Shadow of Valhalla

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Shadow of Valhalla is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Chicken Waffle and was released on December 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Shadow of Valhalla" is a VR combat game set in a mystical Viking world, featuring physics-based combat, magical spells, and a variety of enemies. The Early Access version includes an Endless Horde Mode, with plans for more environments, quests, and features such as weapon crafting and dynamic AI. Immerse yourself in the striking visuals and gore, with controls inspired by Half-Life: Alyx and support for mixed-reality tools and haptic accessories.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The combat system is fun and satisfying, with amazing physics that make players feel powerful.
The game has a lot of potential with interesting visuals, cool magical spells, and a unique Viking combat style.
Players appreciate the gore and the ability to dismember enemies, making for a thrilling gameplay experience.

The game currently lacks content and feels bare-bones, leading to boredom after a short playtime.
There are concerns about the developers not updating the game regularly, leaving players feeling abandoned.
The game is criticized for being a wave shooter with limited environments and enemy variety.

gameplay
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the mechanics and expressing a desire for more content, such as quests or dungeon crawls. However, some users noted issues with the initial brightness of captured gameplay, which can be adjusted. Overall, the game is considered a good value, especially when purchased at a discount.
- “I want to use these combat mechanics on a quest, or a dungeon crawl or something!”
- “Bought it for 50 percent off because the gameplay is good, and I assumed they would continue to update it.”
- “Captured gameplay came out too dark (until I realized you can make it brighter and turn on a spectator camera).”
- “The captured gameplay came out too dark until I realized you can make it brighter and turn on a spectator camera.”
- “I want to use these combat mechanics on a quest or a dungeon crawl or something!”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are highly praised, particularly for their impressive quality in virtual reality, while also maintaining smooth performance.
- “The game runs smoothly while still featuring interesting visuals.”
- “The graphics are amazing for VR.”