Assassin's Creed Valhalla

 Xbox One
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7.1

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  3. Negative: 142 out of 570
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  1. Norwayforever
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    This is most fun game i have played in 2020. Final Fantasy VII Remake was epic, but these are way too different games to compare. One of the best in 2020?
    yes,yes,yes and yes.
  2. Hossein1997
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing game it's come back to assassin's Creed franchise I think it's a good news for assassin's Creed fans ...
  3. FutureisNow
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    For the love of god, if anyone from Ubisoft is reading this, just know that i have supported you for years. I love almost all AC games. But you guys know it and i know it that games need to move forward. Just like every other video game series is evolving, so is Assassin's Creed! DO NOT listen this minority who complains and hates new games. Never go back to AC1 or AC3, for the love ofFor the love of god, if anyone from Ubisoft is reading this, just know that i have supported you for years. I love almost all AC games. But you guys know it and i know it that games need to move forward. Just like every other video game series is evolving, so is Assassin's Creed! DO NOT listen this minority who complains and hates new games. Never go back to AC1 or AC3, for the love of god, if you do, i will never buy your games again, i swear. AC Odyssey was weak, everyone knows it, but Valhalla was solid step back to what made AC games good. People seem to forget that Black Flag had huge open world to explore, so many locations. Only games from now on that deserve to be inspiration for future assassin's creed's are following: AC 4 Black Flag, Unity, some parts of Origins and Valhalla. That's it. I really believe in your company, you have made some great games over the years, please listen to your actual fans, who have supported you for years. Don't listen to small minority who just wants attention and wants to whine about your new games. They don't like anything you have made since 2013, there's absolutely zero reason to listen to them.… Expand
  4. AnimalPinch
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing game to start. This is the best one of the franchise for someone who enjoyed the og titles but love some of the new mecanics in origine and odyssey !
  5. rocknroll35
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Some people seem to be disappointed that it doesn't have stuff happening all the time, everywhere you look and call it "boring" for that. I'm sorry to break it to you, but Assassin's Creed was ABSOLUTELY NEVER meant to be some fun streaming / party game. Each time new Assassin's Creed comes out i'm surprised that some people still don't understand that. It's deep game with depth,Some people seem to be disappointed that it doesn't have stuff happening all the time, everywhere you look and call it "boring" for that. I'm sorry to break it to you, but Assassin's Creed was ABSOLUTELY NEVER meant to be some fun streaming / party game. Each time new Assassin's Creed comes out i'm surprised that some people still don't understand that. It's deep game with depth, atmosphere and heavy emphasis on exploration, parkour, stealth.
    It was never meant to be grand theft auto or dark souls. Never. Just cause it's not your flashy anime type game and you don't get it, doesn't mean it's boring.    … Expand
  6. trex1011
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Like i totally get it when someone is burned out of Odyssey and is not interested playing another 100 hour epic, but here' the thing, this one is so much better than Odyssey ever was. But in the end it's obviously up to everyone individually what they want to play. To me, this is my favorite AC setting ever (Norway-England-North sea). Not only that, it's overall great game, good story,Like i totally get it when someone is burned out of Odyssey and is not interested playing another 100 hour epic, but here' the thing, this one is so much better than Odyssey ever was. But in the end it's obviously up to everyone individually what they want to play. To me, this is my favorite AC setting ever (Norway-England-North sea). Not only that, it's overall great game, good story, good voice acting, amazing graphics, one of the best map designs in history of Ubisoft. It's easily one of the best games of 2020, there's not even much competition. Like of the few games that can compete with this (from 2020) is Final Fantasy VII Remake and maybe Doom Eternal, that's literally it. These two are completely different games from AC Valhalla, so it's almost unfair to compare them, but all of them are quality games.… Expand
  7. Northern78
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    It's next best Assassin's Creed after AC 4 Black Flag, take it or leave it.
  8. Z679
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    One of the best Assassin's Creed games ever made. Very mystical and beautiful open world. High recommendation from me.
  9. Reality_Reviews
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Okay that's enough. This is not any kind of attack by the way. This is just my opinion, just like youtuber Luke Stephens had his opinion. Well he is 100% wrong and has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. There's absolutely no question that i'm bigger AC fan that he could ever dream to be. Calling Valhalla garbage is biggest joke in years. Valhalla is easily better than bothOkay that's enough. This is not any kind of attack by the way. This is just my opinion, just like youtuber Luke Stephens had his opinion. Well he is 100% wrong and has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. There's absolutely no question that i'm bigger AC fan that he could ever dream to be. Calling Valhalla garbage is biggest joke in years. Valhalla is easily better than both Origins and specially Odyssey. Valhalla is first AC game in long time where it has been really interesting to finally explore the open world. You mentioned how interesting pyramids were in Origins, well of course. But here the thing, they were one of the few interesting things about Origins. Most of it was boring empty desert. I don't hate Origins, but it wasn't as interesting as Valhalla. Valhalla has way better story, better character and better open world. You said that England doesn't have landmarks or places to explore. Kidding me? London? Stonehenge? Huge castles? Mountains in Norway? There's so much to explore. Valhalla is easily one of the better designed maps Ubisoft has ever done, just behind Black Flag. There you go. You said that you laugh at people who think Origins is meh, well i laugh at you saying that Valhalla is garbage. There's clearly, very clearly more people who like Valhalla than Origins. Valhalla was biggest PC launch for Ubisoft EVER. It had over 2 million players in launch month alone. Jor Raptor gets 100 000s views on almost every Valhalla video he makes. People very clearly like this game and many have said that they absolutely love Valhalla map designs. Showing your "poll" as some evidence is BS, because most people answered that they haven't even played this game, but you said that people agree with you. Hell no. Thankfully you don't get that many views, so i don't really care that much, but this one video made me write this, because it was just too much nonsense. If you can have your BS opinion, then i have every right to have my opinion about your video and point out false things. I have been Assassin's Creed supporter and fan over 10 years and i very likely like games that you don't even like, because you seem like somebody who hops on hype trains. You know very well that people who whine about new games are just nostalgia nerds who hate every game after AC 3. I have always liked Unity and even Syndicate and i strongly doubt you like them. If you do, fair, but my point about Valhalla's map stands.… Expand
  10. NeverBackDown
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    AC Valhalla almost feels like "Thank You" letter from Ubisoft to all their fans that have supported them past 7 years. It's truly amazing game and there's nothing more that pisses me off than these absolute nolife losers who gives zeros without even caring about this series or buying it. I wish all the worst in your lives.
  11. therandom37
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Norway, England, North-America and later Ireland and Paris, what else can you ask for. Amazing.
  12. Metallicx
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    What an absolute fail Cyberpunk 2077 is, i'm not saying that Valhalla is masterpiece (of course not, but it's at least solid open-world game). But after so long development time i was expecting something amazing from Cyberpunk, but after watching these leaked videos i had to cancel my preorder and bought Valhalla instead. Of course tons of youtuber will pretend that Cyberpunk is greatestWhat an absolute fail Cyberpunk 2077 is, i'm not saying that Valhalla is masterpiece (of course not, but it's at least solid open-world game). But after so long development time i was expecting something amazing from Cyberpunk, but after watching these leaked videos i had to cancel my preorder and bought Valhalla instead. Of course tons of youtuber will pretend that Cyberpunk is greatest game ever, because truth hurts and they don't wanna be honest. And yes PC version is "okay", but PS4 and Xbox One versions (versions that will sell the most)? These look awful and are extremely buggy. Even PC version is buggy. Gonna wait until 2022 to play it. Until then i can enjoy Valhalla.… Expand
  13. LineintheSand44
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Thank god i found Gamespot review for Cyberpunk 2077, they literally gave Cyberpunk 2077 lower score than Valhalla. Cyberpunk must be really buggy, because 7/10 is pretty low score for game that has been in development over 7 years. So as of right now i bought Valhalla and so far it's pretty nice. Maybe trying Cyberpunk 2077 in 2021 when they finally fix the game.
  14. kingdomhearts70
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Well made game, my favorite part might be just free roaming in England and just exploring, climbing, all that stuff. Story is decent as well, way better than Odyssey.
  15. The_Leader
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Finished main story and i have completed most of the stuff on each map and i'm very happy with the game so far. Can't wait for DLC's.
  16. realgaming22
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Ac Valhalla was one of the biggest surprises of 2020 games. This world truly shines and is actually interesting. Recommendation!
  17. Lj88
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Lmao haters on this site are just lowest of the low. Thousands of people on reddit are posting about this game, liking it, etc. But when someone dares to say on metacritic that he/she likes it, then it must be bots? jesus christ.
  18. Power_Force
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla is yet another Victory for Ubisoft! Haters can whine as much as they want, but nothing will change that. As a long time Ubisoft fan, it feels really good to finish off this awful year with this victory!
  19. theJayy
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    I consider myself pretty big Assassin's Creed fan, but i actually don't like early games much. They feel outdated and i'm just not enjoying them. My top 3 favorite ac games are 4, Unity and Origins (in that order). I also like Syndicate, but not as much as these three. For past 6 years i have been playing 4, Unity and Origins constantly. I have finished Unity almost each year since 2015.I consider myself pretty big Assassin's Creed fan, but i actually don't like early games much. They feel outdated and i'm just not enjoying them. My top 3 favorite ac games are 4, Unity and Origins (in that order). I also like Syndicate, but not as much as these three. For past 6 years i have been playing 4, Unity and Origins constantly. I have finished Unity almost each year since 2015. I'm also playing 4 constantly, but i haven't finished it as much, because it's way longer game and i love to just free roam there. Now i would say that despite not liking 1,3, Revalations or Rogue (i hate to play as Templar), i would say that absolutely loving later games like 4, Unity, Syndicate and Origins makes me as much Assassin's Creed fan, as someone who only likes first 3.

    In fact, i would say i'm bigger fan than these people, because if someone gave up on this series in 2012, then how can you consider yourself a fan? Maybe early fan, but overall if you hate majority of these games, then you are not fan of this series. It's that simple. Why i'm even talking about it is because watching some youtubers making videos "Valhalla disappointed me", "Valhalla is boring" etc, made it very clear that these people were never gonna like Valhalla anyway. No matter what Ubisoft did, these people wouldn't be happy right now and they would still make their videos whining about smallest details that they didn't like.

    Instead of enjoying new games for that they are, instead these people want games to be what they want. That's obviously fair, but again, seems like they have ignored this series since 2012. It was so obvious what Valhalla was going to be. How can you be disappointed, when trailers and Ubisoft people on twitter made it very obvious what this game is going to be. Basically no matter what, these people just wanted Valhalla to be this most basic and boring AC Revalations or AC 3 clone and that's all these people want. That's the only AC game they want and if it's not that, then they are going to hate it. That's the sad reality actual AC fans need to live in, where Ubisoft makes great games, but nostalgic people who can't move on are going to hate these games and make their videos. Main problem with these videos is that these people are very clearly trying to manipulate and make other people believe that this game (and other games) suck. While actually problem is not the game, problem is that they just don't like it. Just cause you don't like something, doesn't mean that it's actually bad ya know?

    Conclusion : I very much enjoyed Valhalla, it's not perfect, but it's way better than Odyssey was. Story is more interesting than Odyssey's story. It has beautiful graphics, not as good as RDR 2, but still good enough and very modern looking. Combat is fun, main character (male Eivor) is very likable and better than main characters in Origins and Odyssey.    … Expand
  20. tvisdeadin2020
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    ----------------------------------amazing game----------------------------------
  21. CaptainA7ProSX
    Nov 11, 2020
    8
    This is a great instalment in the long running Assassin’s Creed series. It goes backwards on a couple of things but overall, great game!
  22. inserttexthere
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best AC games in long time. Might be Ubisoft's best open world they have ever created. Strongly recommending this one.
  23. rollinthedeep
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    If you liked Black Flag, but didn't really care for Odyssey, i would strongly recommend trying Valhalla. It's best of both worlds. Stunningly beautiful game world, both Norway and England truly shine. One of my favorite games of 2020.
  24. deathfromabove
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    I have bought so many games this year, mostly because there was nothing to do thanks to quarantine. I bought Tony Hawk 1+2 remake, i bought Ghost of Tsushima, i bought 2018 spider-man (it's amazing btw), i refused to buy last of us 2 because how they lied to their fans, that was disgusting. But overall of all these games i have bought this year, i have enjoyed AC Valhalla most.
  25. Hdjchy
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    It's really good game, if you actually wanna enjoy it, not rush it, so you could play next big game faster. Assassin's Creed games are meant to be played for months NOT few days. I bet penguinz gives it 4.5, because not enough action and too much sailing.
  26. Fateoftheworlds
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    It's so good, one of the best Ac games for sure, it has every element to make it great.
    It' should be nominated @ The Game Awards alongside games like Final Fantasy VII Remake, Jedi Fallen Order, Ghost of Tsushima, Spiderman Miles Morales and Half Life: Alyx.
  27. mattyiceboy
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    Best Ac since black flag. They cut off the fat from the last one and actually made it ac
  28. High_Hopes__
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Ubisoft don't listen these haters who whine under every youtube video that Valhalla sucks and "only AC 1 to 3 are good". These people are not your real fans. They don't like Valhalla, Origins, Unity, Syndicate, they don't even like Black Flag. They want something like AC 1 or AC3 that has most basic boring combat with no challenge. They want small cities and generic assassination missions.Ubisoft don't listen these haters who whine under every youtube video that Valhalla sucks and "only AC 1 to 3 are good". These people are not your real fans. They don't like Valhalla, Origins, Unity, Syndicate, they don't even like Black Flag. They want something like AC 1 or AC3 that has most basic boring combat with no challenge. They want small cities and generic assassination missions. Only reason i even started caring about AC series was AC 4. Making AC 4 is literally best decision Ubisoft has ever done. I'm so, so, so glad that this Desmond **** went finally away. Reason most people play these games i going back in time, not some modern day nonsense. I wish these games never had modern day, but it is what it is, thankfully AC games got so much better starting with AC 4. AC 3 was just horrible. Ubisoft, you should only listen to your real fans, not this minority who doesn't even care about anything you have done since 2013. They are almost as annoying as people who whine under every resident evil 4 remake video, that they want code veronica remake more. Resident evil 4 is million times better game, more important game and more popular game. These who whine about code veronica are also just small group of people who don't even care about resident evil 4 at all. It's literally same with thing with AC games. I swear Ubisoft, if you go back to this AC1-AC3 nonsense, i will stop buying your games, i will stop promoting your games to my friends and i will never play any of your games ever again. Listen to your real fans.… Expand
  29. assassinforever
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    From November lineup this is very clear winner. Miles Morales is fine second place, but it's just too basic for my taste. I need something deeper and AC Valhalla is exactly that.
  30. Storm00
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Best Ubisoft game they have made in 4 years, truly impressive stuff. To whoever says that
    it's boring, i'm sure you will find your fun in Marvel's Avengers, leave good games to people who actually know how to enjoy them. This is literally perfect game to spend my time on until Cyberpunk comes out.
  31. Detorded
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    Made by Ubisoft's best AC studio, this game definitely doesn't disappoint. While it plays similarly to Origins and Odyssey, I think people who may have been turned off AC for a while will have something to love with this game, as it is different enough from the previous two to really stand out and shine. I can confidently say that Valhalla is Ubisoft's best Assassin's Creed game in a longMade by Ubisoft's best AC studio, this game definitely doesn't disappoint. While it plays similarly to Origins and Odyssey, I think people who may have been turned off AC for a while will have something to love with this game, as it is different enough from the previous two to really stand out and shine. I can confidently say that Valhalla is Ubisoft's best Assassin's Creed game in a long time, perhaps since Black Flag. I played a lot of Odyssey and loved it as well, but it never quite felt like an Assassin's Creed game. Valhalla is the end result of Ubisoft almost perfecting the open world RPG formula they began with Origins, as well as a properly balancing the assassin aspect so the series does not lose its identity.

    I've put over 60 hours into this game so far and I feel like I've only made it halfway through. Valhalla is huge, but it doesn't feel like its blatantly huge for the sake of being so, similar to how Odyssey was. Instead, Valhalla trims the fat that often made Odyssey feel like a slog to play through. Don't get me wrong, the game is still huge and some people may still find it tough to finish, but side-quests have been replaced with quick and easy world events, icons aren't littered all over the map this time and instead you are forced to really explore to find out what certain areas hold - the game is similarly designed to Far Cry 5 in that sense, where they incentivize players to really explore the worlds they're in rather than making it feel like a checklist of things to do.

    The gear system seems to be controversial in this game - the game approaches loot entirely differently to how both Origins and Odyssey did it. A lot of people complained that Odyssey especially felt grindy, so I think that Valhalla's loot system was Ubisoft's response to that. The game has minimal gear, nothing is random and everything is hand-made and put in pre-selected locations to find. Every time you come across an area that has loot (either gear for your character or loot to build your settlement) there is often a puzzle associated with it, further adding more depth to Ubisoft's world rather than just a checklist of things to do.

    The game's world is comprised of 4 maps I believe: Norway, eastern England (largest map), Vinland, and Asgard. All of these locations are great and have their own atmosphere to them, they do not feel copy-and-paste, which is what some of the islands in Greece (Odyssey) felt to me. Valhalla's storytelling is centered around its world, which is where it also differs from previous AC games. While there is an overarching plot, each region in England has its own subplot that your character has to solve, and I love it. I had lower expectations for the writing, as Ubisoft's writing was never that great - especially compared to games like RDR2 or The Witcher 3, but Valhalla's story isn't bad - it's not amazing, but it's good; some subplots are great (East Anglia and Sciropescire in particular), and some are pretty uninteresting and bland (Essex comes to mind) but overall, the writing was better than expected.

    In total, I think Valhalla is Ubisoft's best attempt at an open-world RPG yet, and they have really learned a lot from creating Origins and Odyssey, it gives me a lot of hope for their upcoming open-world games such as Far Cry 6. The AI is still unfortunately pretty bad - either enemies spot you instantly when they shouldn't be able to, or they are completely blind/deaf - for a 2020 game, I do not think Ubisoft's AI has progressed at all. The world still has certain immersion-breaking moments, I think the wildlife is kind of goofy, hunting missions with NPCs always feels really weird, etc.

    Overall, I still think the game is great, and I'd give it an 8 as it has room to improve.    … Expand
  32. HiddenBlade
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Good comeback Ubisoft! This game has way more depth than i expect, hopefully that's how Ubisoft main titles will be from now on. At least AC and Far Cry.
  33. For_You
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Beautiful graphics, nice main character that actually has good voice acting, how about that. Combat is very bloody, reminds me Unity's combat, open world is great. Would recommend.
  34. Symphony_
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Pretty good Assassin's Creed game if i'm honest. Cities look great, hood is back, hidden blade.
  35. Burning_Wings
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Solid entry into of the greatest video games series of all time. Would recommend if you liked previous games. Specially Black Flag.
  36. Cicerow733
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    3rd best Assassin’s Creed game but game is nearly unplayable on base consoles you really need the next gen consoles for this one.
  37. Zx0
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    So much better than Odyssey and not only that, it's actually great game. Might even be in my top 3 of 2020. This one feels like the actually cared and really crafted it out. There's no random stuff anymore, everything matters and voice acting is better than ever. Story is nice, graphics are amazing, parkour is still best in Unity, but they get very close. Whole world actually feels aliveSo much better than Odyssey and not only that, it's actually great game. Might even be in my top 3 of 2020. This one feels like the actually cared and really crafted it out. There's no random stuff anymore, everything matters and voice acting is better than ever. Story is nice, graphics are amazing, parkour is still best in Unity, but they get very close. Whole world actually feels alive and there's different feelings in different areas. Brilliant work. I'm going to play it months to come. If not 10, but it's 9 for sure, but to fight with these zeros i'm giving 10.… Expand
  38. titanicsunk
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    PC version is easily best version of this game, but it's really nice what they did with ps5/xbox series x/s. Very beautiful graphics and fun story, i'm sure most AC fans will like it.
  39. timebygoesby
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Might be my favorite map of any Ubisoft game ever. Sure, i like Paris in Unity and Black Flag has generally interesting map, but Valhalla is just new level. Very beautiful game.
  40. endlessgames
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    --------------------------------------good game good game good game-------------------------------------------
  41. yipfosh
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is another success in the series. We love that it’s starting to look back at older, more classic elements of the franchise and finding ways to reimplement them in an ever-evolving, fresh feeling new game.
  42. BigExtraDip
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Ну, свои мысли насчёт этой игры я уже написал, так что тут просто скажу что для основной массы это 8-9/10. Для меня это 10/10. Пошёл дальше бороздить Англию и помогать Ассасинам истреблять Тамплиеров....пардон, Орден Древних которые через 400 лет по сюжету станут Тамплиерами.Ну, свои мысли насчёт этой игры я уже написал, так что тут просто скажу что для основной массы это 8-9/10. Для меня это 10/10. Пошёл дальше бороздить Англию и помогать Ассасинам истреблять Тамплиеров....пардон, Орден Древних которые через 400 лет по сюжету станут Тамплиерами.
  43. Arti6002
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best AC games so far. The side quests is now really good and interesting
  44. northernlights
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the better comebacks i have seen in years. Odyssey had the graphics, but story was weak and voice acting was meh. This one has everything and more. Voice acting is perfect, music is just amazing, i could literally hours meditate for that main menu theme. Graphically it takes things further than ever. Some locations look just amazing. Performance is actually pretty good,This game is one of the better comebacks i have seen in years. Odyssey had the graphics, but story was weak and voice acting was meh. This one has everything and more. Voice acting is perfect, music is just amazing, i could literally hours meditate for that main menu theme. Graphically it takes things further than ever. Some locations look just amazing. Performance is actually pretty good, it's obvious that it wont have best ever performance on 2013 consoles, but it still very much playable and on PC it's good enough to get 60-70fps if you have up to date graphics card. Ubisoft is obviously going to patch it to get performance even better. Highly recommending this one.… Expand
  45. ralinsilver
    Nov 15, 2020
    8
    This is a good game, if you like the genre or just open world games in general you will enjoy this game.

    When I was looking at there move away from RNG / Loot based equipment I thought it was gonna dumb down the game. Nope, I got to say its actually really good system they have here. Its like they removed all of the trash loot you weren't gonna use anyway and just left the legendary    This is a good game, if you like the genre or just open world games in general you will enjoy this game.

    When I was looking at there move away from RNG / Loot based equipment I thought it was gonna dumb down the game. Nope, I got to say its actually really good system they have here. Its like they removed all of the trash loot you weren't gonna use anyway and just left the legendary items you were always gonna hunt down first anyways. The rune system is a great way to tweak the equipment to work toward your style.

    The combat feels good, its smoother, more interesting, and more challenging in its variety. The enemy armor / weak point system is a nice change of pace from just increasing the health pool. As for assassination's, as many stated the return of a one hit kill system can make it feel much more like one of the original games.

    Why did I only give it an 8 you ask if I like it so much?
    1. My standards are high for a 10, it would have to surprise me and draw to me a a unique way.
    2. Its kind of long, that can get a bit repetitive.
    3. Bugs, nothing game blocking, but I have run into some annoying ones.
    4. UI & Interface, somethings are not explained well or at all. The icons are hard to understand (bear / wolf gear? I had to google to understand what that meant).
    5. Side Quests in open world: I like that they aren't a hand holding experience, but if that's the case we need more NPC interaction to tell us what they need. There are a few interactions where I couldn't tell what was going on.    … Expand
  46. drkknight
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    I'm in love with this game, sue me. Imo one of the better games from this year.
  47. Heroez
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Finally something good to play before cyberpunk 2077 comes out. 2020 has been so lackluster of decent games, only ones that come to mind are final fantasy vii remake and doom eternal and doom eternal wasn't best imo.
  48. Shadowkiller19
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    O jogo é muito bom, as mecânicas de combates são boas, a paisagem é linda, a furtividade tá legal porém sem muita inovação, Os inimigos são diversos, os ¨fatalitys¨ são muito legais de se ver, É muito legal...porém...como todo jogo da Ubisoft, tem uns probleminhas: O jogo tem alguns bugs que atrapalham um pouco a gameplay, certos erros que fazem as cutscenes ficarem estranhas, mas nadaO jogo é muito bom, as mecânicas de combates são boas, a paisagem é linda, a furtividade tá legal porém sem muita inovação, Os inimigos são diversos, os ¨fatalitys¨ são muito legais de se ver, É muito legal...porém...como todo jogo da Ubisoft, tem uns probleminhas: O jogo tem alguns bugs que atrapalham um pouco a gameplay, certos erros que fazem as cutscenes ficarem estranhas, mas nada muito horrível, o corvo não marca os inimigos que nem no Origins e o Odyssey (talvez ele detecte, já q n avançei muito em nível), o Olho de Odin as vezes não funciona, a dublagem é um pouco esquisita, parece que o dublador homem do Eivor tem dupla personalidade! Em cutscene ele fala normal e em batalha ele fala engrossando a voz! É meio zuado! Sinceramente, eu queria que tivesse mantido o sistema de personalização de armadura do Odyssey, sabe? Quando vc pega uma armadura mas bota uma aparência diferente?
    Bom, o Valhalla é ótimo? É, com certeza um dos melhores do ano! Só tem que consertar alguns bugs e talvez adicionar algumas coisas, como o corvo detectando inimigos pra você( Quero dizer, talvez ele detecte, já q n avançei muito em nível) e o sistema de personalização de armadura!    … Expand
  49. makessense
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Beautiful huge open world with lots of secrets and mysteries. I have heard some people complain about combat, i personally like it, didn't find anything wrong with it. Would be surprised if it's not nominated at game awards.
  50. Shangaoshan
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    wonderful experience in Uk, one of best assassins creed, as a very important part of the series storyline,looking forward to display next ac on XSX
  51. Yaj78
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of 2020 and overall one of the best AC games ever made. If you have ever cared about this series i would strongly recommend trying this.
  52. Standalone
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Been playing around 20 hours so far and it's pretty solid Assassin's Creed game. I like it.
  53. igotgud
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    I thought they don't make good games anymore?? Apparently i was wrong, this game made me speechless when i first booted it up. Voice acting, story, open world, graphics, different cities and hidden locations. This game might have best looking water i have seen in any video game ever, because it's kinda my hobby to compare different game's water effects and this one is just absolute top tier.
  54. UnItY89
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    From graphical standpoint this game is absolute masterclass, they really hit the nail with both Norway and England. This game's soundtrack is one of the most beautiful and relaxing soundtracks i have heard in long time in any video game. Combat is good, cities look interesting enough. There's many places to climb and parkour on. Overall very good.
  55. siyo
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    I'm really enjoying this one waymore then odyssey. It can be a glitchy at times but for the most part great game. And i like how you can put your cloak on when ever you want. because in origins you had to pause the game to put your hoody on and it interrupted the flow of the game. And the hidden blade is finally back! i love the hidden blade kill animations they are smooth compared toI'm really enjoying this one waymore then odyssey. It can be a glitchy at times but for the most part great game. And i like how you can put your cloak on when ever you want. because in origins you had to pause the game to put your hoody on and it interrupted the flow of the game. And the hidden blade is finally back! i love the hidden blade kill animations they are smooth compared to origins and look cooler and i like the sound effect that plays when you get a kill with the hidden blade i can feel the impact! I give this an 9/10… Expand
  56. Harrylong
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    This game its pretty fun. Best assasin creed and ubisoft game in ages. Of course its not perfect, NPC AI could be better, even in high difficults.... have some glitches here and there but nothing game breaking so far. Overall its a great game. Poeple giving 0 its just free ranting.

    Sure ubisoft would patch soon some issues and the game would be better.
  57. nocomments
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Graphics - 9.6 of 10, Music - 9.4 of 10, Story - 8.6 of 10, variety of enemies - 8.8 of 10, fun factor - 9.4 of 10.
  58. Vanmoe87
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    I dont normally give reviews but I felt like I should because I couldn't help but notice a lot of the reviewers I tend to follow on you-tube and this site bash this game and I cant let there voices be the only ones heard. People rave about The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption about how beautiful it is and what a work of art it is. This game is probably the most visually stunning openI dont normally give reviews but I felt like I should because I couldn't help but notice a lot of the reviewers I tend to follow on you-tube and this site bash this game and I cant let there voices be the only ones heard. People rave about The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption about how beautiful it is and what a work of art it is. This game is probably the most visually stunning open world game I've ever seen. I couldn't even believe my Xbox 1 X could handle such detail, graphics in such a large area because the game map is massive. Now too some of the bad reviews credit my system couldnt quite handle it at some spots and froze and there were a few glitches but not nearly enough as i thought there would be or that it really even bothered me. If your a fan of The Witcher or Red Dead you will thoroughly enjoy this game. Do not let these youtubers prevent you from playing this amazing game. A lot of the knocks on I've heard is there's too much stuff to do and it gets boring.... well first those things completely cancel each other out so you cant pay attention to those critics. plus this is eventually going to become an MMO, and gamers are constantly crying for more content in there games well this game has a ton of it right now with more already in development. The only thing preventing this game from equaling The Witcher 3 for me is its story. Which isn't bad I'm acually impressed with all the homework they did for this game as all the characters that weren't the pro and antagonist are real people and the way they intertwined history into there own AC narrative wasn't as bad as ive seen it made out to be. Ubisoft is not known for deep engaging storytelling so to bash them for the story is just ignorance on the reviewer, what Ubisoft is known for is making huge expensive AAA games and this one they hit a home run. Not a walk off but a Home run!… Expand
  59. xplstcx
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Good job Ubisoft, hopefully there will be some patches more, but it's already very good! Hopefully Far Cry 6 continues this trend of good Ubisoft games.
  60. TheMist
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Okay, here's my short review for this great game : Very Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  61. DevianGs
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Absolute killer! I love the feeling of how I played AC back when AC 2 released. A must have for the original fans of the older franchise. Not something I would recommend to the "overpowered godmode" AC we saw in AC oddysey, as this is more of realistic and harder combat, and more adventerous game with more opportunities.
  62. gamereviews888
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    I'm 20 hours into game right now and really enjoy it so far. Haven't encountered any bugs, runs just fine. Longer review later, but i wanted to give my early expressions because seems like some haters are trying to lower this user score with 0's and i can't stand something like that. Good game so far.
  63. FranceForever
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    I have hardly anything negative to say about Valhalla, because it fixes literally everything that Odyssey did horribly. Good one.
  64. The_Gamer_
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Solid game would recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  65. timewaste
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing voice acting, very good graphics, some bugs, nice story, overall it's very good AC entry.
  66. DesmondHume
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Think Viking,live Viking,fight Viking. Beatiful game,great open world. Best Valhalla.
  67. livefortoday
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Really surprised Ubisoft managed to make this. I mean they have had hits before, but after 2019 flop i kinda lost hope, seems i was too quick to judge. AC Valhalla is at least 100 hour game with tons of good content, locations, enemies etc. Story is also surprisingly good, specially if compared to Odyssey.
  68. SrSimoesBr
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É ótimo,mapa vivo,Gameplay totalmente diferente dos anteriores e tem alguns pontos de Red dead 2 e the witcher… Expand
  69. h_ero
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    What can i say that other haven't said already, imo it's one of the best AC games ever made. One of the best open worlds Ubisoft has ever created (out of all their games). Amazing.
  70. fire_fades
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Here's a 10 to make this score more like it should be, sad to see this site has so many fake accounts and bots. This game is amazing and these losers are trying to lower this score. Awful. At the same time there's over 500 fake 10/10 accounts on demon souls remake, can't believe anyone takes this site even seriously.
  71. mattstang
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    Great game the only things that I would improve is the amount of loot is a little low and there are some glitches, but besides those it’s really good
  72. Homodeus
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Not censored. This is Complete Edition of Valhalla. Worth buying xbo version VALHALLA
  73. Endlesszz
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Very good Assassin's Creed game, so much to do and explore, needs some work (sure), but overall it's fantastic game.
  74. imBlue
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    It's so satisficing to watch haters trying to desperately hate on AC Valhalla, but failing miserably lol. Amazing game!
  75. AmberMoon
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    this game is EPIC! great story! great characters! great combat! love it all!
  76. Dacknick
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Buen juego! Buena jugabilidad, Bugs los mismos de siempre para un juego de parkour, pero tiene una buena historia, buena banda sonora y unas sangrientas ejecuciones
  77. BreadedBabySkin
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Incredibly fun and in depth. Story is interesting and allows for many different playstyles
  78. CFF78
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This one took my by surprise. Odyssey was so much weaker from basically every aspect.
  79. ifeelsogood
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best Assassin's Creed games in long time, about time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  80. GG67
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    To me personally this top 3 Assassin's Creed game ever made. These two maps alone (England and Norway) have so much content and stuff to explore. And then they add Ireland later?? That's everything i wanted from this game, maybe even more.
  81. Artjom228
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Beautiful huge game, highly recommended to any assassin's creed fans!!!!!!!!!
  82. captainhook33
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    This Assassin's Creed game is just something else. This is new level and i want more of this, not right now ,but in general terms. Can't wait for Ireland and Paris dlc, even tho i have enough content already in this base game. Both Norway and England look absolutely stunning.
  83. novemberdays
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Sound/Music - 9/10
    Voice acting - 10/10
    Story - 8.7/10
    Open World design - 9/10
    Hidden locations/Mysteries - 9/10
    Should be nominated at "The Game Awards" ? - 100%
  84. HGF78
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Very good AC game, one of the most beautiful and well designed worlds Ubisoft has ever created.
  85. Gabriellima15
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, me surpreendeu, a Ubisoft vem fazendo um trabalho incrível, pegou o w já era bom nos games anteriores e aprimorou muito nesse game
  86. CrazyRO
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    A very good game, the best in the series, a rich open world filled with different content from treasure hunting to battles with legendary creatures and raids, the graphics in the game have reached a new level, exciting views of the terrain, you want to put any picture in the game on the desktop background, an interesting plot with its own history and unexpected twists, impressive andA very good game, the best in the series, a rich open world filled with different content from treasure hunting to battles with legendary creatures and raids, the graphics in the game have reached a new level, exciting views of the terrain, you want to put any picture in the game on the desktop background, an interesting plot with its own history and unexpected twists, impressive and memorable characters, which only the main character himself is worth. The Viking theme is the best thing that could have happened to the series!!!… Expand
  87. 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.
  88. flxz
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Solid Assassin's Creed game, other than meh performance at times and some bugs, i have nothing really bad to say. They should bring it to steam, then it would be way easier to review this game.
  89. days2934
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    This game is very good, but i bet many people wont understand that, if they don't want to go deep with it. It's honestly sad to see that gaming landscape has become so weak and only boring and extremely simple games like spider-man: miles morales or demon's souls get attention, while games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla where you actually need to think get pushed aside. It's largely sonyThis game is very good, but i bet many people wont understand that, if they don't want to go deep with it. It's honestly sad to see that gaming landscape has become so weak and only boring and extremely simple games like spider-man: miles morales or demon's souls get attention, while games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla where you actually need to think get pushed aside. It's largely sony fanboys fault. People are literally discussing on youtube, if last of us 2 should win game of the year awards, while it was one of the weakest linear story simulators of 2020. It's just sad, but whatever, true gamers will keep enjoying good games that have actual depth.… Expand
  90. themiracle
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Extremely fun game, if you actually know what you are doing. If you are used to linear games that tell you what to do at every second then don't even try AC Valhalla, it's clearly not for you. This games focuses on fact that YOU will explore the world, YOU will make YOUR own journey. If you don't like these kinds of games, there's no point trying it.
  91. SSD74
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    If This games doesn't get absolutely any "The Game Awards" nominations, i might leave gaming forever. Like i wouldn't even care anymore at that point, because it would be biggest injustice in history of gaming, ever. This is game is great and i absolutely don't care, if some people don't understand that. If they actually think 6 hours long spider-man miles morales is worth that nominationIf This games doesn't get absolutely any "The Game Awards" nominations, i might leave gaming forever. Like i wouldn't even care anymore at that point, because it would be biggest injustice in history of gaming, ever. This is game is great and i absolutely don't care, if some people don't understand that. If they actually think 6 hours long spider-man miles morales is worth that nomination more, then that's just pathetic. I'm not saying spider-man don't deserve it, but leaving Valhalla completely out, while giving some short games spot JUST BECAUSE they are console exclusives is pathteic. Absolutelty pathetic. I'm not saying AC Valhalla needs to get "game of the year" nomination, i'm saying, give it ANY nomination. Music, art direction, best action / adventure game, ANYTHING. It doesn't even have to win, just nomination would be enough. I have been gaming over 10 years, it's my biggest passion and hobby and if this game gets no nominations i might just give up gaming. Literally any joy i feel from gaming would be gone and it would be gone because i would know that i'm part of community that doesn't understand greatness. But hopefully it gets some nominations, i'm really hopeful, because i have some faith left in this community, not much, but still, some.… Expand
  92. medal_of_honor
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Been playing over 30 hours and i absolutely love it so far, would recommend to anyone who likes big open world games.
  93. Reduxx
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Yes, i'm so happy, Nomination for Best Action/Adventure Game! This one truly deserved it!
  94. JanainaSiqueira
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    O jogo inovou várias mecânicas com relação ao combate, assentamento e etc. Foi feito para agradar os antigos e novos jogadores da franquia. O que estraga a experiência é os bugs nas missõesv ou o risco de perder o save
  95. jackhack
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    Could i have asked a bit more from this one? Honest answer is, NO. It has so much already, but people who don't explore will never find these things. Their loss.
  96. singing_
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Been fan of this series past 7 years and i gotta say Valhalla is one of the better ones.
  97. intothemist
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game that has more content than any recent release and i would say 80% of that content is actually interesting.
  98. forethewin
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Story is surprisingly good, it almost sucks to bring it out like some BIG thing, but Odyssey's story was too "all over the place" and boring, at least to me. It had way too much pointless filler. Valhalla actually innovates a lot and feels more like Black Flag and Unity in 2020.
  99. wakeupwakeup
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Assassin's Creed: Valhalla sold more copies during its first week of release than any other Assassin's Creed game, and the PC version also had the most successful launch of any PC game published by Ubisoft. On November 17, 2020, Ubisoft confirmed that the game had over 1.8 million players. The PlayStation 4 version sold 45,055 physical copies within its first week on sale in Japan, makingAssassin's Creed: Valhalla sold more copies during its first week of release than any other Assassin's Creed game, and the PC version also had the most successful launch of any PC game published by Ubisoft. On November 17, 2020, Ubisoft confirmed that the game had over 1.8 million players. The PlayStation 4 version sold 45,055 physical copies within its first week on sale in Japan, making it the second bestselling retail game of the week in the country.… Expand
  100. theDagger
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    No wonder it sold over 1.8mil copies, it's really good. I could listen that main menu music for hours lol.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. IGN Portugal
    Jun 28, 2021
    80
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla isn't a light, fast and pragmatic Viking ship. It's a Titanic, magnificent, massive, and majestic, made to lead players through a 9th-century epic. With enough content to keep players busy for hours and hours, it's not threatened by any iceberg but rather by the weight of its own size. For the most dedicated, this can be a treat, but for many others, it could be a game they'll leave unfinished, living forever in the backlog.
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  2. RPGamer
    Jan 25, 2021
    80
    Even with its technical shortcomings on last-generation hardware, it is hard to not call Assassin’s Creed Valhalla an amazing open-world RPG. It’s obvious that Ubisoft did its homework and learned from Origins and Odyssey. Valhalla’s story is one of the best not only in the franchise but in the open-world RPG genre. The world is vast but not laden with empty, pointless space. Combat is addicting, character customization is the best the franchise has ever seen, and the welcome return of composer Jesper Kyd makes for one of last year’s most immersive and satisfying experiences.
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  3. GameGrin
    Nov 30, 2020
    80
    Assassin’s Creed brings beautiful English countryside to the masses whilst fixing a lot of the series’ recent missteps. Some genuinely fun and surprising moments with some great writing make for a fun time.
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