Assassin's Creed Valhalla

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  1. aqnguyen96
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Very good game, lots of content and visually beautiful. Probably best rpg of this year.
  2. DanielTree
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Great game. Tip for anybody who is going to play or still playing like me: (80 hours in, little over halfway done) play it slow. Meaning literally walk when near wealth, mysteries, when raiding and assaulting fortresses, when walking around towns and hamlets etc, taking your horse instead of fast traveling to destinations (unless quickly going to kill world boss in region you were in 20Great game. Tip for anybody who is going to play or still playing like me: (80 hours in, little over halfway done) play it slow. Meaning literally walk when near wealth, mysteries, when raiding and assaulting fortresses, when walking around towns and hamlets etc, taking your horse instead of fast traveling to destinations (unless quickly going to kill world boss in region you were in 20 hours ago) and just looking around villages and camps carefully. Don't play the game to finish. You miss beautiful aspects of the game. For example: fishing, - going to every body of water in a region and discovering + catching big new fish that make you feel cool - the extra finishers, - sorry to burst the triggered guys bubbles, but there are more finishers than just a sword through a Saxon and cutting arms off from behind (ie. each weapon + some combos has 2 more finishers that happen when you 1. use backstab perk from skill tree when enemy is one shot and 2. when you kill enemy from the front when they are one shot and staggered (not stunned) ) - riding all around some destinations, - (so far) East Anglia, Oxenefordschire and Cent is so dope just layout wise (they did coastline regions really well [talking about East Anglia and Cent] / maybe personal preference / my vibe) - confession boxes after killing order members, - makes them way more 3D and genuinely love seeing personalities matched with character models - burning straw houses with my torch every time around the open world - love the smoke effect you see from a far, the sort of red sky effect that happens when you burn enough houses close to each other and I just love being a manic viking - and talking with important characters after their "arc" - ie. I got an invitation to go to an ealdormans anointment in a region I was in previously with no quest being popped up after reading the invitation, so me being curious I wanted to see if the "world event" would actually occur and sure enough when I went to the last place I saw this important character, a cutscene ensued where he was of course annointed and a small dialog bubble with him was present. Small details like these make me love the game and make me feel like I actually changed something in the open world - fulfilling payoff. Yes you may complain that its not really "Assassin's Creed" but they brought back small things that may not be major to the story but help capture the essence (ie. hidden blade, social stealth and city arcs like Lunden, Jorvik and Winchester or Winchestre, I forgot ) so I can see Ubisoft still somewhat cares and I appreciate that. Some small gripes of the game: one of the arcs - Asgard - is relatively boring due to its lack of interesting narrative and overall region layout (still pretty though), I experience crashes on my base PS4 which can be justified because its a 7 year old console (mine is literally the first model) and I leave the console on rest mode which continues to run the game while I'm away just for convenience but at the end of the day the crashes are so minor because even though the game takes 2-3 minutes to launch back up, I only maybe lose 1 minute of progression because of the constant auto saves which I appreciate immensely. The narrative is an acquired taste. I personally like all but one arc in terms of narration (Asgard) but I can see why some people think the narrative is a little boring because of some pointless main story quests but I personally still get some fun out of them. Finally, I personally disliked the first arc of the game in Norway just plainly because I hate "tutorial regions" and its way to easy but again personal preference and I understand why it's their like in every mainstream game because not everybody is a sweaty narc like me (case in point: my dad - he's so bad but I love him). Some more small tips: play normal first - get the feel of the game - but aim to play very hard (challenge is fun, just trust). Stealth difficulty is fine at normal - I don't have it any higher because npcs still notice you relatively quickly and I have more of a warrior build for style in the battlefield. Recommend playing two handed weapons alone (not with shield or other weapon) - great sword and dane axe alone have brutal finishers. Other points I missed: 1. settlement is awesome - love building an entire town as I become more well known in the game + reminds me of AC3 (great game). 2. You'll love male or female Eivor - can be boring in beginning, but becomes such a badass as story progresses. Conclusion: Buy this game, play it slowly and you'll find enjoyment. Don't play just to check it off of "games I completed". What's the point of buying a $60 game to be the first to complete it? The only people who can justify being the first to finish is of course game devs and reviewers + Youtubers who want to be the first to post a specific part of story like the ending for maximum view potential. If you aren't any of those people who have a quota to fill, play slow.… Expand
  3. Milono001
    Dec 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They have worked 3or so years writing glitches that you have to pick your way slowly through if you actually want to play the game. Not much more to it any fun you may have is totally eclipsed by glitchfest… Expand
  4. JDemoh57084
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    WAW! One of the best AC games in long time. Might be Ubisoft's best open world they have ever created.
  5. ipassas
    Dec 28, 2020
    0
    Buggy game. I think it's the first time in PS4 that i have to remove a games because of bugs. The worst thing it's the saved games which 99% will not be loaded and you will have 10.000 different glitches. One day just to load it took me like half an hour only to lose 10 mnts later and then i was just frustrated. By far the worst experience i have ever had with AC games. Not recommended at all.
  6. OutlawTX
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    At 100 hours in, I’m done. I can’t play this anymore. The first and only reason it held me this long is for my love of Norse history and mythology. At this point, playing Valhalla is like beating my head against a wall. A way to pass the time yet utterly pointless and incredibly boring. The story has taken a turn into the realm of, “I don’t care about any of these people, why am I stillAt 100 hours in, I’m done. I can’t play this anymore. The first and only reason it held me this long is for my love of Norse history and mythology. At this point, playing Valhalla is like beating my head against a wall. A way to pass the time yet utterly pointless and incredibly boring. The story has taken a turn into the realm of, “I don’t care about any of these people, why am I still playing this?”
    I INCREDIBLY regret buying this.    … Expand
  7. the50admiral
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    Great game in the series. About 40 hours into it and it feels like I am about halfway through it.
  8. Chandrasouvik5
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Being an old school assassin's creed fan, someone who is playing assassin's creed since 2008, I will choose assassin's creed Valhalla anytime over odyssey and origins. Basically they have merged those old school games with the new ones. Besides, while u r  in Norway  , u will get the vides of god of war, yes, the graphics is very identical to god of war while u r in norway. And I dnt knowBeing an old school assassin's creed fan, someone who is playing assassin's creed since 2008, I will choose assassin's creed Valhalla anytime over odyssey and origins. Basically they have merged those old school games with the new ones. Besides, while u r  in Norway  , u will get the vides of god of war, yes, the graphics is very identical to god of war while u r in norway. And I dnt know whether some of u noticed or not they have taken something from ghost of tsushima as well. Few areas in England has the same identical flowers that  we have seen In ghost of tsushima, even the world events where u can talk with some random npcs, the icons are same. And only god knows how much I missed that cloak, hooded attire and that hidden blade. So it's a game for all assassin's creed fans, new old. Both. And even if u nt a fan. Bt like rpgs. Mark my words u will b obsessed with the game. But nothing is perfect in this world. The game has few bugs. Identical to days gone, when it first came out. But u can ignore this much, when the game is that amazing… Expand
  9. BigMatchu
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I've played every single assassin's creed game apart from 3 and rogue. I absolutely love the AC games and my favourite had been black flag. But now..my favourite is Valhalla. It's the best assassin's creed game in my opinion. What origins and odyssey had failed to do was immerse me into its story. Valhalla however has a compelling story (probably because I love Vikings). Everything fromI've played every single assassin's creed game apart from 3 and rogue. I absolutely love the AC games and my favourite had been black flag. But now..my favourite is Valhalla. It's the best assassin's creed game in my opinion. What origins and odyssey had failed to do was immerse me into its story. Valhalla however has a compelling story (probably because I love Vikings). Everything from gameplay to sound is amazing and it has a Witcher 3 flavour to it. I just love the game. I love the settlement building. There are things that Valhalla copies from black flag and I love it. Hopefully Unisoft will release loads of dlcs and keep working on Valhalla before they release their next one.… Expand
  10. Gtanibal
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    I played all the major assassin's creed games and now Valhalla.
    I'm a big fan of the old assassin's creed games, and Valhalla tries to put some features and feelings from the old games here, although it's not the same thing anymore. The way you connect with Eivor is Pretty deep, he's not charismatic and overly excited like alexios / kassandra or bayek, and that's good, I felt a real person    I played all the major assassin's creed games and now Valhalla.
    I'm a big fan of the old assassin's creed games, and Valhalla tries to put some features and feelings from the old games here, although it's not the same thing anymore. The way you connect with Eivor is Pretty deep, he's not charismatic and overly excited like alexios / kassandra or bayek, and that's good, I felt a real person out of Eivor not just a random good guy

    Ubisoft made a good balance between real history and mythology, you'll feel naturaly inserted into a Nordic culture.

    The game has bugs and some problems, but in my gameplay I didn't had any major problem, keep in mind that you can have it.

    It's the best assassin's creed history since Ezio, if you can call this game an assassin's creed game, and the best gameplay so far.    … Expand
  11. IamFriday
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    A wonderful story.Very long and interesting story.Everything is at the highest level. A great Saga.The only thing I wanted the developers to review the battles in the game.She's certainly not very.
  12. grizzeman
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Incredible game, fantastic graphics and storyline and immersion. Best ac till now
  13. Kennetha7710
    Dec 24, 2020
    4
    Would be good if it wasnt buggy as hell. Im lterally stuck in several quests.
  14. farid77
    Dec 24, 2020
    0
    What a disaster! Probably the worst game in the series...
    I have been struggling with graphic bugs since I started playing. I was an early buyer as I love Assassin's Creed, and was so disappointed to have the game freeze and reset so many times. It still does, and I have a new super powerful gaming PC.
    The story is boring! there is no depth to it, episodes are all similar and there is a    What a disaster! Probably the worst game in the series...
    I have been struggling with graphic bugs since I started playing. I was an early buyer as I love Assassin's Creed, and was so disappointed to have the game freeze and reset so many times. It still does, and I have a new super powerful gaming PC.
    The story is boring! there is no depth to it, episodes are all similar and there is a lot of repetition. I have already finished most of the game.
    The game play is also annoying. A lot of attention has been given to manual ability with the joystick (climbing the right house, finding the right spot to shoot an arrow, searching for an opening in a mountain, etc.) compared to strategy and stealth as in previous games of the series.
    Overall I am so disappointed, this game is so below standard compared to Odyssey or Origins.    … Expand
  15. mjv0309
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    I just finished the main story, and I really enjoyed the entire journey so far. The story is really well-done, with great characters and varying objectives. The way the game is split up into chapters is great, and each story is really gripping and sometimes emotional. instead of tons of side quests, there are small one-beat "world events" that range from hilarious to heartbreaking. By theI just finished the main story, and I really enjoyed the entire journey so far. The story is really well-done, with great characters and varying objectives. The way the game is split up into chapters is great, and each story is really gripping and sometimes emotional. instead of tons of side quests, there are small one-beat "world events" that range from hilarious to heartbreaking. By the time I finished, I truly felt a kinship with these characters, and I've grown to really connect with Eivor. Gameplay is great, with fun raids, stealth missions, and challenging but enjoyable puzzles. There are two reasons I marked it down to a 9 out of 10: there are still many bugs (not game-breaking for me, but mostly annoying), and I didn't like how I basically wore the same outfit and used the same weapon the entire game. Unlike Odyssey where I got to try a bunch of stuff, I just upgraded the same armor and weapons. All in all, I'm a big fan of this game, and can't wait to jump back in when the DLC comes out!… Expand
  16. VictorKrop
    Dec 20, 2020
    5
    Good game but bugs. Some missions never ends. Some never starts. But still is interesting game.
  17. inf1n1ty
    Dec 23, 2020
    3
    Mostly it's a reskin of the odyssey. The fighting system still weak, the feeling of the character is bad. The setting is amazing, I liked the camp building. They also changed the LVL system, it's better but not perfect. The sounds in this game are the worst (during the celebration you might find that the crowd is silent). If you liked the odyssey you'll probably like this game, if not justMostly it's a reskin of the odyssey. The fighting system still weak, the feeling of the character is bad. The setting is amazing, I liked the camp building. They also changed the LVL system, it's better but not perfect. The sounds in this game are the worst (during the celebration you might find that the crowd is silent). If you liked the odyssey you'll probably like this game, if not just skip it. Not worth the money.… Expand
  18. Neurotiix
    Dec 22, 2020
    1
    El juego esta bien si eres una persona casual, si te gusta hacer el 100% del contenido el juego es una basura, no hay ningun tipo de progreso en el personaje y se hace bastante aburrido
  19. HellfireF22
    Dec 22, 2020
    1
    After playing for i encountered multiple bugs that made the game unplayable. Still waiting on ubisoft to release a patch to fix it. Reported the bug over a month ago and I still cannot play the game.
  20. Killerclown5228
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    Edit: With the addition of an XP booster the game’s grindy nature Seems near eradicated progression is quicker as it should be and balances the game up more. The story is not groundbreaking but it was interesting enough to keep me invested. Armor diversity is fair as well as the weapons in the open world, the best weapon by far is the Excalibur all in all not bad give it a go if you’reEdit: With the addition of an XP booster the game’s grindy nature Seems near eradicated progression is quicker as it should be and balances the game up more. The story is not groundbreaking but it was interesting enough to keep me invested. Armor diversity is fair as well as the weapons in the open world, the best weapon by far is the Excalibur all in all not bad give it a go if you’re interested.… Expand
  21. deizilla
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    cool game and setting. nice and different world events. too big map and loot for platinum
  22. Argi
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Let me start by saying that if you thinking about buying the game at full price, then you should because it is totally captivating. Imagine a character being introduced to the Creed's world while facing his viking nature. Chaos! Graphics are very good, the combat system fun (especially the executions), you never get bored because you have like hundreds of tasks, mysteries, and treasureLet me start by saying that if you thinking about buying the game at full price, then you should because it is totally captivating. Imagine a character being introduced to the Creed's world while facing his viking nature. Chaos! Graphics are very good, the combat system fun (especially the executions), you never get bored because you have like hundreds of tasks, mysteries, and treasure huntings to do. You also have access to stories from the Scandinavian pantheon. The world is vast with many places to see and full of strange and amusing encounters. My favorite assassin's creed game since Ezios games. Don't be bothered by those who criticised the irrelevance with traditional assasin ways. If you enjoy the stealthy way of doing things the skill tree offers you plenty of opportunities to build Eivor that way.… Expand
  23. Ruless
    Dec 20, 2020
    6
    The game is pretty great, the story is good, characters are good, graphics and gameplay are great, I'm just not a really big fan of the new side quests, but that comes down to personal preference.
    However right now the game is just filled with bugs, most of them will get on your way if they happen, and some of them might even stick through your gameplay (it happened to me btw).
  24. Ubichiotte
    Dec 20, 2020
    4
    Jeu à peine fini bourré de bug qui empêche l'immersion et surtout de continuer l'aventure. Ubisoft a de l'or dans les mains mais en fait de la merde pour du profit ! Au lieu de faire 3 Assassin's creed rpg merdique, concentré vous sur un ! La qualité au lieu de la quantité !
  25. Ronnyb800
    Dec 20, 2020
    4
    Good looking game with reasonable but repetitive gameplay and meaningless story. Im about 60 hours in the game right now and lost motivation to play any further. Not finished the story and lost track of the plot. Typically a now a days Ubisoft game.. Every game is build up the same... Go here, find that, with 80 percent of the time traveling on a horse of trough the tiny rivers of England.Good looking game with reasonable but repetitive gameplay and meaningless story. Im about 60 hours in the game right now and lost motivation to play any further. Not finished the story and lost track of the plot. Typically a now a days Ubisoft game.. Every game is build up the same... Go here, find that, with 80 percent of the time traveling on a horse of trough the tiny rivers of England. At some point the story seemed to get my attention, but quickly got away cause of meaningless implementations of story parts which that didn't made any sense. The part that you can customize and get your own crew seemed nice at first, but also this element seemes useless because you can't do anything but repetitive raids with them. You can't summon them to aid you during fights or the storyline. You only can summon them when a river is close so you can travel the rivers with them. I really was hyped for this game but it disappoints in almost every way, except for the graphics. The world is beautiful.… Expand
  26. sailfast
    Dec 20, 2020
    1
    100+ bloated hours waiting for a payoff that never happens. for being a game about vikings, you don’t do much viking stuff beyond the handful of raids. there’s so much crammed into the game, you only know it’s over when you no longer have any missions. no big finale. no resolution other than the pre-scripted nonsense you saw coming at hour 50. made all the wrong choices, so didn’t get the100+ bloated hours waiting for a payoff that never happens. for being a game about vikings, you don’t do much viking stuff beyond the handful of raids. there’s so much crammed into the game, you only know it’s over when you no longer have any missions. no big finale. no resolution other than the pre-scripted nonsense you saw coming at hour 50. made all the wrong choices, so didn’t get the “good” ending, but after watching videos of the “good” ending, there is nothing there worth suffering though another play through. the only parts of the game close to enjoyable were the boat cat and being able to pet the dogs. I’m so disappointed, I can’t imagine ever investing one more hour into the AC universe.… Expand
  27. Alucard_F10
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Is it perfect, no. After putting 140 hours it if I can tell you that it’s a damn great game, and the best game in a while. I enjoyed that the game put more focus on stealth and assassinations. Huge world, and for the first time actually an interesting story. Every area you pledge to has its own story, its own affairs and most of the time it’s an intriguing adventure. Add a beautiful worldIs it perfect, no. After putting 140 hours it if I can tell you that it’s a damn great game, and the best game in a while. I enjoyed that the game put more focus on stealth and assassinations. Huge world, and for the first time actually an interesting story. Every area you pledge to has its own story, its own affairs and most of the time it’s an intriguing adventure. Add a beautiful world to the above, and actually interesting quests and you get yourself a damn good game. Yes there are some glitches. And looting chests or stacking stones is annoying, but there are more good than bad. And I guarantee you will remember what a bloody eagle, the game has some truly spectacular moments.… Expand
  28. apannilsson
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Updated review -
    After having to replay five hours of the game because of the "save bug" I'm finally back in the game and really enjoying it.
    The game still crashes about twice every time i play more than a couple of hours so I can't really rate it a 9 as I would like. The game is broken at this moment. Saving is not available in the game because of a bug and the game crashes every    Updated review -
    After having to replay five hours of the game because of the "save bug" I'm finally back in the game and really enjoying it.
    The game still crashes about twice every time i play more than a couple of hours so I can't really rate it a 9 as I would like.

    The game is broken at this moment. Saving is not available in the game because of a bug and the game crashes every few hours. Deadly combination. Will update review when fixed because I love the sexy vikings.    … Expand
  29. Veelights
    Dec 19, 2020
    0
    This game is straight up like going to HR block to get them to do your taxes, except your taxes are a videogame that you wanted to play and will but it will suck because ; "Thats just how life works".

    This game is a tar baby.
  30. Supremacy
    Dec 19, 2020
    0
    Alliance Map Bug Preventing Players From Finishing The Game:

    The game while overall ok, although overfilled with horribly time wasting puzzles and copy paste repeatable quests and collectables as well as every map being near the same Do X, Y and Z to finish the main quest there, is also one massive fraud. The game for thousands of people can not be finishes as the Alliance map bug    Alliance Map Bug Preventing Players From Finishing The Game:

    The game while overall ok, although overfilled with horribly time wasting puzzles and copy paste repeatable quests and collectables as well as every map being near the same Do X, Y and Z to finish the main quest there, is also one massive fraud.

    The game for thousands of people can not be finishes as the Alliance map bug that they usually see near the end prevents them from finishing the main quest and seeing the end of the game. And for many this comes up after 100+ hours put it, you cant even re-load back.

    Ubisoft while promising to address this bug and giving excuses like "We cant re-create this bug so it takes time" etc has just continued to create more content for their online store and ignored the problem for 2 patches now.

    I have said it before, I will say it again, horrible company that I will never again pre-order another game from and I say this as someone who has played every single AC game they ever made.    … Expand
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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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