Human Head Studios

Rune

In RUNE, players assume the role of Ragnar the Viking, mightiest warrior of a bygone age. In an age when might makes right, it is Ragnar who doles out justice on the blade of his massive battle-axe. Players will explore beautiful settings both above and below the mountains of the far north as Ragnar fights his way through several stunning and unique kingdoms to an ultimate confrontation with the Sark Amen, the shadowy warrior-masters of the netherworld. Players will have to use their brains as well as their massive brawn to survive this third-person perspective game as they explore the fully 3D game world fighting off fantastic creatures from both Norse legend and the fertile minds of the Human Head staff with their array of swords, axes and magical devices.

Released: 18 November 2000
Developer: Human Head Studios
Publisher: Nine Realms
Engine: Unreal Engine 1
Perspective: Third person
Age rating: PEGI 18 · ESRB M
Platforms: Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure
Estimated owners: 100,000–200,000 (est.)