Rune
About the Game
As the conflict between the gods Odin and Loki deepens, the latter prepares to unleash the Ragnarok - a full-scale attack on the world that would eventually end it. A warrior named Ragnar is initiated into the Odinsblade, an order of warriors whose task is to protect the runestones, magical artifacts that have the power to bind Loki. Ragnar must also defend a neighboring village from the attack by a viking called Conrack, and eventually decide what fate this world should await. players navigate Ragnar through hostile areas, killing predominantly supernatural creatures with melee weapons.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Each weapon has a special "Rune Power" that can be activated for a short time by gathering energy from runes. Multiplayer is included as well, in which each player controls a character equipped with various weapons, in a fashion similar to Ragnar.
Standout Features
- Ragnar: players navigate Ragnar through hostile areas, killing predominantly supernatural creatures with melee weapons.
- Ragnar can use swords, axes, maces and hammers.
- Rune Power: Each weapon has a special "Rune Power" that can be activated for a short time by gathering energy from runes.
- Multiplayer is included as well, in which each player controls a character equipped with various weapons, in a fashion similar to Ragnar.
- Odin: As the conflict between the gods Odin and Loki deepens, the latter prepares to unleash the Ragnarok - a full-scale attack on the world that would eventually end it.
- Ragnar: A warrior named Ragnar is initiated into the Odinsblade, an order of warriors whose task is to protect the runestones, magical artifacts that have the power to bind Loki.
- Ragnar must also defend a neighboring village from the attack by a viking called Conrack, and eventually decide what fate this world should await.
Modes & Ways to Play
Multiplayer is included as well, in which each player controls a character equipped with various weapons, in a fashion similar to Ragnar.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Rune | PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Human Head Studios, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Human Head Studios, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Take-Two Interactive Software Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Human Head Studios, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Take Two Interactive GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Localized by | Coda Entertainment GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | MobyGames |
| Game Engine by | Epic Games, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Media Type | CD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Gamepad | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Keyboard Compatible | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | USB Mouse Compatible (SCPH-10230) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Additional Hardware Supported | Multitap | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players via Multitap | 1-4 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-07 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2001-07-27 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2001-10-26 | Germany | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PN | SLUS-20109 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 710425270789 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00005ME8L | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 5989 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-50335 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5026555300407 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 5989 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5026555300421 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-50336# | Germany | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
