Valley (video game)
A first-person adventure with a WWII-era super-suit in a secluded valley.
Valley is a first-person action-adventure single-player video game developed and published by Blue Isle Studios. It was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on August 24, 2016, with OS X and Linux support added via patch 1.02 on October 3, 2016, and a Nintendo Switch version on March 7, 2019. The game is notable for its focus on superhuman movement abilities and a life-and-death mechanic tied to the player character.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Valley
- Developer
- Blue Isle Studios
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- Microsoft Windows · OS X · Linux · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
- Released
- Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One · August 24, 2016 · Nintendo Switch · March 7, 2019
- Genre
- Action-adventure
- Modes
- Single-player
- Writer
- Garett Marks
- Composer
- Aakaash Rao / Selcuk Bor
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Lore & Background
Valley is set in a secluded valley deep in the Rocky Mountains, where the player explores an abandoned WWII-era military base. Early in the game, the player discovers the L.E.A.F. (Leap Effortlessly through Air Functionality) suit, a remnant of World War II experiments. This suit grants superhuman abilities that allow the player to explore forests, ruins, and encounter magical creatures. The player character is linked to the valley, possessing the ability to take and give life, but with consequences.
Reader's Guide
Valley received 'mixed or average' reviews according to Metacritic, with scores varying by platform: 72/100 on PlayStation 4, 68/100 on Xbox One, and 63/100 on PC. Critics cited technical issues, short length, and pacing problems, but praised the exhilarating gameplay and interesting world. James Stephanie Sterling gave the PS4 version an 8.5/10, calling it 'a true sleeper hit of the year,' while Gaming Age awarded it a 10/10, stating it would 'stick with you for a long time.' Mat Paget of GameSpot gave it a 7/10, noting the exciting movement but frustration with its abrupt ending. Alanah Pearce of IGN gave it a 5/10, criticizing a lack of challenge and consequence. User reviews on Steam are 'Very Positive,' and Metacritic user averages range between 7 and 8 across platforms. The game's legacy is as a divisive but memorable experience, with its movement mechanics and world-building often highlighted.
Did You Know?
- The L.E.A.F. suit stands for 'Leap Effortlessly through Air Functionality.'
- The game's Metacritic scores range from 63/100 (PC) to 72/100 (PlayStation 4).
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