Valor & Victory

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Valor & Victory is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Yobowargames and was released on June 17, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Valor & Victory is a fast-paced, easy-to-learn World War II squad-level game, featuring 19 scenarios based on real events in 1944. Command infantry and armored combat, engage in close assaults, and take on different objectives in this digital adaptation of the popular tabletop game. New DLCs offer additional armies and battles, with more being continuously released.

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Audience ScoreBased on 129 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Valor & Victory effectively captures the essence of WWII squad-level tactics, providing a fun and engaging experience with quick gameplay and a variety of scenarios.
The game features a well-designed scenario editor that allows players to create custom battles, enhancing replayability and creativity.
The graphics and sound effects are well-executed, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that evokes the feel of classic board games.

The random number generator (RNG) appears to heavily favor the AI, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences where players feel cheated by the dice rolls.
The user interface has several quality-of-life issues, such as the lack of an undo button and difficulty in deselecting units, which can lead to unintentional mistakes.
Many players find the game overly simplistic and lacking in depth, with a need for more complex mechanics and additional content to enhance the tactical experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics that blend tactical strategy with easy-to-learn rules, making it enjoyable for both casual and serious players. While the game excels in providing a satisfying tactical experience, particularly against human opponents, it is somewhat hindered by reliance on dice rolls, which can lead to frustrating outcomes in high-stakes situations. Overall, it offers a well-rounded experience that encourages strategic thinking without overwhelming complexity.
- “Good game, fun and engaging tactical gameplay!”
- “I love this game (with exceptions). This game combines easy-to-learn strategy with tactical, almost true-to-field-manual fire and maneuver infantry tactics into a well-rounded, no-nonsense type of game that has a slight learning curve mechanics-wise, and just stays enjoyable for long play sessions on end.”
- “Now to the meat and potatoes: pros - simple, yet enjoyable gameplay, with a lot of room for complex tactics and military strategy - nice art style that doesn't shy away from the 'tabletop' style they are going for, but doesn't feel too plain or unimaginative.”
- “But that does mean you'll have to read the somewhat hefty manual to get a solid grasp on many of the mechanics.”
- “The base mechanics of the game itself are tactically satisfying, as long as you don't mind a good dose of RNG (the quality of the number generator notwithstanding).”
- “The dice mechanics are by no means unique to this game, but given the short turn limit and highly lethal gameplay, one bad round of dice is felt more intensely here than in other games.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the detailed artwork and effective evocation of a board game feel. While the static 2D graphics and clear UI contribute to an enjoyable experience, some users feel the UI could be more refined and express a desire for more dynamic visual elements. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated, though opinions vary on the execution and potential for improvement.
- “The game's graphics effectively evoke the board game feel, with detailed units and informative displays.”
- “The art work on the boards and counters is excellent, and there are quite a few boards to use with the editor.”
- “The graphics are great, the UI is very clear and the game is incredibly easy to play, with relatively simple rules.”
- “The battle sounds and graphics get boring quickly.”
- “Maybe it's just a case of bad luck, but it feels a bit 'off.' I'd prefer a physics-based 3D dice option, at least for aesthetic purposes, if nothing else.”
- “Speaking of the UI, it's basic, and while it gets the job done, it leaves a lot to be desired, but this is mostly just a matter of aesthetics.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is characterized by a variety of mission types beyond the basic attack and defend scenarios, providing players with engaging challenges. However, players express a desire for a continuous campaign mode that allows for a consistent progression of troops and missions, as well as the addition of new content and a map editor to enhance replayability. Overall, while the mission variety is appreciated, the lack of a cohesive narrative and the difficulty of winning missions detracts from the experience.
- “The variety in the missions or scenarios was a nice positive surprise; it's not just basic attack and defend, there are other types of scenarios too.”
- “After you finish all the missions, there's custom scenarios and even multiplayer to enjoy.”
- “You as the leader find yourself with a mission and troops on the ground, sometimes in contact, sometimes not.”
- “Almost impossible to win a mission.”
- “I played the same mission 19, yes nineteen, times in a row, restarting each time after round 2.”
- “Do kinda wish they had a continuous campaign of sorts, with a set force you carry mission to mission.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively captures the World War II theme, complemented by well-executed sound effects like dice rolls and cannon fire, along with atmospheric details such as bird songs. However, some players expressed a desire for more volume control options, particularly for the occasionally loud musical elements. Overall, opinions on the music and sound effects are mixed, with some players finding them satisfactory while others seek improvements.
- “The music is a fitting World War II soundtrack, while the sound effects, including dice rolls and cannon fire, are well-executed.”
- “A nice touch are the atmospheric details, like birdsong and other environmental sounds and effects.”
- “Music and sound were fine.”
- “The only improvement is to be able to lower the volume or turn off one of the valorous musical elements that plays occasionally that's very loud.”
- “There are varied opinions on the music and game sound effects.”
- “I understand the complaint but found that opinion seemed to be split in the beta about the music and effects.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for frequent freezing and glitches, particularly when selecting units or after firing in a stack. While some users noted improvements after updates, others still report persistent bugs, especially with the recent DLC. Overall, the game appears to have significant stability issues that detract from the experience.
- “Occasionally the game also freezes when selecting units within a stack, particularly after firing one unit in the stack.”
- “Now they added DLC to this still terribly buggy game.”
- “Freezes constantly, glitches, bugs.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability through features like score challenges and an easy-to-use scenario creation tool, along with a variety of default maps. However, some players feel that overall replayability is limited, particularly for those who prefer shorter play sessions.
- “The replay value is also high since it's fun trying to beat your previous score.”
- “I like the replay value with the scenario creation tool, which is easy to use, and the large number of default maps.”
- “Clearly the game designer felt the same frustration with games that require way too much time than that available to many players and wanted to offer a more playable version of the above quoted games for those players who think alike.”
- “Don't feel there is much replayability.”
- “Clearly, the game designer felt the same frustration with games that require way too much time than that available to many players and wanted to offer a more playable version of the above-quoted games for those players who think alike.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by immersive details, such as bird song and various environmental sounds, which contribute to a rich and engaging experience.
- “A nice touch are the atmospheric details, like birdsong and other environmental sounds and effects.”
- “The game immerses you in a beautifully crafted world, where every sound and visual detail enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “The haunting soundtrack combined with the stunning visuals creates an unforgettable atmosphere that draws you in.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is perceived as lacking, particularly in troop performance during critical moments, while tank effectiveness is noted. At a price point of $20, it offers decent value, but players suggest that the Lock 'n Load core game and additional battle packs provide a more optimized experience, despite the extra cost for a scenario editor.
- “At $20, it seems like a fairly good deal, but you can also get the Lock 'n Load core game and a couple of battle packs for nearly the same amount, which offers a better optimized experience. Although its scenario editor/generator costs extra money, it's far more fully featured and flexible.”
- “My troops had lousy performance (only when it mattered, of course :) ), but my tanks trashed their armor for no losses.”
- “At $20, it seems like a fairly good deal, but you can also get the Lock 'n Load core game and a couple of battle packs for nearly the same amount, and get a better optimized experience. Although its scenario editor/generator costs extra money, it's far more fully featured and flexible.”