Assassin's Creed Valhalla

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 2867 Ratings

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  1. jnamichalik
    Jul 1, 2021
    7
    Dear Ubisfot - the bigger and longer isn't always better.
    If you make a game that long then at least make a satisfying ending after these >100h. At least one the 3 endings (main story, England conquer, Order) should be satysfying, but they were all just bleh.
    When it comes to the story in general - it's bloated and majority of it just doesn't matter. Some of the arcs don't add anything    Dear Ubisfot - the bigger and longer isn't always better.
    If you make a game that long then at least make a satisfying ending after these >100h. At least one the 3 endings (main story, England conquer, Order) should be satysfying, but they were all just bleh.
    When it comes to the story in general - it's bloated and majority of it just doesn't matter. Some of the arcs don't add anything to the story, the devs just added them there to make your gameplay 10h longer (or more).
    World events were designed to be very short, but due to that they are usually also very forgetable and pointless. I get the idea that Ubisfot is criticized for repetitive side quest, but this is not the best solution. I would like to see less side activities, but at the same time they should be more meaningful to the character and/or the story.
    Apart from that, they game had of course its good points - graphics, some story arcs, exploring the beautiful open world (especially Norway).    … Expand
  2. Cska_ael
    Jun 29, 2021
    5
    Man it's cool if you are fan of the AC ,but some of these reviews are ridiculous .
    As all AC games it's long as hell so if you want value for money these games always delivered in this regard ,but A LOT of these tasks you need to do (collecting wealth ,artifacts )there are just waaay too many of them and you need to collect them all if you are hunting Platinum trophy ,and a lot of them    Man it's cool if you are fan of the AC ,but some of these reviews are ridiculous .
    As all AC games it's long as hell so if you want value for money these games always delivered in this regard ,but A LOT of these tasks you need to do (collecting wealth ,artifacts )there are just waaay too many of them and you need to collect them all if you are hunting Platinum trophy ,and a lot of them are repetitive sometimes even just ridiculous giving you a run around, skill tree is done so poorly I didn't even bother making sense of it just go for AUTO option.
    Going away from stealth is another thing which annoyed me a lot considering you still need to do stealth for trophy ,they should have kept Eagle abilities ( Ravan in this case) . There are also bugs even tho I waited on purpose all this time for UBISOFT to fix some of them and yet still in middle of mission sometimes I will have my character just fly up in the sky for no good reason forcing me to reload and do whatever I was doing again.
    I always play AC games for Platinum trophy and as long as they are normally I enjoy them ,this game is just a pain in my ass and story is fairly predictable.
    *If you are hunting platinum trophy there is a nice surprise for you when you get to certain mystery towards the end of the game called Saint Faith which was supposed to be fixed and yet still preventing people from getting Platinum trophy.
    And just to clarify this game is FAR from Garbage as some people call it but it's nothing special either.    … Expand
  3. krasnoyarsky
    Jun 29, 2021
    8
    Great game, it really makes you feel like you're in early medevial England, a feeling a hadn't had for a while in AC. Gets a little repetetive futher in the game but it dosn't ruin it. One thing it misses is a definite ending, like a cutscene or a good ending delivery but in all a very interesting story and captivating characters, the lack of a proper ending does make you feel like you areGreat game, it really makes you feel like you're in early medevial England, a feeling a hadn't had for a while in AC. Gets a little repetetive futher in the game but it dosn't ruin it. One thing it misses is a definite ending, like a cutscene or a good ending delivery but in all a very interesting story and captivating characters, the lack of a proper ending does make you feel like you are in a living world and your story continous, which I guess was the intent, but still it felt a little hollow.… Expand
  4. Di_Winchester
    Jun 29, 2021
    8
    Story: I never found any AC story mind blowing but I liked the characters and the way the game tells the story in the form of chapters.
    Problem is that half looks filler but still made me follow to see the end
    Gameplay: The world is big and beautiful. You already know it's simple and heavy and doesn't have the possibilities that Ghost of Tsushima offers. I wish it had more combo options    Story: I never found any AC story mind blowing but I liked the characters and the way the game tells the story in the form of chapters.
    Problem is that half looks filler but still made me follow to see the end
    Gameplay: The world is big and beautiful. You already know it's simple and heavy and doesn't have the possibilities that Ghost of Tsushima offers. I wish it had more combo options or was faster. But it's still fun

    Music: Good for listening in-game, not so good for downloading playlist on spotify

    Overall: Wait for the price drop and will worth it. It's a fun game with tons of content to do and collect (Weapons, mysteries, Settlement, Hunt, Hunt the order, play in Asgard and Vinland) with good-ish story and gameplay    … Expand
  5. phantom2
    Jun 25, 2021
    0
    I could not even force myself to complete 3 hours .. Seriously .. Fighting mechanics ss 15 years old .. the story is boring .. the world is uninspring. even ths basics such as walking, running and jumpingi s distorted. Walk around in a house and the character starts to walk on furniture and tables ,, haha ... I can't imagine how bad this thing is. waste of 50 euros. DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOUI could not even force myself to complete 3 hours .. Seriously .. Fighting mechanics ss 15 years old .. the story is boring .. the world is uninspring. even ths basics such as walking, running and jumpingi s distorted. Walk around in a house and the character starts to walk on furniture and tables ,, haha ... I can't imagine how bad this thing is. waste of 50 euros. DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU HATE YOURSELF… Expand
  6. WtfIsJasonsHair
    Jun 18, 2021
    0
    this game sucks big greacy hairy ass. Keep your 60$ for a better game #notWorthIt
  7. Lec
    Jun 11, 2021
    7
    El mejor Assassins Creed de ps4 una jugabilidad que se reciclada de los anteriores consigue ser mejorada en esta entrega y pese a su larga duración es un juego entretenido y muy aceptable
  8. ineverlie
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    What a great game! I bought it at full price and i regret nothing! Buy it if you have a chance or download to try it out first, because it's really good game. Worth trying and if you like it, buy it to support greatest developer of all time Ubisoft! CDprojectred is a big joke compared to superior Ubisoft! : )
  9. cloverfield_
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Makes me really happy to be alive at times like these when amazing games like AC Valhalla are made.
  10. ironichow88
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    lol reading these stupid negative reviews almost made my head hurt :D. So obviously fake accounts, just ignore negative reviews and buy this masterpiece!
  11. BazieW
    May 30, 2021
    3
    I really wanna like this game, but amount of crashes and little bugs are just so annoying. I really hope Ubisoft can fix this mess, but now it just bad.

    EDIT 09.12.2020: New problems keep appear, latest is when ropes and grass and other stuff start disappear what makes stealth impossible. Also game still keep crashing at least once per session. EDIT 30.05.2021: So I had few months    I really wanna like this game, but amount of crashes and little bugs are just so annoying. I really hope Ubisoft can fix this mess, but now it just bad.

    EDIT 09.12.2020: New problems keep appear, latest is when ropes and grass and other stuff start disappear what makes stealth impossible. Also game still keep crashing at least once per session.

    EDIT 30.05.2021: So I had few months break from this game and now that I'm back, there is this SAVE issue that is just beyond annoying. I can't believe they can't fix this mess. I have played over 1000 hours Odyssey and never had any problems there, but this is just one big mess.    … Expand
  12. Radium78
    May 30, 2021
    4
    Sorry, worst Assassin's Creed ever. No offense, the graphics is really really great. But I've never been so bored after several hours like in Valhalla. Odyssey wasn't good as all, but Valhalla make so many things wrong, going in a wrong direction. I want have back the old style stealth action. Not this RPG style Skyrim-fake.
  13. Fireboard
    May 29, 2021
    1
    После Одиссеи какой то однообразный и скучноватый сюжет, не изменилась механика боев, быстро надоело.
  14. denied1
    May 28, 2021
    0
    glitchy glitchy mess...constant crashes....horrendous mini games, especially the songs, non loveable characters. Vast open space with nothing in it not even music felt empty.
    nature was lovely but not enough
  15. TobbeCritic
    May 28, 2021
    1
    Barely had anything to do with assassins. So if you're looking for an assassins creed game? You might as well just play the previous titles (excluding Odyssey)

    Its incredibly bloated and by the third or even by the second act you just want it to end. Stealth is pretty much not an option, ever, since enemies can spot you with their backs turned from a mile away.
  16. Eivor
    May 27, 2021
    2
    The game sucks. I forced myself to Britain, but that's it. I will never preorder Ubisoft game again.
  17. Mitchyyy_b
    May 26, 2021
    5
    Worst one I've played imo, played about 20 hours, got boring very fast. Map is far to big and pointless imo, these AAA games seem more focused on whoa got the bigger map than the content in it these days.
  18. WorstGeneration
    May 25, 2021
    5
    Big empty world with a lot of repetitive stuff to do.. combat is stiff and only was dynamic with two spears equipped. Graphics are amazing, story is ok.
  19. SorrowKiller
    May 22, 2021
    4
    If you are really young, still in high school, didn't grow up with the Assassin's Creed games in the 2010s, I get it, you will like the game because yeah, that was how I felt when I first played it. Massive world, quests, combat, everything was good. Yes. I had that feeling IN 2013 when Assassin's Creed: Black Flag came out. It's been seven years and there's barely innovation. You'reIf you are really young, still in high school, didn't grow up with the Assassin's Creed games in the 2010s, I get it, you will like the game because yeah, that was how I felt when I first played it. Massive world, quests, combat, everything was good. Yes. I had that feeling IN 2013 when Assassin's Creed: Black Flag came out. It's been seven years and there's barely innovation. You're playing the same game but with different settings. For people who have played Assassin's Creed for the last 13 years, gaming at least for the past 20 years, Ubisoft will simply not satisfy you anymore unless they change up the formulas a bit.

    The bad:
    - The parry system has a delay. Comparing to Ghost of Tsushima where Jin Sakai instantly holds his blade up to deflect enemy attacks at the exact moment you press L1, Eivor (the main protagonist)tries to deflect an attack in 0.5 seconds after you pressed the L1 button. Not sure if this is a design flaw or done purposely, but I didn't encounter any of this in the last Assassin's Creed.

    - Again, the combat is rather uninspired. Comparing to Ghost of Tsushima where you get 4 fighting styles, you can equip various weapons on your left and right hand. It feels very buggy when your right hand is a heavy weapon and your left hand is a hammer.

    - They look most of the loot away. You can't really collect as many weapons and armor or gear anymore and compare their stats instantly in the menu now. Most of your rewards when you complete quests or raids will result in you getting more crafting components. These crafting components can then use it for upgrading. Not gonna lie, you might just happen to keep every gear without selling any of them when you complete the game.

    -Maps way too huge with nothing to collect. Personal preference. Since there is no gear to actually collect, it's kind of pointless to wander around and plunder. Sure, you can collect the wealth to upgrade your settlement, but it feels pointless.

    - Dull characters and story. The Vikings are rather honorable and tamed, and not as brutal as they are supposed to be in their historical counterpart. Though I suppose they are depicted as the actual heroes of the story so they can't have the brutality shown and portrayed in the game. In the story, you travel from one place to another, constantly having new characters shown in an area where you have to earn their for them to pledge their allegiance to you. Rinse and repeat and that's pretty the story. The amount of characters in this game makes you care less and less the more you are introduced.

    - Frustrating to find the treasures. Is it even worth it?

    So, if you are inexperienced or unfamiliar with Ubisoft games, you will love this game.    … Expand
  20. HotKeys98
    May 20, 2021
    0
    Without a doubt the worst and most offensive game in the series. First and foremost, the main story has a glitch in several spots that prevents you from finishing it. I've been waiting since almost day 1 and I still haven't been able to complete it. The quests, especially the world activities, don't give you any markers or anything in Eagle Vision to know where you are going. As a maleWithout a doubt the worst and most offensive game in the series. First and foremost, the main story has a glitch in several spots that prevents you from finishing it. I've been waiting since almost day 1 and I still haven't been able to complete it. The quests, especially the world activities, don't give you any markers or anything in Eagle Vision to know where you are going. As a male Eivor, I counted only 1 female romance option and lost track around 7 homosexual characters - not very inclusive. The scenery, while probably accurate, is the most dull choice they could've made. It is almost nothing but swamp and field, which is difficult for a climbing-based game. Also, several side quests can't be completed because the game refuses to acknowledge anonymity status after eliminating everyone. Gameplay was fair, but the antagonist was predictable. If they fixed the story and quests, then maybe I'd bump the rating up to a 1. Or if they actually listen to customer submitted glitch reports before releasing unwanted DLC expansions. Not that they probably care. And by the way, this is from multiple gamers, not just me.… Expand
  21. yesyessyes
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Makes me happy to see that Ubisoft is taking rights steps with AC series, hopefully same happens with Watch Dogs.
  22. ManiacTaniacc
    May 18, 2021
    3
    Assasin's Creed Valhalla comprehensive review

    I know I have done a 3 (origins & odyssey & valhalla) review before, but this will be a more general descriptive review, thank you to all who read and commented in advance. İyiGame Good Things Story (No spoilers) The story of the game lasts for a minimum of 60 maximum 90 hours according to the gameplay.This is good news for those who    Assasin's Creed Valhalla comprehensive review

    I know I have done a 3 (origins & odyssey & valhalla) review before, but this will be a more general descriptive review, thank you to all who read and commented in advance.

    İyiGame Good Things

    Story (No spoilers)
    The story of the game lasts for a minimum of 60 maximum 90 hours according to the gameplay.This is good news for those who pre-order the game like me or buy it shortly after the release, but it contains a handicap that can be liked in general, but it progresses very disconnected from each other, unfortunately. The 20-minute episode in the final of the game did not satisfy me, but this does not show that it is bad, I can say that it is an Assasin's Creed game with a good final.

    Play
    Even though it feels very strange after experiencing 100+ hours of power fantasy and origins in Assasin's Creed Odyssey, the gameplay of the game depends on the person's ability to parry and attack at the right time is a concept that I always like and generally the finisher animations repeat themselves after 70 hours of playing. I can also say that it is satisfactory, the feeling of the hit is still weak, but it is stronger than origins and odyssey in general, I can say that I did not experience a certain error problem or animation glitch while playing, so it has a nice gameplay but unfortunately it cannot handle a 70-hour game.
    Graphics
    I finished the game on PlayStation 4 and I can say that the water appearance and effects were better compared to the first 2 games of the series, but of course since it is a brand that releases a game every year or 2 years, I did not see a difference, of course, this is my ps4. It may also be due to my playing so I do not go too long here.
    Game's Map
    England and Norway are beautifully reflected, but I think it is too colorful for a country that has constant rainfall and sees the sun once a month, or I look at it in detail.    … Expand
  23. BaBka_YaGGa
    May 17, 2021
    1
    Игра скучная, толерантная и коксакерсная, плюсом еще донат ложится толстенькой подливкой, итог 1 толстый коксакер из 10.
  24. luca-tampellini
    Apr 17, 2021
    0
    Well if you want to play the Holy War against those terrible Christian infidels and hope to be the best of the Mujaheddins this is your game... So of course it is not mine.

    The story is so laughable and so impossible that it can be taken as a commedy: as little as I know about viking history, one of the few things I know is that stealth and assassination were exactly what they considered    Well if you want to play the Holy War against those terrible Christian infidels and hope to be the best of the Mujaheddins this is your game... So of course it is not mine.

    The story is so laughable and so impossible that it can be taken as a commedy: as little as I know about viking history, one of the few things I know is that stealth and assassination were exactly what they considered as the epitome of dishonour, so this historical adaptation is absolutely nonsense.

    To me it looks like the members of a certain religious group following a certain religion of peace are trying to find ways to justify that they are gaining a foothold for their culture the current age all around northern Europe, hence they had the very good idea of attempting to rewrite the history of northern Europe. I guess that is the point of Woke culture. Unluckily I couldn't ask for the purchase to be refunded or I would have asked so.    … Expand
  25. alimsans
    May 9, 2021
    1
    Good game. I’d rate it a sold 8 but micro transactions in a single player game are not acceptable.
  26. Ourflag
    May 8, 2021
    9
    I had more fun with Odyssey (just because Ancient Greece was more colorful than England), but this game was great as well. We can choose various battle styles in this game and getting stronger as a Viking is just satisfying.
  27. thecowofbeef
    May 7, 2021
    4
    A consistently buggy and soulless world. Calling games "designed by committee" is a bit of a cliche but it's rare to find a game so wholly lacking in anything that resembles heart or humanity. It's not devoid of enjoyment, but will likely go down as one of the years least memorable games. I don't hate the new assassin's creed game formula, but this one easily does it worse than the twoA consistently buggy and soulless world. Calling games "designed by committee" is a bit of a cliche but it's rare to find a game so wholly lacking in anything that resembles heart or humanity. It's not devoid of enjoyment, but will likely go down as one of the years least memorable games. I don't hate the new assassin's creed game formula, but this one easily does it worse than the two prior entries. The writing is poor, the parkour is easily the worst it's ever been, the combat is clunky and boring, and it's mostly just an extremely repetitive experience. If you want a game that lets you explore the English countryside, or if you desperately need to know where the main storyline of the franchise is going for some reason, you might be able to make it through, but everyone else would likely be better served elsewhere.… Expand
  28. Lord_Khey
    May 5, 2021
    6
    Not nearly as enjoyable as AC: Odyssey, but there's certainly some fun to be had once you get the hang of the battle system (two red hits in early boss fights end you early on, but be patient). As has been the case with the last two AC games, it's really nice to look at, and the developers do a nice job of trying to insert the fictional "assassin" in with actual historical characters andNot nearly as enjoyable as AC: Odyssey, but there's certainly some fun to be had once you get the hang of the battle system (two red hits in early boss fights end you early on, but be patient). As has been the case with the last two AC games, it's really nice to look at, and the developers do a nice job of trying to insert the fictional "assassin" in with actual historical characters and various deities/mythological creatures which makes the story interesting. Unfortunately, the side quests are grindy (though blessedly finite), so cleaning up to get the Platinum (even with YouTube University to help) is daunting (despite a significantly smaller map than Odyssey). Voice acting is uneven, but I entertained myself by pretending that the actors for Basim and female Eivor were having a contest to smoke the most cigarettes during production. The music was also lackluster save for Einar Selvik's in-battle vocal compositions (disappointing, because I liked Jesper Kyd and Sarah Schachner's previous AC contributions). Improvements over the last installment include getting rid of the infinitely generating side quests and mercenaries, the animal hunts are far less grindy (remember the Elephant battles in Origins? Sheesh), it is actually possible to assassinate brutes/more powerful enemies (thank you), but there is a timing mechanic that determines your success (fair enough). Step backs include long loading times (for either fast travel or respawning), the nonsensical stamina system (blocking tires you, but attacking gets you more stamina ??), the irritating fishing mode, and a thoroughly predictable final act, with the possible exception of how the past ties in with the modern day arc. Seriously, who didn't know who the head of the "Templars" in this game was by the halfway point? I was ambivalent toward the levelling system, but I will say that the "return fire" special ability is by far my favorite mechanic introduced into the series in a LONG time. The AI's ability to spot you on normal stealth difficulty (vs. Master Assassin, which you can select early on) is a little too "good." Not as bad as "Unity" which could spot you WHILE BLENDED FFS, but I can only imagine being frustrated had I gone the more difficult route. Valhalla is a good time until you complete the story. Then it just kind of...lingers.… Expand
  29. siVitiCt
    May 5, 2021
    10
    In general, it's nothing special, but if you like Assassin's Creed, there's no reason to not like this. I had fun with it, waiting for dlc's.
  30. Kingdom2021
    May 4, 2021
    10
    While "Rockstar Games" (King of Gaming) is working on their next masterpiece, people should just accept that until then "Ubisoft" rules this kingdom. I think everyone agrees that 2019 was absolute fail for "Ubisoft", but Assassin's Creed Valhalla has been huge comeback. It was their best selling PC game of all time. That's huge. AC Valhalla is one of the few, if not only game from 2020While "Rockstar Games" (King of Gaming) is working on their next masterpiece, people should just accept that until then "Ubisoft" rules this kingdom. I think everyone agrees that 2019 was absolute fail for "Ubisoft", but Assassin's Creed Valhalla has been huge comeback. It was their best selling PC game of all time. That's huge. AC Valhalla is one of the few, if not only game from 2020 that is still constantly played and updated. Far Cry 6 seems to be another hit, so they really seem to be back and it makes me very happy, because they are one of the few companies that actually deserve it. They make more games than most companies ever could,. Not all of them are hits, but most of them are at least decent, if not great. My playtime on AC Valhalla as of rn is 280 hours and i don't feel like stopping anytime soon. This game is so addicting and fun.… Expand
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#43 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#6 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

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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