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Shadow of Valhalla

81%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
music, story
81% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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"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.

Shadow of Valhalla screenshot
Shadow of Valhalla screenshot
Shadow of Valhalla screenshot
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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
graphics14 positive mentions
music1 negative mentions

  • The combat system is fun and satisfying, with enjoyable physics and gore that enhance the experience.
  • The game has great graphics and immersive visuals, making it a visually appealing VR experience.
  • Players appreciate the potential for future updates and content, with many expressing excitement for what is to come.
  • Development has reportedly stalled, leading to concerns about the game's future and lack of content.
  • Some players have experienced technical issues, particularly with compatibility and controls on certain VR systems.
  • The game is currently seen as bare-bones, with limited content that can become repetitive quickly.
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their exceptional quality, particularly in VR, where they enhance the immersive experience. Players appreciate the smooth performance and visually interesting environments, complemented by a believable combat and physics engine that elevates the overall gameplay. The visuals are described as great, with a focus on well-paced, visceral combat that showcases the game's graphical capabilities.

    • “The graphics are pretty great for VR!”
    • “As others have pointed out, this is, right now, an 'infinite horde' mechanism that primarily demonstrates the exceptional graphics paired with a very believable combat and physics engine.”
    • “Well-paced, visceral, close-up combat with terrifyingly good visuals.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for being enjoyable and engaging, with players expressing a desire for more content and updates to expand the experience. Some users noted technical issues, such as dark captured gameplay, but found solutions that enhanced their enjoyment. Overall, the combat mechanics are well-received, with players eager to see them applied in more diverse scenarios like quests or dungeon crawls.

    • “I found the whole experience highly enjoyable and am left looking forward to further updates that expand the environments and gameplay.”
    • “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 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).”
    • “- I want to use these combat mechanics on a quest, or a dungeon crawl or something!”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game significantly enhances the immersive experience, complementing the overall mood and atmosphere alongside sound effects, visuals, and weapon interactions.

    • “The mood, music, sounds, colors, animations, and the hands-on feel of your weapons all make the experience very immersive.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not provide any insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on performance and technical aspects related to running the game on specific hardware.

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