Valley

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 45
  3. Negative: 7 out of 45

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  1. MonkeyMan1976
    Aug 27, 2016
    9
    I absolutely love this game! Came out of nowhere. As soon as the Valley opens up and that music starts - kind of like Enya meets Lord of the Rings - it grabbed me. What starts out like a walking simulator quickly ends the when the LEAF suit gets discovered. That's when the smile came across my face - with the epic leaps and insane running down hills at speed. The story is cool, about aI absolutely love this game! Came out of nowhere. As soon as the Valley opens up and that music starts - kind of like Enya meets Lord of the Rings - it grabbed me. What starts out like a walking simulator quickly ends the when the LEAF suit gets discovered. That's when the smile came across my face - with the epic leaps and insane running down hills at speed. The story is cool, about a WWII weapons project competing with the atomic bomb project. But the real cool aspect is the Valley's balance of life and death which forces you to be careful with the energy you use. Overall, even though its kind of short, I think its one of the real indie sleeper hits of the year!… Expand
  2. Wolfenstein51
    Oct 14, 2016
    9
    This game really surprised me. It is a very unique game and you probably have never played anything like it. It was very immersive and I loved how fast you could run in this game. The jumps were really cool and the game runs quite well. It is very intuitive in that you will always get a sense of where to go even though the game does not hold your hand. The only drawback are a poorThis game really surprised me. It is a very unique game and you probably have never played anything like it. It was very immersive and I loved how fast you could run in this game. The jumps were really cool and the game runs quite well. It is very intuitive in that you will always get a sense of where to go even though the game does not hold your hand. The only drawback are a poor save system where it makes you play long sections you played before if you have to leave the game. The indoors stages were a bit too dark for my tastes. Other than that, everything else in the game was excellent. I finished the game in 2 sittings which should tell you how much I enjoyed it. It is about 5 hours long, but worth it. I picked it up for 13.99 in the Xbox sale.… Expand
  3. DrDollaryDoo
    Oct 5, 2016
    10
    This game is criminally underrated, While short, it is an example of quality over quantity. Calling it a walking simulator is simply wrong, technically it is a first-person shooter, yet throughout the game you will easily spend more shots bringing things back to life rather than killing them. The story is primarily conveyed via audio logs which while nothing new, is used to great effectThis game is criminally underrated, While short, it is an example of quality over quantity. Calling it a walking simulator is simply wrong, technically it is a first-person shooter, yet throughout the game you will easily spend more shots bringing things back to life rather than killing them. The story is primarily conveyed via audio logs which while nothing new, is used to great effect when combined with the high-speed exploration the game's L.E.A.F. suit provides. While not particularly challenging to complete, it is enjoyable from start to finish, and really, isn't that the point? While not perfect, I give it a 10 because I'd easily recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  4. Evono
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    This game i dont know what to say. i probably played around 300+ games already. and each year i think this new game is Meh or medium good only rare ones surprise me and make me really think "wow" or make me play it straight in one session till end ( because its so great )

    This game i cant describe it. its Fantastic, it looks GREAT , the sounds are GREAT , the Story is GREAT ( if you    This game i dont know what to say. i probably played around 300+ games already. and each year i think this new game is Meh or medium good only rare ones surprise me and make me really think "wow" or make me play it straight in one session till end ( because its so great )

    This game i cant describe it. its Fantastic, it looks GREAT , the sounds are GREAT , the Story is GREAT ( if you read the papers too ) it made me think wow in alot of parts , there were alot of game parts that were plain fun.

    i will buy it as soon as i can (i played it at a friend) atm iam extremely poor but as soon as i can i will support this dev , this dev is Probably one of the few out there that really deserves each penny . you see and feel the love put into this game at every corner every mile of this game

    the game was a bit short. but really it entertainment on multiple levels better as most AAA titles in the last years !

    Had 0 Bugs with it .    … Expand
  5. Yanni_
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    Incredible, visceral, awesome game feel, strong narrative qualities and an beautiful environments, Valley is an amazing experience. The soundtrack itself is worth to try it. Probably one of the best indie game I've ever played.
  6. BoogalooShrimp
    Dec 3, 2018
    9
    This game is underrated, I give it a 9 accounting for the price. The immersion kept me up till 3am. A mash-up of walking simulator, shooter, 3d platforming and rail running/jumping with good graphics and great soundtrack. Great feeling double jumping high through the air with your LEAF SUIT and the moment when you finally reach the outside again after the underground base style areas andThis game is underrated, I give it a 9 accounting for the price. The immersion kept me up till 3am. A mash-up of walking simulator, shooter, 3d platforming and rail running/jumping with good graphics and great soundtrack. Great feeling double jumping high through the air with your LEAF SUIT and the moment when you finally reach the outside again after the underground base style areas and the sun is shining in your face. You start with nothing till you find your suit, then further upgrades allow you to double jump, run over water etc. You can gain personal health by kiling things of nature like trees and animals, but you also have to keep the forest from dying by replenishing life back to the trees and animals, so it's a bit of a balancing act but never a resource management stress type of game. I buy indie games hoping to find games this good.… Expand
  7. Incantatrix
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I was not expecting to have so much fun playing this! I gor this game for only 3€ and feel ultra guilty...congrats to the devs, they did a great job!
    Beautiful environments, excellent music, intriguing story, I found myself playing non-stop and having loads of fun! Already one of my faves, must buy!
  8. MasajaMasta
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    Ok. If I was a reviewer that had to give an objective review score it would be something like a 7,5. But I'm not. So I can be as subjective as I want. This game maybe doesn't have that good graphics and has pretty simple mechanics... But it made me FEEL things! This game has a great world design and the developers knew that running in this LEAF suit gives you amazing portions of fun soOk. If I was a reviewer that had to give an objective review score it would be something like a 7,5. But I'm not. So I can be as subjective as I want. This game maybe doesn't have that good graphics and has pretty simple mechanics... But it made me FEEL things! This game has a great world design and the developers knew that running in this LEAF suit gives you amazing portions of fun so they make a lot of levels like that. But what was even more amazing was the soundtrack for this game. I mean... Damn. Definitely didn't expect this game to be this good. You just sense how much heart was put into it and it feels so positive and adventurous. (Also from the time when they didn't have to forcefully put politics into the game so that's that.)… Expand

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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Shacknews
    Sep 21, 2016
    80
    There are layers here, and it all meshes wonderfully; the story, playing out like a radio drama as you explore the locations in which it took place; the Valley as this beautiful, vulnerable, and magical location; and the themes, which explore life, death, and purpose with surprising nuance.
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  2. GameCritics
    Sep 21, 2016
    80
    Despite a cliché story, unnecessary combat and some borrowed elements, Valley delivers a well-paced, beautifully scored, and engaging first-person adventure. At times it achieves an extraordinary sense of majestic isolation, but more peaks and less valleys would have helped this adventure truly soar.
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  3. PlaySense
    Sep 15, 2016
    85
    A walking simulator that's very much worth playing, Valley sports wonderful environments, intuitive gameplay and a brilliant soundtrack. To top it all of, this game's story is memorable almost to a fault.
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