Assassin's Creed Valhalla

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2867 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,851 out of 2867
  2. Mixed: 337 out of 2867
  3. Negative: 679 out of 2867
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. iownthisplanet
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Well what can i say, other than "it's a YES from me"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. After_Life
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Of course it has some bugs, it's insanely big open world game, but most bugs were fixed in 1.0.4 patch, now from here on it's just quality fixes and additional content.
  3. Reason_For
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Story - Good
    Graphics - Very Good
    Main Character - Good
    Open World - Very Good
    Sound and Music - Good / Very Good
  4. GrizzlyVikingO
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    I have played this over 125 hours and i can tell that this is one of the best open world games that i have ever played
  5. tuna20
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    (Reviewed on PS4 Pro) Now, I have played Valhalla for around 40 hours now, done every single mystery I saw while exploring, did as much raids as I can. Now the game is your typical ac game in terms of elements. Go synchronize positions, raid camps, kill enemy patrols etc. But the important thing is pros and cons:

    Pros: -Good combat -Instead of just getting abilities as you rank up,    (Reviewed on PS4 Pro) Now, I have played Valhalla for around 40 hours now, done every single mystery I saw while exploring, did as much raids as I can. Now the game is your typical ac game in terms of elements. Go synchronize positions, raid camps, kill enemy patrols etc. But the important thing is pros and cons:

    Pros:
    -Good combat
    -Instead of just getting abilities as you rank up, you get base skills and some abilities
    -Weapon variety is pretty good
    -Graphics are nice
    -Open world is good
    -Gears are found less, but are more unique
    -Boss variety is pretty good
    -Multiple Storylines
    -A fresh game after a lot of ac games with the same formula
    -I havent experienced a lot of frame drops.
    -Stun Finishers are very satisfying
    -Upgrading your settlement as you progress is very fun
    -A lot of choices that actually matter
    -A lot of minigames, puzzles in the open world

    Cons:
    -Some parts of the game are very buggy
    -Main Story is repetitive (Eg. In the whole main story all you do is go to a place, speak with the person in charge, solve their problems, raid a big castle in the end) It has so less unique parts compared to other ac games.
    -Story is not fun
    -Sometimes the characters facial animations arent really that good (except the main characters)
    -The story is so long that it gets boring after some time. Remember how you got pretty bored in odyssey because the game was too long? This is much longer than that.

    Edited: Currently much better than console Cyberpunk 2077.    … Expand
  6. silence000
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Great game to spend time in November until Cyberpunk comes in December. Valhalla is graphically amazing. I have heard some people don't like combat that much, i personally like it, not sure what's the problem. Overall very good AC game, might be Ubisoft's best open world ever.
  7. so_much
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    So much better than odyssey, thank god ubisoft is back on track again. Gonna play this months to come.
  8. Escopae
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Just came here to say that i'm really enjoying this game, i have power level 54 right now, so there's so much to do still, but i'm already like over 20 hours in. I have tried to explore most of the map, overall it's well designed, but ocean seems kinda empty? Did i miss something? No giant squids? Come on, this game needs giant squids, it's perfect for that. Most Kraken myths come fromJust came here to say that i'm really enjoying this game, i have power level 54 right now, so there's so much to do still, but i'm already like over 20 hours in. I have tried to explore most of the map, overall it's well designed, but ocean seems kinda empty? Did i miss something? No giant squids? Come on, this game needs giant squids, it's perfect for that. Most Kraken myths come from Norway region and it's very obvious that Kraken was likely just very large giant squid. At least that's what i like to believe, it makes perfect sense, because they are very similar. Giant squid is very much real, so i'm not sure why all games are avoiding it, past Assassin's Creed games have had giant squid easter eggs, like in Black Flag, so why not this time? Specially when region is absolutely perfect for that. Anyway other than this, it's nice game, beautiful graphics.… Expand
  9. tetrisx
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Positives: Graphics, world, characters, story, music.
    Negatives: Loading times could be better, some bugs.
    Overall: Very good, but needs some patches.
  10. ONmyWay
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    It's rare when i don't feel that i lost my money buying a game. There's always this "maybe i shouldn't", but not with this one. I'm actually addicted.
  11. Broken2733
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Graphics - 9/10
    Story - 8.5/10
    Music - 9/10
    Open World - 9/10
    Conclusion - 9/10, but giving 10/10 (because here's too many 0's)
  12. IdKtbhh
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Ubisoft somehow managed to make really good game in like 2 years, nice. Far Cry 5 had nice graphics, but story was meh and Odyssey was cool at first but overall it was meh. I don't even wanna mention last year's Ubisoft games. Valhalla turns the tables. Hopefully Far Cry 6 continues this trend and they actually stay good, how nice would that be.
  13. bad_days
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Positive impressions after 10 hours of playing. Longer reviews later, but it's solid so far.
  14. get_it_right
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    I get serious Black Flag vibes, even tho i liked Unity too (i don't care about rough launch, they fixed it). Very good, hopefully DLC's are equally good.
  15. LgendsNeverDie
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    I'm someone who really thinks deeply what games to spend my time on and what not. So far been playing Valhalla about 20 hours and i can already tell that i'm easily going to 100's. Very addicting and beautiful graphics too.
  16. longtime_
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    As i have both PC and PS4 version, i can say without lying that PC version is way better, BUT, it's nice to have PS4 version and play that when i don't have PC around. Overall very good game.
  17. Realistreview
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i have played in 2020, it has two big maps and then some more, but i don't wanna spoil. It's worth it.
  18. readytofight
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    RIP all the nostalgic-nerds who are not able to enjoy great things. Reading stuff like rip ac 2007-2014 doesn't even make me laugh anymore, it's just next level pathetic. I'm actually extremely happy that these people are finally gone and REAL ASSASSIN'S CREED FANS, can peacefully enjoy new games and doesn't have to read these annoying comments from this small group of people like "theyRIP all the nostalgic-nerds who are not able to enjoy great things. Reading stuff like rip ac 2007-2014 doesn't even make me laugh anymore, it's just next level pathetic. I'm actually extremely happy that these people are finally gone and REAL ASSASSIN'S CREED FANS, can peacefully enjoy new games and doesn't have to read these annoying comments from this small group of people like "they killed desmond in 3, everything after that has been trash". These comments are top cringe possible. I will fight for and hype these new games until the day i day (that's a promise by the way) and i sear, i fcking swear if they start listening this small group of people (who haven't enjoyed your games past 7 years, while millions of other have) and go back to this AC3 nonsense, i will give up this series forever. But right now, everything seems to nice and going for better. Yeah Odyssey messed tons of stuff up, i don't like that game either, but Valhalla basically fixed everything. Thank god.… Expand
  19. fromtheshadowsx
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Assassin's Creed is one of the greatest things that has happened to gaming after Grand theft auto series. Ability to go back in time 100s of years and visit these old cities and locations is simply amazing. No other game series offer something like that. Uneducated losers of course will never understand that. There's so many people who don't care about history and just wanna live in theirAssassin's Creed is one of the greatest things that has happened to gaming after Grand theft auto series. Ability to go back in time 100s of years and visit these old cities and locations is simply amazing. No other game series offer something like that. Uneducated losers of course will never understand that. There's so many people who don't care about history and just wanna live in their small modern day bubble. But seems like this series has hooked millions of fans, so that's good at least. In real life you can't even touch Stonehenge, but in AC Valhalla you can literally climb on it and that awesome.… Expand
  20. treasurehunter
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    One of the better games of 2020 and absolute winner of November 2020 lineup.
  21. Flyawaynow
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Great game, Ubisoft forever! Most underrated video game company in history of video game companies. They make games that are from decent to good, they often have rough launces, but they ALWAYS fix the problems in few months. And what happens? Some hypocritical losers just wanna whine endlessly about these games and act like these are worst things ever, while Bethesda releases absoluteGreat game, Ubisoft forever! Most underrated video game company in history of video game companies. They make games that are from decent to good, they often have rough launces, but they ALWAYS fix the problems in few months. And what happens? Some hypocritical losers just wanna whine endlessly about these games and act like these are worst things ever, while Bethesda releases absolute trash like Fallout76 or even Fallout 4 that has one of the most boring stories ever. Not to even mention that Ubisoft graphics on Far Cry and Assassin's Creed games have always been top tier quality. Specially on PC. Extremely unfair, but seems like they have been gaining more following and after all their games sell million, so maybe it's just small minority that wants to hate them for whatever reasons. I believe in them and i like their games. I'm also fan of Rockstar, Capcom and CD Project, so there's that.… Expand
  22. NoGamesLeft
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Very good game, finally people found out that Cyberpunk 2077 is buggier than this game ever was. Who could have known? Before that everyone acted like "Cyberpunk 2077" will be perfect and Valhalla having few bugs is end of the world. Who's laughing now?
  23. Iceberg91
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Ottimo gioco tanti contenuti buona giocabilità a parte l ia dei nemici rivedibile storia molto interessante peccato che tecnicamente ci sia notevole differenza tra la versione oldgen e la versione next gen nel complesso il migliore della nuova trilogia
  24. Cinan18
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    I am a fan of Assassins Creed games since the flagship release with PS3 of the original AC. From graphics this is a gorgeous game with HDR settings for your bloom and lightning effects. The story is emotionally driven with the odd time were it gets slow and a slight grind for collectables.

    Overall very well done game, my only bother is the controls can be a little clunky at times and    I am a fan of Assassins Creed games since the flagship release with PS3 of the original AC. From graphics this is a gorgeous game with HDR settings for your bloom and lightning effects. The story is emotionally driven with the odd time were it gets slow and a slight grind for collectables.

    Overall very well done game, my only bother is the controls can be a little clunky at times and clipping issues with some of the terrain.    … Expand
  25. Manuco
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    llevo unas 80h y me esta pareciendo de lo mejor de AC no lo en terminado pero por el momento me parece un gran juego. peca de repetitivo ya son 3AC muy parecidos apenas an innovado aun así el mejor origins y valhalla odyssey lo tacho jajaja no me gusto
  26. Jamelgo44
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    Aporta muchas mejoras comparado con su antecesor. Sin llegar a ser un titulo perfecto, sabe cautivar con el estilo vikingo de saqueos, banquetes y ambiciones. Devolviendo un poco la esencia de pasados Assassins. En resumen, un titulo que disfrutaran mas los fans de los ultimos juegos, que los fans de siempre, aunque en mi caso, siendo fan desde el primero, lo estoy disfrutando y mucho.
  27. FaltenRock
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Great game overall, best played on a next gen consoles or decent Graphic cards
  28. thelgnd
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    It's more important than ever that Assassin's Creed fans support this as strongly as possible!
    They finally made amazing Assassin's Creed game and it's very important to show your support.
  29. TheStory90
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    It's very much an assassin's creed game, more than Odyssey ever could have been. Hidden blade is back, hood is back, one shot assasinations are back. It just has huge world and that's the future of any game series and i personally like when there's more content, more places to go. Black Flag did EXACTLY the same in 2013 already. Rockstar has made all their GTA worlds bigger with each gameIt's very much an assassin's creed game, more than Odyssey ever could have been. Hidden blade is back, hood is back, one shot assasinations are back. It just has huge world and that's the future of any game series and i personally like when there's more content, more places to go. Black Flag did EXACTLY the same in 2013 already. Rockstar has made all their GTA worlds bigger with each game and i guarantee GTA 6 will have biggest map they have ever created. That's just how it is, if you don't like big maps, go play your indie games. Valhalla is amazing!… Expand
  30. fromyesterday
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    There's only four games from 2020 that i can say truly deserve to be nominated at "The Game Awards", these are : Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Doom Eternal, Half Life Alyx and Assassin's creed Valhalla. Tony Hawk 1+2 Remake was really nice, but come on, all in all it's not that revolutionary.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

43
#43 Best PS4 Game of 2020
6
#6 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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]
See all critic reviews »