Valiant Hearts: Coming Home

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"Valiant Hearts: Coming Home" is a single-player Warfare Adventure game with a compelling story, spectacular gameplay, excellent graphics, and good music. This sequel to "Valiant Hearts: The Great War" follows four characters, including James, George, Ernst, and Anna, as they navigate the Western Front's trenches in an animated graphic novel-style adventure. Players can expect a mix of exploration, action, and puzzles as they help each character survive the war's horrors with their faithful canine companion.

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 369 reviews

story45 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features an engaging and emotional storyline that resonates with players, making it a memorable experience.
The graphics and music are beautifully designed, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
It offers a unique perspective on historical events, providing players with educational content while being entertaining.

The game is plagued by performance issues, including frequent crashes, lag, and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Players are required to have a Netflix subscription to access the game, which limits its availability and accessibility.
The gameplay is considered too short and linear, leaving some players wanting more depth and challenge.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
31%
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The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, often described as a continuation of a strong predecessor. Many players appreciate its immersive storytelling, character development, and historical context, though some note inconsistencies and a lack of cohesion compared to the first game. Overall, it is considered a touching and impactful experience, despite some gameplay issues and pacing concerns.
- “A great continuation of the story from the first game and a must play.”
- “This game is amazing hands down one of the best storylines I have ever read that includes the first one (both made me cry).”
- “Masterpiece in the world of visual storytelling.”
- “But it cuts short with a narrator that has great English but misses the point sometimes, and with mini quests that feel forced.”
- “It feels like one of those inconsequential AAA story DLCs.”
- “Gameplay storyline everything is short and after finishing this game I did not feel the urge to replay it anymore.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
30%
15%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players finding it entertaining and engaging, though some criticize its brevity and basic mechanics. While the graphics and storyline are praised, there are mixed feelings about replayability and the game's ability to match the depth of its predecessor. Despite some technical issues like lag, the interactive elements and stylized presentation contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “New characters to the story with new variants of gameplay.”
- “It combines an appealing stylized appearance with the grittiness of war without losing sincerity and a nice range of interactive gameplay.”
- “Good gameplay with a touching storyline.”
- “To be honest, this game is good to play, but it ended too quickly. You can complete it within one week; I wish they could have extended the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels like it was built for a seven-year-old, and the dialogue wasn't much better.”
- “Gameplay storyline is everything short, and after finishing this game, I don't feel like replaying it anymore.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
6%
13%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style and effective storytelling, enhancing the overall experience. Many users highlighted the impressive visual design, which complements the game's narrative set during World War I. While some critiques mention inconsistencies, the general consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's emotional impact.
- “Good job whoever drew the graphics and the story is stellar like the first one.”
- “The graphics are awesome, and the game offers a lot of information about WW1.”
- “Beautiful graphics and a heartwarming game.”
- “I do not recommend it because it has a bad story and poor graphics.”
- “Valiant Hearts: Coming Home is a 2D graphic narrative experience about guiding several people through World War I.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
23%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to enhance the immersive storytelling experience, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful and engaging soundtrack. It effectively complements the game's graphics and narrative, creating a captivating atmosphere that resonates with players. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's overall quality.
- “The style, the music, the immersive story.”
- “It is beautifully done, the music, the designs, the story so far is so engaging.”
- “The music brings everything together.”
- “Why does the game music turn off when switching to another app and then coming back to the game?”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players describing it as a heart-wrenching experience that evokes strong feelings through its poignant love story and the brutal historical context. The narrative, particularly the fate of key characters, resonates deeply, often leading to tears and a profound connection with the storyline. Overall, players find the game to be both beautiful and impactful, making it one of the most memorable emotional journeys in gaming.
- “This game is one of the most heart-moving, gut-wrenching experiences I've had the opportunity to play. The heartfelt love story of two brothers and three friends is one of the best I've ever seen, but the brutality of the Americans during this time is sickening; racism was everywhere.”
- “This game is amazing; hands down, one of the best storylines I have ever experienced. It made me cry.”
- “Good gameplay with a touching storyline.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users experiencing significant performance issues, including crashes, stuttering, and frame rate drops during intense moments. While some players on higher-end devices like the Samsung S22 Ultra reported decent performance, others with mid-range phones like the Galaxy A51 faced severe lag and instability, indicating that the game may not be well-optimized across different hardware.
- “Other than that, performance was good (played on S22 Ultra) except for the two instances where it crashed and one where textures didn't load.”
- “Probably a good game but too unoptimized to tell.”
- “Very unoptimized on any missions with the dog as my phone starts lagging and my FPS drops.”
- “My big problem was the performance; I have a Galaxy A51 and the frame rate takes a hit during intense moments like dodging bombshells and machine gun fire.”
- “A huge letdown as it keeps crashing and stuttering in the camp, so I can't advance.”
- “Too unoptimized. I'm on a Samsung S22 Ultra, which is good enough to run games way bigger than this. It runs Genshin without lags for a long time, but this... there are so many bugs that it just closes on me.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay, including freezing during cutscenes and persistent black screens. Users report that the game is nearly unplayable due to these bugs, often requiring restarts after crashes.
- “Literally does not work; sound glitches out, the game froze on the first cutscene, and right after the main story, it glitches to just a black screen.”
- “The game is too buggy to play; every 10 minutes or so, the app crashes, and you have to start over from the last level you played.”
- “The game is very buggy and crashes a lot.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the monetization model of the game, highlighting the absence of ads and the ability to play offline, which enhances their overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “No ads, playable offline... definitely enjoyed my time with this experience.”
- “Such an incredible game and no ads.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the humor in the game is effectively integrated with its background, music, story, and voice acting, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The background, the music, the story, the screenplay, and the voice acting all come together with a humorous touch that makes it a great game.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the dialogue and scenarios, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood, with witty one-liners and funny character interactions.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating drawings and immersive music, which together enhance the overall experience.
- “The drawings and music create a great atmosphere.”
- “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals transport you to another world.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie environment, enhancing the overall experience.”