Shadow of Valhalla

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

The combat physics are amazing, providing a satisfying and immersive experience with visceral action and gore.
The game features great graphics and a variety of weapons and spells, making the gameplay enjoyable and visually appealing.
Players appreciate the potential for future updates and content, with many expressing excitement for the game's development.

The game has been criticized for a lack of updates and content, leading to a feeling of being unfinished or abandoned by the developers.
Some players have reported technical issues, particularly with compatibility and controls on certain VR systems.
The current gameplay is described as repetitive, primarily consisting of wave-based combat without much variety or depth.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 appealing melee weapons, alongside a believable combat and physics engine that contributes to the overall engaging visuals.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players finding it enjoyable and expressing anticipation for future updates that could enhance the experience. Some users noted initial issues with visual settings but appreciated the combat mechanics and desire for more diverse gameplay scenarios, such as 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.”
- “Bought it for 50 percent off because the gameplay is good, and assumed they would continue to update it.”
- “I want to use these combat mechanics on a quest, or a dungeon crawl or something!”
- “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!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, along with the accompanying sounds and visuals, significantly enhances the immersive experience of the game, contributing to a cohesive and engaging atmosphere.
- “The mood, music, sounds, colors, animations, and the hands-on feel of your weapons all make the experience very immersive.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story aspect of the game runs smoothly and effectively, even when played on lower-end hardware like a 1080 graphics card connected to Oculus Quest via virtual desktop. However, the specific content or depth of the story is not addressed in the provided text.