Assassin's Creed Valhalla

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1096 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 211 out of 1096
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  1. D4tro
    Jan 27, 2022
    8
    Достойное продолжение серии с интересным сеттингом.
    Плюсы:
    1.Сеттинг. Викинги - это что-то необычное и новое, особенно если ты смотрел одноименный сериал и тебе зашло. 2.Хорошая проработка миров, я поверил, что действительно нахожусь в Англии. 3. Сюжет. Он просто есть и наверное ровно так и происходило в то время. 4. Гринд, нормальная система уровней, головоломки, боевка, все на    Достойное продолжение серии с интересным сеттингом.
    Плюсы:
    1.Сеттинг. Викинги - это что-то необычное и новое, особенно если ты смотрел одноименный сериал и тебе зашло.
    2.Хорошая проработка миров, я поверил, что действительно нахожусь в Англии.
    3. Сюжет. Он просто есть и наверное ровно так и происходило в то время.
    4. Гринд, нормальная система уровней, головоломки, боевка, все на высоком уровне.
    5. Проходил на xbox series s и как такового "мыла" в режиме производительности не заметил, мое почтение.

    Что по минусам:
    1. Вечные баги. Юбисофт так и не смогла научиться выпускать игру без них. Поэтому будьте готовы к ошибкам, к тому, что вы просто умрете в любом месте, НПС будут застревать в текстурах или ходить кругами, в общем все как вы любите.
    2. Все очень однообразное. Да, местами нужно сложить камешки в пирамидку, где-то сделать скриншот рисунков на камнях, это все очень весело, но по факту весь сюжет это мы деремся, потому что... (иногда конечно пьем, но по факту только деремся).Неужели в то время небыло абсолютного ничего кроме мордобоя?
    3. Это не assassin's creed. Вы не скрытный убийца, вы гребаный викинг, которой весит 200 кг и убивает с 1 удара. Это не минус, это просто факт. Стелс есть, но только для галочки.

    В общем и целом, очень достойное продолжение, но с со своими особенностями. Честно, я кайфанул и поверил что я в Англии, наиграл 150 часов и не жалею.    … Expand
  2. TheVezyrQ
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    For me Valhalla was much better than Odyssey but after 40hours it was like " ok another
    conquest". Game was beautyful. Great graphics, nice storytelling. But again they did lots of collectibles to find around world.
  3. QuattrO0
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    The best Assassins' Creed so far.
    Why? Because this game is the least Assassins' creed of all AC games.

    Just hoping Ubisoft will see the signals and will definitely unties himself from these old mechanics and clumsy parkour.

    In terms of didactic story, open world, graphics... really great
  4. AnotherGuy12
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    Very good and immersive Assassin's Creed game, lots of things to do. Good story, beautiful graphics and good performance.
  5. doreka
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Good game. There is a minus in the game - the same type of quests, at first they are good, but after 50+ hours of playing they make you sick.
  6. VoltrenXytech
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    the game is pretty great, though it does have a lot of bugs, the combat feels good, and the exploration is top notch, though it has almost no replay value, or more accurately if you have to start over, its a massive daunting task that will have you second guessing ever playing it again
  7. Sadra_The_Gamer
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    Ubisoft has learned well from its mistakes in previous games and fixed most of them in Valhalla. Its experience is recommended even for those who do not like the RPG style of the AC franchise.
  8. SpillzYT
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    Very quick but if my game crashes I lose all of my progress and my file becomes corrupt would not try again.
  9. SirEddieCook
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    65 hours into the game -- It's a CUT and PASTE. What made AC great, is the mysticism and the heroism, move story. I just haven't seen that side of the game yet. In lieu of a lesser than Odyssey title, they have inserted skull smashing, decapitation, and active graphics -- in hopes you forget the overall experience is cookie cutter. I think there is also a graphical downgrade so far, on my65 hours into the game -- It's a CUT and PASTE. What made AC great, is the mysticism and the heroism, move story. I just haven't seen that side of the game yet. In lieu of a lesser than Odyssey title, they have inserted skull smashing, decapitation, and active graphics -- in hopes you forget the overall experience is cookie cutter. I think there is also a graphical downgrade so far, on my Xbox One X; and worst of all, you get omnipotent way, way too fast. I bought the Gold version, so I hope the DLCs is where they put the good stuff.… Expand
  10. GamerJosh0137
    Nov 28, 2020
    7
    I love the old AC games but the thing is I love the new direction the series has gone as well and to be completely honest I dont really have a preference. That said I think Valhalla is a big step backwards. The story is pretty decent, they give assassinations a new little twist. The setting is gorgeous and I do like the gear system a bit better than Odyssey though I would have liked toI love the old AC games but the thing is I love the new direction the series has gone as well and to be completely honest I dont really have a preference. That said I think Valhalla is a big step backwards. The story is pretty decent, they give assassinations a new little twist. The setting is gorgeous and I do like the gear system a bit better than Odyssey though I would have liked to see a few more weapons for each weapon type. I mean Odyssey was WWWAAAYYY to much whereas Valhalla is about 1/30th of the selection. I feel like they were a little too extreme the opposite way. I think the ability system is worse. Now you have to find books of knowledge to unlock new abilities instead of having them tied to progression like in Odyssey. Then there are the skill trees. Jesus Christ it makes no sense. There are 3 branches. Melee, Stealth, and.........Ranged? I cant remember for sure mostly because I can get as many melee level ups in the ranged tree as I can in the Melee skill tree. It's hard to explain, you'll see. I do however think it's totally worth a purchase. If you are on the fence because you didn't like Origins or Odyssey, I really think it feels closer to the old style than those mentioned above.… Expand
  11. AlucardPE
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Na minha opinião, este jogo parece com o anterior - algo tipo Odyssey 2. Mudou o nome apenas.
  12. eva3si0n
    Jun 10, 2022
    7
    I passed Valhalla almost 100% and this is the most controversial part in the series. If the first 20-30 hours I enjoyed the game, then then I only suffered. By the way, it took me more than 150 hours to complete, which is not forgiven for single player games. Valhalla as a project of the last 5 years for Ubisoft is a great game, Valhalla as a game in the series is outdated since 2017 veryI passed Valhalla almost 100% and this is the most controversial part in the series. If the first 20-30 hours I enjoyed the game, then then I only suffered. By the way, it took me more than 150 hours to complete, which is not forgiven for single player games. Valhalla as a project of the last 5 years for Ubisoft is a great game, Valhalla as a game in the series is outdated since 2017 very much. Graphically, the game on Series X is pleasing, support on Series S 60 FPS is respectful. But the storyline is weak, albeit the canon for the end! I hope Ubisoft will do something new with the series and finish with a fantasy trilogy!… Expand
  13. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
  14. Guedesmate
    Jun 7, 2021
    7
    This game looks Beautiful, the combat is somehow solid, but as much as I played i could only think one thing:
    This is a souless game, i know it sounds stupid, but it's like they took the best of the best DEVs but did not care to make something for the player, so may things are annoying that seen they just didnt care about the player
  15. ThisGuy1
    Nov 20, 2020
    7
    Everyone who gave this game a 10 and a 0 are overreacting. This game is far from perfect and far from a disaster. I've played almost every AC game (only haven't played Rogue, Unity, and Syndicate) and have enjoyed most of them.

    I've put about 70 hours into the game so far. As of right now, the ceiling on this game (which can increase depending on how good the DLC ends up being) is    Everyone who gave this game a 10 and a 0 are overreacting. This game is far from perfect and far from a disaster. I've played almost every AC game (only haven't played Rogue, Unity, and Syndicate) and have enjoyed most of them.

    I've put about 70 hours into the game so far. As of right now, the ceiling on this game (which can increase depending on how good the DLC ends up being) is about 8.5. However, in it's current state, I'd give it a 7.

    This game builds upon a lot of what worked in Origins and Odyssey while bringing back enough aspects from older games to get fanboys to stop whining on the internet.

    There are a fair amount of bugs that need fixing. Not enough to make the game unplayable, but enough to frustrate the player into quitting the game for the day. Some are purely cosmetic (I turned around at one point and saw an NPC floating and spinning about 25 feet or so in the air, one time I got out of a row boat and it flung into the air and exploded, little things like this). However, some do restrict advancement and have required me to restart the game (the only bug that has repeated has been the lack of an ability to initiate a discussion with an NPC that I'm required to talk to for a mission, another that I've experienced was a wealth box that was underwater that had an invisible box around it that prevented me from getting it... I ended up having to probe around it until I finally found a point where I could get close enough to open it).

    The parkour is just as frustrating as most people remember (I'm still shocked when I see people comment on how parkour was "great" in previous games... it is fun when it works, but when it doesn't, it is infuriating).

    With respect to stealth, even with the return of "blending in" and the hidden blade, there is little point in being sneaky in this game. As long as you aren't under-powered, you can take on entire fortresses by yourself and enemies don't call for reinforcements like previous games (even the bells only notify enemies in the immediate area that you are there).

    All in all, it's a fun game that will become good when the bugs are taken care of and could be great if the DLC is as good as Origins and Odyssey.    … Expand
  16. Gaige913
    Dec 28, 2020
    7
    Im an novice player who plays a few games now and then, but I've played all the AC games until AC Origins which I didn't care for much. My wife got me Valhalla for Christmas; I was beyond stoked to try it out. Initially you'll find the graphics are impeccable! The exploration is stunning. The side missions are not overwhelming as the other games were. My biggest issue with Assassins CreedIm an novice player who plays a few games now and then, but I've played all the AC games until AC Origins which I didn't care for much. My wife got me Valhalla for Christmas; I was beyond stoked to try it out. Initially you'll find the graphics are impeccable! The exploration is stunning. The side missions are not overwhelming as the other games were. My biggest issue with Assassins Creed Valhalla is the bugs. There is a major game breaking bug in a main mission that is killing the experience for me. Ive noticed many other bugs but their not completely harmful. The fighting style this game brings you is awesome aswell. Sorta reminds me of the Witcher. I gave this review a 7 mainly because of the game breaking bug. In time I hope they fix this as I've noticed many forums with the same complaint.… Expand
  17. N0T0Ri0US
    Feb 3, 2021
    7
    Its the same thing over and over again. They have drastically improved the game in terms of the kind of missions we get. Character animation and movement still suck, historical story is just a bunch bs and so it modern day but it's better than the previous ones. Soundtrack is good, environment is absolutely gorgeous. They have nailed 10/10 in these two categories for sure.
  18. mlnsn
    Jul 16, 2021
    7
    Gameplay : 7/10
    Design (video + audio) : 9/10
    Story : 6/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 6/10
  19. grimreapersims
    Apr 17, 2022
    7
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  20. Ezio1459
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    说实话，神话三部曲的最后一部，真没意思，一个玩过每一部刺客信条正作的老玩家，只能感慨，不知道这游戏剧情在干什么。不知道玩儿完了没有。
  21. El3ment_514
    Apr 18, 2021
    6
    Graphics 9.5
    Story 1
    I have put 30 hours in so far. Raid, loot chest, rinse and repeat. Absolute idiotic npc in this game. Story progression is slow and not entertaining. Fighting mechanics are a step back. The Assassins just allow you into the brotherhood on the word of your friend? Im told there is no killing in asgard after a big battle on a bridge? NPC walking through other npc    Graphics 9.5
    Story 1
    I have put 30 hours in so far. Raid, loot chest, rinse and repeat. Absolute idiotic npc in this game.
    Story progression is slow and not entertaining.
    Fighting mechanics are a step back.
    The Assassins just allow you into the brotherhood on the word of your friend?
    Im told there is no killing in asgard after a big battle on a bridge?
    NPC walking through other npc in cutscenes making wierd faces at each other.
    Problems with photomode on series X    … Expand
  22. Voodoo123
    Dec 5, 2020
    6
    A genuinely decent story with some interesting setting ideas sadly hindered by its unfocused pseudo rpg format and just an overall feeling of too much content bloated by its over sized world map (with a noticeable lack of unique locations). Very repetitive gameplay.... Playing this on my series x was a disappointment for the visuals as they didn't look as good as origins in my opinion.A genuinely decent story with some interesting setting ideas sadly hindered by its unfocused pseudo rpg format and just an overall feeling of too much content bloated by its over sized world map (with a noticeable lack of unique locations). Very repetitive gameplay.... Playing this on my series x was a disappointment for the visuals as they didn't look as good as origins in my opinion. Less detailed particle effects and textures and some blurry looking visuals in the performance mode (until it got patched for nice crispy 4k). Definitely didn't feel like a next gen looking experience.

    For a game so focused on hand to hand and melee weapon combat, this feels quite dull to play..... The basic ai and smaller crowd sizes are disappointing. They should just drop the assassin's creed title from these games now as it just feels like a Moniker.

    At the end of this game I felt as if my time had been wasted. It took me 70+hrs to complete and 'hoover up' the main quests from my nap but I sincerely hope for more focused ac titles in future a la ac unity please!!!!! Also much rather have a single character in the game not 'customizable' make / female choice - it just feels unfocused and a waste of developer resources.    … Expand
  23. Reed618
    Aug 30, 2022
    6
    Repetitive and padded. This feels like a big step back from odyssey. The removal of sidequests makes levelling harder and the leap in recommended level just keeps growing from section to section.

    On top of that the characters and story are quite dull. It's a 20 hour game that's been painfully stretched over 60 hours. Content for the sake of content.
  24. VCertainty
    Dec 30, 2020
    6
    Game is overall good but the constant unskippable finishers when killing enemies really starts to grind on patience. If that weren’t bad enough it takes control of your camera and character so more often then not your back is to the enemies and your camera is panned away from them.
  25. Alvz9
    Apr 16, 2021
    6
    AC Valhalla es una oportunidad desaprovechada. Es probablemente el Assassins Creed con un contexto histórico más atractivo de cara al público, y que recrea su mapa con mayor detalle (nivel técnico). Pero adolece en dos temas cruciales para la saga: primero es un punto de estanque en mecánicas respecto a AC Origins y Oddysey, generando un efecto de saturación tal como comenzó a ocurrirAC Valhalla es una oportunidad desaprovechada. Es probablemente el Assassins Creed con un contexto histórico más atractivo de cara al público, y que recrea su mapa con mayor detalle (nivel técnico). Pero adolece en dos temas cruciales para la saga: primero es un punto de estanque en mecánicas respecto a AC Origins y Oddysey, generando un efecto de saturación tal como comenzó a ocurrir después del AC iii. En segunda instancia, presenta el AC con peor desarrollo argumental de toda la saga, teniendo piezas increíbles para retomar el lore de la saga, pero repartiendo piezas de la historia en mecánicas jugables inconcebibles en términos de diseño de juego. Sin entrar en spoilers, puedo decirles que para ver el final, antes de completar el juego, se deben encontrar fallas de sistema alrededor del mapa y completas las misiones que te llevan a Asgard (ambas, misiones opcionales). Este error de diseño dificulta una narrativa que prometía, pero se queda a medio camino por su implementación jugable.… Expand
  26. Ryanrich
    Jan 24, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So let me say first I’ve played most of the assassins creed titles. Odyssey is my favorite. So first I’d like to say what the game did well here with Valhalla. Graphics are great but game was buggy. It did a good job making you actually like Layla. Which was a huge issue I had with Odyssey. It did a good job tying the previous games together. Now to discuss what I did not like. I honestly think the characters aren’t that pretty as vain as that is. I also found the combat boring and clunky. A sharp contrast to Odyssey which I throughly enjoyed the combat for. I didn’t like the idea of giving blind devotion to a brother who is truly a rival. You don’t feel like a hero in the game. Again a sharp contrast to Odyssey. The feeling of the game is bleak sad and full of confusion. Even the Terrain in comparison to Odyssey is like eh just not that pretty. I wanted to see Eivor the hero saving the day. The game focuses too much on giving you a morally gray dilemma. Here are two bad choices...now choose lol. Finally...the end...I gotta be Loki really? Dude turned out he was out to kill me the entire game and now I gotta play as this dude? Yea I just didn’t like a lot of story choices here. Sadly I bought all the dlcs and I’m praying they redeem this game cause it was a bit of a disappointment for me.… Expand
  27. mynameisalvaro
    Nov 28, 2020
    6
    I really don't undertand how this game gets an 8, it must be all the fanboys...
    -Full of bugs
    -Boring exploration and gameplay (reallly repetitive)
    -Animations are terrible and only 1 or 2 execution animations
    -Story is decent
    MEHHHHH
  28. DieMeister
    Nov 26, 2020
    6
    Assassin's Creed Valhalla has a really good, balanced, interesting story and character. With an unfortunately repetitive mission and sluggish gameplay. And also this game was pretty buggy as well.
  29. Cmortonwvu
    Nov 12, 2020
    6
    Cant rate the game high because although it is more of an AC game than Odyssey, Odyssey was a superior game due to combat being way way way better. Steering the ship is a nightmare. They did return to their old ways, best example Black Flag, you're fighting a guy here, then you turn the other way, focus on another guy while the guy you have been fighting kills you. The Odin Site isn't asCant rate the game high because although it is more of an AC game than Odyssey, Odyssey was a superior game due to combat being way way way better. Steering the ship is a nightmare. They did return to their old ways, best example Black Flag, you're fighting a guy here, then you turn the other way, focus on another guy while the guy you have been fighting kills you. The Odin Site isn't as good as in the past. You can't mark enemies at least I haven't been able to yet. Took a giant step back from Odyssey. People didn't like the story and endless fluff in that game but the combat was great. Story needed some work though. You should have taken the idea of AC games, the assassinations, the parlour etc but took odyssey and built upon it. Not take Black Flag. I honestly think the combat is a step back from Origins and that combat was bland and terrible. Hit them, if they have A shield use the other button, heavier attack. N… Expand
  30. Rolling741
    Nov 30, 2022
    6
    Impressed with this game. The map is very cool to explore, the music is great, the story (on AC standards) is good but can be a bit too repetitive. There are too many characters that don't need to be there and this drags the pacing. The gameplay overall is enjoyable.
    The game is very smooth on XSX and looks great!
    Much better experience than the previous game which felt more like an    Impressed with this game. The map is very cool to explore, the music is great, the story (on AC standards) is good but can be a bit too repetitive. There are too many characters that don't need to be there and this drags the pacing. The gameplay overall is enjoyable.
    The game is very smooth on XSX and looks great!
    Much better experience than the previous game which felt more like an eternal grind to level up just to be able to keep playing the story.
    Feels like a breath of fresh air after the Greek tragedy that was Odyssey.    … Expand
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#4 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2020
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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Cubed3
    Dec 23, 2021
    80
    It is highly satisfying completing a story arc or traversing the world and finding things that you felt that other players might not have stumbled across due to the nature of the open world and its use of way finders. The lack of load times on Xbox Series S is truly impressive given the nature of environments, landscape, and elements that are present on screen. There were a few issues from characters floating in mid-air, bizarre enemy AI, and straight up freezes, although these were far and few between given the scope of it all. Intuitive and varied combat help keep things fresh, even if it does take a fair few hours of gameplay to really get going. Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a thoroughly enjoyable, open-world RPG that is an absolute must for Xbox owners.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2021
    85
    In many aspects Valhalla resembles most of Ubisoft’s games, but fortunately progression feels a lot more natural this time around. The game’s not perfect but I had lots of fun conquering new territories, plundering churches, and pillaging coastal villages while following a mature story and enjoying gorgeous, believable medieval Britain. [13/2020, p.26]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Dec 3, 2020
    80
    What could have been an elephants' graveyard of forgotten ideas instead feels like a series-wide victory lap. [Issue#353, p.96]
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