Valor & Victory
- June 17, 2021
- Yobowargames
Get on SteamValor & 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is easy to learn and accessible for beginners, providing a fun tactical experience reminiscent of classic board games like Squad Leader.
- The graphics and artwork are well done, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game, and the scenario editor allows for a variety of gameplay options.
- The game offers quick scenarios that can be completed in a short amount of time, making it suitable for casual play without a significant time commitment.
- The random number generator heavily favors the AI, leading to frustrating gameplay where players feel they cannot win due to unfair dice rolls.
- The user interface has several issues, including a lack of an undo button and difficulty in deselecting units, which can lead to unintentional moves.
- Some players find the game lacks depth and variety, with limited scenarios and a need for more complex mechanics to enhance strategic gameplay.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers dozens of hours of engaging tactical experiences, enhanced by a scenario creator and generator for virtually endless replayability. While the mechanics are easy to learn and intuitive, they incorporate a significant element of chance due to dice rolls, which can impact the intensity of gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the balance of simple strategy with complex tactics, though some express a desire for fairer mechanics and additional content.
“Thus, there are dozens of hours worth of gameplay in the core game alone.”
“On the other hand, you get a scenario creator as well as a scenario generator, so you more or less have endless 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.”
“But that does mean you'll have to read the (somewhat hefty) manual to get a solid grasp on many of the mechanics.”
“The other is the dice mechanics; dice 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.”
“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).”
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is centered around mission-based gameplay where players lead troops with specific objectives and time constraints. However, many users express a desire for a continuous campaign mode that allows for a more cohesive narrative experience, as well as additional content like new missions and a map editor to enhance replayability. Overall, while the missions provide a framework for storytelling, the lack of depth and variety in the narrative leaves players wanting more.
“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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their excellent artwork and pleasing aesthetic, particularly in the boards and counters, which align well with the tabletop style. 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, such as a physics-based dice option. Overall, the visuals enhance the gameplay, though there are minor critiques regarding the user interface.
“The artwork on the boards and counters is excellent, and there are quite a few boards to use with the editor.”
“The graphics are extremely pleasant to me, and I've not encountered any bugs myself.”
“The graphics are great, the UI is very clear, and the game is incredibly easy to play, with relatively simple rules.”
“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.”
“Also, I'll add that I really do like the aesthetic of the game, despite the rudimentary UI.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating them while others find certain elements, particularly loud musical components, disruptive. There is a common request for more volume control options, especially for menu music and specific sound effects. Overall, while the music is generally considered acceptable, the lack of customization in audio settings has been a point of contention among users.
“Music and sound were fine.”
“I understand the complaint but found that opinion seemed to be split in the beta about the music and effects.”
“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.”
“I would like the ability to adjust the menu music volume and zoom in/out of the map though.”
“There are varied opinions on the music and game sound effects.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 addition of new 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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while the scenario creation tool and numerous default maps enhance replay value, some players feel that the limited scenarios and time constraints diminish the overall experience.
“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.”
“This lowers the replayability of the scenarios as well as your creativity.”
“I don't feel there is much replayability.”
“Clearly, the game designer felt the same frustration with games that require way too much time than is available to many players and wanted to offer a more playable version of those games for players who think alike.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game V&V is noted for its focus on optimization under strict constraints, with mixed performance from troops and strong tank capabilities. While priced reasonably at $20, some users suggest that alternatives like the Lock 'n Load core game offer a more optimized experience, despite additional costs for features like a scenario editor.
“At $20, it seems 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.”
“V&V is a game of optimization given heavy constraints.”
“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, which offers a better optimized experience. Although its scenario editor/generator costs extra money, it's far more fully featured and flexible.”
