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User Review : Assassin's Creed Valhalla

My AC:Valhalla Experience

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a stunning open-world RPG game that takes players on an epic journey to 9th century England as they become Eivor, a legendary Viking raider. The action-adventure title brings the iconic elements of the series and introduces new intriguing mechanics that take combat and exploration to a whole new level. As you explore the breathtaking landscapes from the dark forests of Norway to the rolling hills of England, you’ll be able to customize your Viking character with different weapons and gear, build settlements across England, partake in intense naval battles and much more. Gaming fans will also appreciate that there are plenty of side quests, compelling characters and challenging boss fights along the way. Plus, with its stunning visuals backed by top-notch audio, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a fully immersive gaming experience that will keep you hooked for hours. All in all, it's an outstanding game that offers something for everyone, and it deserves its critical acclaim. Gaming fans should definitely give this one a try – you won’t be disappointed!

The gameplay features many elements from past Assassin’s Creed titles such as stealth assassinations, parkour navigation and exploration of historic sites like Stonehenge. Combat has been improved with more dynamic and realistic fight mechanics. Players also have access to skill trees, crafting, fishing and hours of side quests. Additionally, the game provides an engaging online multiplayer mode that allows you to team up with friends or compete against other players in various intense challenges.

Overall, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a fantastic gaming experience for fans of the franchise as well as those new to the series. Its beautiful visuals, interesting story and an array of activities make it one of the best games released this year. It has earned widespread critical acclaim from critics who praised its immersive world and engaging gameplay elements. Whether you're a veteran gamer or just starting out, there's something here for everyone.

Score
10.0
Graphics
Exceptional graphics
10.0
Sound
Great sound
2.0
Gameplay
Even being a grind freak, I could not handle the amount of time you've got to waste
4.0
Fun Factor
Isn't fun after a while
10.0
Online
Really good
Overall
4.0
GotGame818545d ago

It definitely isn't a 4/10! Even by the reviewers score 10-10-10-4-2 doesn't = 4! Try 7!

Also I liked the game, it wasn't as good as past Assassins Creed games, but not bad! I would like to see a Black Flag remake on new Gen hardware.

shinoff2183543d ago

I'd love to see an assassins creed in a future setting. Idk how but I'm sure they can figure something out

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Assassin’s Creeds' Cutscenes And Voicelines Have Digressed Over Time

Assassin’s Creed has always been a staple for good cutscenes that engage the audience. However, it's grown lacking of the latter now.

Chocoburger2d ago

The story was at its most interesting early in the series, but has eventually ended up spinning its wheels going nowhere. The games don't feel linked together anymore. This is to make it easier to constantly churn out endless sequels.

gold_drake11h ago

absolutely agree.

it was so interesting and then ..

montebristo8h ago

The smaller more intimate maps and historic references are lost. The setting used to be a character in AC. Now it’s just a massive empty shell of its former self.

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Almost every Assassin's Creed game is $12 or less — get them cheap

There's never been a better time to get into Assassin's Creed thanks to these deals.

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CobraKai9d ago

Im so behind on AC. I gotta start up Brotherhood 😄

anast9d ago

I got Odyssey and Mirage to play still.

CobraKai9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Ha. At least youre in the more current side of AC.

The_Hooligan8d ago

Last one i played was origin. I am also behind on AC games.

anast8d ago

@Cobra

The older ones are kind of a chore. I did enjoy Syndicate and Unity, though.

@Hoologan

I had a good time with Origins for the most part.

anast9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

If they are all Gold versions, it's definitely worth it.

Chocoburger8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

Waste of money, after the Desmond story arch, but even worse is that its a waste of time. The franchise is just spinning its wheels going nowhere. The further you progress through the series, the more 'corporate' it begins to feel, until its nothing but an empty husk, begging for you to spend money on its micro-trash-action store. There are loading screens in Origins informing you that if you spend money on "fun costumes" you'll feel better! Despicable.

Save your time for something better. Modern day Ubisoft is garbage.

MeatyUrologist8d ago

To each their own I guess? I really enjoyed them up until odyssey and valhalla was decent. I still really enjoy exploring the massive detailed worlds and the characters, stories, gear, and combat.

I have never once been swayed by a loading screen trying to get me to buy DLC as these games have 10x more content than you would ever see anyway. I do agree the series seems to be going the wrong direction at the moment, but would still highly recommend origins, odyssey, and to a lesser extent, valhalla if you enjoy adventure and exploration games.

gold_drake8d ago

not every AC game is worth playing tho ha.

i feel like it stopped being good after 3. and 3 was even a stretch.

1 and 2 tho? amazing.

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Modern Games Are Getting Too Long

While there’s a lot to love about modern video games, there is one trend — particularly in the AAA space — that tends to grate: their length.

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GoodGuy09121d ago (Edited 121d ago )

Games are coming out with too much fluff and side activities that are horribly dull. That's my main issue with all these open world games. Open world should be about exploration, discovery and wonder, not have some stupid 10s or 100s of boring activities spread throughout.

IAMRealHooman120d ago

100% agree
All these ubisoft titles, Farcry, AC, Ghost recon, boast huge maps, but with the same, 3 missions or the same base to clear 100s of times. Hour 1 of any of those titles is the same as hour 100, there big for the sake of being big, with the illusion of player freedom, where we really want depth and player expression.

Ninver119d ago

Give me a solid 15-20 hour engaging single player driven IP any day. Life's too short you dig.

isarai120d ago

I stopped buying overfluffed games like a decade ago. Cant stand games with the Ubisoft mindset of just filling maps with uselss collectibles and fodder. Make it mean something. Ill gladly take 1/4 size of the map and 1/10th the "content" if it all meant more, were more unique and greater affect on your progression.

Abnor_Mal120d ago (Edited 120d ago )

Well people complained like the world was ending when a few games were six to ten hours of gameplay. Developers listened and started making longer games full of repetitive gameplay, time wasting fetch quest and other forms of bloat. In doing so they were able to justify the high cost of a game being sold to the customers at seventy dollars or more.

H9120d ago

Filler, it's like a 80 episodes show where only the first and last episodes actually matter

Inverno120d ago

It's been a problem with pretty much every modern AAA game all through last gen and this gen. God forbid you point it out tho because all these big games are masterpieces and people lose their minds if you criticize them. Death Stranding is a fetch quest fest, but people will die defending it cause it's a "masterpiece".

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