Grimvalor

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

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  • Summary: Grimvalor is an award-winning hack-n-slash action-platformer with compelling combat mechanics and exploration. Slice your way through the hordes of darkness and face King Valor's guardians as you delve deep into this darkvania. A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris.Grimvalor is an award-winning hack-n-slash action-platformer with compelling combat mechanics and exploration. Slice your way through the hordes of darkness and face King Valor's guardians as you delve deep into this darkvania. A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into the abyss. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GameGrin
    Apr 27, 2020
    85
    Grimvalor is a side-scrolling platformer for people who love the challenge that the Dark Souls series entails, but hate the punishing gameplay that comes along with it. Despite its lacklustre story, the gameplay is fast, fluid and constantly evolving to keep things engaging until the very end.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 6, 2020
    80
    While it might be unfair to compare Grimvalor to its obvious inspiration, the fast pace and satisfying combat make it truly stand out from the crowd. The style and setting might not be breaking any new ground, but the core of the gameplay is unique in its own right. It might even provide a good challenge for players looking for some brisk action that is great in short bursts.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 7, 2020
    80
    Grimvalor is a great metroidvania action RPG, packed with a great atmosphere and an intriguing level design, but also a terrific combat system and many different enemies and bosses to fight with.
  4. SpazioGames
    Apr 17, 2020
    76
    We enjoyed Grimvalor more than we thought, even if it doesn't reinvent the wheel in any field. A good choice if you're looking for a solid metroidvania with soulslike elements.
  5. Worth Playing
    May 13, 2020
    72
    I'll be the first to admit that Grimvalor surprised me with both its platforming and combat. It's a challenging and addicting action-platformer experience that was easy to get into and satisfying and challenging throughout its 10- to 15-hour run, depending on your play style. Some streamlined elements and visuals are evidence that it's still a noticeably mobile experience, but it is a fun one at that. If you don't care much for bloat, plot, or elaborate displays of visual fidelity, Grimvalor is absolutely worth a look.
  6. Video Chums
    Apr 11, 2020
    60
    In short, Grimvalor would have been a great 2D Souls-like if it featured a steeper level of challenge and more visceral combat.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. DMBOY
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Ein gutes Spiel. Die Steuerung ist echt gut und Simpel. Die Kämpfe machen sehr viel Spaß und die Story ist auch in Ordnung.
  2. Bloodlust1986
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    A fun hack and slash adventure in the style of Castlevania. The gameplay is smooth and boss fights are alot of fun.
  4. FearGunner
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    AWESOME game. I got it on sale for $4 and have already put 7 hours into it, and I'm not even halfway through the game.

    As others have said,    AWESOME game. I got it on sale for $4 and have already put 7 hours into it, and I'm not even halfway through the game.

    As others have said, it's a Castlevania game with the Souls aesthetic. My only complaint about the game is that the jump striking isn't precise enough to make the grapple orbs a useful navigational tool, so I'm annoyed with any area that has grapple orbs.

    But don't let that stop you. This game is GREAT.    … Expand
  5. leafeon523
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Honestly, God bless any game willing to give away the first fourth for free as a demo. If you like the demo you’ll like the main game as well.

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