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  1. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    хорошо, уютно. атмосфера шикарна! Верю в мир игры. Зашло
  2. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Making maps bigger is called progress. Just like Rockstar did with grand theft auto series or RDR. People who want small, one city games are stuck in the past.
  3. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    From sound to gameplay to world design to graphics this game is just amazing. Very obvious nominee for the game awards 2020.
  4. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I think this is the best the AC-RPG combination could offers in term of gameplay and plot-wise. The combat feel more grounded now and while for most of the time it still feel very easy there are some occasion where it requires patience and precision. The enemies are less spongy and there are more variations than just the classic warrior-archer archetype. But, I gotta say the strong pointI think this is the best the AC-RPG combination could offers in term of gameplay and plot-wise. The combat feel more grounded now and while for most of the time it still feel very easy there are some occasion where it requires patience and precision. The enemies are less spongy and there are more variations than just the classic warrior-archer archetype. But, I gotta say the strong point for Valhalla, aside the combat and hidden blade return, is the story but it takes a while for it to come together, so I understand why some people feel bored and I don't blame them this is something that Ubisoft has to work on for the next installment. If you're a long-time fan and despise the new RPG style I won't recommend this game but I do encourage you to check the first civilization, Aelfred and modern setting story! It explains a lot of things that we don't quite understand in the pre-RPG AC games. Expand
  5. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    It's nice game anyway, but here's a 10/10 just to annoy all the haters as much as possible.
  6. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best in AC series and i have been fan over 7 years. Pretty sure people who leave extremely low scores are just unhappy, empty people. Whatever. It's solid 9/10 game, but if some people can leave 0's then i can leave 10.
  7. 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.
  8. Nov 12, 2020
    9
    One of the best graphics i have seen in years, some locations are literally stunning. Story is so far nice, solid writing and voice acting is better than ever.
  9. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of 2020, but i don't wanna spoil anything, just enjoy the ride.
  10. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    If you ever cared about assassin's creed games, try this one out. Really solid game.
  11. Nov 12, 2020
    0
    The game forces you to buy a video card that supports DX 12.
    No refunds for those who pre-ordered the game but have no such a card.
    The support ignore opened cases for days.
  12. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Overall people really can't hate this game, even if they want to. They can whine that it's maybe too long for their taste or whatever else they can come up with, but in the end it's good game that has solid writing and character, absolutely beautiful open world and no whining or complaining will change that.
  13. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Huge game world with two big maps to explore and discover. Story is mostly very good, characters are actually interesting, unlike in last game. Performance could be better, hopefully will be patched, but it's perfectly playable on all systems. Graphically stunning.
    100% will be one of the Nominees @ The Game Awards 2020.
  14. Nov 12, 2020
    5
    Summary. Decent game - but spongey controls and a game style far removed from AC. This is a game for people who like War for Middle Earth or similar. It's a mass melee combat game with very little left of the original AC formula. Bows are nerfed, assassinate opportunities are VERY rare and far between. Double wield axes and go in roaring or don't bother playing at all.

    In terms of
    Summary. Decent game - but spongey controls and a game style far removed from AC. This is a game for people who like War for Middle Earth or similar. It's a mass melee combat game with very little left of the original AC formula. Bows are nerfed, assassinate opportunities are VERY rare and far between. Double wield axes and go in roaring or don't bother playing at all.

    In terms of stealth, assassination and the efficiency of bow combat this is a HUGE step down from even Odyssey and Origins - which themselves were huge steps down from the first few games.

    Having played every Assassins Creed game. Most to the end. Some several times. This one looks pretty good but the combat on PC using M+K is spongy and inaccurate.
    Firstly, stealth and traditional assassin gameplay is an option for maybe 20% of the game. At most.
    If you want to that - don't buy this game. Whereas Odyssey had a little less in the way of stealth than Origins and Origins about the same as Syndicate.
    This has a TON less than any AC game I've played (And as I said I've played all of them extensively).
    It just isn't an option for most of e game.
    This is far more like a game like War for Middle Earth. All about mass melee combat (even bows are VERY seriously nerfed)
    That might be Ok if the melee combat wasn't also pretty weak compared with previous games.
    Sometimes you can't block, often the knockback on foes does not work, there is a palpable delay between pressing the button and the action taking place. It doesn't feel right at all.
    I've loaded up Origins and Odyssey for comparison ad they are both spot on. Valhalla's combat really does feel spongey, delayed and inaccurate.
    This is not a game for traditional AC fans. This is a hack and slash game with more in common with Diablo than e legacy of AC. What with that and the really poor feel of controls, this is probably the last AC game I will buy.
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  15. Nov 12, 2020
    4
    Good lord where do i start. First off the game really is obviously rushed to the point of maybe 70 percent finished. With Odyssey they really hit it out of the park . combat was fluid understandable and finished. this is far from that combat is clunky and so pointedly broken it makes the skill tree and build completely and utterly pointless. Your story arc so unengaging you almost getGood lord where do i start. First off the game really is obviously rushed to the point of maybe 70 percent finished. With Odyssey they really hit it out of the park . combat was fluid understandable and finished. this is far from that combat is clunky and so pointedly broken it makes the skill tree and build completely and utterly pointless. Your story arc so unengaging you almost get lost .Add in the no levels which is not a game enhancement it seems it was a development cost thing it makes progression horrible. It is painfully obvious from looking at Ubi softs forums the game is not matching up with the paid rag reviews . how meta critic is giving this an 8.0 after Odyssey is mind blowing. Developers should strive to make their franchise better not 2 steps down in all directions. this was an obvious cash grab on the success of Odyssey . this franchise has been ruined for me if i could get a refund i would . Expand
  16. Nov 12, 2020
    9
    I was expecting a slight improvement compared to Odyssey, we know what its flaws were, but the game surprised me, it exceeded my expectations, I find it interesting how they changed the gameplay of the character, I expected the same feeling when handling it as in Odyssey, but it feels heavier, more organic, looking a little more like Red Dead Redemption 2, it took me a bit to adapt butI was expecting a slight improvement compared to Odyssey, we know what its flaws were, but the game surprised me, it exceeded my expectations, I find it interesting how they changed the gameplay of the character, I expected the same feeling when handling it as in Odyssey, but it feels heavier, more organic, looking a little more like Red Dead Redemption 2, it took me a bit to adapt but after a while I ended up liking it, regarding the fights I also expected something very similar, and although visually it is very similar, when playing it it feels more real, it was a good improvement, on the other hand I like graphically although I do not feel it has improved much compared to the Odyssey, although I am surprised by the optimization, I can rarely play with the highest quality in AAA games and in this case I could , and it runs perfectly. Regarding the audio, I like it, it adds a lot to the atmosphere. In conclusion I give it a 9 because they are improving it but still does not have the quality of Red Dead Redemption 2, but I think they are on the right track. Expand
  17. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I have played many good games and it might be me personal preference, but i haven't enjoyed any game this much in at least 3 years. There's just something about Valhalla that stands out to me. Maybe it's just this snowy atmosphere of Norway or something idk, but i really like it.
  18. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Finally something good to play before cyberpunk 2077 comes out. 2020 has been so lackluster of decent games, only ones that come to mind are final fantasy vii remake and doom eternal and doom eternal wasn't best imo.
  19. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Good AC game with much improvements since odyssey. Ubisoft has done it again.
  20. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This one has better voice acting than previous two games, better map design than previous two games, more interesting enemies than previous two games, two huge maps (Norway/England), beautiful graphics and solid story. One of the better games of 2020 hands down.
  21. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games in the series and of course the game of the year! It's been a long time since I got such pleasure from games.
  22. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Most people have already said what i wanted to say, so i make it short.
    nice graphics, nice story, likable characters, so many enemies to fight against, bosses, secrets to discover, two huge maps. Must buy, if you even slightly have ever cared about Assassin's Creed games.
  23. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    From two versions i have tested, PC is obviously best, but all in all it's good game.
  24. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    PC version has surprisingly less bugs than PS4 version, still great game, no matter what system you play it on.
  25. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    я не бот
    честно честно
    короче игра класс санни пидорас
    всё понравилось и нихуёво затянуло ставлю лайк
  26. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    If you liked Black Flag, but didn't really care for Odyssey, i would strongly recommend trying Valhalla. It's best of both worlds. Stunningly beautiful game world, both Norway and England truly shine. One of my favorite games of 2020.
  27. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I'm in love with this game, sue me. Imo one of the better games from this year.
  28. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    PC version runs well on my setup, but i'm sure it will struggle on older hardware.
  29. Nov 12, 2020
    9
    A AC that is going more and more in the direction of a CD Projekt Red game. Is it bad? Certainly not. Can you call it an AC? Maybe. This AC brings in the best things of old AC games and new AC games. All the annoying stuff of Origins and Odyssey like level grinding and overstuffed inventories is gone. You get a long story line with unique characters and quests with strong design. You getA AC that is going more and more in the direction of a CD Projekt Red game. Is it bad? Certainly not. Can you call it an AC? Maybe. This AC brings in the best things of old AC games and new AC games. All the annoying stuff of Origins and Odyssey like level grinding and overstuffed inventories is gone. You get a long story line with unique characters and quests with strong design. You get the freedom of choosing whether you want to stealth or to fight. The great landscapes and epic fights round this great experience up. It just makes really fun to use the abilities to kill enemies brutally. Negative side is the inaccurate combat, climbing system and some bugs. But it's ok. Would recommend it to everyone that liked the Witcher 3 and did not like how certain things was handled in AC Odyssey/Origins. Expand
  30. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    When game gets negative reviews then it's treated as "normal", but when it gets actually positive reviews, when people actually like something, then it must be fake. Because there is NO WAY that people like something in 2020 i guess. Pathetic conclusions are pathetic.
    I'm going back to playing this amazing game now , i'm so done with people who just give 0 scores. I guess it's best to
    When game gets negative reviews then it's treated as "normal", but when it gets actually positive reviews, when people actually like something, then it must be fake. Because there is NO WAY that people like something in 2020 i guess. Pathetic conclusions are pathetic.
    I'm going back to playing this amazing game now , i'm so done with people who just give 0 scores. I guess it's best to just ignore this site and i bet that's what most gamers do. On youtube there's 100 000s of views on AC Valhalla videos, but these people clearly don't visit this site and i don't blame them. Even just RDR2 pc version user score 5.5 is pathetic and doesn't reflect this game at all.
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  31. Nov 12, 2020
    4
    recycled Odyssey/Origins with less RPG factor and with many bugs and glitches
  32. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Actually good Assassin's Creed game, i'm so happy. Runs well enough on my RTX 2070.
  33. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    It's so cool to see Ubisoft making comeback with hit game like this. This actually might be one of the best AC games ever made, i'm serious. Way better than Odyssey.
  34. Nov 12, 2020
    2
    The game tries to mimic witcher 3 in every aspect possible.
    After almost 10 hours of gameplay, i was so bored of it that i installed back origins.
    Is just boring repetitive gameplay, and the story don't engage you at all in the world. The performance on pc is pure **** Graphics are outdated and horrible looking. By now is like a Ubisoft branding. Wait for a big sale if you really want to
    The game tries to mimic witcher 3 in every aspect possible.
    After almost 10 hours of gameplay, i was so bored of it that i installed back origins.
    Is just boring repetitive gameplay, and the story don't engage you at all in the world. The performance on pc is pure **** Graphics are outdated and horrible looking. By now is like a Ubisoft branding. Wait for a big sale if you really want to play it. Don't recommend it to nobody, if you care about your money.
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  35. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Like i totally get it when someone is burned out of Odyssey and is not interested playing another 100 hour epic, but here' the thing, this one is so much better than Odyssey ever was. But in the end it's obviously up to everyone individually what they want to play. To me, this is my favorite AC setting ever (Norway-England-North sea). Not only that, it's overall great game, good story,Like i totally get it when someone is burned out of Odyssey and is not interested playing another 100 hour epic, but here' the thing, this one is so much better than Odyssey ever was. But in the end it's obviously up to everyone individually what they want to play. To me, this is my favorite AC setting ever (Norway-England-North sea). Not only that, it's overall great game, good story, good voice acting, amazing graphics, one of the best map designs in history of Ubisoft. It's easily one of the best games of 2020, there's not even much competition. Like of the few games that can compete with this (from 2020) is Final Fantasy VII Remake and maybe Doom Eternal, that's literally it. These two are completely different games from AC Valhalla, so it's almost unfair to compare them, but all of them are quality games. Expand
  36. Nov 12, 2020
    9
    Sailing a viking ship, raiding villages, drinking games, parkour, and stealth kills. Game is a blast.
  37. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best assassins creed games and the best game about vikings, interesting plot and very good gameplay
  38. Nov 12, 2020
    6
    I tried the Seris version, it is better by stages than the prince of the PC on the PC, it does not deserve more than 6
  39. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    It's so weird watching some youtubers talking about this game, almost feels like they have been told by someone to not be very positive, but at the same time they want to be positive. So it will be this weird mix of "i like it, but there's these bugs". Good example is "before you buy" video, even tho it seemed that he simply didn't care about Norway-England culture and setting, almostIt's so weird watching some youtubers talking about this game, almost feels like they have been told by someone to not be very positive, but at the same time they want to be positive. So it will be this weird mix of "i like it, but there's these bugs". Good example is "before you buy" video, even tho it seemed that he simply didn't care about Norway-England culture and setting, almost feels like he liked Odyssey more and that's weird because Odyssey was way weaker game than this. Or maybe he is just tired of these huge game-worlds, i guess that happens when you start taking gaming as a job, instead of fun hobby. This one has million times more interesting content than Miles Morales, so i guess if someone just wants games to be quickly over, then Miles Morales is better choice. I personally love long games that have tons of content, so i would very much recommend Valhalla. To each their own i guess. Expand
  40. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Visually more stunning with new things to do, better combat , all world open and gorgeous OST.
  41. Nov 12, 2020
    6
    At first i was blown away, it was so good and fun and refreshing. But the excitement from the well made prologue slowly withers away and once you start doing some of the content over and over again, you will find yourself bored.
    The new gear system sucks, it was stripped down to bare minimum and it is not engaging. Combat looks flashy but unless you put it to the highest difficulty it's
    At first i was blown away, it was so good and fun and refreshing. But the excitement from the well made prologue slowly withers away and once you start doing some of the content over and over again, you will find yourself bored.
    The new gear system sucks, it was stripped down to bare minimum and it is not engaging. Combat looks flashy but unless you put it to the highest difficulty it's laughably easy and you will just mash buttons and win - there's no thought needed.
    Assassins - i don't know why are they even there anymore, it feels forced and unnecessary.
    The last part of the game which will last you between 1-2 hours is great but i do not feel like it was worth it.
    It's a step down from AC Oddysey in many ways, which should not happen but i rate it a little better.
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  42. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I had a faith in new AC:Valhalla and I wasn't badly suprised. That game is awesome. Yeah sure, some bugs are still there but nothing that patch will not fix. Much better than Odyssey, England and Norway are surprisingly beautiful and detailed. Eivor have a good voice, I like more men voice, but women voice acting are good as well. We'll see about Cyberpunk but for now this is MY GOTY!
  43. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Lot's of fun, loads of possibilities, rewarding if you explore, it's a great game!
  44. Nov 12, 2020
    9
    Best assassins creed I’ve played in quite some time. Beautiful open world, great gameplay. Load of bugs but I’m sure they’ll be worked out
  45. Nov 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are really beautiful. At the same time, the theme is very well fitted. I feel like I'm a Viking. the length of the game is also just fine. but the artificial intelligence in the game seemed a little bad. I don't know I found a little bad. I think there are no other minuses and it deserves this score. Expand
  46. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Can't wait for the DLC and extensions. hopefully Ubisoft will reduce amount of bugs and upgrade fight. Thanks for a great game Ubi.
  47. Nov 12, 2020
    7
    AC Valhalla offers a very beautiful, fleshed out open world to dive in (art direction is, once more, truly exceptional) and an intriguing, enjoyable story, especially for those who like the vikings setting. Moreover, the protagonist is well-balanced, witty and relatable, while, at the same time, (s)he allows some room for role playing. I really liked Kassandra in Odyssey and I didn'tAC Valhalla offers a very beautiful, fleshed out open world to dive in (art direction is, once more, truly exceptional) and an intriguing, enjoyable story, especially for those who like the vikings setting. Moreover, the protagonist is well-balanced, witty and relatable, while, at the same time, (s)he allows some room for role playing. I really liked Kassandra in Odyssey and I didn't believe that they could actually match that, but they did (plus the fact that Magnus Bruun is great as Eivor, better than Melissanthi Mahut as Kassandra imo whose performance was good, but uneven). The supporting cast is good as well, with very few exceptions. Last but not least, I really liked the spooky/mystic atmosphere of the game, Ubisoft nailed it in this aspect (the phenomenal soundtrack helps a lot with this of course).

    So, why did I give it a 7, instead of an 8 or a 9? The main reasons are the following 3:

    1. Lack of refinement. This is classic Ubisoft. They craft these amazing open worlds, they put so much effort and passion and love, but they sabotage themselves by not allowing a few more months of production to cover that extra mile and achieve greatness. And in order to achieve greatness you have to tend to the details as thoroughly as possible, take care of those little things very few people notice if they are there, but many people notice if they are not.

    2. The combat is a mixed bag for me. On the one hand they fixed the main issue I had with Odyssey (enemy sponges), on the other the combat doesn't always "connect", it often feels awkward and disjointed. Also, it's too exaggerated/arcadey for my taste (for instance, the heavy attack usually flings the enemies 5-6 meters away, wtf). I think this was the perfect opportunity for a more grounded, tight and impactful combat system which would significantly add to the immersion. Sadly, they missed it.

    3. It drags far too long; obviously this is completely subjective, but I felt that the game would've been far better if they'd removed some of the fat (which, imo, is about 10-15 hours of unnecessary content).

    Don't get me wrong, I'm really enjoying my time with the game. It's a good game. Unfortunately though, it has some serious issues which I think Ubisoft has the knowledge, experience and resources to address, but they didn't. And this is not the 1st time, it is actually the rule rather than the exception with all of their games.

    That's all, Severouss out.
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  48. Nov 12, 2020
    9
    It is one of the best Assassin's creed games.
    Very immersive. Valhalla's Norway gave me some Skyrim vibes, when I was climbing the mountains. Very beautiful landscapes.
    Very, very great combat, especially the battles, so immersive, screams, sand in your face, sounds of iron... Just wow! One of my best gaming experiences ever. I like that they got rid of leveling system that was in
    It is one of the best Assassin's creed games.
    Very immersive. Valhalla's Norway gave me some Skyrim vibes, when I was climbing the mountains. Very beautiful landscapes.

    Very, very great combat, especially the battles, so immersive, screams, sand in your face, sounds of iron... Just wow! One of my best gaming experiences ever.

    I like that they got rid of leveling system that was in Odyssey, even though I liked it, but constant gear upgrades were obnoxious. Instead we have a huge skill tree, that looks a bit like POE thing. It is great, but I don't know why did they hide the future nods, I mean, you level up skills and nods blindly not knowing what is next... you can always respec anytime you want, but just why? Anyway it is not a big deal - you can always look up skill tree on the Internet.

    Game performance and optimization is average. They removed some options from graphic settings, that were in Odyssey, that were important to lower for me, so I had some FPS drops here and there. Also, Odyssey ran on directx11 better for me than dx12.

    That being said, it is still one of the best games I ever played.
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  49. Nov 12, 2020
    8
    The game is surprisingly good, an interesting plot, quests, filling of the world and interacting with it, characters, combat, crafting, equipment, exploring the world - everything has become a way better than previous games.

    Medieval Europe looks much nicer than the endless sands of Origins and the Odyssey Islands.

    Played 15 hours and so far I only like it more with each new chapter.
  50. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This game is much way better than Assassins Creed Odyssey and have much more fun stuff and some old mechanics from past AC games.
    Less trash things on the map, better graphics. But still have some bugs that have to be patched.
    Now waiting for season pass and siege of Paris.
    Don't listen to haters who underestimate the game.
    Glory to Ragnar!
  51. Nov 12, 2020
    0
    Continues the legacy of bloat and artificial play time. But now with none of the challenge! Takes away many of the more interesting additions introduced with Odyssey. It has a less tight and focused story than even Odyssey, which is a dubious accomplishment. A larger, more lifeless, checklist map with endless throwaway bandit camps. And as I'm playing on a PC, another dubiousContinues the legacy of bloat and artificial play time. But now with none of the challenge! Takes away many of the more interesting additions introduced with Odyssey. It has a less tight and focused story than even Odyssey, which is a dubious accomplishment. A larger, more lifeless, checklist map with endless throwaway bandit camps. And as I'm playing on a PC, another dubious accomplishment: it's even less optimized than Odyssey was at launch. The performance of this game is unforgivable as many other much more visually well done games do not run so poorly on my system. If I hadn't received my copy for free I would be quite upset. If they fix the performance I would give this game a 4 but as it stands at launch I would give it a 3. However, due to the smooth brains rating this utter tripe 10, I will rate it 0.

    tl;dr It is offensively bland and takes zero risks. If you want another helping of cardboard flavored slop you got it.
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  52. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    AC Valhalla is amazing! It has all the best from Odyssey and Origins + its own cool mechanics. If you're fan of "Vikings" you must love it!
  53. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    With new designed open world , thre isnt side quests , actually there is but not like the old ones. They are like small world events and they make you feel like the world is living and its great. The best AC I ever played.
  54. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    отличная игра, гораздо лучше прошлых серий. Часть изменений просто шедевральная, а первый же набег приведет вас в восторг. Вот бы они сразу так начали, а не тошнили с Одиссеями всякими.
  55. Nov 12, 2020
    0
    Typical game from the company ubisoft, boring and monotonous. The animations are made very poorly, a lot of different bugs and so on... It's a game, just a shame for 2020.
  56. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I think, its perfect sequel after all that «assasins». Also its fantastic, that Rebecca an Shaun back !
  57. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I don’t understand why the game is 0? It's monstrous how one can put
    such an assessment. So much rubbish was removed from the game, for which they were harshly criticized ... people got stuck ... I remember the game turned out to be quite adequate and there is something to see, I put 10 to support from inadequate with zeros
  58. Nov 12, 2020
    5
    I snuck up behind a guy, and there was no way to assassinate him, in my assassins' creed game. I also accidentally pushed a few of the VIKING GUARDS into the water, and promptly watched them drown like a 5 year old with Cerebral Palsy. My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is at least a little bit of a letdown.
  59. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning game! Great map design, beautiful locations, nice rpg system
  60. Nov 12, 2020
    0
    Assassin Creed Ballala is the most terrible game I've ever played. lag, the error is too bad.
    Even the best graphics cards have lag, error.
    The story is not funny either.
    Subquest only increased the number.
    The action is boring and I fall asleep.

    Worst **** game ever.
    I'm bored and I'm just sleepy.
    The story is boring.
    Action is boring.
    Sub quest boring.
  61. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    I’m a fan of Assassins Creed games and possibly one of the few that like the bigger, open world stage. I take my time, I make myself a mug of tea, I pause for thought and enjoy the digital created world. This is a good game with so much to do. I’m not a fan of the combat system and preferred Odyssey’s approach, but overall this is an excellent addition to the franchise. I have a long wayI’m a fan of Assassins Creed games and possibly one of the few that like the bigger, open world stage. I take my time, I make myself a mug of tea, I pause for thought and enjoy the digital created world. This is a good game with so much to do. I’m not a fan of the combat system and preferred Odyssey’s approach, but overall this is an excellent addition to the franchise. I have a long way to go until I finish the story, but my time so far (20 hours in) has been engrossing with moments of sheer joy. One extra point is that PC optimisation needs some work which is a shame seeing as the game had a long development time. Expand
  62. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    It's truly amazing game. I have played it at least 15 hours, it's just so good.
  63. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best AC games so far. The side quests is now really good and interesting
  64. Nov 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vuruş hissiyatı yok mekanikleri çok hantal kalmış. Yapay zeka çok aptal. Grafikleri de odyssey ile aynı pek birşey değişmemiş. Üstelik optimizasyon sorunu da var dost abim rtx 2070le drop yiyordu. Buglar da tabiki çok fazla, çünkü bu bir ubisoft oyunu. Tek beğendiğim şey level sisteminin kalkması ve hikaye işlenişi. Onun dışında herşeyi çöp. Expand
  65. Nov 11, 2020
    0
    They took everything good from Odyssey and replaced it with something broken, boring or just darn right trash.
    The game is mainly a linear story were your choices main jack ****, the story carry's on the same what ever you do.
    Combat is terrible, like fighting in the dark, it has to be the most boring copy/paste combat in any AC game to date. Exploration is very limited and you don't
    They took everything good from Odyssey and replaced it with something broken, boring or just darn right trash.
    The game is mainly a linear story were your choices main jack ****, the story carry's on the same what ever you do.
    Combat is terrible, like fighting in the dark, it has to be the most boring copy/paste combat in any AC game to date. Exploration is very limited and you don't have the free-roam that you had in Odyssey.
    I have no idea why people are giving this POS a 10. Unbelievable.
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  66. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    I played the game around 27 hours and i really felt something diffrent than the other ac games and i can really call this game no3 best game in this year and i thing its the second best ac after ac2 the graphics are gorgeous the world is not dull there are lots of things to do in this game also it really tells the assassins versus templars story again i thing if u want to start the seriesI played the game around 27 hours and i really felt something diffrent than the other ac games and i can really call this game no3 best game in this year and i thing its the second best ac after ac2 the graphics are gorgeous the world is not dull there are lots of things to do in this game also it really tells the assassins versus templars story again i thing if u want to start the series it can be a good one Expand
  67. Nov 11, 2020
    3
    So many bugs, too far from completion, unattractive terrain design. but good some improved system.
  68. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    I loved origins but odyssey needed more depth in story. Valhalla is a perfect game in every aspect minus some bugs that can be fixed with some patches.
  69. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    No.1 of Assassin's Creed Games
    Open World same level to compare with TESV: Skyrim and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
    Great Cinematic Game and Great Story Teller
    Most Brutal Blood & Gore perfect match for Vikings Theme

    Still BUGs but no problem, I love this game!

    My English is bad, I'm sorry.
  70. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    A very good game in the Assasin creeds universe. A very interesting introductory story and a detailed open world. The combat system is not simple, but interesting. I advise you to play.

    Очень хорошая игра во вселенной Assasin creeds. Очень интересный вступительный сюжет и детально проработанный открытый мир. Боевая система не простая, но интересная. Советую поиграть.
    A very good game in the Assasin creeds universe. A very interesting introductory story and a detailed open world. The combat system is not simple, but interesting. I advise you to play.

    Очень хорошая игра во вселенной Assasin creeds. Очень интересный вступительный сюжет и детально проработанный открытый мир. Боевая система не простая, но интересная. Советую поиграть.
  71. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    I just didn't expect this to be sooooo damn good. I'm not a fan but this brings the old Ac games combined with new in the best way. the world is not the empty world of odyssey and it's full of mysteries with really nice back stories. the story is the best since black flag and the side characters are much more memorable. gameplay is improved in every way. the graphics look amazing althoughI just didn't expect this to be sooooo damn good. I'm not a fan but this brings the old Ac games combined with new in the best way. the world is not the empty world of odyssey and it's full of mysteries with really nice back stories. the story is the best since black flag and the side characters are much more memorable. gameplay is improved in every way. the graphics look amazing although there are some technical issues like bugs and stuff but the rest is so good that i don't even care. honestly i can see people who don't like the combat but for me it was an okay combat for an RPG I remember witcher 3 that was the best game i've ever played had a more simplistic combat. overall these is one of the best RPG games in these years for both new and old fans. so enjoy it. Expand
  72. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Assassins Creed Valhalla is one of the best games I have ever played. Despite all the tiny bugs and terrible lip sync, it has perfected the Open World Formula and created what I believe is The Best Open World Game.

    Every single Feature feels incredible and sailing around with your Longship to Raid monasteries to get resources so you can build and upgrade your settlement is such a great
    Assassins Creed Valhalla is one of the best games I have ever played. Despite all the tiny bugs and terrible lip sync, it has perfected the Open World Formula and created what I believe is The Best Open World Game.

    Every single Feature feels incredible and sailing around with your Longship to Raid monasteries to get resources so you can build and upgrade your settlement is such a great grinding system. There is not 1 boring thing in this game. My absolute favorite thing is to upgrade my Gear and Weapons because not only is it super hard to find the rare Ingots, but each time you upgrade they get an improved look and you never really know what to expect so its kinda like opening a Christmas Present. And speaking of gear and weapons, this game has some of the best looking outfits and weapons I have ever seen in any games.

    As a Norwegian I have been dreaming of a Viking Game my entire life and somehow Ubisoft manages to nail nearly every single wish i had for the Game. This is The First Open World AAA Viking Game ever created and I am honestly really happy that Assassin's Creed is the one.

    This Game gives me the same feeling that Skyrim gave me when it first came out, a feeling that I never thought I would feel again. You can go to do a specific thing and then all of the sudden 5 hours have passed and you are at the other side of the map without even touching a single Main Quest.

    Assassin's Creed Valhalla will always have a special place in my heart and as much as I would love for them to make a Sequel I know that will not happen so I would very much like to see a Year 2 Pass or even better, a spin-off game with Online.
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  73. Nov 11, 2020
    8
    Это всё ещё не ассасин, но игра на самом деле не плохая. Лично для меня она лучше чем Истоки и Одиссея.
  74. Nov 11, 2020
    8
    To be honest, I wasn't going to play this game because of its release window. Luckily, Cyberpunk 2077 went with another delay so I gave this game a chance. As a person who didn't completed the last two ACs, I personally like it. Although little bugs are annoying and audio needs rework, the game is well optimized. Combat is really fun if you're into slashing stuff. I always wanted a gameTo be honest, I wasn't going to play this game because of its release window. Luckily, Cyberpunk 2077 went with another delay so I gave this game a chance. As a person who didn't completed the last two ACs, I personally like it. Although little bugs are annoying and audio needs rework, the game is well optimized. Combat is really fun if you're into slashing stuff. I always wanted a game where I can raid and throw axes, chopping of heads as a Viking, so it's really fun. The atmosphere is incredible, both England and Norway look breathtaking. No need for hating Ubisoft for creating an open-world rpg set in Viking era, and naming it Assassin's Creed, as its original formula is not something that can be innovated on. So if you're searching for a game to pass the time before cyberpunk's ultimate release, give AC Valhalla a chance. Expand
  75. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    INCRÍVEL, simplesmente um dos melhores jogos do ano , e um ótimo Assassins Creed.
  76. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Why Metacritic allows reviews with zero scores from people who clearly don't even have this game, makes absolutely no sense. But whatever i guess. This game is amazing anyway. I would give 9, but now i'm forced to give 10 to get this score to where it needs to be.
  77. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Really surprised Ubisoft managed to make this. I mean they have had hits before, but after 2019 flop i kinda lost hope, seems i was too quick to judge. AC Valhalla is at least 100 hour game with tons of good content, locations, enemies etc. Story is also surprisingly good, specially if compared to Odyssey.
  78. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    AC Valhalla almost feels like "Thank You" letter from Ubisoft to all their fans that have supported them past 7 years. It's truly amazing game and there's nothing more that pisses me off than these absolute nolife losers who give zeros without even caring about this series or buying it. I wish all the worst in your lives.
  79. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Best Ubisoft game they have made in 4 years, truly impressive stuff. To whoever says that
    it's boring, i'm sure you will find your fun in Marvel's Avengers, leave good games to people who actually know how to enjoy them. This is literally perfect game to spend my time on until Cyberpunk comes out.
  80. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Good story - check
    Impressive open world - check
    Good soundtrack/music - check
    Likable/interesting characters - check
    Tons of different villains - check
    Amazing Graphics - check
    Exploration/hidden secrets/places - check
  81. Nov 11, 2020
    1
    Valhalla is a very bad game.

    The problem comes from Ubisoft, this company shows games after games that they don’t know how to make games and/or that they employ people with very very very bad design ideas to make their games. So let’s try to start with some positive : Eivor puts the secret blade on the outside, finally someone clever, since the first AC I always found the way they
    Valhalla is a very bad game.

    The problem comes from Ubisoft, this company shows games after games that they don’t know how to make games and/or that they employ people with very very very bad design ideas to make their games.

    So let’s try to start with some positive : Eivor puts the secret blade on the outside, finally someone clever, since the first AC I always found the way they put their blade inside the arm to be completely stupid and counter intuitive.

    Now, once we have talked about the positive, let’s talk about the negative.

    The environment are good but like I said for RDR2, nowadays, a junior environment artist is capable of creating those so it’s not impressive anymore. Next.

    Sound design is bad, really bad, unacceptable for this level of budget, sound attenuation is not correct most of the time. Music is inexistant or if you prefer, absolutely not epic.

    Music from Hellblade was epic, there is no epicness here. Worse, the music for the skill tree menu is very very very (did I said VERY ?) much similar to the one in the Witcher 3 for the Skellige theme. So Ubisoft, you’ve been trying to copy the Witcher 3 for how many years now without being able to create a game as good as it ? Pathetic.

    The horse and its animations are unacceptable, pure and simple, there are the same as in Odyssey and they were already bad at that time because of the Witcher 3 and RDR2. Now, there is Ghost of Tsushima also to remind Ubisoft how to properly design a horse and its animation.

    The camera is so far away in some combats that I thought I was playing a top down game and not a TPP game anymore. I do want to see my surroundings, but I want to see my character too.

    The combat is hard to read. Because of the camera and also because sometimes of the general mess. Sometimes, you will fight against ennemies with spears that have the same color as the ground so you can’t see them approaching you. What a great idea Ubisoft !

    The person that designed the menu map needs to be fired. When you summon the map, the character won’t be center on the map. When you zoom in or out, it won’t stay on center or on the position you were last, would it be your character or else. Unacceptable.

    Even though you can change it, the general inertia of some keys like tab or A is enraging, especially since you can diminish it but can’t completely get rid of it. Unacceptable.

    The UI is bad, it seems the designers at Ubisoft don’t know **** about tunnel vision that happens when you fight both in real life and in games. Otherwise they would not have put a life bar. Have they noticed how many game replaced the life bar by a desaturation of the screen ? Maybe other did that for a reason ?……

    The stamina mechanic is the worst idea ever, combined with the fact that you just can’t monitor it during combat as it is humanly impossible, you have here a huge source of frustration for hours to come. When you are out of stamina, you can’t do nothing. Great !
    In the Witcher 3, lack of stamina could be overcome by potion and rage. That’s good game design.

    Mysteries Quest are cryptic to say the least, the game won’t tell you what to do, so it’s a matter or whether or not you consider having the patience to fulfill this useless crap. They don’t add anything in term of storytelling.

    Fortress and Raids are…..boring and combat there is a huge mess that is unreadable, I had lost track of Eivor many times there.

    I’ve only succeeded one raid, the first one you do.

    On my second and third attempt, I was one shot by an enemy that was way above my power level.
    In the first zone of the game, the low level zone of the game, in the nearest abbeys of the first one where the first raid took place…..

    Only after I died did the game tell me that these nearby abbeys were power level 90 when I was only 20.
    This is bad design, this is unacceptable, why put such high level zones near the one the player is starting at ? The game shows you a new mechanic but you can’t then use it by yourself as all nearby spot are too high level, this is really really really bad.

    An obese elephant has less inertia than the boat.

    At some point early in the game, you’ll have to kill a NPC, you can choose to tell him the truth about something and spare him or lie to him and kill him.

    There are no reasons whatsoever that forbids you to tell him the truth and then kill him except Ubisoft bad design decision. It’s absurd and immersion breaking.

    For many years, players have complained about the compass. Why can’t Ubisoft just admit its bad and bring back a mini map ? The compass is unreadable.

    The lack of polish of the game shows every time, for instance, when you finish cleaning a place, after a raid or whatever, the place stills shows as forbidden and dangerous and Eivor will still have his voice over telling you to be careful
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  82. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best AC games in long time. Might be Ubisoft's best open world they have ever created. Strongly recommending this one.
  83. Nov 11, 2020
    9
    I love this game. The game is surprised me TBH. I never thought this game will be any good But after playing it I realize how good this game is.

    Story: Story is good Not gonna spoil anything. Gameplay: If you liked Origin and Odyssey combat systems you are definitely gonna like this. The gameplay is similar and has some new things like Settlement building and rads etc. And thank god
    I love this game. The game is surprised me TBH. I never thought this game will be any good But after playing it I realize how good this game is.

    Story: Story is good Not gonna spoil anything.

    Gameplay: If you liked Origin and Odyssey combat systems you are definitely gonna like this. The gameplay is similar and has some new things like Settlement building and rads etc. And thank god for removing the level system.

    AI: They definitely Improved the AI. Of course, sometimes they stuck on the terrain or run headfirst into a wall But they are now more creative AIs works together to perform some attacks.

    Openworld: Where to begin!! I always believe when it's come to build an open world UBISOFT knows how to nail it. The open world is huge and there is a lot of stuff to do in it.

    Disclaimer: If you are looking for fresh missions every single time. None repetitive game this isn't the game for you. GG
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  84. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Deep beautiful open world Assassin's Creed game, one of the best in the whole series. I'm so glad it didn't disappoint, cause i was kinda worried, but it's amazing.
  85. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    A perfect blend of old and new AC mechanics. A bridge to the next gen. Every quest is wholesome and organic. Satisfying combat. Gorgeous setting. Runs well on my 1070 PC.
  86. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    I have bought so many games this year, mostly because there was nothing to do thanks to quarantine. I bought Tony Hawk 1+2 remake, i bought Ghost of Tsushima, i bought 2018 spider-man (it's amazing btw), i refused to buy last of us 2 because how they lied to their fans, that was disgusting. But overall of all these games i have bought this year, i have enjoyed AC Valhalla most.
  87. Nov 11, 2020
    5
    I've played every main entry AC game. I personally have played about 30 hours of this and it'll be the first one that I'm returning. The game is "fine" - and thats about it. Ubisoft has evolved from this innovative game studio, to this re-release/recycle of the same game now for over 5 years. Assassins Creed, Watch Dogs, Far Cry, Ghost Recon - are all essentially the same game withI've played every main entry AC game. I personally have played about 30 hours of this and it'll be the first one that I'm returning. The game is "fine" - and thats about it. Ubisoft has evolved from this innovative game studio, to this re-release/recycle of the same game now for over 5 years. Assassins Creed, Watch Dogs, Far Cry, Ghost Recon - are all essentially the same game with different character mechanics, overlayed on the same checklist style map. AC Valhalla is the same as AC Odyssey which was the same as AC Origins. The game is a full priced reskin of the same game they've been making for years now.

    If, for some unknown reason, you play Assassins Creed for the story; the story in all of their games seem to have large set peices and at the time appear to be monumental but always end up unmemorable, and fall flat. To any of the die hard fans out there, this isnt the game we wanted nor what we asked for - for the more casual players out there, go play The Witcher or Ghost of Tsushima for a memorable experience and great gameplay.
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  88. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the better comebacks i have seen in years. Odyssey had the graphics, but story was weak and voice acting was meh. This one has everything and more. Voice acting is perfect, music is just amazing, i could literally hours meditate for that main menu theme. Graphically it takes things further than ever. Some locations look just amazing. Performance is actually pretty good,This game is one of the better comebacks i have seen in years. Odyssey had the graphics, but story was weak and voice acting was meh. This one has everything and more. Voice acting is perfect, music is just amazing, i could literally hours meditate for that main menu theme. Graphically it takes things further than ever. Some locations look just amazing. Performance is actually pretty good, it's obvious that it wont have best ever performance on 2013 consoles, but it still very much playable and on PC it's good enough to get 60-70fps if you have up to date graphics card. Ubisoft is obviously going to patch it to get performance even better. Highly recommending this one. Expand
  89. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Best Ac game since Black Flag. Incredible open world, actually two of them, because Norway and England are on separated maps. So much to discover, story is really enjoyable so far, voice acting for main character is perfect. Can't believe they will add Ireland later as well, not like it's huge world already, but i'm not complaining. More of this Ubisoft, more of this.
  90. Nov 11, 2020
    0
    Just can not believe people are giving more than 5 scores for this piece of crap.

    This is probably my first time buying a Ubisoft game on release date. I kind of liked Origin and Odyssey, but only bought them in less than half price. I am expecting this one would be on pair with them and trying to give some support. What a bad mistake! This one is worse basically in every way. The
    Just can not believe people are giving more than 5 scores for this piece of crap.

    This is probably my first time buying a Ubisoft game on release date. I kind of liked Origin and Odyssey, but only bought them in less than half price. I am expecting this one would be on pair with them and trying to give some support. What a bad mistake! This one is worse basically in every way.

    The graphics is slightly better at the cost of much more glitches and bugs everywhere.

    The audio is ridiculously bad in cutscenes and especially in combats.

    The enemy AI is just brainless. I constantly see most of enemies standing there doing nothing in a large scale battle, and you can basically defeat any enemy by hit and walk away and hit again in hardest settings

    I don't know if Ubisoft can really fix a game that is broken in every aspect. Maybe this is how they have been doing and I never tried their game on the release date. I will stop playing this crap until I see substantial improvements
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  91. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Gorgeous world, brutally satisfying combat and with an amazingly immersive score and ambience backing it all up, it's absolutely captivating at every step of the way!
  92. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    From November lineup this is very clear winner. Miles Morales is fine second place, but it's just too basic for my taste. I need something deeper and AC Valhalla is exactly that.
  93. Nov 11, 2020
    8
    Unfortunately this will be the last good AC game since Ubisoft decided to wrongly fire the games creative director Ashraf Ismail for stuff he was doing in his personal life which should have nothing to do with work.
  94. Nov 11, 2020
    9
    This is most fun game i have played in 2020. Final Fantasy VII Remake was epic, but these are way too different games to compare. One of the best in 2020?
    yes,yes,yes and yes.
  95. Zx0
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    So much better than Odyssey and not only that, it's actually great game. Might even be in my top 3 of 2020. This one feels like the actually cared and really crafted it out. There's no random stuff anymore, everything matters and voice acting is better than ever. Story is nice, graphics are amazing, parkour is still best in Unity, but they get very close. Whole world actually feels aliveSo much better than Odyssey and not only that, it's actually great game. Might even be in my top 3 of 2020. This one feels like the actually cared and really crafted it out. There's no random stuff anymore, everything matters and voice acting is better than ever. Story is nice, graphics are amazing, parkour is still best in Unity, but they get very close. Whole world actually feels alive and there's different feelings in different areas. Brilliant work. I'm going to play it months to come. If not 10, but it's 9 for sure, but to fight with these zeros i'm giving 10. Expand
  96. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    ----------------------------------amazing game----------------------------------
  97. Nov 11, 2020
    0
    Cons:
    - PC optimizations is f***ing bad, like really bad. Someone in Ubisoft should be fired considering how bad this game runs on a rtx 2070.
    - Animations should be improved - Combat system isn’t great - Same game mechanics since 2012. Copy/paste from Odyssey - General bugs, audio bugs, system crash… - IA is bad! Pros - Great landscapes - Great atmosphere - A lot of content -
    Cons:
    - PC optimizations is f***ing bad, like really bad. Someone in Ubisoft should be fired considering how bad this game runs on a rtx 2070.
    - Animations should be improved
    - Combat system isn’t great
    - Same game mechanics since 2012. Copy/paste from Odyssey
    - General bugs, audio bugs, system crash…
    - IA is bad!

    Pros
    - Great landscapes
    - Great atmosphere
    - A lot of content
    - Using a torch to set a house on fire is dope !
    - Sometimes it looks really nice

    I suggest you to buy the game when it is under 30$.

    The score is 0 because I'm trying to play on PC and it runs terrible.
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  98. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    fps is solid for the most part, graphically stunning, story is good, voice acting is good, open world is epic. It has basically everything i was hoping for and then some more.
  99. Nov 11, 2020
    9
    Really good plot, huge and detailed open world. Really nice graphics for a cross-gen game. For me loose one point for the technical problems at the launch.
    A slap for the ones that who have been saying that the AC saga is dead.
  100. Nov 11, 2020
    9
    Honestly glad that cyberpunk got delayed, now i have over 20 days to enjoy this masterpiece. Strongly recommending this one. Better than last 2.
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Apr 5, 2021
    60
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a great-looking open-world game with impressive landscapes and cinematography. However, the checklist collectible open-world still needs some work to feel truly engaging, and combat is too tedious and too frequent to be compelling. As a lapsed fan of Assassin's Creed trying to see if I can click with the series once again, Valhalla didn't quite hook me as I was hoping it would.
  2. 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.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 4, 2021
    80
    Sneaking is fun, fighting is fun, walking through the great outdoors is so much fun. Sightseeing too! Valhalla is free minded and could be innovative, but lacks skills to persuade its players about that. [Issue#308]