Valand

About

"Valand is a city-building simulator set in the Viking Age, where you must rebuild and protect your settlement from barbarians. Build your own army, develop an economic system, and sail across an open world with longship travel. Experience a dynamic day/night system and an atmosphere built in the spirit of the Viking Age."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has potential with a decent art style and fun gameplay ideas.
The graphics are nice and the music is enjoyable.
The developers seem responsive to feedback and are actively working on updates.

The game is extremely buggy and feels unfinished, resembling an early alpha state.
Controls are finicky, making it difficult to assign multiple workers or select units properly.
Loading times are long, and the camera movement is too fast, contributing to a frustrating user experience.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a decent art style and solid design that showcase its potential. Reviewers express hope that the developers will continue to refine these visuals, as they contribute positively to the overall concept.
- “The game has potential, featuring a decent art style and game design.”
- “I hope the developers don't give up on this, as the graphics are nice and the concept is good.”
- “The graphics look good.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, leading many users to describe it as a "buggy nightmare." Despite being in progress, players feel it currently lacks stability and is not worth the investment.
- “This game is extremely buggy, and I know it's in progress, but I believe it is not worth the money currently.”
- “This game is a buggy nightmare.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay mechanics are criticized for being unintuitive, largely due to a confusing user interface, which leads to issues such as characters getting stuck on terrain and failing to complete basic tasks like wood cutting, hindering resource gathering.
- “The core gameplay mechanics are not intuitive due to the UI, and characters often get stuck on terrain, making it difficult to complete basic tasks like wood cutting, which is essential for gathering resources for building.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay that detract from the overall experience.”
- “There are frequent bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as characters freezing or actions not registering, which makes it hard to enjoy the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization approach of the game appears to be fair, as developers frequently release updates, indicating a commitment to improvement rather than a cash grab. However, some users feel the game was launched prematurely and could benefit from further development.
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I appreciate the frequent updates, but the constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It seems like the game was designed with monetization in mind first, leaving gameplay as an afterthought.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its quality and overall appeal.