Assassin's Creed Valhalla

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7.2

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  1. Clblowe
    Nov 13, 2020
    4
    The game is unbelievably buggy. I’m astonished Ubisoft released it in this state. I’ve had multiple raids where I could not loot the chests or trigger certain actions because the game requires you to have an NPC “help you” force the containers open. Unfortunately the AI is dumb as a rock, and cannot seem to find where I’m at when I need them to open these containers. Furthermore, combat isThe game is unbelievably buggy. I’m astonished Ubisoft released it in this state. I’ve had multiple raids where I could not loot the chests or trigger certain actions because the game requires you to have an NPC “help you” force the containers open. Unfortunately the AI is dumb as a rock, and cannot seem to find where I’m at when I need them to open these containers. Furthermore, combat is janky and lacks impact, despite the flashy finishing moves. This makes it really hard for me to get into a rhythm in terms of the combat, which is something I appreciated about AC Odyssey.

    In summary, there’s a lot to like about it, from the setting to some of the game mechanics, but it’s totally bogged down by it being a buggy janky mess. Maybe once they release some patches I’ll try it again but right now it’s just not worth the effort to play.    … Expand
  2. Colonize
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Korea's Ubi-soft is not censored on platforms except for PlayStation. Despite the fact that censorship is an option, Korean users have shown deceptive behavior.
  3. hsyn1382d
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    one of the best game that I have played everything is great in this game the gameplay and graphic and epic music highly recommended
  4. AceAscendus
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Xxtremely bad performance, massive fps drops. The game is also extremely boring, melee combat is garbage.
  5. Daniel_Campbell
    Nov 13, 2020
    5
    Every hour I spend with the game, I like it a little less. In Odyssey there were camps/outposts/fortresses that you'd locate, clear out, loot, ETC and then move on to the next one. It was a satisfying loop. But in Valhalla...everything is replaced with these colored dots. Even if you go into a fortress and clear it out...there's no feedback letting you know you've accomplished anything.Every hour I spend with the game, I like it a little less. In Odyssey there were camps/outposts/fortresses that you'd locate, clear out, loot, ETC and then move on to the next one. It was a satisfying loop. But in Valhalla...everything is replaced with these colored dots. Even if you go into a fortress and clear it out...there's no feedback letting you know you've accomplished anything. Was there a treasure here? Did I actually complete anything? The only thing you've succeeded in doing it killing a bunch of dudes in a fort.

    And speaking of "killing a bunch of dudes", stealth feels like an afterthought in this game. Sneaking up on an enemy is more difficult and it seems like the enemy placement and number is randomly generated? They are everywhere, they act like lemmings with the IQ of 2, they are never doing anything interesting, wonder aimlessly, but all swarm to the player's position 3 soldiers at a time.

    So, the map objective have been boiled down into colored dots. At least that will make it easy to find them and check them off the list. Not so fast...a seemingly large percentage of these dots are locked behind unbreakable doors or under the ground. Time to frustratingly waste 5 to 10 minutes looking for a cave entrance for an ultimately uninteresting trinket.

    The game looks awesome and there are some definite design improvements. The skill tree, ability, and equipment systems have improved in a myriad of ways. The attention to historical detail is astounding and above and beyond what most other game series attempt to do. It's a level of commitment that should be commended. That commendation however shouldn't forgive the poor design choices of the rest of the game's sections.

    Oh, and the whole "Chase and catch the floating paper!" minigame has made its return...    … Expand
  6. DefinetheLine
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Reminds me launch of AC 4 Black Flag, then it also came to both current and next gen consoles. Both are very good AC games.
  7. Yaj78
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of 2020 and overall one of the best AC games ever made. If you have ever cared about this series i would strongly recommend trying this.
  8. ZFZ
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best Ac games in years, i'm absolutely shocked Ubi made this huge comeback.
  9. botaGOATnmdKOBE
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely FANtastic!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better follow up to Odyssey.. probably the best AC yet by farrrrr. Played them all and tho they usually get me hooked this one gets me obsessing when I’ll be able to play it again! Love this game good work Ubisoft!
  10. Supermanlivez
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    It's extremely good AC game for people who actually wanna take their time and ACTUALLY enjoy it for what it is, not just try to rush through missions and get to next big game.
  11. Jack_33
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Surprisingly good Assassin's Creed game, not only better than Odyssey, but it's just so much better. But it's pretty obvious that tons of people don't understand the appeal of Snowy Norway or Beautiful England and just call it boring. That's a shame, but whatever. To me 5 hours long Spiderman Miles Morales is boring, so to each their own i guess.
  12. benhez
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Best game in the series in a while probably one of the best, customisation, exploration, amazing stealth, blending, growth so many fighting styles and abilities!! Immersive as it gets perfect mix of callsic old ac realism and the new rpg style! INCREDIBLE!

    BUT UBISOFT removing voice line because someone was offended is dangerous and frankly diabolical !
  13. JoeMama2917
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    So far so solid, Assassins Creed Valhalla is a solid rendition of AC. The setting is beautiful, seeing Norway at night is stunning. Graphics are fantastic. Story is cool too, I have nothing bad to say about the story so far. The gameplay is ok, combat feels off. This might be just me, but combat feels like it needs tweaking. The AI is pretty poor, the AI bots take forever to notice you.So far so solid, Assassins Creed Valhalla is a solid rendition of AC. The setting is beautiful, seeing Norway at night is stunning. Graphics are fantastic. Story is cool too, I have nothing bad to say about the story so far. The gameplay is ok, combat feels off. This might be just me, but combat feels like it needs tweaking. The AI is pretty poor, the AI bots take forever to notice you. Not the worst thing in the world, but the lack of AI awareness can be annoying IMO. Still very solid game so far! Patches will fix this game up in no time.… Expand
  14. timewaste
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Truly amazing game, most negative reviews are 100% bots, it's so obvious. This one is million times better than Demon Souls remake. Highly Recommending AC Valhalla.
  15. Kalakalakin
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    After excelent relaunch of seria with Origins and good Odyssey this "game" is not playable at all. A very poor plot, stupid quests, idiot cut scenes about nothing, the characters are stupid and uninteresting, absolutely do not involve in the gameplay. The game is not impressive with anything new and it is not interesting to play it. The battle scheme is the same as in Odyssey. And finalyAfter excelent relaunch of seria with Origins and good Odyssey this "game" is not playable at all. A very poor plot, stupid quests, idiot cut scenes about nothing, the characters are stupid and uninteresting, absolutely do not involve in the gameplay. The game is not impressive with anything new and it is not interesting to play it. The battle scheme is the same as in Odyssey. And finaly very poor optimisation on PC! Sound stutters and glitching in some places, while Fps constantly drops from 60 to 25, 30, no matter what resolution: 1080, 1440, or 4k. And it makes game unplayable with all this drops. Core i9 9900, 32 gb, ssd, rtx2080. Two points for beautiful world, nothing else the game has to offer.… Expand
  16. GHF687
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, one of the best of 2020. Demon Souls remake was upvoted to over 140 - 10/10's with basically 20 minutes. I bet they use these same bots to downvote Valhalla. That's just disgusting.
  17. PAZA00
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Japan does not present All Asia. Censored Version for Asian Countries is suck.
  18. GoldenSoldierQC
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    One of the better gaming experiences i have had in a while. I will keep playing this for months to come
  19. behnam207
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    this game is fun i like i think Ubisoft did good job they know how to create open world games
  20. actualsoulsfan
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of this year, beautiful open world with so much to do. 100% recommending!
  21. Possemister
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Another super cool game from Ubisoft. These last three AC games are awesome.
    The old AC games where crap. I really like the OpenWorld RPG setup. Awesome combat.
    Keep making these games UbiSoft.
  22. khaderIQ
    Nov 13, 2020
    5
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  23. ktoeto
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Очень много багов. Игра очень сырая. Не знаю как на консолях но на пк очень много проблем. Начиная от проваливающегося героя под текстуры и заканчивая лагами на топовом железе.
  24. Bast1l
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    Basically, it's a good Assassins Creed RPG, though very light on the Assassin part. Not Ezio saga good, but so far it has given me a better experience than Odyssey overall. Particularly in the worldbuilding, the 'World Events' Read: Quests, but they're just interactions with various odd locals, ranging from helping someone deliver a crate of apples, to stealing clothes at a nudist party.Basically, it's a good Assassins Creed RPG, though very light on the Assassin part. Not Ezio saga good, but so far it has given me a better experience than Odyssey overall. Particularly in the worldbuilding, the 'World Events' Read: Quests, but they're just interactions with various odd locals, ranging from helping someone deliver a crate of apples, to stealing clothes at a nudist party. They're misc. quests, but they're handled very well here.

    Meanwhile the story also offers a different experience from previous games; Where before, you're either the main Assassin, in this one, you're their ally. Offering them shelter, helping them rebuild, but (at least for the time being) solidly from the outside looking in. Which feels fresh.

    Aside from the small bugs we all know will probably stay, what really bothers me in this iteration is the sound levels. Sound effects and the Protagonists' voice seem to be on a very different setting from other characters voices, forcing you in some situations to either have a hard time hearing the NPC's, or get deafened by your own character.

    Combat also feels a bit slower, and difficulty settings in combat once again only serve to make your enemies damage spunges while turning you into a wet blanket, but even so it feels right to play it at the highest difficulty. Enemies take several hits to take down, and you can similarly take about as many hits as the average mook/low-class enemy from enemies at your level. I imagine lower difficulties would be shockingly easy though, and just adjusting damage and health numbers remains a sloppy way to balance in my opinion.

    What also grinds my gear is that platforming and the like seems to have been reduced to a matter of two buttons; Hold A (xbox) to free run, press B to drop. I miss the days of AC: Unity, where you actually had significant freedom of movement, and where parkour took skill to truly master.

    In summation: The world itself and the story so far, have been interesting, fresh iterations on the standard Assassins Creed formula. Modern day story also seems quite interesting for what little there has been so far. (~10 hours of play, 1 Modern Day part.) Two points taken away due to:
    1) Bugs
    2) Sound balancing
    3) The horrifically oversimplified movement.    … Expand
  25. bigboybiggins
    Nov 13, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the game up until it makes you go to asgard. It's a crap part of the story the bosses are to over powered and is just a waste of my time when I could be enjoying the game like I was back in england.… Expand
  26. runescape3
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of 2020 and obvious Nominee @ The Game Awards. It has some bugs, every game does, even Cyberpunk 2077 will have bugs. Most negative reviews on site are fake by the way.
  27. cableguy3333
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    Anyone who gives this game a higher score hasn't played it for long, game breaking bugs, unholly father being one of them.
  28. Shangaoshan
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    one of best ac, nice to see you assassin again from 2015. really sad for someone who just quickly finish the main story, Ub cancle the side task and put additional stories into the surounding which u missed it.
  29. bestreviews2020
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Just came here to say, here's my positive review for this amazing game.........
  30. Lmj910
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    The game is absolutely stunning, the story telling is phenomenal, and the gameplay is seamlessly smooth. This feels like the old assassins creed games. Hats off to Ubisoft for reviving the franchise with this game!
  31. Xamsix
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stuck on splash screen, can't even open the game. I've seen multiple people report this, but no fix days after release. Refunded.… Expand
  32. hokizoltan
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    This game has a good graphics and a good fight sistem aaand everithing else is baaaaad.
  33. bearthor
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I have never played Assassins creed before. So for a new user to the series, I REALLY am enjoying myself.

    The story is super fun, although some character animations and voice overs are bad. It does not ruin the overall experience.
  34. OnuR1S
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Dear ubisoft. Wasn't origin and odessey a lesson to you? Even in unity you tried to make the combat system like in RPG, but you only changed it a little, and in origin and odessey you completely ruined everything. The last successful combat system, I'm talking about the combat system, you still have syndicate. But even after it, you vserevenly decided to make another annoying and notDear ubisoft. Wasn't origin and odessey a lesson to you? Even in unity you tried to make the combat system like in RPG, but you only changed it a little, and in origin and odessey you completely ruined everything. The last successful combat system, I'm talking about the combat system, you still have syndicate. But even after it, you vserevenly decided to make another annoying and not interesting **** out of a popular game for everyone. I really think that origin and odessey were experiments or just your mistake that taught you a lesson, but no, you didn't get it. Until you bring back a normal combat system, the last successful one is in syndicate, you will not succeed with the assassin, my advice to you is to re-prioritize.… Expand
  35. iwantsummerback
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    How the fck can someone even come up something something so idiotic to claim that "positive reviews are fake" at the time when this game had huge launch and gets praise from literally everywhere. Has good metascore, etc. I guess every playstation exclusive that has metascore from 80 to 85 and has extremely positive user scores, i bet these are fake too. Even tho in that case it wouldn'tHow the fck can someone even come up something something so idiotic to claim that "positive reviews are fake" at the time when this game had huge launch and gets praise from literally everywhere. Has good metascore, etc. I guess every playstation exclusive that has metascore from 80 to 85 and has extremely positive user scores, i bet these are fake too. Even tho in that case it wouldn't surprise me because playstation fanboys hype up every story simulator they can, that has lable "exclusive". Just few comments below me is zero score with comment
    "Govno, guzno fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu ploho ocheni".
    I bet this one is real, but all the ones that actually bring out details about AC Valhalla, these must be fake, because THERE'S NO WAY PEOPLE ACTUALLY LIKE SOMETHING IN 2020. just lol.    … Expand
  36. Jdhcy7
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    IGN gave Odyssey 9.3 and this got 8? LMAO, anyway it's really good, way better than Odyssey.
  37. never100
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Here's a 10 to counter fake reviews, most of them make absolutely no sense with their typical "ubisoft sucks, blah blah blah". So far this one is one of the top AC games. In fact everyone should give 10 to this game, even if you think it's 8 or 9, because there's just way too many losers who don't even own this game and they just give 0 scores. It's very important to fight back against this.
  38. Coostar21
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Govno, guzno fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu ploho ocheni
  39. Assassinhood
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Giving it 10 to counter fake 0 reviews, who are also trying to do reverse psychology and act like positive reviews are fake. Literally yesterday one person made over 10 accounts to give zero to this game in 20 minutes, because he was angry about some censoring. AC Valhalla was one of the biggest Ubisoft game launches ever. It takes two seconds to go to youtube and find 100s of videos andGiving it 10 to counter fake 0 reviews, who are also trying to do reverse psychology and act like positive reviews are fake. Literally yesterday one person made over 10 accounts to give zero to this game in 20 minutes, because he was angry about some censoring. AC Valhalla was one of the biggest Ubisoft game launches ever. It takes two seconds to go to youtube and find 100s of videos and livestreams of people playing it and liking it with each video having thousands of likes. Positive reviews are very clearly real and only very sad hateful person would think otherwise. Been playing about 10 hours and so far it's great. Like i said someone made over 10 accounts yesterday in 20 minutes and gave 0 scores, all his scores and comments are still on this site, just scroll down. So in reality this negative score should be way smaller. It's just example how easy it is to give fake 0's. Disgusting people.… Expand
  40. fromtheshadows
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I would rather play this epic than remake of 10 years old game, but each their own i guess.
    PS: I'm not hating demon's souls remake, i just like original way more and i don't think this remake is that special as they make it out to be. Literally same game with 60fps and they praise it like it's better than RE2remake, makes no sense.
  41. Soki5222
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    The zero rating is to counter the exaggerated/fake 10s. A mediocre overall game, repetitive, bad acting, uninteresting story+characters, decent world to explore. I give it 5/10
  42. GameOverSeer
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Asian version of Valhalla is a censored version.

    In defiance of each country's review criteria, Ubisoft unified the Asian version into the Japanese version as if the Asian country were only in Japan.

    I don't feel the impact of fighting because of censorship.

    If Ubisoft really cares about its Asian users, it has a duty to revise the censored version.

    Censorship reduces the fun of the game and Ubisoft didn't say anything about it until just before it was released.    … Expand
  43. Global26
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Finally something that's not 4 to 10 hours long linear experience. At the same time it manages to be fun, interesting and serious, not depressing like some other games.
  44. choicematters
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I think biggest problem with Assassin's Creed games is that some people have absolutely no clue what kind of games these are. And when it's not flashy anime adventure then they act like they are somehow disappointed, even tho it was clearly their fault not researching what kind of games these are. Assassin's Creed has millions of fans around the world and AC Valhalla had one of the biggestI think biggest problem with Assassin's Creed games is that some people have absolutely no clue what kind of games these are. And when it's not flashy anime adventure then they act like they are somehow disappointed, even tho it was clearly their fault not researching what kind of games these are. Assassin's Creed has millions of fans around the world and AC Valhalla had one of the biggest Ubisoft game launches EVER. And while many who like this game keep playing it and never really visit sites like this, metacritic attracts haters who very often don't even have particular game, just to give low scores, because it's so easy here. Any, absolutely any loser can make metacritic account with 3 minutes and give 0 score and that will affect overall score, it shouldn't be like that, but it is. For example yesterday one person made over 8 accounts in 20 minutes and gave 0's to this game, because his version was censored or whatever. His comments and scores are still on this site, that's how easy it is to manipulate that user score.… Expand
  45. HabitualFlea225
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    This game is nothing but a mess. Censorship in Asian version, game breaking bugs, unable to actually play the game after purchase. All these craps undermine the potential of a real good game. **** you Ubisoft, damn racist.
  46. RDr56
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    My experience -
    Positives: 1. Norway is well designed
    2. England map design is even better 3. More than enough secrets / mysteries 4. Story is fun enough 5. Main character's voice acting is one of the best in AC series 6. Combat is fun, specially with abilities, without it's just fine 7. So many towers / houses / places to climb, parkour is million times better than in odyssey 8. I    My experience -
    Positives: 1. Norway is well designed
    2. England map design is even better
    3. More than enough secrets / mysteries
    4. Story is fun enough
    5. Main character's voice acting is one of the best in AC series
    6. Combat is fun, specially with abilities, without it's just fine
    7. So many towers / houses / places to climb, parkour is million times better than in odyssey
    8. I really like some world effects, for example how ice breaks under you
    9. Variety of different enemies.
    10. Stunning graphics, landscapes, cities.
    Negatives:
    1. Like usual with Ubisoft games, performance could be better, but this
    launch is about 300 times better than RDR2 PC version launch (and Rockstar had whole years for that).
    2. Some bugs as expected with huge open world games, but nothing awful.
    3. Is it just me or water seems kinda empty? Maybe i just haven't explored enough idk, i was expecting giant squids, Odyssey had whales, so why not.
    Conclusion: One of the most beautiful and fun games i have played in long time.    … Expand
  47. Ruften
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Another copy-paste Ubisoft game with gameplay that's easy as wank. Another boring story with no creativity whatsoever. Another microtransaction focussed endless grind. Thank you Ubisoft, I hope you are proud of yourselves.
  48. Bagadonut
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Wayyyyy better than people are giving it credit. In many ways it feels like a return to the classic assassin’s creed. Don’t listen to the clickbait Youtubers!
  49. flowofday
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Easy game awards candidate. Unlike so many 2020 games (re3remake,avengers,mafia), Valhalla has so much interesting content and things to do. Beautiful graphics, good voice acting and nice story.
  50. Acfanboy
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Just amazing. A game of the year in my books
    . Everything about it looks absolutely stunning. The characters, graphics the combat S+ . The only downside are the frame drops but I guess my playstation is not strong enough . Plz Ubisoft we need more.
  51. bring_it_on
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    No matter what these awful youtube channels are trying to say (who have been payed to trash this game) it's not boring, this game is amazing. There's so much to do and explore and it's actually interesting this time, unlike Odyssey that was hit or miss. This one reminds me more like Black Flag and Black Flag is basically best Ac game, so there's that. There's many youtube channels whoNo matter what these awful youtube channels are trying to say (who have been payed to trash this game) it's not boring, this game is amazing. There's so much to do and explore and it's actually interesting this time, unlike Odyssey that was hit or miss. This one reminds me more like Black Flag and Black Flag is basically best Ac game, so there's that. There's many youtube channels who actually understand this game and gave it positive/decent review, search for those, because unlike these "this is so boring", these people actually knew what game they were playing. It's Assassin's Creed not Devil May Cry. Both good, but very different and that's how it should be.… Expand
  52. ghst3691
    Nov 13, 2020
    6
    I feel somewhat vindicated. I received my copy of the game 2 days before release and posted on reddit what I thought. Listing the bugs as I found them, I was downvoted and attacked. Now that ALL can see the bugginess that is this game. I love AC games and this one is no different. But the bugs are killing it.
  53. troyan3346
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Penguinz is almost like anime villain, because you know when he gives low score to games he don't like (he has never liked AC games) then his minions will give 0's to that game without even trying it. He also looks like anime villain, so it actually makes perfect sense. Valhalla is good by the way, so much better than Odyssey.
  54. fight_club_
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of the better gaming experiences i have had in a while. I will keep playing this for months to come.
  55. rocknroll35
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Some people seem to be disappointed that it doesn't have stuff happening all the time, everywhere you look and call it "boring" for that. I'm sorry to break it to you, but Assassin's Creed was ABSOLUTELY NEVER meant to be some fun streaming / party game. Each time new Assassin's Creed comes out i'm surprised that some people still don't understand that. It's deep game with depth,Some people seem to be disappointed that it doesn't have stuff happening all the time, everywhere you look and call it "boring" for that. I'm sorry to break it to you, but Assassin's Creed was ABSOLUTELY NEVER meant to be some fun streaming / party game. Each time new Assassin's Creed comes out i'm surprised that some people still don't understand that. It's deep game with depth, atmosphere and heavy emphasis on exploration, parkour, stealth.
    It was never meant to be grand theft auto or dark souls. Never. Just cause it's not your flashy anime type game and you don't get it, doesn't mean it's boring.    … Expand
  56. ready378
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Not only one of the best games of 2020, it's one of the best Assassin's Creed games, better than last two. Thankfully it already sold extremely well, almost double the amount what Odyssey did. So despite some bitter youtubers who are trying to do absolutely everything to cancel this games, it's doing very well.
  57. Hdjchy
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    It's really good game, if you actually wanna enjoy it, not rush it, so you could play next big game faster. Assassin's Creed games are meant to be played for months NOT few days. I bet penguinz gives it 4.5, because not enough action and too much sailing.
  58. C0rbec
    Nov 13, 2020
    7
    This game is not bad but its not good either, They do good things with the story and graphic, but with all of this I feel unrewarded, the loot pool compared to odyssey is barely existing, exploration is not as fun as it should be the whole map despite is look gorgeous feel like just empty checklist
  59. Britmatt81
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Great game. Love the fact is brutal and attractive open world to explore. I think its definitely and improvement on previous AC games but still has a few downsides.
    Great story and fighting and progression but very sensitive left stick controls to move around.
    Overall i'm really enjoying it and just hope it s a lengthy game as i want more and more all the time.
  60. Jdhy78
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Youtubers who complain that there's too much content in this game or it's "boring" are exactly the type of people who wanna finish games as fast as possible, sht the review out and move on to next big game. They don't wanna take their time, they don't wanna actually enjoy it for what it is. I bet most of them wanted to get out of Norway as fast as possible instead of actually enjoying theYoutubers who complain that there's too much content in this game or it's "boring" are exactly the type of people who wanna finish games as fast as possible, sht the review out and move on to next big game. They don't wanna take their time, they don't wanna actually enjoy it for what it is. I bet most of them wanted to get out of Norway as fast as possible instead of actually enjoying the scenery, exploring, etc. What a shame. But this game is amazing anyway so i personally don't care really. These same people praise Miles Morales because they got to finish it fast and move onto next big thing...pathetic. There seems to be many Youtubers who actually like it and understand this game and that's at least positive.… Expand
  61. Geralt123
    Nov 13, 2020
    5
    Basically, it is Odyssey with other landscacpe. Story forgettable, combat spongy, silly side quests, embarrassing dialogues.

    I don't know what is wrong with Ubisoft but obviously their Copy-Paste-System of game developing works for them. Unfotunately.
  62. MaccMosley
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Ive put in around 20 hours and so far I love this game. If having to much to do and to big a world to do it in is a bad thing well I guess ITS ALL BAD. I used to think origins was my favorite Assassins game until I played Vahalla. The only issue I have is its a bit clunky and needs a little more Polish but besides that a great game that fun to play,you gotta love cutting your enemies intoIve put in around 20 hours and so far I love this game. If having to much to do and to big a world to do it in is a bad thing well I guess ITS ALL BAD. I used to think origins was my favorite Assassins game until I played Vahalla. The only issue I have is its a bit clunky and needs a little more Polish but besides that a great game that fun to play,you gotta love cutting your enemies into pieces with a sharp shiney Ax.… Expand
  63. makessense
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Beautiful huge open world with lots of secrets and mysteries. I have heard some people complain about combat, i personally like it, didn't find anything wrong with it. Would be surprised if it's not nominated at game awards.
  64. h_ero
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    What can i say that other haven't said already, imo it's one of the best AC games ever made. One of the best open worlds Ubisoft has ever created (out of all their games). Amazing.
  65. shtum_fall
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Guys from Ubisoft do not change an approach to creating games. Every two years we get simillar game but with another picture. We ask you so long to create something special for us for your users, but you don't hear us or you don't want.
    What happend with you, you had a such great first your assassin's creed games they were amazing.
    Start to read our wishes to games which you creating    Guys from Ubisoft do not change an approach to creating games. Every two years we get simillar game but with another picture. We ask you so long to create something special for us for your users, but you don't hear us or you don't want.
    What happend with you, you had a such great first your assassin's creed games they were amazing.
    Start to read our wishes to games which you creating please.
    And I have one more question to you. We pay 70 usd for your games and what we have another shop inside your games. Are you **** sereous ?    … Expand
  66. Shahrd
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing among the last 2 games and it's a big success To be honest this game is one the bests in the franchise
  67. Sarthak02
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    A Fun game little bit buggy but fun that what a game should be especially a RPG
  68. Tentenne
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing Assassin creed, one of the best in the series ! Everything has been improved from Odyssey
  69. SeanPr
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    The game is amazing, the graphics are beautiful and the characters are well modeled, the game has a lot to explore and if you want to have everything you will have to play for a long time, the story is also cool, the combat is different from the old ones and combines with thematic.
  70. DarthMalak92
    Nov 13, 2020
    5
    Es otro assassins más, mejor que el anterior si, pero otro más, dejen descansar la saga
  71. Smoothhands
    Nov 13, 2020
    0
    Assassins Creed Crashhalla has taken the record for most crashes on my ps4. The story is decent and the gameplay is good when you get into it but the bugs and crashes are absurd. Why not just delay the thing?
  72. Aykollin
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    Maybe a 3 depends where your at in the game. I've clocked far over 500 hours into this series I always finish them. I love assassin's creed but a reskin would have been better than a broken combat system. It's like for honor the game you suffer from and ai that penalizes you for ubisheet at its finest. 60 was a highway robbery.
    ry. It glitches like wwe 2k20. The story like any other ac you    Maybe a 3 depends where your at in the game. I've clocked far over 500 hours into this series I always finish them. I love assassin's creed but a reskin would have been better than a broken combat system. It's like for honor the game you suffer from and ai that penalizes you for ubisheet at its finest. 60 was a highway robbery.
    ry. It glitches like wwe 2k20. The story like any other ac you either love or hate. If your going to play I would not do it on a high difficulty. Once you hit all but one loot cache you get a one shot and loose your progress. That's fine right except when you glitch in close quarter combat. Patches should not constitute for ubisoft lack of effort. Patches are meant to fix parts not an entire wwe2k20 glitches. Shame on you ubisoft you failed this time. Good thing it's is free for ps5 if you own it on 4. Sarcastic this should make whoever approved the release to have 7 years of diarrhea with no toilet paper.    … Expand
  73. smartinvestor30
    Nov 13, 2020
    2
    A game with the same recycled engine and great Viking theme but it fails to really deliver in being interesting aside from the environment and theme. It feels like a game made by a company with no passion that is just pushing things out the door. I doubt any of the employees are passionate about their jobs.

    Also why are there women in the boat when you go raid? Did women fight with axes    A game with the same recycled engine and great Viking theme but it fails to really deliver in being interesting aside from the environment and theme. It feels like a game made by a company with no passion that is just pushing things out the door. I doubt any of the employees are passionate about their jobs.

    Also why are there women in the boat when you go raid? Did women fight with axes along side the men as they raided places? Seems like some woke nonsense they inserted because they have some wokeness standard they have to follow.    … Expand
  74. mrgamer234
    Nov 13, 2020
    1
    I started playing AC Valhalla on the launch day despite me knowing that Ubisoft hasn't released a bug free game in years.
    I played the main story until you could free roam and that I did. I finished most of the side quests and collectibles in the first area and then I went to progress in the main story. I couldn't progress in the main story it is bugged. Literally one of the first main    I started playing AC Valhalla on the launch day despite me knowing that Ubisoft hasn't released a bug free game in years.
    I played the main story until you could free roam and that I did. I finished most of the side quests and collectibles in the first area and then I went to progress in the main story. I couldn't progress in the main story it is bugged. Literally one of the first main story quests is bugged so that you can't progress any further.

    As for the gameplay:
    They removed quality of life things like filtering of photos on the world map. I don't want my world map to be cluttered with pictures I haven't looked at.
    The second thing that they negatively changed is the duration of the enemy highlighting after using eagle sense. Previously the enemies were highlighted until you left the area, but now you have to use eagle sense every 30 seconds and they made it a skill to "highlight all nearby enemies when you are crouched and undetected". I guess they ran out of skills and just said: "Let's take away a skill they had forever and give it back, but this time make it so that they have to spend skill points"
    You don't the full skill tree, but only parts that you are adjacent to, so you can't plan your character development ahead , which is for me one the stupidest things they could have done in an action RPG game.

    The free climbing mechanics are still wonky as they ever have been.
    The sounds seems to be off sometimes. I played the female, but it felt like the soundfiles for the male character were played instead of the female.

    The game looks beautiful though, that's why it's not a zero score    … Expand
  75. Jbryan85
    Nov 13, 2020
    5
    Buggy af. Combat is boring, characters aren't interesting. I found the environment underwhelming. You feel like you're just checking boxes as you go. Far cry from Odyssey imo
  76. Koenie
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Viking do i have to say more ,for valhalla.the game is to much fun.loot could be better
  77. roXore93
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    20 hours into the game. Much better than Origins and Odysseys Loot and rpg-grind. Awesome story and gameplay so far.
  78. Crulds
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game.
    The immersion of the game is breathtaking and the world is awesome. The story is very nice. I had no bugs til now.
  79. Filcher
    Nov 12, 2020
    5
    The game is raw at the start, clumsy mechanics of jumping on a horse, after playing for 5 hours, I found around 12 bugs of various sorts ,sometimes they don't start on the first attempt, because the NPCs for some reason break down and stand in a stupor
  80. alexchan890
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    This game is a joke, and it should how racist UBI is.
    Not all Asians are Japanese
    Not all Asians are Japanese
    Not all Asians are Japanese
  81. mattyiceboy
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    Best one since black flag. It is alot more focused then Odyssey, you don't have to grind side quests which was the worst part of the last one. Actually has assassin's in it. Being a viking is bad ass. Modern story seems interesting so far. Only complaint is the game still feels a little to big ? Which isn't super bad but I get overwhelmed with all the side stuff. Love it so far thoughBest one since black flag. It is alot more focused then Odyssey, you don't have to grind side quests which was the worst part of the last one. Actually has assassin's in it. Being a viking is bad ass. Modern story seems interesting so far. Only complaint is the game still feels a little to big ? Which isn't super bad but I get overwhelmed with all the side stuff. Love it so far though definitely feels more like Ac… Expand
  82. Kamamura
    Nov 12, 2020
    3
    Once upon a time, there was a game designer working for Ubisoft. This designer was not a good man - he bullied his staff and harassed his coworkers. He also had really short attention span, so he insisted on gutting and simplifying every aspect of the AC games. The man is now gone after a proper scandal, but the crippled, lame version of the AC series remain as his "legacy". Gone areOnce upon a time, there was a game designer working for Ubisoft. This designer was not a good man - he bullied his staff and harassed his coworkers. He also had really short attention span, so he insisted on gutting and simplifying every aspect of the AC games. The man is now gone after a proper scandal, but the crippled, lame version of the AC series remain as his "legacy". Gone are well-written dialogues and historical facts cleverly woven into an intricate story, replaced by vague Netflix-grade "fanfiction". The core of the game is now pure grind - do the same things over and over and over again, collecting miniscule amounts of resources you need to spend by the ton to upgrade your gear. Or head to the shop and pay to be allowed to skip the grind. But I have found a better move yet - I headed to the shop and did not buy the game. Thus, I saved money and time to play games that actually do not suck. I recommend you do the same! BTW there were no female vikings, no female knights (knightesses), no female legionaries, you get it. That's all BS historical revisionism.… Expand
  83. Teskhatry
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    I don't understand why the Asian version was censored by Japanese standards. Japan does not represent Asia. Japan has an unusually strict standard.
    What's more ridiculous is that Xbox versions sold in Japan are not censored unlike PS versions.
  84. FaintKarma5
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game, my biggest compliment is YOUR CHOICES MATTER! this game is so good that usually I write a 1000 word review but I'm so busy playing it I don't have time! combat great story great voice acting great! just great!
  85. heejun
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    How is this game about Viking? Partial editing is terrible.
    Not all Asians are japanese
  86. mythsandlegends
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful scenery no matter where you look, so much to do and discover. These zero scores make absolutely no sense.
  87. Z679
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best Assassin's Creed games ever made. Very mystical and beautiful open world. High recommendation from me.
  88. Canda
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Positives: graphics, story, characters, open world, music/sound, combat
    Negatives: performance could always be better, but it runs perfectly fine as it is.
  89. GalletaSuprema
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    this is the worst assassins creed i've ever played, this saga is getting more boring by every game they drop, you can't play it more than 2 hours after you get bored, the graphics are disapointing and the story is the worst of everything
  90. Emigrate
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Truly recommending this absolutely beautiful amazing game, one of the of 2020. Last open world game that made me feel like that was RDR2.
  91. LastHope17
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    The game is good, the story narrative their best yet. Lots of reviews here just want Ubisoft to fail. Quests are way better than they ever been.
  92. wellwellwell99
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  93. ulose
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    IT'S NOT UBISOFT'S FAULT IF your playstation version is censored, PLAYSTATION DOES IT AND HAS DONE WITH OTHER GAMES as well, COMPLAIN TO PLAYSTATION NOT HERE!
  94. jack675
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best AC games, beautiful landscapes, good graphics, nice story, interesting characters.
  95. fightingback
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Absolutely ever account that whines about censored version needs to be banned because they don't actually review this game, they are just giving it 0 scores. Game is great.
  96. nbkplus
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    My country is not Japan.. but We must follow the censorship of Japan. Are you kidding me? Japan is not the only Asian country. Get a hold of yourself! You're gonna have to do it yourself again. It is building Japan Central Asia like World War II. stupid ubi
    Once again, Japan is not everything in Asia.
  97. Forrealtho
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    So far impressions: Graphics are absolutely beautiful, one of the best i have seen in any game ever and i play tons of different games, story is good, voice acting is good, but real standout is open world, actually two of them, there's two huge maps. So far i really like it.
  98. HoonTheGreat
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    NOBODY wants censored version. ASIA is not JAPAN!! We want uncensored version. I can't understand the reason why UBI ignores PS user in ASIA. It's not a big deal, just give us freedom to choose censor or not.
  99. kysk27
    Nov 12, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Asian version of this game have too many censorship and I feel like playing game for children… Expand
  100. sshadow
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    -------------------------------------very good game, ignore negative losers-----------------------------------
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80

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 25, 2020
    80
    There are far fewer cookie-cutter outposts than in previous AC’s, and most sidequests now offer an interesting story, sometimes even with a less-than-obvious solution. While some anti-grind measures have backfired, Ubisoft is on the right track. [Issue#250, page 56]
  2. KeenGamer
    Dec 17, 2020
    82
    Assassins Creed Valhalla is a wonderful addition to the AC franchise. It manages to avoid the tropes that became overplayed and focuses on a small well structured story. The fighting mechanics are enjoyable and offer many choices to fit different playing styles. There are a significant amount of bugs and the AI is underwhelming at times. But it's still another step in the right direction for Ubisoft.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 14, 2020
    80
    When Valhalla is at its best, it evolves series mechanics. And when you’re cruising down river, about to blow your raiding horn, there’s nothing quite like it. [Issue#183, p.71]
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