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What can I say? Finally version 1.0 is out and it has optimised it’s performance. I’m playing this on a 7 year old setup running GTX 1070ti on 1440p and it still runs smoothly. It’s the ultimate game really. The game throws you into the world and you have to build shelter and find food and other resources not just to survive but also to progress into the Deeper North. Unlike other survival games where you have to constantly manage your hunger/thirst and so one, Valheim removed all that and makes food a temporary buff rather than that constant annoyance or thing you have to think about. It makes food more rewarding as it gives you more health and stamina rather than just filling up a meter. The enemies, well there plenty of types and if you’re not careful any of them can kill you really. You gotta learn their attack patterns and watch your stamina. I wouldn’t say it is souls-like but it has it’s vibes. You can dodge-roll and you can parry. Different enemies has different weaknesses. Some are weak to fire, some are resistant to slash damage and so on. The combat is surprisingly deep for a survival game. And of course we have the building. If you are tired of fighting you can just chill, listen to the soundtrack which is very soothing and build. The build menu is pretty extensive, there are tons of parts and let your inner carpenter out. Just go on youtube and you can see all the amazing stuff people have build. Lastly, the exploration. You get to go on your own odyssey. This what hooked me. You get to explore and discover new things. You can go on foot only until so far and then you have reached the limit, it is time to sail. On water you can feel the vulnerability. I have never felt this way from any game. You don’t know what lurks ahead and that is brilliant. Highly highly highly recommend this game.

Tried the demo and I was completely sold. Bought the game in an instant. Fun and very flashy combat was the main reason for my purchase. You just feel super cool when youre fighting as Eve. Rich environments and a very polished game. What a stellar first AAA title from Shift Up. Can’t wait for their next games!