# Viking Saga 1: The Cursed Ring

> The story of the game starts in the kingdom of old Viking king Arnar

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.realore.vikingsaga](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.realore.vikingsaga)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.realore.vikingsaga`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MERSIE LIMITED
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 359,891
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (5,934 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.58
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-06
- **First published:** 2014-01-20
- **Publisher country:** CY
- **Size:** 159 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realore.vikingsaga)
- **Website:** [http://mersiecompany.com/](http://mersiecompany.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://mersiecompany.com/privacy-policy.html](http://mersiecompany.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Viking Saga 1: The Cursed Ring** invites you to the mythical kingdom of Viking king Arnar and his son Ingolf's daring quest. After the king is cursed by Loki over a precious ring, players navigate through picturesque island landscapes, gather resources, build huts, and uncover the secrets needed to lift the curse.

Featuring 47 challenging levels filled with magic, treachery, and brave feats, this adventure game combines exploration and strategy. Complete each level with timely goals to earn stars, build alliances with locals and a wise Druid, and experience an immersive offline gaming journey packed with Vikings lore and thrilling challenges.

## Rankings

- #118,469 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.realore.vikingsaga.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Players generally praise Viking Saga 1 as engaging and nostalgic, with broad positive sentiment. However, recurring frustrations center on monetization and progression: levels and further content are often blocked behind ads or purchases, and players are sometimes forced to replay earlier content to advance. Occasional progression bugs and blockers further dampen the experience. Overall, the game is well-liked for its feel and challenge, but the monetization approach and progression barriers significantly affect satisfaction.

### Pros

- Engaging and addictive gameplay that many players find hard to put down.
- Overall positive reception with reviewers calling it great, amazing, or awesome.
- Classic, nostalgic feel that fans of the series appreciate.
- Strong long-term appeal; players report replaying the game multiple times.

### Cons

- Monetization gating: levels and progression are blocked behind ads or paywalls.
- Needlessly repetitive: finishing a difficult phase often requires replaying earlier levels.
- Levels get locked after initial sections, forcing payment to continue.

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