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Across the Valley

The formula that Across the Valley tries to present is a decent one, simple enough to make a decent time. Unfortunately, the lack of polish on top of navigation issues make this game hard to stick with. Even after the first update, it's in a rough place.
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50%Game Brain Score
gameplay, emotional
grinding, graphics
78% User Score Based on 18 reviews
Critic Score 45%Based on 3 reviews

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Across the Valley is a single player casual simulation game with a business theme. It was developed by FusionPlay and was released on April 6, 2023. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Across the Valley is your friendly VR farm, developed exclusively for virtual reality, where you really lend a hand. Instead of clicking around in menus, you care for the animals and plants with your own hands. Instead of looking at the farm from up above, you yourself can relax in this hand-drawn paradise.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • The game offers a cute and relaxing farming experience, with enjoyable VR interactions like planting seeds and milking cows.
  • It has a satisfying gameplay loop with a sense of progression, allowing players to unlock new crops and animals.
  • The graphics and sound design create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited activities and a lack of depth in farming mechanics.
  • Movement is restricted to teleportation only, which can break immersion and limit exploration.
  • The game suffers from various glitches and issues with tool interactions, making simple tasks frustrating.
  • grinding
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game can be frustrating due to repetitive gameplay and limited activities outside of farming, making it less enjoyable for some players. While some find the farming mechanics satisfying and the progression addictive, others feel that the experience becomes tedious as tasks grow monotonous. Overall, the game offers a basic farming experience that may not fully satisfy those seeking depth compared to traditional farming games.

    • “I didn't like this game for its repetitive gameplay, annoying difficulty, and you can only move to a couple of set locations. The farming is kind of difficult if you don't want all your plants to die. There isn't all that much to do outside of farming and ranching. I would recommend you play Harvest VR on the Rift store if you have an Oculus because the gameplay loop is more fun, there's more to do, and there's no weird movement system.”
    • “There is just too much frustration with simple tasks to make this a relaxing and fun farming experience.”
    • “All the repetitive grinding I did to get my farm up to this point is now useless.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and limited due to a node-based movement system, which restricts exploration and adds unnecessary difficulty to farming tasks. However, others appreciate the simple yet satisfying mechanics and addictive progression typical of farming games, noting that it provides a relaxing experience despite its limitations. Overall, while the gameplay loop is enjoyable for some, it may not meet the expectations of those seeking more complexity or freedom in their gameplay experience.

    • “It has a satisfying gameplay loop and addictive progression, similar to any other farming game.”
    • “Very rewarding gameplay.”
    • “On the one hand, it's such a cute game with a very satisfying, chill gameplay loop.”
    • “I didn't like this game for its repetitive gameplay, annoying difficulty, and you can only move to a couple of set locations like you're playing Time Crisis 2. It's fine for someone who's new to VR, but the farming is kind of difficult if you don't want all your plants to die. There isn't all that much to do outside of farming and ranching. I would recommend you play Harvest VR on the Rift store if you have an Oculus because the gameplay loop is more fun, there's more to do, and there's no weird movement system.”
    • “The mechanics are way too simple for 2023, but I think this game is pretty good at losing the anxiety in the game routine.”
    • “I wish you could actually walk around your farm instead of having a node-based system, but that's only a minor complaint. After watching the developers' gameplay commentary videos, I can kind of understand why they went this way.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are described as simple and cute, making them accessible for lower-end PCs, but they lack detail and variety, with repetitive designs for animals and plants. While some players appreciate the pleasant visual art style and effective light and shadow effects, others report performance issues, particularly on AMD GPUs, leading to stuttering at maximum settings. Overall, there is a desire for more graphical options and optimization to enhance the experience.

    • “The beautiful graphics, the light and shadow effects, the sounds of the country surrounding you.”
    • “The graphic style is pleasant.”
    • “The visual art style and the music fit the game perfectly as well.”
    • “Visuals are cute, but they lack details and variety: every grown-up animal and plant looks the same as the other ones of its type.”
    • “And the game clearly is not optimized for AMD GPUs: unbearable screen stutters occur on 6800 XT on maximum graphical settings.”
    • “What you see in the preview is there; simple graphics are cheaper for your PC, but I prefer to have more graphics settings for long-term support.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its cute and wholesome nature, making it suitable for children. Players appreciate the heartwarming interactions and the sense of achievement from unlocking various elements, contributing to an overall uplifting experience.

    • “The heartwarming interactions throughout the game create a truly emotional experience.”
    • “There are plenty of unlockable elements that add depth and emotional investment to the gameplay.”
    • “The game is very cute and wholesome, making it a great choice for kids and families.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly for AMD GPUs, as users report severe screen stutters on high-end models like the 6800 XT when running at maximum graphical settings.

    • “The game clearly is not optimized for AMD GPUs: unbearable screen stutters occur on a 6800 XT at maximum graphical settings.”
    • “Performance issues are rampant, making it difficult to enjoy the game even on high-end hardware.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that even mid-range systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on technical performance and platform experience. As such, there is insufficient information to summarize the story effectively.

  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is marred by frequent bugs and glitches, particularly affecting character movement, which contributes to a repetitious and unforgiving gameplay experience.

    • “There are numerous bugs and glitches in the general movement, making the gameplay feel very repetitive and unforgiving overall.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, disrupting the experience and making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I encountered several stability issues that caused the game to freeze, forcing me to restart multiple times.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised, complementing the visual art style effectively and enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The visual art style and the music fit the game perfectly.”
    • “The music and sound effects are great.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for being cool and clean, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “Very cool game with a nice, clean atmosphere.”
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Across the Valley is a casual simulation game with business theme.

Across the Valley is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

Across the Valley was released on April 6, 2023.

Across the Valley was developed by FusionPlay.

Across the Valley has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Across the Valley is a single player game.

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