Valakas Story

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 132 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • graphics
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"Valakas Story" is an open-world, action-adventure game set in a fantasy world. Players assume the role of a young warrior on a quest to save their village from destruction by a monstrous dragon, Valakas. Along the way, they'll explore diverse landscapes, battle a variety of creatures, and interact with non-playable characters to uncover the mystery behind Valakas's wrath.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews
story8 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and humorous storyline that many players find engaging.
  • Combat mechanics are described as fun and reminiscent of games like Dark Souls, providing a challenging experience.
  • Despite its flaws, the game is considered entertaining and enjoyable, especially for its low price.
  • The game suffers from poor controls, bugs, and a lack of polish, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Many players find the English translation inadequate, making it difficult to follow the story and quests.
  • The save system is criticized for being unreliable, often forcing players to replay sections after dying.
  • story53 mentions

    The story of "Valakas Story" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique and humorous narrative set in a fantastical world, while others criticize its convoluted plot and poor translation quality. Many find the main quest—a rescue mission—engaging, but side quests often lack resolution and clarity, leading to frustration. Overall, while the game offers an interesting premise and character interactions, its execution leaves much to be desired, particularly in terms of storytelling coherence and accessibility.

    • “The game's fantasy world, storyline, and role-playing elements are positively evaluated by players.”
    • “In this world, players discover a unique storyline and experience a deepening experience through interactions between characters.”
    • “The story is a rescue mission in which you have to save the granddaughter of the main character; you will have to make favors to the side characters to be able to find the clues to get to her.”
    • “Valakas story is a digital homicide style asset flip, or what Valve calls a 'fake game'.”
    • “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
    • “The story is complicated to explain, almost for me, because I don't speak Russian, so I just understand the parts that were translated (that are like 70% of all the conversations).”
  • humor22 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, characterized by its childish and absurd style that evokes laughter through exaggerated voice acting and quirky character designs. Players appreciate the hilarious boss battles and the overall lighthearted narrative, which doesn't take itself seriously, making for an enjoyable experience despite some gameplay flaws. While the humor may appeal to those who enjoy offbeat comedy, it can also be polarizing, with some finding it amusing and others feeling it detracts from the gameplay.

    • “The story is hilarious and absolutely doesn't take itself seriously, the characters are unique and funny, the voice acting is hilariously exaggerated, each boss battle is unique and absolutely hilarious in their own way.”
    • “Wow, this game was such a treat and is absolutely hilarious.”
    • “The humor is outstanding!”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The game features vibrant, cartoon-style graphics that enhance its fun and lighthearted atmosphere, with various locations and customizable characters. While many players praise the impressive visuals, particularly when played on higher settings, some critiques mention inconsistencies in graphical quality and gameplay balance. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, contributing positively to the gaming experience.

    • “The game features colorful and cartoon-style graphics, showcasing various locations and characters that create a vibrant atmosphere.”
    • “This graphic style adds fun and lightness to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I really enjoy this game; it was a new experience. Narko Games really knows how to utilize Unreal Engine 4 or 5, as the graphics are amazing.”
    • “Definitely you need to play this game on the highest settings; the graphical settings are extremely sensitive. The high setting is still subpar but less laggy, while ultra gives the best results!”
    • “Even for that low price, just don't bother unless you want a ridiculously hard game with some comedy, but poor graphics and sounds.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the fighting mechanics and humor, while others criticize the poor balance and structure, particularly regarding miniboss difficulty and health regeneration. Players have noted issues with save file management, which can lead to frustrating experiences. Overall, the gameplay is seen as interesting but flawed, requiring potential cheats for a more manageable experience.

    • “Fighting and fighting mechanics are very good.”
    • “Really interesting story and gameplay, but the game balance and mechanics are poorly structured.”
    • “Funny moments and good graphics, but the gameplay and balance need improvement.”
    • “Gameplay: 3/10”
    • “Funny moments and good graphics, but the gameplay and balance are lacking.”
    • “The game has a really interesting story and gameplay, but the balance and mechanics are poorly structured. Unless you use cheat engine, the minibosses are nearly impossible. Both the player and the bosses have health regeneration, but 100 vs 500 HP and at least 50 full hits vs 1 shot are too much on normal difficulty. Additionally, the save files are really messy; you can save, but if you interact with an NPC and it gets triggered, it continues to be triggered even after restarting from a previous save file.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is notably poor, with numerous glitches and crashes reported by users, indicating a lack of polish typical of modern console games. While some players find enjoyment despite these issues, the overall experience is marred by the frequent technical problems.

    • “To say that the game is imperfect would be an understatement, as it's riddled with glitches and lacks the polish of modern console games.”
    • “I did also run into a few glitches here and there and it did crash once or twice, so do keep that in mind.”
    • “This is Dark Souls but Russian, buggy, and vodka.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent; while some users report perfect performance with no frame drops or crashes, others criticize it as clunky and poorly optimized, suggesting that significant improvements are needed for a smoother experience.

    • “Perfect optimization, 0 FPS drops, 0 crashes.”
    • “Could be fun, but requires tons of optimization.”
    • “It's clunky, weird, and poorly optimized.”
    • “The devs made a joke out of the performance; even the loading screens take forever.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the developers has been criticized for being exploitative and unethical, with accusations of plagiarism and asset flipping. Users report a pattern of releasing low-quality games that lack original content, often accompanied by fake reviews to mislead potential buyers, indicating a focus on profit over quality.

    • “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
    • “Narko games have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab through this account or closely linked/alternate accounts.”
    • “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time 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.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite extensive, often requiring significant time investment, which can lead to boredom, especially for those not engaged with the combat system. The grind constitutes a large portion of the gameplay, alongside repetitive fetch quests and platforming elements.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “One of the major issues is that it is pretty grindy, and if you're really not into the combat system, you might get bored as it makes up about half of the content. The rest of the content involves fetch quests and some platforming.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users describing it as unappealing and poorly integrated into the overall experience. While some found it relaxing, the general consensus leans towards disappointment, with many considering it subpar compared to other game elements.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “The music is terrible and really detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks any real impact.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its colorful, cartoon-style graphics, which create a fun and lighthearted environment across various locations and characters. This vibrant aesthetic enhances the overall enjoyment and appeal of the game.

    • “The game features colorful and cartoon-style graphics, showcasing various locations and characters that enhance the overall atmosphere.”
    • “This graphic style adds a sense of fun and lightness to the game's atmosphere.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players find the game's story to be highly original and emotionally impactful, often leading to tears during its poignant conclusion. The emotional depth of the narrative is described as both exciting and inspirational, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “I just finished the game, played all missions and the main story, which is very original, emotional, and exciting.”
    • “Truly inspirational, many a tear was shed at the emotional conclusion to the Valakas saga.”
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