Christopher Dershmitt
CEO and creative director at Crazy Viking Studios, the developer behind Volgarr the Viking; discusses game design philosophy, difficulty, and the Volgarr series throughout the episode.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 24min
Remap Interview - Volgarr the Viking
Christopher Dershmitt, CEO and creative director of Crazy Viking Studios, dives into the philosophy behind Volgarr the Viking. He shares insights on creating a 'hard but fair' gaming experience, discussing design choices like minimal UIs to encourage player learning. From the challenges of 2012's Kickstarter to the evolution of 2D game mechanics, he reflects on the arcade-era difficulty and player feedback for sequels. Christopher also teases upcoming projects, including an ARPG-style continuation and a kid-friendly retelling of Volgarr.
