Grizzly Valley
- April 23, 2016
- The_Kiddy
Get on Steam"Grizzly Valley" is a survival game set in Western Canada, where you'll explore your house for supplies and then face the wilderness to reach your sister. Your choices in packing items and survival tactics will determine your success, while evading a roaming grizzly bear. The game features a realistic approach to survival and emphasizes the importance of decision-making.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid concept and an interesting atmosphere that could be engaging.
- Some players found it to be a funny and meme-worthy experience, especially with the character's exaggerated speed.
- The graphics and sound design received some praise, with a few players noting that the music was creepy and effective.
- The game is fundamentally broken, with many players unable to complete it due to inventory limitations and bugs.
- Controls and mechanics are poorly executed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as sluggish movement and ineffective combat against the bear.
- There is a lack of clear objectives and guidance, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress in the game.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding the mechanics frustrating and underwhelming, particularly criticizing the walking mechanics and unclear controls. In contrast, fans of the Monster Hunter series appreciate the retained core gameplay elements, such as strategic monster hunting and the satisfaction of victory, despite some changes to mechanics and the removal of certain tactics. Overall, the experience varies significantly between titles, with some players feeling disappointed while others enjoy the familiar gameplay.
“After putting in over 800 hours into this game's predecessor, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, this game plays with the gameplay mechanics a bit while still retaining the good feel of victory after each hunt.”
“Like the other games in the series, the main gameplay focuses around your character hunting monsters, with the key focus of avoiding their attacks and attacking at opportune moments between their attacks, often hitting their weak points for massive damage.”
“One mechanic that I abused greatly seemed to have been removed until the final boss, and that is the popular tactic known as sleep bombing; towards endgame, you're given the only weapon with the sleeping status effect.”
“The walking mechanic makes you feel like a drunken clown in a cartoon every time you take a step.”
“There really isn't too much to say about this game except that for the price it costs, I had expected a bit more. Honestly, the gameplay was just plain sad and underwhelming, not to mention the game isn't clear at all on what the controls are, so you have to figure it out as you go.”
“We have missing options, a non-existent story, short gameplay, and bugs/glitches here and there.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent to average, with some players appreciating the atmosphere and overall visual appeal. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are considered satisfactory and contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“The graphics are pretty decent, the atmosphere is fantastic and the concept is solid.”
“Nice game, just bought it and the graphics are nice.”
“Ok graphics.”
“The graphics are pretty decent, but they don't stand out in any significant way.”
“The graphics are just okay; they lack the detail and polish expected from modern games.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and fail to create an immersive experience.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players noting it feels incomplete and short, often plagued by bugs and glitches. While some find the moral themes relatable, the overall narrative experience is seen as insufficient for a more engaging gameplay experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I fear creating another knock-off of a game and have put several months just into my storyline, not including classing up on and matching Unity and others into a growing nightmare of a game from the mind of an 80's kid.”
“We have missing options, non-existing story, short gameplay, and bugs/glitches here and there.”
“I fear creating another knockoff of a game and have put several months just into my storyline, not including classing up on and matching Unity and others into a growing nightmare of a game from the mind of an 80's kid.”
“Enjoyable enough for a fifteen or twenty-minute game, but it can't be completed due to weight issues for the two final mission items.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised as fantastic and deeply immersive, contributing significantly to its creepiness. Reviewers feel that while the concept is solid, the atmospheric elements could have been leveraged even further to enhance the horror experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that leaves a lasting impression on players.
“The atmosphere is so fantastic that it could have enhanced the creepiness of the game even further.”
“The graphics are pretty decent, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the concept is solid.”
“The atmosphere creeped me out enough to leave a lasting impression.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd scenarios, such as a professional hunter struggling with a 10kg weight limit while engaging in bear hunting and the character's exaggerated speed. Players find the combination of ridiculous mechanics and unexpected moments, like scaring away bears with a gun, to be genuinely entertaining and amusing. Overall, the game delivers a humorous experience that keeps players laughing throughout.
“Basically, you try to hunt grizzly bears while also trying to find tools for your car to start again, but you have 10kg of space, which is funny because even I can at least lift 30kg on my back, but this professional hunter can't do that for some reason.”
“It was actually a bit funny to play; the character runs through his house faster than Sonic, and you can scare the bear away with the gun.”
“Checking this game out was funny as hell.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its intense and creepy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience, especially during battles with flagship monsters that feature unique themes. Players appreciate the recurring map themes for regular hunts, which contribute to a relaxing yet immersive environment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout elements of the franchise.
“Also, the music is creepy as all hell.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Perhaps the best part of the entire franchise is that the main 'large monsters' get their own battle theme, and this game is no exception, providing intense battle music for the two flagship boss monsters, as well as the usual recurring map theme for regular hunts.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users appreciating the developers' commitment to their creation, while others criticize the game as a cash grab and accuse the developers of plagiarism for not crediting original asset creators. Concerns about fake reviews and the use of asset flips further contribute to the perception of the game as exploitative.
“The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as cash grab shovelware.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
“The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as cash grab shovelware.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized due to the presence of bugs and glitches, alongside issues such as missing options and a lack of a coherent story, which contribute to a short gameplay experience.
“We have missing options, a non-existing story, short gameplay, and bugs/glitches here and there.”
“We have missing options, a non-existing story, short gameplay, and bugs/glitches here and there.”
