Assassin's Creed Valhalla

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  • Summary: Build your own Viking Legend. Become Eivor, a Viking raider raised to be a fearless warrior, and lead your clan from icy desolation in Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England. Find your settlement and conquer this hostile land by any means to earn a place inBuild your own Viking Legend. Become Eivor, a Viking raider raised to be a fearless warrior, and lead your clan from icy desolation in Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England. Find your settlement and conquer this hostile land by any means to earn a place in Valhalla. England in the age of the Vikings is a fractured nation of petty lords and warring kingdoms. Beneath the chaos lies a rich and untamed land waiting for a new conqueror. Will it be you? Write Your Viking Saga. Blaze your own path across England with advanced RPG mechanics. Fight brutal battles, lead fiery raids or use strategy and alliances with other leaders to bring victory. Every choice you make in combat and conversation is another step on the path to greatness. Lead Epic Raids. Lead a crew of raiders and launch lightning-fast surprise attacks against Saxon armies and fortresses. Claim the riches of your enemies' lands for your clan and expand your influence far beyond your growing settlement. ENGAGE IN VISCERAL COMBAT. Unleash the ruthless fighting style of a Viking warrior as you dual-wield axes, swords, or even shields against relentless foes. Decapitate opponents in close-quarters combat, riddle them with arrows, or assassinate them with your Hidden Blade. Grow Your Settlement. Your clan's new home grows with your legend. Customise your settlement by building upgradable structures. Unlock new features and quests by constructing a barracks, a blacksmith, a tattoo parlour, and much more. Share Your Custom Raider. Recruit mercenary Vikings designed by other players or create and customise your own to share online. Sit back and reap the rewards when they fight alongside your friends in their game worlds. A Dark Age Open World. Sail across the icy North Sea to discover and conquer the broken kingdoms of England. Immerse yourself in activities like hunting and drinking games or engage in traditional Norse competitions like flyting – or, as it's better known, verbally devastating rivals through the art of the Viking rap battle. [Ubisoft]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. GamingTrend
    Nov 9, 2020
    100
    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the best open world RPG this year. It’s colorful locals are a joy to discover, combat and stealth feel deep and rewarding, and there’s a viking hoard of things to do.
  2. Ragequit.gr
    Nov 9, 2020
    91
    Valhalla is a truly authentic Viking experience, and quite possibly the best and most complete Assassin's Creed game in the series' current "Open-World RPG" phase.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Nov 17, 2020
    90
    Everybody has their Assassin's Creed. Mine might still be the pirate's life in Black Flag. But Valhalla is basically Vikings vs. knights, filling out the other two sides of my personal trifecta. The assassinations might've gone soft, but the northern European world building hits hard.
  4. Windows Central
    Nov 9, 2020
    80
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla provides a gorgeous playground to explore with excellent combat. Though the story seems unnecessarily long, it's a fun Viking tale mixed with the series' own flare and sci-fi elements.
  5. Game Debate
    Jan 11, 2021
    80
    Assassins Creed Valhalla is a lot of fun and easy to sink dozens of hours into. It is the best entry in the more recent trilogy and genuinely elevates the gameplay mechanics. Content could be considered somewhat bloated still, but it is diverse enough and the setting and story is solid most of the way through.
  6. Games.cz
    Nov 12, 2020
    80
    Ubisoft did what had to be done, made the game easier in some respects, tweaked some details and added others. As a whole, even with all its deficiencies, the game is a joyous place to spend your time in.
  7. Quarter to Three
    Nov 25, 2020
    60
    Even without the Aegean sparkle of Odyssey, this is an idyllic tapestry for Ubisoft’s artists. This sunlight streaming through the clouds, bathing rich greed fields and vine-covered ruins and burgeoning cathedrals in its golden benediction! Ubisoft’s artists are to open world games what Richard II is to words, and their talent shines throughout Valhalla’s England: this sceptered isle, this earth of majesty, this other Eden, demi-paradise, this little world, this precious stone set in the silver sea, this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England. So what if it’s not as good as Odyssey? I’ll take it!

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  2. Mixed: 172 out of 1705
  3. Negative: 326 out of 1705
  1. lostinthemist
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    I'm almost shocked how well Ubisoft delivered with this one. 2019 was awful for them, so i wasn't expecting much, but Valhalla so good.I'm almost shocked how well Ubisoft delivered with this one. 2019 was awful for them, so i wasn't expecting much, but Valhalla so good. There's so much to do, voice acting is great, story is great, graphics are amazing. It's going to be something i'm gonna play until cyberpunk comes out. There's not much else anyway. Not interested at all in spiderman dlc.… Expand
  2. bubbleheart
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Well this small hate spreading is clearly made up by small group of people, because i'm playing the game right now and everything is justWell this small hate spreading is clearly made up by small group of people, because i'm playing the game right now and everything is just fine. This make no sense to come here and just leave bunch of 0 out of 10 scores. These people must have some serious issues.… Expand
  4. Backandmore
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Norway, England, Vinland (North-America) and later Ireland? How about yes?!!!!
  5. Free_World
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    One of my new favorites in Assassin's Creed series along with AC4:Black Flag, Unity, Syndicate and Origins.
  6. forthebetter
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    People who leave 0's to amazing games like this, should either get help or just give up gaming. I mean it.
  7. CCsckr
    Nov 12, 2020
    6
    It's a re-skin of the previous 2 AC games. Combat is the same, stealth is the same, everything is the same except new gear, dual wield,It's a re-skin of the previous 2 AC games. Combat is the same, stealth is the same, everything is the same except new gear, dual wield, character customization like tattoos and hair. The new features would be worthy of a DLC, not a stand alone game.

    Story is typical of Ubisoft. Interesting setting, but bland content. Shallow or simply uninteresting characters, conflicts and events.

    Sure, the whole setting and map is impressive as always. Ubisoft's environment artists are always top notch - 10/10.

    But still. Cringy voice acting. I honestly cannot understand why Ubisoft can't hire decent actors in any of their games.

    It's the same game. If you expect something different, you'll be disappointed.    … Expand
  8. MarsFlower
    Nov 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just want to say. That I love Norse mythology. I literally tutored kids about it( and Greek Mythology)

    I loved Odyssey ( it got me back playing AC after Black Flag) so when I saw that is one was about the Norse gods and Vikings; I was so excited. I pre-ordered the game (120.00 dollars) which Is something I rarely do.

    I have played it for over 60 hours. I only play maybe an hour or 2 at a time, because I honestly get so bored and tired of it, that I have to quit.

    I am bored as hell with it. I regret pre-ordering it. I wouldn’t even play 60 dollars for this game.

    I am literally forcing myself to play, ( and finish) because of the money I spent on it.

    I hate that there is almost no loot. ( I love loot). Yes I explored. I got all the main loot( I looked it up online to make sure I didn’t miss any), and it still isn’t enough.

    I hate that they took almost all the “sidequests” out of the game. What they call sidequests are too short( most are a 2 minutes or less) and most are forgettable. The exploring was boring. I have most of the map cleared now, and it wasn’t worth it, honestly. I liked some mystery events ( I refuse to call them side quests). Like the old man at the edge of the cliff. He was funny. I liked the wolf one. I like the “Have seen this man” one. But the exploring and the events are forgettable.

    I hate the longships “ customization”. I can’t choose my raiders or put a theme to it.( I like being able to choose all Artemis Daughters on Odyssey)

    The climbing is horrible. I have glitched over 30 times and had to shut down the game with task manager, also I can’t drop down half the time. Plus half the time the character does something I didn’t want. Like diving down when I want to climb up. Or jumping the wrong way. Overall it’s clunky and not smooth. I even get stuck/frozen just from running sometimes. The combat is not great. They changed the buttons and it doesn’t feel smooth. I do like the double axe throw and the valkyrie skill.

    The audio is awful. Between the muffle voices and interrupting and overlapping voices. It’s not great.

    The skills tree is not great either. I miss all my cool abilities ( that I can choose).

    Also the raven is not as helpful as the other eagle. I can’t even tag targets. I do not have great eye-sight and eagle was better at helping.

    The drinking game is cool, but when It starts to get blurry and dizzy it hurts my eyes and I can’t finish the drinking game. ( Their should be an option to turn that part off)

    Almost all of the characters are forgettable and have no heart, soul or personality.

    Plus all the Bugs( including both annoying ones and game breaking) , but that’s in all games, unfortunately.

    Odyssey did the loot, ships and even the sidequests ( the main ones, not the message boards) better.

    Overall, once I force myself in to finish this game. I will NOT be replaying it. ( I replay most games at least 3 times)

    I’m am happy that some people like/love it though. Its just not for me.


    I also to want say I played since 2 until Black Flag, and then I started playing again in Odyssey. So I have played the earlier games.    … Expand

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