Assassin's Creed Valhalla

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3315 Ratings

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  1. GamingReviews
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I mean what can say is that i bought it day 1 and it was little rough, but playable for sure. Now it's in way better state and even tho it needs more patching, early game (and by that i mean at least first 50 hours) is all good. What needs more work is endgame, but overall it's very well made, maps are huge and there's so much to do and explore.
  2. Immortals
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    So far this seems to become one of my favorites in whole Ac series, good job Ubisoft!
  3. Sholva
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the third game in what I like to call the “Ancient” trilogy, because it really makes sense, after Origins and Odyssey.

    The core aspects and mechanics from the previous games are here, some stuff has been changed though, like the “RPG’ish” loot system from the previous games now it’s a more concise system where each weapon, piece of armor, shield, etc. now    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the third game in what I like to call the “Ancient” trilogy, because it really makes sense, after Origins and Odyssey.

    The core aspects and mechanics from the previous games are here, some stuff has been changed though, like the “RPG’ish” loot system from the previous games now it’s a more concise system where each weapon, piece of armor, shield, etc. now has a bit more of “personality”, as in we’re not showered by loot all the time now, as we used to before.

    This has been paired with yet another upgrade system, where we can bring most items that we like using, because we like their stats, or their visual art or design, to higher tiers of quality, by using the materials like minerals and ingots we loot from chests and other places around the world. Most items will also change in appearance as they go from “bronze” tier, the basic one, to “silver” and finally “gold”, note that the actual names are different but I’m just using these as the color of the item box is actually these.

    Furthermore, for gear pieces we can wear, we can find lots of sets, of five pieces, that provide a two piece and also a five piece, complete, set bonus. You can mix and match if you like, but of course there are obvious limitations, if you want a five piece bonus set, you want to find that complete set. Worry not, as finding these isn’t hard at all, each item description from the set tells us where to find all the pieces (just the region, though), it’s just a matter of wanting to explore the world and, trust me, you’ll want to explore the beautiful world in this game, it looks really amazing.

    When it comes to combat, it feels a bit more meaty and vicious than previous games, the violence levels have clearly been increased, to reflect that we are, in fact, Vikings. It looks nice, some finishers are really flashy, but sometimes the combat itself can feel a bit slow and not as polished as it could have been, but not terrible. If you enjoyed the combat in the previous two games, you’ll enjoy this one, but I would say that Odyssey had slightly better combat, and in Valhalla it’s a bit more leaning towards Origins, but also not quite the same.

    When it comes to PC performance, on my Ryzen 5 3600 and GTX 1070, the game runs slightly worse than Odyssey, but it looks quite good, even better I’d say, with lots of beautiful vistas, vegetation, and the view distance is not bad at all, it’s very similar in this regard to the previous games, you can see important landmarks from basically anywhere in the region you’re in and, of course, travel to them if you wish.

    Running at Ultra settings, 1080p, no resolution scaling, the benchmark provides around 49-50 FPS as of Title Update 1.0.4; it has gotten a bit better/smoother with this patch, and possibly more patches coming soon, could improve things even more. We don’t need to play at Ultra though, especially not on a four year old GPU, so dropping some settings to Very High or High improves things around 10%, and with the Adaptive Quality set to target 60 FPS, the can sustain 60 FPS quite often, only dropping in heavy situations like monastery raids, but not by much. Paired with a g-sync screen, it’s not as bad , but certainly the game is more GPU demanding than the previous ones, for sure, so keep that in mind.

    And when it comes to the story, we get quite the surprises and exotic places to visit that, if you know your Viking Mythology, you’ll surely enjoy as much as I did. The real world storyline continues where it left, more or less, and we also get some huge plot twists and developments there, setting up the future of the series, of course.

    Secondary activities have been changed a bit, and some of them look like very short stories, quite easy and fast to complete, some have a lot of heart and fun interactions, but others feel like some random mmo quest or event, it was a mixed bag there, a little bit. I can see Ubisoft trying to improve on their writing for these activities, sure, they’re still not there yet, but it seems they’re at least on the right path, and there’s a lot of lore that this game touches, from the whole franchise, which gives me a lot of hope and kind of exciting for future games too.

    All in all, AC Valhalla is not a perfect game, but after 150 hours and having completed all the challenges, except the fishing one (I’m taking my time, chilling, come on, I earnt it :P), and the one to avenge other players’ deaths, which seems completely bugged on PC, due to servers/connection shenanigans (possibly to do with the switch to Uplay Connect recently)….well I can say that I had a decent time. The game is long, especially if, like me, you’re a completionist, but that’s how it is in these cases.

    I feel Ubisoft is coming back to the decent story telling for the series, the writers did a good job here, and I'm excited for where it goes next.    … Expand
  4. Hugo1980
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, the atmosphere, the open world, the mysteries, the landscapes, the story, the characters... So far 12 hours played and many more will come.
  5. Standalone
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Been playing around 20 hours so far and it's pretty solid Assassin's Creed game. I like it.
  6. perfectlanding
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Highly recommending this one, if you have ever even slightly liked AC games. Hidden blade is back, you can remove your hood at any moment or wear it if you want. Both England and Norway looks incredible. There's so many places to climb and parkour. Graphics are also 10/10.
  7. DjBarbarossa
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Big wide game that play on 100 hours of content for wide open space games, fuск he's great it's Paradise! :)) WAW!
  8. UnItY89
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    From graphical standpoint this game is absolute masterclass, they really hit the nail with both Norway and England. This game's soundtrack is one of the most beautiful and relaxing soundtracks i have heard in long time in any video game. Combat is good, cities look interesting enough. There's many places to climb and parkour on. Overall very good.
  9. Escopae
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Just came here to say that i'm really enjoying this game, i have power level 54 right now, so there's so much to do still, but i'm already like over 20 hours in. I have tried to explore most of the map, overall it's well designed, but ocean seems kinda empty? Did i miss something? No giant squids? Come on, this game needs giant squids, it's perfect for that. Most Kraken myths come fromJust came here to say that i'm really enjoying this game, i have power level 54 right now, so there's so much to do still, but i'm already like over 20 hours in. I have tried to explore most of the map, overall it's well designed, but ocean seems kinda empty? Did i miss something? No giant squids? Come on, this game needs giant squids, it's perfect for that. Most Kraken myths come from Norway region and it's very obvious that Kraken was likely just very large giant squid. At least that's what i like to believe, it makes perfect sense, because they are very similar. Giant squid is very much real, so i'm not sure why all games are avoiding it, past Assassin's Creed games have had giant squid easter eggs, like in Black Flag, so why not this time? Specially when region is absolutely perfect for that. Anyway other than this, it's nice game, beautiful graphics.… Expand
  10. fortimes
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    It's pretty obvious already that this game will become one of the classic games, it's already in my all time top 30.
  11. brokenbutalive
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    As a long time Assassin's Creed fan i'm loving this one. World is so well designed, graphically stunning (Specially on PC maxed out, not that stunning on ps4). I have both versions, so when people say that graphics aren't that good, that means they haven't seen PC or PS5 versions, because these versions look incredible.
  12. GG999
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Overall i'm happy with the game. Valhalla offers actually way more than i expected, but i didn't really know what to expect. I had no idea they make two maps, one for Norway and one for England. I didn't know you get skillpoints constantly and 2 every time. Hood and hidden blade / one shot assassination is back, that i knew, but it works well. As fan of this series i enjoy it a lot. MaybeOverall i'm happy with the game. Valhalla offers actually way more than i expected, but i didn't really know what to expect. I had no idea they make two maps, one for Norway and one for England. I didn't know you get skillpoints constantly and 2 every time. Hood and hidden blade / one shot assassination is back, that i knew, but it works well. As fan of this series i enjoy it a lot. Maybe someone who has never played these games would have hard time understanding what it is exactly, idk.… Expand
  13. Wise_Words
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    It's very obvious that those who give anything under 7/10 have been used to play boring, linear story simulators that require no thinking, exploration or freedom of choice. They wouldn't spot a good video game to save their life. But that's the reality of 2020 i guess, bunch of people who buy 1 linear game and think that now they know everything about video games and they can judge everyIt's very obvious that those who give anything under 7/10 have been used to play boring, linear story simulators that require no thinking, exploration or freedom of choice. They wouldn't spot a good video game to save their life. But that's the reality of 2020 i guess, bunch of people who buy 1 linear game and think that now they know everything about video games and they can judge every other game that has never interested them or never even played them. Just pathetic. AC Valhalla is great, recommending to any fan of this series.… Expand
  14. SingMysong
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I love this game, sue me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. Randy333
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    I'm in love with this game and while i will put most of my time into Cyberpunk now, i will come back for sure.
  16. Loadyourworld
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing game that has Four huge maps (Norway, England (biggest of them all), North-America and "Dream World". They will also add Ireland later. Really good game, specially compared to other trash that has come out in 2020.
  17. ThePunisher_
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    So much better game than Witcher 3. In Witcher 3 you just randomly kill some pointless goblins and dragons. Assassin's Creed has all the cool historical locations and places, so it makes you care so much more. Anyone can come up with some random fantasy world, "Runescape" is good example. That's not fun. Fun is when you can free roam in old locations, like London, Climb on Stonehenge andSo much better game than Witcher 3. In Witcher 3 you just randomly kill some pointless goblins and dragons. Assassin's Creed has all the cool historical locations and places, so it makes you care so much more. Anyone can come up with some random fantasy world, "Runescape" is good example. That's not fun. Fun is when you can free roam in old locations, like London, Climb on Stonehenge and much, much more.… Expand
  18. Hex89
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Truly beautiful game with nice story/side stories, amazing graphics, decent combat and so much to explore. Deserves to be nominated at The Game Awards!
  19. TiG3rJaX
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a surprise to me at least. After seeing the early gameplay of the game I didn't feel the game environment would have been as interesting as Origins or Odessey. However, I was wrong to assume that. The landscape in Valhalla is gorgeous and invited to explore and see. From the Old Roman buildings to the stunning Monasteries. This game is a sight to see. Now I'mAssassin's Creed Valhalla is a surprise to me at least. After seeing the early gameplay of the game I didn't feel the game environment would have been as interesting as Origins or Odessey. However, I was wrong to assume that. The landscape in Valhalla is gorgeous and invited to explore and see. From the Old Roman buildings to the stunning Monasteries. This game is a sight to see. Now I'm not playing at max settings or 4k. I am on an ultrawide 35" 1440p monitor which is powered by my 2070 super. At very high settings I'm around 60-70 fps. At 4k and ultra settings I can only imagine the game is breathtaking. We were given a new feature in that of the settlement building. Which is a great added feature. Although it is rather simple is the process of getting only raw materials and supplies which mainly come from raiding. It lets you feel more in touch or connection emotionally with the NPCs and a place home. I hope with the future of AC games there will add some smaller touches such as being able to do your room or color the builds with either different wood types or just paint. AC JAPAN!!! Next is the storyline. The main character is good, I believe the voice acting and how the story plays favor the male this time around tho. Odessey I always felt the female role was way better. Not going to go into any spoilers but the storyline does grab you and immerses you into the world of AC Valhalla. (PLAY THE GAME) The sounds are great and even the movement of the NPCs and your own character makes the game feel alive. Other I guess feature of the game is the ability to keep any weapon and just upgrade it rather than having to keep switching out. This one I feel is not as grand as they make it seem. In Odessey, you could upgrade and keep your starting weapon. In one of my play-throughs, I only use Wolf's Sword. But back to Valhalla. This way of going about the game is ok, but I felt the armor and weapons were lacking very much so to the point of kinda boring. Yes, when upgrading they can change the appearance which is nice. With the limited amount of items, I feel the customizing for those items should have been a lot more. From color to the type of metal I would have wanted to use. This does not take away from the overall greatness that Valhalla has brought us. As for glitches and crashes, I have crashed 2 twice to the desktop with no error message or anything. It just disappeared like I never was playing. I have seen a glitch I believe when running at points as in my leg was injured and limping but I was not. Also, some sound issues when trying to blow the horn doesn't always work. After playing through and seeing the positive and negative/issues the game is without a doubt one of if not these best Assassin Creed game to date. If you have any interest in Vikings or even that time period in Europe I'm sure you will have hours of funs and enjoyment with this game. I can not wait for the DLC for Ireland and France. It could take this game to a 10/10… Expand
  20. UltimateFighter
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    @coN7r0l

    Assassin's Creed games are very good and you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I don't even wanna know what kind of trash you are playing. This game has more content and better graphics than most 2020 video games could dream of. You are clearly just hateful person who knows absolutely nothing about topics you talk about. Ubisoft has made many great games and    @coN7r0l

    Assassin's Creed games are very good and you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I don't even wanna know what kind of trash you are playing. This game has more content and better graphics than most 2020 video games could dream of. You are clearly just hateful person who knows absolutely nothing about topics you talk about. Ubisoft has made many great games and this is one of them. But i'm actually glad that you don't own this game, because piece of sht people like you don't deserve to enjoy great games like this. Just do all actual REAL gamers a favor, stop your whining and just find a new hobby, gaming clearly isn't for you. AC Valhalla is amazing and one of the best games of 2020.    … Expand
  21. PiecesofEarth
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Maybe little bit early to review it, because i haven't finished main story, but i like it a lot.
    I hardly had any interest in missions in Odyssey, but Valhalla is different. Might be one of the best games i have played this year, alongside Doom Eternal.
  22. altrock
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Pretty solid Assassin's Creed game in long time, 3 years? One of the better graphics i have seen in 2020 video game, story is pretty fun too.
  23. igainedalevel
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Positives so far: Graphics, Story, Likable Characters, Open-world, Variety of Enemies, Secrets, Classic Assassin elements are back.
    Negatives/Could be better: Needs some improvements, but overall very solid, specially after patch 1.0.4 that fixed lots of issues for me.
  24. AC_Symphony
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! But Ubisoft come on, you need to bring it to steam. It's so important and you would get so much sales from there as well. I understand that you want to promote your own store and that's completely normal, Rockstar is doing exactly same thing, but they also put their games into steam. Why not both? And AC Valhalla sold a lot anyway from Ubisoft Launcher, so it wouldn't hurt inAmazing game! But Ubisoft come on, you need to bring it to steam. It's so important and you would get so much sales from there as well. I understand that you want to promote your own store and that's completely normal, Rockstar is doing exactly same thing, but they also put their games into steam. Why not both? And AC Valhalla sold a lot anyway from Ubisoft Launcher, so it wouldn't hurt in any way to bring it to steam. Just an idea tho.… Expand
  25. LineintheZand
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Very fun open world assassins creed, would recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  26. TruthHurtsHuh
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    @ CesarV

    This "Cash Shop" is absolutely meaningless, it's very obvious that you haven't even played the game. I'm 60+ hours in the game and there's absolutely no grind, xp and levels come extremely easily.
    Stop you nonsense, because it's just too obvious you are just pathetic hater. I looked at your profile and looks like you gave Red Dead Redemption 2 - 0/10? Basically says it all.
  27. NotAfraid101
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Runs well on any modern PC, amazing game, would recommend to anyone who likes this series.
  28. Kojanaha110
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Finally video game that isn't over in 9-10 hours, thank god!
    Great history! Hopefully there will be some patches more, but it's already very good! Hopefully Far Cry 6 continues this trend of good Ubisoft games.
    Any Real Assassin's Creed fan should give this one a try.
  29. Bistra031
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    I play this game on older version of ps4, have more then 150h of playing time and I would give it 10/10 if there is more customise of armour like in odyssey and deeper relationships! I didn't have any bugs but game did crashed more than 10 times in really delicately situations! For me this is best game this year (and I'm playing cyberpunk ).
    Graphics looks fantastic, stunning beauty of    I play this game on older version of ps4, have more then 150h of playing time and I would give it 10/10 if there is more customise of armour like in odyssey and deeper relationships! I didn't have any bugs but game did crashed more than 10 times in really delicately situations! For me this is best game this year (and I'm playing cyberpunk ).
    Graphics looks fantastic, stunning beauty of details even for my old ps4. Efect after water scenes are fantastic specially on legendary weapons! Legendary weapons are so awesome specially puzzles and cut scenes for it. Puzzles in this game sometimes made me stop and really think and i love it. I was afraid that there will be so much fighting that i wouldn't have AC feeling but I ended most of game in stealthy mood and those fights. You really can be assassin's creed stealthy guy/girl and fearless Viking in same afternoon! Voice acting for female is fantastic!!!
    Story is brilliant, heartbreaking sometimes and serious but ridiculous in same time...
    And you explore much more then England and Norway and i was so happy when I found new additions on map and atlas!
    I absolutely love settlement addition on ac and this is awesome. Feels really like home. Love npcs and I'm just hoping that you will be able to explore deeper some npc specially one that os in romantic relationship with main characters. I love new version of side quests and find them more enjoyable and fun in this game. I jist love to call my horse and exploring open world even hours after story. I will definitely play DLC for this game!    … Expand
  30. Assassin100
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    So far i'm very happy with AC Valhalla, beautiful open world, lots of places to discover and explore, cities look interesting enough, story is mostly cool.
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. RPG Site
    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.
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  2. 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.
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  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]
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