Valiant Hearts: The Great War

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  • Summary: This is the story of 5 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. All of them will try to survive the horror of the trenches following their faithful canine companion. From the green forests of the French countryside, to dank trenches and snowy fields, go back through historyThis is the story of 5 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. All of them will try to survive the horror of the trenches following their faithful canine companion. From the green forests of the French countryside, to dank trenches and snowy fields, go back through history in this emotional adventure as friendship, love, sacrifice and tragedy befall each one as they help each other to retain their humanity against the horrors of war.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. IGN Italia
    Nov 12, 2018
    88
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War is both touching and educational, a rich experience that lives between two worlds: comics and videogames.
  2. Nintenderos
    Nov 11, 2018
    85
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War teaches us that even the most difficult situations can be useful to learn something. It offers an emotional story that can be enjoyed from beginning to end, despite its short duration.
  3. JeuxActu
    Nov 14, 2018
    85
    If you didn't have a chance to play Valiant Hearts yet, go ahead. This Switch version is very good, with untouched graphics and a vast choice of gameplay, with the option of tactile or gamepad controls depending of your liking. We would have loved a new chapter about Georges though.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Nov 14, 2018
    80
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an elegant mix of 2D adventuring, simple logic-based conundrums, and effective storytelling. Its puzzles are a little uninspired, while the game's QTE segments can grow rather tiresome. But Ubisoft Montpellier has told a poignant story with real spirit and invention, and that makes this an easy one to recommend.
  5. SpazioGames
    Nov 20, 2018
    80
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War on Switch adds nothing new, but it is - like four years ago - the same wonderful game.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 15, 2018
    80
    Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an impressive and highly educational graphic adventure, now also available on Nintendo Switch.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 16, 2018
    50
    Valiant Hearts is a game that I like more in theory than execution. I give Ubisoft Montpellier a lot of credit for taking a level-headed look at a period of history that usually gets overshadowed, but the gameplay didn’t get nearly as much attention as the aesthetics. If the puzzles had been more unique or interesting they could’ve propped up the story instead of dragging it down to mediocrity. Instead Valiant Heart turns one of the greatest conflicts in human history into a dull, repetitive chore.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. whowe
    May 15, 2019
    10
    I love the story. It showcases human's love in the background of a violent war. The game made me understand the war better. I love the gameI love the story. It showcases human's love in the background of a violent war. The game made me understand the war better. I love the game just how it is, simple and completed.… Expand
  2. Dreadocto
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    Beautiful and emotional masterpiece.

    The games story is well paces, the historical information is relevant and poignant. This is a story with    Beautiful and emotional masterpiece.

    The games story is well paces, the historical information is relevant and poignant. This is a story with puzzle elements, not a puzzle game with a good story. Changing the gameplay could easily ruin the pacing. This is a audiovisual journey through one of the most difficult times in human history and its a tear jerker.    … Expand
  4. Hax6
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Valiant Hearts is an excellent game, mixing 2d puzzles/various gameplays, and a tremendous immersive scenario on the theme of the First WorldValiant Hearts is an excellent game, mixing 2d puzzles/various gameplays, and a tremendous immersive scenario on the theme of the First World War.
    A strong emotional bond is woven throughout the adventure, and the different characters, which makes the story touching and addictive.

    Rare are the games that have been able to touch me this much in terms of emotion.
    I highly recommend it, for those who are still hesitating to buy it.    … Expand
  5. Denis94
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Sin previo aviso Ubisoft nos mete de lleno en la gran guerra, probablemente una de las contiendas más infernales de la historia.

    El título    Sin previo aviso Ubisoft nos mete de lleno en la gran guerra, probablemente una de las contiendas más infernales de la historia.

    El título nos cuenta historias sobre la primera guerra mundial desde diferentes puntos de vista, cosa que es de agradecer y que es muy raro de ver, también tenemos un apartado de Datos históricos sobre el conflicto que ayuda a entender cómo se vivió todo.

    En el Gameplay nos encontramos un juego basado en puzzles muy amenos y dinámicos.

    La banda sonora es excelente, llena de música clásica que pega de maravilla y acompaña muy bien en todos los momentos de la historia.

    La campaña es espectacular pocas palabras describen lo que te hace sentir el juego al terminar...    … Expand
  6. PacoBN23
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Un juego con una historia dura pero verídica, basada en la Primera Guerra Mundial. La calidad de sus puzzles es muy buena, no es un juegoUn juego con una historia dura pero verídica, basada en la Primera Guerra Mundial. La calidad de sus puzzles es muy buena, no es un juego especialmente complicado pero te hace pensar. Muy recomendado.… Expand
  7. tom974
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    This is a work of love, with an emphasis on what humans can do at worst and at best. The artistic direction is perfect, nice cartoon graphics,This is a work of love, with an emphasis on what humans can do at worst and at best. The artistic direction is perfect, nice cartoon graphics, great musics. The gameplay is divided between various characters and as much phases, overall quite basic but mastered and precise. I really enjoyed this game and knowing such events really happened is moving.… Expand
  8. bergcamp101
    Sep 14, 2020
    6
    Nice and small game about WWI, with creative mechanics and nice history pictures and facts. This is really the one, where you play and learn a lot.

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