Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Eurogamer
    May 12, 2021
    Wrath of the Druids is a meaty expansion which succeeds in taking Valhalla to new shores, even if the path sometimes feels familiar.
  2. Press Start Australia
    May 12, 2021
    Wrath of the Druids is a great addition to Valhalla’s already well-bolstered package. Visiting Ireland, learning about its rich history and mythology is something I’d never thought that I would be interested in. But Wrath of the Druids is so engaging that it’s hard not to recommend to people who enjoyed Valhalla. Just don’t expect it to reinvent the wheel, but instead, bring a few more.

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#54 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#60 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. watchdogs4
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Pretty good dlc, sadly this AC seems to be last decent one in whole series, because next one seems to be some live service bs.
  2. NickMalykov
    May 24, 2021
    7
    RUS
    Достаточно среднее длс которое вообще не имеет отношение к вселенной АС.
    Длс имеет как плюсы, так и минусы. Из достоинств я бы выделил    RUS
    Достаточно среднее длс которое вообще не имеет отношение к вселенной АС.
    Длс имеет как плюсы, так и минусы. Из достоинств я бы выделил неплохую центральную историю часов на 8, пару новых навыков, красивую Ирландию.
    Из недостатков - отсутствие сайд заданий, огромное количество собирательства, отсутствие связи со вселенной.
    Моя оценка 7 баллов    … Full Review »
  3. Duubz
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Wrath of the Druids is like a microcosm of the main game. There is around 15-20 hours of content packed into a brand new map of Ireland, splitWrath of the Druids is like a microcosm of the main game. There is around 15-20 hours of content packed into a brand new map of Ireland, split into 4 regions. The story is entirely disconnected from the main story back in England, but it manages to stand up on its own feet just as well. If you haven't played Valhalla for a while, didn't finish it or don't remember much of what happened, I'd still recommend giving this a try as you will quickly be re-immersed into the world again.

    (Potential Spoilers below)

    The story arc does everything that the best bunch of story arcs in England achieves. It has moments of intense action, raids and sieges. It has loyalty and betrayal that keeps you guessing until the end. It has memorable characters with moments of genuine development. It also has the softer, reflective moments that I've come to appreciate more and more in this game. The Children of Danu are the Druid version of the Order of Ancients, however they are integrated into the story a lot more seamlessly and actively require you to hunt them down during missions of the main Ireland storyline instead of a becoming a sort of side-job in the main game.

    The care taken to portray Ireland in a historical context is excellent and learning more about Irish history and culture was a privilege.

    The exploration is a lot more grounded in Wrath of the Druids compared to the main game. There are none of those random, eccentric world mysteries like searching for a brooch in sheep poo or playing hide and seek to name a couple of the tamer ones. Instead, it feels more meaningful to complete each exploration opportunity.

    There are tons of new cosmetics and weapons available to earn through the new Trading system, as well as arguably the best weapon in the game after completing the Children of Danu storyline and defeating the mythical Balor in an impressively chilling fight.

    The map is absolutely stunning. I think it's even more pretty than England, Norway and Vinland that the main game showcases, if that's even possible. It is genuinely breathtaking in places. Climbing to the top of a viewpoint and looking across the horizon at the vast green landscapes, rainbows, hill forts, druid ritual sites, dense towns. There is also a completely new OST for the Wrath of the Druids expansion with a ton of Irish influence that, once again, is just as, if not more, compelling than the main game.

    A really fantastic expansion to an already fantastic game and a really pleasure to get another 20 unique hours out of it.    … Full Review »
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