Valley

 Switch
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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Game Revolution
    Mar 20, 2019
    60
    It fully engages you throughout your journey, but it’s all over before you know it.
  2. COGconnected
    Mar 18, 2019
    61
    Valley is an enjoyable experience that tells a comfortable narrative through brilliant music, exemplary writing, and a creative setting. It doesn’t quite hit all the notes of what we ought to know for a satisfying ending and it is, unfortunately, plagued by a lack of map, lighting issues, and terrible frame-rate drops. Locomotion in the L.E.A.F. suit is often the most fun you’ll have in the game and it is wonderful to be able to take such a simple and heartfelt story with you in handheld mode on the Switch, however, once the game is done you probably won’t be inclined to play it again.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Mar 11, 2019
    80
    Valley might be more like a book than a video game; you pick it up, you experience its story to your satisfaction, you put it down. Given the low impact of the bulk of its gameplay, it’s almost puzzling that they bothered to include a few moderately challenging sections at all amid what is mostly just a pleasant jaunt through an appealing world. As long as a would-be player understands that this is not your typical FPS and it’s a somewhat shorter experience as well, there is something cool and refreshing to be found here. In a games market often trying to operate as either an endless buffet or a sticky-sweet dessert parlour, Valley is a satisfying meal that doesn't outstay its welcome.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. EdwardG
    Oct 13, 2019
    8
    Valley is a relaxing indie game with an absorbing narrative and beautiful setting.

    Its a very short game, but what is here is very enjoyable.    Valley is a relaxing indie game with an absorbing narrative and beautiful setting.

    Its a very short game, but what is here is very enjoyable. Valley has some really interesting mechanics, with its take on death being particularly unique and poetic. The L.E.A.F. suit, which provides you with the ability to cheat death, give and take life, and traverse through the world with fast, fluid movement is a lot of fun to use.

    Another thing Valley has going for it is its great soundtrack, and it ramps up at just the right moments.

    The game doesn't do much wrong in its roughly 3 hour runtime, although it did crash on me at one point and its save system could be improved.

    Valley is a sweet little indie with some fresh new ideas, and it certainly doesn't overstay it's welcome. I highly recommend it!    … Full Review »
  2. Ripper36
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Really had fun with this game. Its not ur average FPS type game. There is more too it. Looks very nice and controls are well done as well.Really had fun with this game. Its not ur average FPS type game. There is more too it. Looks very nice and controls are well done as well. Glad to see it on the Switch… Full Review »
  3. bergcamp101
    Apr 11, 2021
    6
    I always felt, that this game missed something. I can't say it has a totally boring plot or completely repetitive mechanics, but it's stillI always felt, that this game missed something. I can't say it has a totally boring plot or completely repetitive mechanics, but it's still just "good", not "very good" and not "bad".… Full Review »
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