EVE: Valkyrie

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. 4P.de
    Jul 22, 2016
    88
    Up to now no other games manages to capture the illusion of actually sitting in a speedy spaceship like CCPs space action developed exclusively for VR. It might not be completed yet, but it shows off what VR can do to gaming. [Tested with Oculus Rift]
  2. Everyeye.it
    Oct 17, 2016
    85
    EVE Valkyrie is one of the best titles for our Virtual Reality headsets, and a big step forward for spacefight sims.
  3. CGMagazine
    May 13, 2016
    80
    Currently the best multiplayer experience on the Oculus Rift, if only the servers were more populated due to the bungled launch of the Rift. Easily recommendable once more people have headsets if you've got a hankering for space dogfighting.
  5. Destructoid
    Mar 28, 2016
    80
    It's addicting and easy to pick up, and the progression system has legs without feeling like I need to dump money into it. [VR Edition]
  6. IGN
    Oct 15, 2016
    79
    Progression and microtransaction problems aside, after a VR stint in EVE Valkyrie I don’t think I’ll ever be able to go back to playing a dogfighting game on a regular screen. It’s just too good at showing me what I’ve been missing by not being able to look around freely as I pursue or evade targets. The intense and movie-like moments of strafing an enemy carrier while dodging incoming fire are a thrill. [Tested with VR]
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 4, 2016
    73
    EVE: Valkyrie can provide you with a decent VR experience, but it is poor of offline content. However, it's still one of the best game for Oculus Rift at launch.
  8. PC PowerPlay
    Aug 18, 2016
    70
    While the first few hours are incredible, sadly a lack of depth in handling and content leads to a game that needs a few more hours in the oven. [Issue#253, p.58]
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  9. Gamer.nl
    Jul 18, 2016
    65
    EVE Valkyrie seems to be between a tech demo and a full game. It is an 'okay' multiplayer shooter, that especially feels cool thanks to the virtual reality elements. But as soon as there are better shooters for Rift, EVE Valkyrie will no longer be relevant.
  10. Game Informer
    Apr 22, 2016
    63
    That potential clearly exists in the final version, but woefully underdeveloped single-player and multiplayer offerings ultimately suck the air out of the cockpit. [Tested with Oculus Rift]
  11. games(TM)
    May 29, 2016
    60
    VR done right, if you've got the stomach for it. [Tested with Oculus Rift; Issue#174, p.80]
  12. PC Gamer
    Apr 18, 2016
    60
    Strong first impressions make this ideal when showing off your new Rift headset, but there's little to keep you flying beyond those first few moments. [Tested with Oculus Rift]
  13. Edge Magazine
    Jun 7, 2016
    50
    It's a great deal of fun for the first 20 minutes, but once you've mastered your ships and applied your favourite skull decals, there's little to keep you hooked. [Tested with Oculus Rift; June 2016, p.110]
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Awards & Rankings

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#72 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 47
  3. Negative: 22 out of 47
  1. Iracundus
    Mar 29, 2016
    0
    Look beyond the superficial visual eye candy and the initial novelty of the Oculus, and what you have is pretty uninspired repetitiveLook beyond the superficial visual eye candy and the initial novelty of the Oculus, and what you have is pretty uninspired repetitive gameplay. Ultimately what gives a game longevity is good solid gameplay, not just visuals that players quickly grow used to and take for granted. This game does not have that.… Full Review »
  2. hexacetat
    Jun 15, 2016
    1
    Its fun for maybe 10 Minutes, after you left behind the initial impression and surprise of the VR experience it gets old so fast. The spaceIts fun for maybe 10 Minutes, after you left behind the initial impression and surprise of the VR experience it gets old so fast. The space battles are boring and repetitive, im happy that i didnt waste money on this game.… Full Review »
  3. Cuke
    May 19, 2016
    6
    Sitting in a cockpit being catapulted into the dark unknown was the moment when I said, yes, the Rift was totally worth the price ofSitting in a cockpit being catapulted into the dark unknown was the moment when I said, yes, the Rift was totally worth the price of admission. I glanced down at my arms and saw arms there, space suited and in the same place as my real arms, and I can't fully explain just how memorable that simple glance was.

    Sadly, the game gets repetitive quickly. If you've played Eve, Valkyrie is its opposite in every way, for better and for worse. I'm not a particular fan of Eve, so that's not an automatic strike against, but if there's one thing Eve has, it's depth. Valkyrie has none. It's basically Counter-Strike in space. Just a handful of small maps, brief matches between tiny ships, not much in the way of tactics beyond "shoot it until it dies, then shoot something else".

    All of that said, Valkyrie remains the most immersive experience I've had on my Rift. It stays installed for the occasional match, and because I start it up every time I'm showing it off to someone. That "wow" moment I had seems to be universal.    … Full Review »
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