Valiant: Resurrection
- May 8, 2015
- Warfare Studios
Get on SteamIn Valiant: Resurrection, journey to the mythical Asteria to restore a fallen princess's life, battling Fallen Titans and avoiding the shadowy Judges. Explore distinct regions like Sirenus Bay and God Snare, and enjoy the 16-bit style RPG experience from Aldorlea Games, a renowned publisher in the genre. Can you rise to the challenge and complete your valiant quest?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Solid storyline with engaging characters and a unique world that feels well-detailed and fun to explore.
- Nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic RPGs, appealing to fans of the genre.
- Offers numerous optional side quests that enhance the experience and provide depth to the game world.
- Riddled with low-quality graphics and gameplay issues typical of RPG Maker asset flips, leading to a lack of polish.
- Gameplay primarily consists of tedious fetch quests, which can feel repetitive and uninteresting.
- Grammar and spelling errors are prevalent, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- story60 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered solid, featuring engaging characters and a moral about perseverance in the face of adversity. However, many players found the narrative hampered by excessive fetch quests and gameplay issues, which detracted from the overall experience. While some appreciated the interesting premise and charming settings, others criticized the plot for being simplistic and filled with errors.
“The game has its faults and it could be a lot more polished, but I loved it for the story, engaging characters, fantastic locations and creatures... the RPG part of the game could be a little more developed, it feels almost like an afterthought, but I still feel that the game is worth it for all the little details that make it a beautiful fantasy experience.”
“This game has a pretty good premise, and in fact, I enjoyed the story.”
“Valiant: Resurrection is the story of a man who falls in love and right before he and his bride are to be married, she falls ill and dies.”
“I got bored of fetching lots of idiotic quest items only to partake in a lame wedding ceremony.”
“Ok, so at first glance the plot was horrible and filled with errors; there was no way to differentiate between pathways and walls.”
“Wasn't a fan of the story, and the game overall just seemed way too simplistic.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent but somewhat generic, with a midi-like quality that some players find relaxing. While it may not stand out as exceptional, it complements the gameplay and storytelling well enough to be enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered adequate for the game's 16-bit aesthetic.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“But the graphics (for being 16-bit) and music (even though more like MIDI) are decent; gameplay is quite enjoyable and the story is interesting enough to let you overlook somewhat more frequent spelling mistakes.”
“Graphics and soundtrack are kind of generic but not bad.”
“As far as negatives, I found the music to just be standard, not exceptional.”
“But the graphics (for being 16-bit) and music (even though more like midi-racket) are decent, gameplay is quite enjoyable and the story is interesting enough to let you overlook somewhat more frequent spelling mistakes.”
“Well, not entirely; the music isn't bad and I kind of like the storytelling style.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are generally criticized for their low quality, with a lack of full HD support and limited customization options, making them unsuitable for modern PC gamers. While the 16-bit aesthetic and soundtrack are considered decent, they are described as generic, and the game suffers from poor animation and numerous graphic bugs. Overall, the visuals reflect the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, offering little beyond a nostalgic old-school 2D look.
“But the graphics (for being 16-bit) and music (even though more like midi-racket) are decent, gameplay is quite enjoyable and the story is interesting enough to let you overlook somewhat more frequent spelling mistakes.”
“Graphics and soundtrack are kinda generic but not bad.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“The game itself has bad animation and bad sound design and it has lots of graphic bugs.”
“Like all RPG Maker games, there isn't much more to the graphics than the old school 2D look.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the nostalgic elements reminiscent of Pokémon DS games, while others criticize it for being overly reliant on fetch quests and featuring frustrating map layouts. Although the graphics and music are considered decent for a 16-bit style, the overall gameplay experience is marred by low-quality design and repetitive mechanics.
“Love the gameplay nostalgia of Pokémon DS games.”
“But the graphics (for being 16-bit) and music (even though more like MIDI) are decent, gameplay is quite enjoyable and the story is interesting enough to let you overlook somewhat more frequent spelling mistakes.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“The story is okay, but the gameplay is 100% fetch quests and the map layouts are too annoying to put more than the couple of hours I have invested into this.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being a blatant cash grab, characterized by low-quality content, poor language, and the use of stock assets. Reviewers express concern that such practices contribute to the proliferation of shovelware on platforms like Steam, tarnishing the reputation of legitimate indie developers. Additionally, there are allegations of coordinated fake reviews supporting these low-effort games.
“This kind of cash grab construction kit shovelware from bad actors like Andorlea gives amateur developers a bad name.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very 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/scams.”
“It's horribly basic, riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, full of stock copy-pasted RPG Maker assets... no real game development has taken place here, this is just a cash grab, it's shovelware polluting Steam for profit.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with many optional tasks involving repetitive fetch quests. However, the core gameplay does not require excessive grinding for achievements or puzzle completion, making it accessible for most players.
“It can feel a bit grindy; a lot of the optional stuff is mostly fetch and repeat.”
“None of the puzzles were too difficult, and no achievements were missable or too hard or required grinding.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
In "Valiant," character development is minimal, as the game focuses more on adventure than traditional RPG elements, offering a limited number of characters for players to engage with. This lack of depth in character progression may leave some players wanting more.
“Valiant is a nice fairy tale adventure/JRPG game – more adventure than RPG, since you get only a limited number of characters for your party, and there’s not much character development either.”
“Valiant is a nice fairy tale adventure/JRPG game – more adventure than RPG, since you get only a limited number of characters for your party, and there’s not much character development either.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's impressive mapping and immersive atmosphere, indicating that these elements significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with great mapping that enhances the overall experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing players into its beautifully crafted world.”
“The attention to detail in the atmosphere creates a unique and engaging environment.”
