Northgard Review (Malone86)
After 1,300+ hours, I finally completed all the achievements in this game! 🎉
I’d like to share my experience with you:
Story Mode:
Rig’s Saga – A fantastic introduction to the game. A must-play for beginners.
Cross of Vidar – A challenging story mode. Not recommended for inexperienced players.
Overall – Both storylines have solid lore and satisfying endings.
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Conquest Mode (a.k.a. The Grind Zone):
This is where 90% of the grind happens—50 wins with each clan! Here’s my take on them:
Favorite Clan: Horse 🐎
Why? Two heroes that cost no iron, can be upgraded multiple times, and even craft their own gear.
Bonus: No need to waste villagers on blacksmithing.
Result: Max upgrades within 3 years + Altar of Kings.
Easiest Clan: Stag 🦌
Why? Starts with extra resources, and Skalds generate both Happiness and Gold.
Verdict: Easily the most beginner-friendly clan.
Hardest Clan: Hounds 🐺
Why? I just couldn’t figure them out. Even with upgraded brawlers and a mixed army, I kept getting wrecked.
Verdict: If someone has tips, I’m all ears!
Weakest Clan: Goat 🐐
Why? I think we all know why…
Most Boring Clan: Rat 🐀
Why? Mid-game becomes a chore. Managing shamans on every tile for healing, then scrambling to reposition them during enemy attacks—over and over again.
Bonus Frustration: AI armies magically respawn like they have infinite gold, leading to 3-4 full-strength invasions per year.
Result: I often saved and quit out of pure exhaustion.
Most Overpowered Clan: Turtle 🐢
Why? Caravans gather resources without buildings.
Double harvesting from farms, fishing, and hunting.
Villagers can be bought with food, making population growth effortless.
Gold production is a higher —100+ food production within 5 years is easy.
Verdict: I wouldn’t be surprised if they get nerfed soon.
Most Unique/Weird Clan: Owl 🦉
Why? No wood, buildings are constructed with Lore, completely unique tech tree, and a “boss” unit.
Verdict: Very different playstyle, takes some getting used to.
The Other Clans:
Pretty well-balanced overall, each with its pros and cons.
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Bifrost Mode:
First attempts? Brutal. Even on the easiest difficulty, it felt nearly impossible.
After multiple tries? You start understanding the mechanics and making better choices.
Verdict: Tough learning curve, but once mastered, it’s extremely satisfying to win.
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Multiplayer Experience:
Why I didn’t play MP much: 90% of games are just Snake Clan rushing in 801.
Biggest issue: Finding matches where people actually develop their clans instead of speed-running aggression is rare.
Verdict: I’d rather play other RTS games for a more strategic multiplayer experience.
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Final Thoughts:
If you made it this far, thanks for reading! 😊
Hope you enjoy this game as much as I did! =D