Lord Moriarty007
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Just download it. Did anyone beat it? How long is it?
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Valiant Hearts: The Great War |OT| Some made it, some did not.
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LordBaztion
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In Child of Light you couldn't obtain achivements if you weren't playing with the account that purchased the game. Is it the same with Valiant Hearts?
Ugh. The absence of a Wii U version should've told me not to pursue this game. Is the PS3 version crossbuy? I just want to be able to enjoy the game in the future, and I'm ready to moth ball the PS3.
RMS Gigantic
Member
I still stand by the idea that they chose the single least eventful part of the entire world to set this game, and a setting that has been done to death by World War I standards.
In terms of how much it's been covered, it's the World War I equivalent to D-Day, but D-Day had battleships providing shore bombardment and bombers and fighter planes and so on, so in terms of goings-on happening, it's the equivalent of setting a World War II game in Britain post-radar, when the only real threat to Britain came from the very occasional V2 rocket.
I'm not saying that I have a short attention span and just want action; it's just that as someone who's even marginally interested in World War I, I've seen this setting covered a ridiculous amount, and feel that you could still have uneventful yet tense as well as tear-jerking moments on a front of the war that far fewer people have seen or known about.
To name a few:
There's the convoy system in the Atlantic, where a narrative-focused game could have you play the role of a ship's engine room worker, with no way of knowing whether a torpedo might be approaching, not knowing if a torpedo would hit your compartment first and most likely kill you instantly, or if it will hit further up but still not give you enough time to escape, let alone bearing the knowledge, particularly if you play the role of a crew member aboard a passenger ship, that a torpedo hit to your ship in particular could easily kill dozens, if not hundreds of people.
There's the Alps separating France and Italy to the south of the trenches, where you could have a fairly similar story, but at least mention, if not have a portion of the game revolve around, the battles that had to take place there on skis.
There's the activity in the English Channel and North Sea to the north of where this game takes place, which included, depending on how you define the term, the largest naval battle in human history. There were a lot of crewmen present for the battle, and a lot of stories that can be told if enough research is put into it; both sides caught the other off-guard by just how many ships they had brought along to the battle, and neither side felt like they were doing as well as they could (one British officer in particular remarked, "These seems to be something wrong with our bloody ships today!").
To the east of where this game takes place, on the opposite side of Germany, there was far more movement happening, and it already seems as though this game might not be remaining true to the actual stagnant nature of trench warfare, so they might as well have chosen a setting to match the activity level that they wanted.
There's also the actions taken in Australia and Africa which are so rarely covered that I hardly even know any of what happened there; even World War I documentaries barely cover it! I would like to see some form of representation for those events, rather than yet more media about the same French-German trenches that most WWI documentaries already tell about in great detail.
In terms of how much it's been covered, it's the World War I equivalent to D-Day, but D-Day had battleships providing shore bombardment and bombers and fighter planes and so on, so in terms of goings-on happening, it's the equivalent of setting a World War II game in Britain post-radar, when the only real threat to Britain came from the very occasional V2 rocket.
I'm not saying that I have a short attention span and just want action; it's just that as someone who's even marginally interested in World War I, I've seen this setting covered a ridiculous amount, and feel that you could still have uneventful yet tense as well as tear-jerking moments on a front of the war that far fewer people have seen or known about.
To name a few:
There's the convoy system in the Atlantic, where a narrative-focused game could have you play the role of a ship's engine room worker, with no way of knowing whether a torpedo might be approaching, not knowing if a torpedo would hit your compartment first and most likely kill you instantly, or if it will hit further up but still not give you enough time to escape, let alone bearing the knowledge, particularly if you play the role of a crew member aboard a passenger ship, that a torpedo hit to your ship in particular could easily kill dozens, if not hundreds of people.
There's the Alps separating France and Italy to the south of the trenches, where you could have a fairly similar story, but at least mention, if not have a portion of the game revolve around, the battles that had to take place there on skis.
There's the activity in the English Channel and North Sea to the north of where this game takes place, which included, depending on how you define the term, the largest naval battle in human history. There were a lot of crewmen present for the battle, and a lot of stories that can be told if enough research is put into it; both sides caught the other off-guard by just how many ships they had brought along to the battle, and neither side felt like they were doing as well as they could (one British officer in particular remarked, "These seems to be something wrong with our bloody ships today!").
To the east of where this game takes place, on the opposite side of Germany, there was far more movement happening, and it already seems as though this game might not be remaining true to the actual stagnant nature of trench warfare, so they might as well have chosen a setting to match the activity level that they wanted.
There's also the actions taken in Australia and Africa which are so rarely covered that I hardly even know any of what happened there; even World War I documentaries barely cover it! I would like to see some form of representation for those events, rather than yet more media about the same French-German trenches that most WWI documentaries already tell about in great detail.
Does this include trophies too for the Playstation version? I've never heard this and I have the EU collector's edition on the way to me. I'm planning on playing on my US account.
Chiaroscuro
Member
well you are saying that the theme (WW1) is already exausted but suggesting that the narrative would be well fitted to WW2??? There are much more text/documentaries/games about WW2 than WW1. Plus this year marks the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the Great War, so I think it better fits.
Trophies are fine. I'm earning ones on the US version playing on my AU account with no issues.
RMS Gigantic
Member
That's not what I was saying at all! Not even remotely!
I want to see a WWI game, but one that doesn't take place in the trenches. All of my suggestions were World War I battles: there was much more to World War I than just the French-German trenches. After all, it was a World War.
I prefer World War I over World War II, but the trenches have received far more attention than any other part of that war despite being the least eventful front.
Whew! Thanks for the info.
Not too far in but so far I'm enjoying it very much. The puzzles are pretty rudimentary, but the atmosphere is what is really drawing me in. There are a lot of collectibles hidden throughout the levels too, so that gives incentive to explore and look everywhere. I love the music and style of the game, I'd say go for it.
Chiaroscuro
Member
my bad, I was reading/posting from my Phone. Apologies made. But of course the trenches would Be the most obvious setting choise, it ressonates with what most peoples knows/remembers about the War.
RMS Gigantic
Member
Indeed, but I doubt the developers wanted to go with the familiar/comfortable route here.
And the obviousness of the setting is a pretty big part of why I view it as lackluster!
Well, the setting is the setting. Complaining about it seems really fucking stupid. Sure they could have set it somewhere else but they didn't and the whole game revolves around the setting.
Just finished the second one, I love how the music goes with it lol.
That's what i found really striking, its incredible learning value.
It teaches you something, it entertains you and it makes you think a lot about life and death: the gameplay might be pretty dull, but seriously who cares in this case?
Probably. It's the same engine and Legends and Col are on it(gonna be anyways).
Very Rayman Legends.
Thanks for the heads up about the RU copies. I cancelled by GMG order yesterday because an initial review wasn't that favorable - just waiting to get my credit back - and just bought one for 2 Dota 2 keys (£2).
I doubt it'd be revoked both on Steam and UPlay? And even if it is, I can't see it having much replay value!
P.S. What's veteran mode?
I doubt it'd be revoked both on Steam and UPlay? And even if it is, I can't see it having much replay value!
P.S. What's veteran mode?
No hints, and interactive objects aren't shiny.
ShinobiFist
Banned
Mannnnn, this game came out today on my Birthday, and I only have 7.80$ left on my card for Steam...Going to see what cards I have to sell. I can't believe I forgot about this.
I do love me some UbiArt engine.
I'm up to part 4 of Chapter 1. Game's pretty cool. Love the little dog buddy and some of the music is great. Puzzles are definitely "baby's first adventure game", but it hasn't taken away from my enjoyment of this game so far. Liking this WAY more than Child of Light too (which I was extremely disappointed by).
Only thing that's bugging me about this game (aside from the sponsored Apocalypse stamp on the historical facts page...barf) is the fact that the dog warps to your side during various segments. I know it's a video game and everything, but it's really weird feeling/looking when it happens and it breaks the adventure-game immersion. I would have much preferred to have a command, say when the dog was above a ladder/pit that you fell down, to call the dog to jump down and instead catch him. Not only would it have created an even stronger bond between the player and the pup, but it would have also alleviated those potential immersion-breaking moments. Oh well.
Only thing that's bugging me about this game (aside from the sponsored Apocalypse stamp on the historical facts page...barf) is the fact that the dog warps to your side during various segments. I know it's a video game and everything, but it's really weird feeling/looking when it happens and it breaks the adventure-game immersion. I would have much preferred to have a command, say when the dog was above a ladder/pit that you fell down, to call the dog to jump down and instead catch him. Not only would it have created an even stronger bond between the player and the pup, but it would have also alleviated those potential immersion-breaking moments. Oh well.
Gareth Bale
Member
I'm having an issue with the screen is getting cut off
http://abload.de/img/valianthearts2014-06-2xskd.png
And there doesn't seem to be anything in the options to sort it
And that stuff on the right is still there in Veteran mode
http://abload.de/img/valianthearts2014-06-2xskd.png
And there doesn't seem to be anything in the options to sort it
And that stuff on the right is still there in Veteran mode
First check if your TV is set to native instead of some "Cinema" or "Zoomed" in state. Otherwise: What platform?
If it's PS4, there is a system wide method of adjusting this and games are encouraged to use that method instead of doing it per-game.
It's: Settings -> Sound and Screen -> Display Area Size
So looking forward to playing this. Trailers looked amazing and impressions seem to be pretty positive so far.
Get a couple of TF2 keys and trade for it, works out much cheaper.
Get a couple of TF2 keys and trade for it, works out much cheaper.
IblisGinjo
Member
Happy Birthday! Check your PM.
Gareth Bale
Member
why would you get it for ps3 over ps4?
dancrane212
Member
I guess they weren't kidding when Ubisoft said the game was built with an episodic release mindset. I'm just happy to see the game has nice endpoints, think I'll play a chapter every night or two.
OldGangWarily
Member
How's the PC version? Does it have anything game breaking?
I'm so weary of Ubisoft nowadays :/
I'm so weary of Ubisoft nowadays :/
JumpJeff84
Member
Downloading now! Hopefully my girlfriend will enjoy playing it with me.
She likes Walking Dead and Wolf Among Us, hoping this appeals to her in the same way.
She likes Walking Dead and Wolf Among Us, hoping this appeals to her in the same way.
littlegrasshopper
Member
Ive only gotten to chapter 2 but oh man! I love everything about this game. The story, music, and art style, so good!
But I cant stress this enough, if you have NVIDIA's 3D Vision and a capable 3D TV/monitor you NEED to play this game in 3D. Even though it says unsupported the 3D is freaking amazing. The depth perception in the background layers and the popping foreground, god it looks so good!
DO IT!
But I cant stress this enough, if you have NVIDIA's 3D Vision and a capable 3D TV/monitor you NEED to play this game in 3D. Even though it says unsupported the 3D is freaking amazing. The depth perception in the background layers and the popping foreground, god it looks so good!
DO IT!
gotstrangepowers
Banned
Just beat the game. Buy this. It's awesome and it is not set only in the trenches. Whoever is saying that has not played the game. The music is great and I really enjoyed the historical facts that you can access from the menu. The gameplay is simple but the story is good and you really get to know the characters. I have all trophies except 2. You can go back after the game and obtain the collectibles if you want to. The collectibles are artifacts from that time period--there's even 3 that were donated by someone's family who fought who was from NZ.
gotstrangepowers
Banned
Just finished the trophies. "Healing Hero" took a couple of tries.
ShinobiFist
Banned
First of all, I like to thank you once again for the awesome birthday gift. I did two chapters so far while friends were over. They were amaze with the visuals and narrative of the game. They even ask if it was only on PC, and told them is on consoles as well, while the rest ask if it was on iOS....I got you my dude. The people that know me on GAF know I'm a good dude, I got you my ninja. Thank you once again.
tringworldso
Member
The game doesn't support 5.1 sound on PC? It worked automatically in Child of Light which used the same engine so I'm confused why it's not working here.
CoolZombie
Member
I got it on Bone last night and played about an hour so far.
Absolutely loved it, beautiful visuals, very atmospheric with the music, love the way the characters communicate with each other without using speech yet you can clearly tell what's going on.
The puzzles are quite basic but it certainly doesn't take away from the experience. I would recommend it to anyone, I think im gonna go and play it some more!
Absolutely loved it, beautiful visuals, very atmospheric with the music, love the way the characters communicate with each other without using speech yet you can clearly tell what's going on.
The puzzles are quite basic but it certainly doesn't take away from the experience. I would recommend it to anyone, I think im gonna go and play it some more!