humble. Pure. And you can feel it in every part of the game so far.
The sense of Adventure Begins
The Last Nordic Tribe is shaping up to be something genuinely special. Even as a demo, you can already feel the foundations of a world with real character: the atmosphere, the survival tension, the soundtrack, and the mystery lingering in the fog.
The gameplay loop is addictive, the exploration feels open and curious, and the whole experience carries a quiet, honest charm you don’t see often.
If the developer keeps building on what’s here, the tone, the systems, the world, this could grow into a very memorable survival RPG.
Right now? It’s one to watch. Can’t wait to dive deeper when the next build drops.
Keep it up, Never Say Never Studio, Respect. 👊
Curious to try it yourself? Smash into The Last Nordic Tribe demo on Steam and dive headfirst into the Adventure!
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