

The shaft and amulet are combined to form the Staff of Prehistoria, which fits the theme of Uldaman and also is an area in The Lost Vikings.In the Frozen Throne's 'Monolith' scenario, the names for the Dark Troll Commando hero are the same as those for the Lost Vikings: Erik the Swift, Baelog the Fierce and Olaf the Stout.The Lost Vikings II contains several references to Blizzard's other games. One of the quests in Uldaman also requires the player to collect the Shaft of Tsol and Amulet of Gni'Kiv, which spell out 'Lost' and 'Vik'ing' when read backwards.


Later releases (PC, PlayStation, Saturn) featured significantly altered graphics, CD music and extensive voice acting provided by (Erik), (Baleog & Fang), (Olaf, Tomator), and (Scorch).Cameo appearances The Vikings have also shown up from time to time in other Blizzard games.Both Olaf and Baelog make an appearance in the 1993 game.-Olaf can be unlocked as a hidden character.-Baelog appears on the planet Bogmire, on several billboardposters, posing for 'Viking Cola.' In the version of, all three Vikings appear in a secret area in the second snow level.They most recently appeared as in Blizzard's in the dungeon Uldaman. The SNES version used technology very similar to the original installment, with the same cartoonish graphics and basic 16-bit sound and music. He can also fly until he gets exhausted, at which point he can glide softly down, like Olaf.Graphics and Sound The sequel was originally released for the SNES in 1994, shortly after the first game.
