- October 10, 2018
- Direlight
- 8h median play time
Grimvalor
Some might say it’s “The Dark Souls of 2D platforming”.
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About
Grimvalor is a single-player Fantasy Hack and Slash game with an interesting plot, set in a dark fantasy world. It boasts sensational game mechanics, fabulous graphics, and exceptional music, but can be very grinding and contains too many ads. Players control a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm, battling enemies across atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven experience.





- Incredible graphics and smooth gameplay, reminiscent of classic action RPGs.
- Challenging yet rewarding combat that keeps players engaged.
- No microtransactions or ads, providing a pure gaming experience.
- The game only offers a free trial for the first act, requiring payment for the full version.
- Some players find the controls unresponsive or difficult to manage, especially during boss fights.
- The game can feel repetitive after a while, with limited enemy variety and predictable mechanics.
- graphics1,372 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality and smooth performance across various devices. The art style is often described as beautiful and immersive, reminiscent of classic titles like Dark Souls and Castlevania, while also being well-optimized for mobile play. Despite some minor criticisms regarding repetitiveness and occasional lag on lower-end devices, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“Easily lose a few hours disappearing into its subtle gothic world, stunning graphics, lighting, and near perfect depth of field.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, the animations are beautiful.”
“The graphics are amazing, the quality of picture is superb (I have a Galaxy S8), the music and sound effects are just out of this world.”
“I have to keep the graphics pretty low otherwise there is visual lag, which will get you killed very quickly in this game.”
“Needs some graphics work too.. the fire and the beasts might need a little texturing.. they look like a big blur.”
“Graphics are very low, running game there show me game was crashed, sometimes tell me internet connection required, some hang this game.. this is a waste of time.”
Grimvalor (Switch) Review
Some might say it’s “The Dark Souls of 2D platforming”.
80%Grimvalor (Nintendo Switch)
Grimvalor might not be the prettiest or most complicated game on the Switch, but the fun factor is hard to argue with. It’s a pretty standard, simple hack and slash platformer, but it knows exactly what it is, and does it well. It’s not the most challenging game in the world, but it’s enjoyable from start to finish.
75%Grimvalor Review
Grimvalor is a side-scrolling platformer for people who love the challenge that the Dark Souls series entails, but hate the punishing gameplay that comes along with it. Despite its lacklustre story, the gameplay is fast, fluid and constantly evolving to keep things engaging until the very end.
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