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Die for Valhalla!

There’s been a resurgence of side-scrolling beat ’em ups recently.
63%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
grinding, replayability
72% User Score Based on 32 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

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In "Die for Valhalla!", play as a Valkyrie possessing fallen warriors and monsters to save the realm in a Norse Mythology-meets-Lovecraftian mythos setting. Enjoy solo or local co-op in either Normal or Hardcore mode, offering different levels of difficulty and world exploration. Experience unique potion effects and permadeath in Queenndependent's rogue-lite Hardcore mode. * Action RPG with possession mechanics * Norse Mythology and Lovecraftian mythos setting * Two game modes: Normal and Hardcore

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful art style and graphics that enhance the overall experience.
  • Fun and addictive gameplay, especially in local co-op mode.
  • Interesting level-up system with a variety of character classes and abilities.
  • Repetitive level and enemy design, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
  • Boss fights can be tedious and frustrating, especially in single-player mode.
  • Controls can feel stiff or unresponsive during combat, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a beautiful and distinctive art style that enhances the overall experience. While the design of monsters and bosses is praised, some players note that animations can be stiff and certain attack animations appear awkward. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.

    • “Nice graphics, great design of monsters and bosses.”
    • “Fun game with nice visuals and a very reasonable price.”
    • “Distinctive art style.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging and offers a mix of fun mechanics, RPG elements, and increasing difficulty, making it both accessible and challenging. Players can choose from various classes and approaches, enhancing replayability, while the beautiful art style and humorous cut-scenes enrich the overall experience. Additionally, the inclusion of couch co-op adds to its appeal, making it a well-rounded game for both solo and group play.

    • “Fun gameplay, good story with balanced humor, decent soundtrack and definitely plenty of hours to play.”
    • “I'd recommend it, it's a good game with nice mechanics. It can be challenging as well; you can play as a regular beat 'em all or as a roguelike. It has RPG elements, and the difficulty increases as you gain more power. The art style and the music are really nice and help deliver the story. There are also funny moments with the cutscenes that introduce a level. You have several classes and many possibilities to approach the game. It is really easy to pick up, has a nice playtime, and a great variety of enemies, themes, and customizations.”
    • “[Beautiful art style, couch co-op, intricate gameplay that’s easy to grasp.]”
    • “Gameplay is more or less mediocre.”
    • “The gameplay is intricate but ultimately easy to grasp, which can make it feel less challenging.”
    • “While the art style is beautiful, the gameplay lacks depth and variety.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as good but not particularly epic, complementing the art style and story effectively. While some players find it enjoyable, there are mixed feelings about its distinction between normal and boss themes. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gameplay experience, enhancing the fun and humor of the narrative.

    • “Fun gameplay, good story with balanced humor, decent soundtrack and definitely plenty of hours to play.”
    • “I'd recommend it, it's a good game with nice mechanics, it can be challenging as well, you can play as a regular beat'em all or as a roguelike, it has RPG elements to it, the difficulty is increasing as you gain more power, the art style and the music are really nice and help deliver the story.”
    • “Slightly simplistic controls, great music and cutscenes.”
    • “I can't understand if it's normal music or boss music.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-executed, featuring funny cut-scenes that enhance the storytelling and provide entertaining moments throughout gameplay. Players appreciate the balance of humor with challenging mechanics, making it a charming and engaging experience. Overall, the game combines action and humor effectively, contributing to its appeal.

    • “The humor is pretty well done.”
    • “It has great animations, creative and diverse monsters that generally require different strategies to take down, and some hilarious cut scenes.”
    • “Charming, funny, action packed and rather difficult beat 'em up game.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as simple yet enjoyable, complemented by balanced humor and engaging cut-scenes that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety of gameplay mechanics and RPG elements, which contribute to a fun and immersive narrative. Overall, the story effectively supports the gameplay, making it a recommendable title.

    • “Fun gameplay, good story with balanced humor, decent soundtrack, and definitely plenty of hours to play.”
    • “I'd recommend it; it's a good game with nice mechanics. The art style and music really help deliver the story, and there are funny moments in the cutscenes that introduce each level.”
    • “It's a good game; the gameplay and graphics are basic, but the story is nice.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the late game to be excessively grindy, particularly noting that boss fights can be tedious and require significant effort, often leading to controller fatigue. Many feel that defeating the final boss is nearly impossible without extensive grinding.

    • “The late game is a bit grindy, with bosses that will wear out your controllers and hands trying to finish off their health bars.”
    • “The final boss seems impossible to beat without grinding.”
    • “The boss fights are so tedious.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the game offers significant replayability, particularly through the ability to unlock additional clans and pursue their achievements. This aspect aligns with expectations for the roguelike beat'em up genre, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “We only unlocked half of the clans the first time through, so it has a bit of replayability to unlock the others and try to get their achievements.”
    • “The main reason I got the game was because I was hoping for replayability that other games in this roguelike beat 'em up genre have.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Die for Valhalla" enhances character development compared to "Castle Crashers" by offering a more detailed skill point allocation system, allowing players to customize their characters more effectively while maintaining a similar pace and environment.

    • “Die for Valhalla follows the same pace, environments, and formula as Castle Crashers, but with significantly more attention to skill point allocation and character development.”
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