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Valley – reviews and rating

Valley has an average rating of 73% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on August 23, 2016 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Players on RAWG rate the game 71%.

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What critics praise
„If games like Firewatch, Soma, and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture are referred to as walking simulators, Valley should be called a running simulator.“
7,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Aug 23, 2016
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
IndieAdventureAction
Developer
Blue Isle Studios
Publisher
Blue Isle Studios
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Valley?

Valley has an average rating of 73% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).

When was Valley released?

Valley was released on August 23, 2016.

What platforms is Valley available on?

Valley is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Valley?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Valley.

Is Valley worth playing?

Mostly yes. Valley has an average rating of 73% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Valley?

Games similar to Valley are for example Slender: The Arrival, Lego City Undercover, Dragon Age Inquisition, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
7,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #264 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 63 % of games
  • #27 of 58 games released in 2016 on Xbox One better than 54 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 73%
  • Foreign critics1 reviews 90%
  • Players (RAWG)37 votes 71%

Local critics rate the game lower by 18 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 13 %
  • Recommended 42 %
  • Meh 37 %
  • Skip 8 %

37 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,5/10
Game Informer Aug 30, 2016
If games like Firewatch, Soma, and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture are referred to as walking simulators, Valley should be called a running simulator.
3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 24, 2016
Valley plays host to movement mechanics that feel awesome to use and a story that eventually becomes worthwhile. There are some bumps along the road that prevent it from being the fantastic title it had the potential to be, but there’s enough to like to warrant dedicating an evening to this strange science-fiction adventure. Despite having some interesting narrative twists and turns, Valley will likely...

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