Lost Vikings, The

The Lost Vikings is a puzzle-platform video game developed by Silicon & Synapse (now Blizzard Entertainment) and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1992. The game follows the adventures of three Vikings who have been abducted by aliens and must use their unique skills to escape and find their way back home. Players must switch between controlling each Viking to solve various puzzles and overcome obstacles. The game features a total of 37 levels, each with increasing difficulty, as well as boss battles and a time-trial mode. The Lost Vikings received critical acclaim for its innovative gameplay mechanics, charming characters, and humorous storyline. It has since been re-released on numerous platforms, including PC, Sega Genesis, and PlayStation, and spawned a sequel, The Lost Vikings 2.