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Valhalla Hills: Definitive Edition

Valhalla Hills: Definitive Edition

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Release Date: November 19, 2015

Strategy, Economic, RTS, Norse Mythology, The Vikings, Singleplayer

An economic strategy game developed by Funatics and a spiritual successor to the once popular Cultures series. The game focuses on a Viking tribe whose members, after dying on the field of glory, find the gates of Valhalla closed shut. This turns out to be the result of a dispute between Odin and his son Leko, who failed his exam in godhood.

6.3

OpenCritic

5.5

Steam

5.0

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Valhalla Hills for PC, PS4 and XONE is an economic strategy developed by studio Funatics - the authors of the Cultures series - and in many ways the game is the spiritual successor to this popular old franchise. In addition, the game's chief designer Thomas Hauser was also involved in the making of The Settlers II.

Story

The game tells the story of a tribe of Vikings who have spent their lives pillaging and plundering Europe. Once they die, they venture to Asgard - the realm of gods; to their surprise they find the gates to Valhalla closed shut. It turns out that the reason for this state of affairs is a conflict between Odin and his son Leko, who miserably failed at becoming a proper deity. His upset father named him the god of the builders, and, along with the souls of the dead Vikings, banished him to Earth.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows November 19, 2015

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 April 25, 2017

Xbox One

Xbox One April 25, 2017

Features

News

Do You Miss Settlers? Valhalla Hills Hits Steam Early Access Next Week

Valhalla Hills is coming to Steam Early Access on 24 August. See a new gameplay video from this new economic strategy is based on Unreal Engine 4.

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August 20, 2015

Do You Miss Settlers? Valhalla Hills Hits Steam Early Access Next Week

System Requirements

System Requirements for Valhalla Hills: Definitive Edition Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz/AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 3.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 GT or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7/8 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Quad Core 2.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 470/Radeon HD 6870 or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7/8 64-bit.

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Valhalla Hills: Definitive Edition Video Game.

6.3

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 23% of Critics. There are 15 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

COGconnected: 60 / 100 by Alex Everatt

Valhalla Hills is a middle-of-the-road "God game" sim. - See more at: http://cogconnected.com/review/valhalla-hills-review/#sthash.FY5xrvY3.dpuf

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Geeks Under Grace: 7 / 10 by LJ Lowery

Valhalla Hills is a surprisingly good, relaxing strategy game that is great for those who aren't well seasoned in the genre. Unfortunately, it has flown under the radar—the price tag will keep many from giving this one a try.

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Hardcore Gamer: 3.5 / 5 by Mark Steighner

It's hard not to be enchanted by Valhalla Hills and its beauty is more than skin deep: there are some relatively complex and robust systems and challenges underneath its charming presentation. Lacking a real story-driven campaign, multiplayer support or even a map editor, however, it falls short in both breadth of content and long-term sustainability. What's there is fun, and DLC is on the horizon, but the package is on the light side.

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55%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (1,321)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Charming Visuals and Atmosphere: Many users appreciated the game's graphics and the light-hearted tone, describing it as pleasant and relaxing.
  • Simple Gameplay: The game is easy to pick up, making it suitable for newcomers to city-building games.
  • Nostalgic Elements: Some players found the game reminiscent of classic titles like The Settlers, which appealed to fans of that genre.
  • Potential for Fun: A few users noted that, despite its flaws, the game has the potential to be enjoyable, especially for casual players or fans of city-building games.

The main cons of the game

  • Boring and Tedious Gameplay: A significant number of reviews highlighted that the game becomes repetitive and lacks engaging content, leading to boredom.
  • Poor AI and Logistics: Users criticized the AI of the Viking characters as being ineffective, leading to issues with resource management and efficiency. There are complaints about the logistics system not functioning properly.
  • Awkward Building Mechanics: Players found the building placement and road construction cumbersome, with limited areas for construction causing frustration.
  • Lack of Depth: Many reviews mentioned the game feels overly simplistic and lacks meaningful depth in both town management and combat.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • No Real Campaign: Users expressed disappointment over the absence of a structured campaign, with gameplay revolving around randomly generated maps lacking variety in objectives.
  • Poorly Designed Tutorials: Many players mentioned that the tutorial was insufficiently informative, leading to confusion regarding game mechanics.
  • Limited Interaction and Strategy: There were calls for more strategic depth and interaction, both with the environment and NPCs, as well as more complex mechanics for combat and resource management.
  • Difficulty Settings: Some users suggested the need for adjustable difficulty levels to cater to different player preferences and improve the overall gaming experience.

Summary

  • Overall, while Valhalla Hills has its charm and potential, many users found it lacking in depth and engagement, leading to a mixed reception.

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