The Lost Vikings 2

About

The Lost Vikings 2 sends Erik, Olaf, and Baleog on another chaotic quest after a botched robot apocalypse leaves them stuck in time loops. Each Viking gains mechanical upgrades, think Olaf with a rocket arm or Baleog in a jetpack, forcing players to swap between their abilities to solve environmental puzzles and cross treacherous levels. The SNES sequel mixes tight platforming with timed challenges, letting one or two players team up to navigate its tricky layouts. A cult favorite for its absurd humor and sticky characters, the game leans into its Norse clowns with jokes that haven’t aged a day. The co-op mode remains a highlight, demanding coordination as players juggle limited movesets and sudden respawns. Though buried under mid-90s releases, its blend of action and puzzle-solving earned a lasting following, with retro fans praising its replayability and Blizzard’s early knack for quirky design.

Storyline

After escaping from Tomator in The Lost Vikings, Erik the Swift, Olaf the Stout, and Baleog the Fierce have lived joyous and fruitful Viking lives. Then one day, after returning home from a fishing trip, the Vikings get captured by Tomator again. Tomator then calls upon a robotic guard to send them into the Arena, which falls short when a system failure happens. During the blackout, the three Vikings dismantle the robot piece by piece and wear its parts on their bodies, granting them new abilities. The three Vikings are then accidentally sent through time once again. Equipped with the new robotic gear, Erik, Olaf, and Baleog must journey through each level to find their way back home.