Valiant Hearts: The Great War

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 730 Ratings

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  1. joggy
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    Saw the trailer, bought the game, and I'm delighted with it.
    Graphic is top of the line. I can't remember when I was last time so amazed by 2D. It really fits the setting, mixing and changing of colors depending of situation is stunning. Sound effects, while not overwhelming, are done at right times, and done right way.
    Gameplay is also very good, this is a casual game with not too    Saw the trailer, bought the game, and I'm delighted with it.
    Graphic is top of the line. I can't remember when I was last time so amazed by 2D. It really fits the setting, mixing and changing of colors depending of situation is stunning. Sound effects, while not overwhelming, are done at right times, and done right way.
    Gameplay is also very good, this is a casual game with not too difficult puzzles and arcade sections. Just right. It reminds me a bit of "lost vikings", and I loved that game. Hours of fun on day one :).
    And with a price of 15 euros (live in Serbia) for top product, on day one!!!??? It's a steal :).
    Overall, I'm one (very) happy camper with this buy. Pure 10    … Expand
  2. vonkoutso
    Jan 17, 2015
    10
    Definitely not the best puzzle game we ever played in terms of gameplay, but that was not the purpose of this game. Ubisoft made a tribute to the victims of the Great War. They made a video game trying to educate us and touch our hearts. Their effort was a total success. Nothing less than a 10!
  3. Diablo92
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    I placed a chunk of coal on a table after taking a glass cup. Broodily awesome war game UBI. The graphics look SOOO much like the walking dead and in fact they both look similar(not exactly the same) by on screen layout.

    The hints are most helpful too.
  4. tiho
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    This game made me think, made me smile, made me cry... It's a real little gem, the kind you remember long after playing. The puzzles themselves are relatively easy, but fun enough to solve. At the same time, the game manages to teach you about the war and its horrors, without it feeling like a lesson in history or morality. And you get emotionally attached to these characters, who try toThis game made me think, made me smile, made me cry... It's a real little gem, the kind you remember long after playing. The puzzles themselves are relatively easy, but fun enough to solve. At the same time, the game manages to teach you about the war and its horrors, without it feeling like a lesson in history or morality. And you get emotionally attached to these characters, who try to survive while their world gets torn apart. It's a game for every human being to play.… Expand
  5. mr_ozio
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Спасибо, Ubisoft! Вы сделали потрясающую игру - настоящее произведение искусства. Ни разу после прохождения игры я не рыдал так и столько. Очень обидно, что косяк с ценой в стиме пришёлся именно на эту игру, она стоит своих денег. Я куплю её за 699 и подарю кому-нибудь самому родному.Спасибо, Ubisoft! Вы сделали потрясающую игру - настоящее произведение искусства. Ни разу после прохождения игры я не рыдал так и столько. Очень обидно, что косяк с ценой в стиме пришёлся именно на эту игру, она стоит своих денег. Я куплю её за 699 и подарю кому-нибудь самому родному.
  6. berkyt519
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    The only game in recent years, which has caused emotions. Just a perfect game in all aspects. Thank you for such projects ubisoft. all recommened.
    10/10
  7. ghost9610
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    It seems nothing can be better.
    Graphics: 10/10
    Soundtrack: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9.5/10
    Story: 9/10
    P.S. The new policy Ubisoft against piracy in action. The game from 0.3$ in Russia fully met expectations.
  8. nekitabib
    Jun 29, 2014
    10
    Великолепный шедевр французского отделения ubi-soft. У игры хороший сюжет накал которого делает в основном музыка. По моему мнению, композитор здесь сделал пол-игры найдя правильный баланс между депрессивными композициями и веселым венгерским вальсем. Будьте уверены это одно из самых эмоциональных приключений последний лет 5-ти. Вы не будете смеяться, максимум будете умиляться и улыбатьсяВеликолепный шедевр французского отделения ubi-soft. У игры хороший сюжет накал которого делает в основном музыка. По моему мнению, композитор здесь сделал пол-игры найдя правильный баланс между депрессивными композициями и веселым венгерским вальсем. Будьте уверены это одно из самых эмоциональных приключений последний лет 5-ти. Вы не будете смеяться, максимум будете умиляться и улыбаться некоторым сценам, но в основном будет грустное лицо плавно переходящие в слезы.

    100% шедевр вызывающий бурю эмоции. ТАКОЕ впечатление производили на меня только 2 игры : heavy rain и mgs    … Expand
  9. FluffyJesus
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    So many feelings, so many emotions... Absolutely perfect, 10/10, this game is true masterpiece of art. You can feel the atmosphere of the WW1 all along the storyline.
  10. SenshiV
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    I am not a game developer or a critic of any kind, which i think are those that rate this game lower. Any score below 8 seems ridiculous to me, the game is well done, good story, good additional information, well driven...it's one of the nieces games I've played lately.
  11. isandri
    Sep 2, 2014
    10
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War, is the game i have been looking for for the whole past year. I was waiting for innovative, exciting and fresh tittle and i got it. The story is great, the game itself is sometimes funny yet still serious, easy but puzzling from time to time, and gives me a lot of information about the WWI itself. And since i have never been passionate about history, thisValiant Hearts: The Great War, is the game i have been looking for for the whole past year. I was waiting for innovative, exciting and fresh tittle and i got it. The story is great, the game itself is sometimes funny yet still serious, easy but puzzling from time to time, and gives me a lot of information about the WWI itself. And since i have never been passionate about history, this tittle might change my mind. Definitely recommended!… Expand
  12. RustyJames
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing! So great story and deep characters mixed with very charming artwork and game design. The puzzles are quite intelligent and really interesting to solve. Highly recommend to buy this game, especially if you like great sound and music in video games. But don't forget to use gamepad, if you're playing on PC.
    This game is deserved to be one of the games of the year. 10/10
  13. sgy0003
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Although set in WWI, VH:TGW is not about going guns blazing on enemies. Rather, it's a personal story of Emile and his family and friends. Mostly through Emile's prospective, you will witness loss, love, friendship, and tragedy of the WWI. Although not as emotional as To the moon or Telltale's Walking dead, this game will make you speechless by the end of the game.
  14. FingerWithGun
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    Wow. This game is a true masterpiece. The intriguing storyline keeps you in suspense from start till final credits. Wonderful art. Only few games made me cry, and this masterwork is one of those. Ubisoft, thank you.
  15. Pietrus
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    This game is truly a classic, the story is rich and unique and the gameplay only serves to further the story; and while there are weaker moments with silly cliches like the Baron, it doesn't serve to take much away from the story. This is the only video game to ever bring me to tears, and i hope that you will have the same caliber of experience with it.
  16. JJthis
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    The music, the visuals, the story. Oh the story and that ending.
    This game is emotional, beautiful and puts you in the world war from a different perspective.
    Along with Child of Light, Valiant Hearts is the only reason you ever have to use Uplay. It's that good.
  17. JS96
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    This game is the demonstration that the UbiArt Framework is an engine which can be used in games with more serious topics than Rayman.
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an awesome adventure game with beautiful comics style graphic and a perfect soundtrack.
    Once you start playing it, you just cannot stop, even if it's a very easy game. The story is very addictive and you cannot stop until    This game is the demonstration that the UbiArt Framework is an engine which can be used in games with more serious topics than Rayman.
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an awesome adventure game with beautiful comics style graphic and a perfect soundtrack.
    Once you start playing it, you just cannot stop, even if it's a very easy game.
    The story is very addictive and you cannot stop until you see how it ends.
    Serious historical setting, poignant story with a dash of comedy.
    Absolutely recommended to everyone!    … Expand
  18. Zaxtor99
    Dec 31, 2014
    10
    Valiant Hearts does what few games dare to do.

    Valiant hearts connects you with people from 100 years ago who served in world war 1, and to the wife of a soldier with his life on the line, his baby boy not even taking his first steps when the orders to serve come in. Brilliant story telling, amazing gameplay can make you feel the agony of defeat, the sorrow of losing friends and    Valiant Hearts does what few games dare to do.

    Valiant hearts connects you with people from 100 years ago who served in world war 1, and to the wife of a soldier with his life on the line, his baby boy not even taking his first steps when the orders to serve come in.

    Brilliant story telling, amazing gameplay can make you feel the agony of defeat, the sorrow of losing friends and fellow soldiers fighting beside you, and a glimpse of the pain that comes with missing loved ones back home.

    A triumph in game development, a story full of heart, and a rare gem in the game market.

    You don't need to know or even desire to know about the first world war to appreciate this game. This game will make you understand our history better and appreciate the sacrifices made as well as the hardships endured.

    Phenomenal.

    I cursed the war. I screamed at my monitor. I laughed with joy. - And I wept.

    ...To call me a fan of this game after playing it would be an understatement as massive as the first world war itself.    … Expand
  19. Piotr_098
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War jest gra która ma ładna oprawę graficzna graficzną , jak się zacznie grac to trudno przestać. Wciąg z butami POLECAM !!!!!!!
  20. emilyanenko123
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    Крутая игра.Такие эмоции и ощущения .Головоломки разнообразны и хороши.А история про первую мировую очень хорошо изложена.Обожаю эту игру
  21. haalidoodi
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    Fairly generic from the gameplay standpoint, but that's not what matters. The focus here is on the story, and what a fantastic story it is! Supported by fantastic graphics and a beautiful soundtrack that bring this underrepresented setting to life, it just might leave you in tears by its ending.
  22. ThrocktheRock
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    I sat down today and played it all the way through. I couldn't stop. It was very fun gameplay and the story hooked me in. It really immersed you into the whole WW1 atmosphere, from the gas to soldiers. Top notch game. A single tear rolled down my check at the ending. 11/10
  23. Maverick_X
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    another masterpiece the engine Ubi-Art is cool everything looks like an art. optimization you can even run it on a laptop buy it . game shows war with humor, with sadness,stylish the music is beautiful and also graphics 10/10
  24. DaDZepp
    Jul 12, 2014
    10
    A amazing game! Very well written and the character construction is amazing to, they can transfer the feeling of what should be being in a world war. And for me, this game sometimes worked as an interactive history book, improving my knowledge about the First World War.
  25. Captrandom9
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    I've never been a great fan of 2d games, although I grew up with things like gameboy, playstation, xbox and pc containing a lot of 2d platformers, I always preferred 3d games. I tell you this so you can understand how much I actually enjoy this game. The whole atmosphere and artsy style of the game drags one into both the horrors and joys of world war 1, it makes you bond with theI've never been a great fan of 2d games, although I grew up with things like gameboy, playstation, xbox and pc containing a lot of 2d platformers, I always preferred 3d games. I tell you this so you can understand how much I actually enjoy this game. The whole atmosphere and artsy style of the game drags one into both the horrors and joys of world war 1, it makes you bond with the characters as if you've known them for years, it sends you on an emotional journey through the trenches. I actually teared up at the end of this, I just sat there and stared at the screen. If you have not played this yet, what are you doing here!?!! GO ON!! GET!!! GO PLAY IT NOW!… Expand
  26. DDilettante
    Jan 17, 2015
    10
    War-based games have been frequent over the years, but the majority seem to skip over the personal story aspect, favouring an "us-vs-them" mechanic that doesn't go too deep.

    Valiant Heart: The Great War is a puzzle-adventure game that changes our perception on perhaps the least covered war in Gaming; World War I. The story centres around the interwoven destinies of five characters,    War-based games have been frequent over the years, but the majority seem to skip over the personal story aspect, favouring an "us-vs-them" mechanic that doesn't go too deep.

    Valiant Heart: The Great War is a puzzle-adventure game that changes our perception on perhaps the least covered war in Gaming; World War I. The story centres around the interwoven destinies of five characters, inspired by actual letters in that war.

    Each character has their different motivations, and it is through their camaraderie that they can act upon them. Each story is compelling, and you'll definitely be whole-heartedly immersed.

    The art direction and animation style is probably what you'll find the most striking. The 2D comic-style art doesn't attempt to hide the gruesome and brutal truths from the Great War, which is very important. These are incredibly sombre themes they were trying to tackle, and the fact they didn't skirt around or trivialise the horrors, is admirable. Its not all horrible, however. There is some great humour in parts, which eases up the tension.

    When travelling through each area, which is usually a famous setting or turning-point in the war, you can bring up war facts about the area, the conditions the soldiers lived in, etc. In addition, each level has collectables to find, which sheds further light in retelling what life was like at those times. This experience wasn't only immersive, but also educational. I learned far more here than I probably would in a lecture environment. Maybe, in future, games like these can be used for more formal educational purposes.

    The orchestral soundtrack was perfectly fitting to each scenario. Haunting when trudging past piles of corpses, yet delightful when in a car chases (to the music of the can-can, to name one!).

    The puzzles themselves have a perfect difficulty curve as you progress. In no point did I get truly frustrated, yet you feel pretty clever when you get it right. The tasks range from going on scavenger hunts, trading with several people until you get what you need, to digging your way around trenches, to safe-cracking. Plenty of variety.

    Overall, this small-scale human perspective of the war is an excellent way of not only retelling an important time in history, but also producing a heartfelt story that resonates with you for a long time after completion.    … Expand
  27. Jubei
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    The great war is a great game. You pass by all the feelings. The adventure you seized which takes you between the riddles and the cinematics. You mix the background, realisation and music and the journey begins
  28. linomartinho84
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    Who knew that a platformer could be this good... The story plot is incredible, the puzzles are awesome, the simple graphics are great and the finale... It's enough to make a grown man cry (I did...). Great job Ubisoft!
  29. headshot01
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    Emotional bt tremendous game by Ubisoft Montpelier!!!
    The game delivers a great depicting storyline at the time of worldwar1.This time Ubisoft had done a terrific job by making this unique game. An intense soundtrack making this as emotionally touched mark.graphics are jst at the top of the line. the eye-catching art style enable this game as if you are reading a German comic book While    Emotional bt tremendous game by Ubisoft Montpelier!!!
    The game delivers a great depicting storyline at the time of worldwar1.This time Ubisoft had done a terrific job by making this unique game. An intense soundtrack making this as emotionally touched mark.graphics are jst at the top of the line. the eye-catching art style enable this game as if you are reading a German comic book While nominally a puzzle or
    adventure game , Valiant Hearts is mostly
    narrative. Its puzzles aren't complex bt it creates a emotional attachment with the game. this game is fascinated by 4 roles into action the Frenchman Emile, his German son-in-law Karl, American soldier Freddie, Belgian nurse Anna and a faithful companion dog volt. So if you hadn't played it plz lock it down!!!    … Expand
  30. sevifc
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Obra de arte hecha juego. A pesar de su jugabilidad sencilla (juego tipo puzzle) narra a la perfección los horrores de la primera guerra mundial. La música es increíble y el final si no lloras, es que no eres humano. 10/10
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#53 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 22, 2014
    70
    It would have been nice if the developers could decide what game they want to make. On one hand, we have a failed attempt to tell an engaging story. On the other hand, series of puzzles would benefit from a higher difficulty level. Valiant Hearts is disappointing, but still not bad. [Sept 2014, p.56]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 3, 2014
    85
    The game is a moving, stylish experience. [Aug 2014]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Aug 27, 2014
    81
    Touching, exciting and all-round beautiful adventure somewhat tarred by its monotonous gameplay and the ludicrous image of the Big Bad Enemy. And it is almost a perfect way to explain the concept of war to your kids.
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