Valdis Story: Abyssal City review. VIITCHA in association with ZoominGames presents a review of Valdis Story: Abyssal City for PC developed and published. Valdis Story A.C. Is a side scrolling action adventure for P.C. With an emphasis on intricate and rewarding combat as well as deep play style customization. Another impressive element to Valdis Story is the music and sound design. Very well done, with catchy and memorable songs, that really catch the 'vibe' of each area. Zack Parrish really has out done himself on Valdis Story. The story is pretty good too.
Valdis Story: Abyssal City may have benefitted from circumstance. See, I've had two distinct cravings lately: for a good Metroidvania, and for combat that's brutal but rewards patient, calculating mastery (following my unexpected rise to Dark Souls fandom earlier this year). Valdis Story, at its best, is a beautiful marriage of those two qualities. It was developed, from what I can gather, by a two-person team (with another two handling the music and sound effects), and I could list a thousand deficiencies in the presentation, controls and design that border on rookie mistakes. But what it does well, it does spectacularly. It is precisely the game that I needed at this exact moment.
A self-proclaimed tribute to the Metroidvania formula, Valdis Story definitely leans more in the Castlevania direction in that it's fantasy-themed and has a strong focus on melee combat and magic use. It's also far more difficult than any actual Castlevania I've ever played, so that's a plus. It's one of the rare action RPGs that places equal importance on the 'action' and the 'RPG.' Yes, leveling up makes a difference. Yes, there will be situations in which certain builds, equipment sets and NPC allies will give some players an advantage over others. But between the four unique playable characters and a shockingly robust combat system, overcoming challenges in Valdis Story is as much about deftness as it is about prep work.
I name Valdis Story's boss battles as the game's greatest accomplishment, and I commend Endless Fluff for understanding this particular institution of game design more than some of the world's most experienced developers. You know how most bosses are just great big lumbering bastards with easy-predicted attacks and glowing weak spots? Valdis Story's are not. They tend to be your size and actually fight as if there's someone behind the wheel. They have movesets that can be understood and even read, but they don't have 'patterns.' They use whatever attack is most effective at any particular moment. Beating them is an exercise not in repetition but in prodding for weaknesses, knowing your own strengths and ultimately outmaneuvering. Every boss battle won gives you the sensation of having mastered something. They're incredible.
Or rather, they're incredible about 90% of the time. The ultimate frustration of Valdis Story is that everything it nails it occasionally really bungles. In this case, the pointlessly infuriating final boss comes to mind. On the surface, it's a mindless bullet hell sandwich that has no place in such an intelligently laid out game. The more underlying issue, however, is that there comes a point during the battle in which the player is required to dish out a significant amount of damage within a limited period of time, or else the boss will instantaneously recharge its shield. If you're not strong enough, you're not bringing the boss down.
I eventually resigned to combing forums for good strategies and, as per one GameFAQs user's advice, had to backtrack to the yada-yada to find the blah-de-blah that ultimately gave me the edge in the fight, and having to do that was kind of disheartening. Why, just three paragraphs ago, I was praising Valdis Story for being driven as much by skill as stat-boosting, and there I was, in the endgame, stat-boosting my way to an empty victory.
The important thing to bear in mind about Valdis Story, however, is that for as numerous as its missteps are, and for as enraging as they can be, they're always outweighed. Take the platforming, which Valdis Story has in abundance. It demands pinpoint precision in ways that the controls sometimes don't often feel tailored for – the main character tends to move just a bit too fast, and ledge-grabbing feels incredibly finicky whenever it's called for (particularly in a late area full of electrified floors). Worse yet, one particular type of switch can only be triggered by holding the same button used to cast a magic spell, leading to a number of instances in which a platforming sequence reliant on rigid timing fails because your character threw a fireball or whatever.
So that's annoying, but then the platforming bits themselves are brilliant in design, which kinda makes the whole thing worth its roughness. It reminds me very much of last year's Guacamelee, and that's a high compliment. It, too, often demands preciseness and swiftness to almost superhuman degrees. It, too, will have you chaining complex movements in single motions. It, too, faces you with tasks that make you say, 'How could I possibly pull that off?!' and then dares you to, in fact, pull that off. Smartly, many of Valdis Story's most difficult platforming bits are optional and serve to reward those who persevere with bonus items, a clever way of incorporating RPG elements into a distinctly un-RPG-like gameplay style.
And so Valdis Story is a game of double-edged 'buts.' The game doesn't scale well to higher resolutions, but the visual style (that of a JRPG starring Gorillaz members, basically) is strong enough that you'll put up with it. The story's scope is clearly hampered by a limited budget and the script is full of grammatical errors, but the history and lore of the titular abyssal city are considerably richer than most developers of this ilk would even bother with. The map system is kind of clunky and objectives aren't well-outlined, but the branching world is so much fun to explore, and re-explore, that you won't mind getting lost in it. That last bit is the kicker for a Metroidvania, and Valdis Story handles encouragement of exploration exceptionally well; even simple things like reaching high ledges and crossing long gaps have delightfully unconventional solutions.
So, yeah, I dig it. It's extremely rough around the edges, unpolished, unrefined and even unbalanced in spots (watch out for the stagger-crazy miniboss in the region with all of the purple fire), but the core combat is absolutely bliss, the game is a joy to look at and listen to, and the whole thing is a rather effective juggling act between running you into brick walls and daring you to break through the brick walls. The cold, calculating critic in me says that Endless Fluff still has a lot to learn, but the Metroidvania fan in me argues that Valdis Story had me more absorbed than the vast majority of games like this.
P.S. I finally got around to testing out a third-party Dual Shock 4 driver for this game, and I suggest you do the same, if possible. Playing this with a keyboard or an Xbox 360 d-pad sounds like hell to me.
4/5
| Valdis Story: Abyssal City | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Endless Fluff |
| Publisher(s) | Endless Fluff |
| Composer(s) | Zack Parrish |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, OS X |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Platform-adventure, Role-playing video game, Metroidvania[1] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Valdis Story: Abyssal City is a 2013action-adventureplatform game developed by American indie studio Endless Fluff. It was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign which concluded on April 27, 2012 with $49,574 raised, over six times its $8000 goal.[2]
Plot[edit]
According to legend, long ago the Goddess Valdis birthed two daughters into the world; one of Light (Alagath) and one of Darkness (Myrgato). One day Myrgato attacked her in her home city of Sitheil. Alagath arrived too late to prevent this, and her subsequent battle with her sister sunk the holy city.
During the present day, while on a sea voyage in search of a Knight in Myrgato's Dark Army, the Four Protagonists (Reina, Wyatt, Gilda, and Vladyn) are attacked by massive sea creatures and sucked into the submerged city of Sitheil. Activate adobe photoshop cs5 free using serial key. Sitheil-once believed to have been lost-persists underwater; the submerged city is encased in a barrier that allows for the remaining humans and feral creatures in it to live underwater. Alagaths' Angels and Myrgato's Demons still occupy areas of the city, vying for supremacy.
Each of the four protagonists set out to find the ship's crew, from whom they have been separated. Aided by the few remaining humans in Sitheil across several towns, the protagonists manage to find each other and their crew whilst uncovering the truth behind Valdis' supposed death and the war between Alagath and Myrgato that is consuming their world.
According to old texts strewn about, the world of Erebus is a living entity which is connected to all humans through spiritual energy. Initially, only a few humans were able to wield large amounts of this energy, but through humanity's history more and more people were able to tap into this unseen energy. Powerful beings from another world would emerge on Erebus, drawn by this powerful energy. These 'Tyrant Gods' would rule over humanity, until a small tribe led a rebellion against them. Magix video pro x crack mac. When the rebellion's leader was assassinated, his grief-stricken wife—Valdis—would awaken to her powers over death and lead humanity towards victory.
Becoming a Goddess, she would then create a daughter of Light (Alagath) and a daughter of Darkness (Myrgato) to watch over humanity in her stead. Wishing to live in solitude, Valdis would then live among nomadic warrior tribes (The Goibniu) in frozen wastelands. Living amongst them would reignite her passions and lead her to becoming an active part of Erebus once more. The frozen wasteland she inhabited would then become the prosperous city of Sitheil, with Valdis as its leading figure.
Towards the end of the game the protagonists find Valdis during her final moments of life, where she reveals that it was both of her daughters whom attacked her, not just one. They did so out of fear of her power over death and fear of the Goibniu's acquired knowledge of weaponry and techniques in defeating the Gods. In her final moments she laments that her daughters became as Tyrannical as the Gods she freed humanity of many years ago. She reveals that Reina is her daughter; she precipitated the protagonist's capsized ship to bring Reina to her; and that Wyatt's father was a Goibniu whom assisted her in getting Reina out of Sitheil and who also bred with a powerful demon for the explicit purpose of having strong offspring who could protect Reina. Before she dies she informs Reina that her sisters do not know of her existence, and that she must eliminate her two mistakes.
As the protagonists make their way out of the now inundated city, they all form their own personal resolves to bring the war between Myrgato and Alagath to an end, with Reina as their leading figure.
Gameplay[edit]
Valdis Story is a side-scroller in which the player controls one of four protagonists. Each can run, jump, traverse obstacles, and use unique weaponry and magic to defeat enemies. The undersea city consists of several zones, between which he player can freely move. The player will acquire many items throughout their journey, and some of them will grant new abilities; for example, they will be able to create platforms out of ice, which will allow them to access areas that were previously inaccessible. The game contains many RPG elements; enemies will drop loot (i.e., better equipment), and the player character gains experience from combat. As they level up, the player will be able to acquire new combat skills from the in-game skill tree.
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Reception[edit]
Valdis Story received positive reviews, and holds an average of 83/100 on aggregate web site Metacritic.[3] Andrew Barker of RPGFan gave it 93%, saying he 'had a wonderful time playing Valdis Story. Time and time again it exceeded my expectations, and it's a privilege that I was able to play and review it.'[4]Destructoid awarded the game 9/10, concluding that it 'simultaneously succeeds as both an action platformer and a Metroidvania with RPG elements, and it's a must-play for fans of either genre.'[5] GamingTrend scored it 8/10, criticizing the game's control scheme; it said the '[j]umping has an uneasy float to it', and was particularly critical of the need to do a 'Street Fighter-style 'hadouken' movement' to perform a dash, noting that this requirement was '[a]ll the more confounding [given] that the left and right bumpers on the controller go entirely unused while combinations of buttons are needed for things like menus and special attacks.' However, it still recommended Valdis Story overall, saying, 'Valdis Story makes you earn your progress, and that makes success all the more satisfying.'[6]
References[edit]
- ^Pinsof, Allistair (May 2, 2013). 'Calling all Metroidvania fans: Check out Valdis Story'. Destructoid. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/460275866/valdis-story-abyssal-city/description
- ^'Valdis Story: Abyssal City'. Metacritic. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ^Barker, Andrew (September 16, 2013). 'Valdis Story: Abyssal City'. RPGFan. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
- ^Carter, Chris (January 2, 2014). 'Review: Valdis Story: Abyssal City'. Destructoid. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
- ^Buckley, Matt (2013). 'Valdis Story hurts so good'. GamingTrend. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
According to legend, long ago the Goddess Valdis birthed two daughters into the world; one of Light (Alagath) and one of Darkness (Myrgato). One day Myrgato attacked her in her home city of Sitheil. Alagath arrived too late to prevent this, and her subsequent battle with her sister sunk the holy city.
During the present day, while on a sea voyage in search of a Knight in Myrgato's Dark Army, the Four Protagonists (Reina, Wyatt, Gilda, and Vladyn) are attacked by massive sea creatures and sucked into the submerged city of Sitheil. Activate adobe photoshop cs5 free using serial key. Sitheil-once believed to have been lost-persists underwater; the submerged city is encased in a barrier that allows for the remaining humans and feral creatures in it to live underwater. Alagaths' Angels and Myrgato's Demons still occupy areas of the city, vying for supremacy.
Each of the four protagonists set out to find the ship's crew, from whom they have been separated. Aided by the few remaining humans in Sitheil across several towns, the protagonists manage to find each other and their crew whilst uncovering the truth behind Valdis' supposed death and the war between Alagath and Myrgato that is consuming their world.
According to old texts strewn about, the world of Erebus is a living entity which is connected to all humans through spiritual energy. Initially, only a few humans were able to wield large amounts of this energy, but through humanity's history more and more people were able to tap into this unseen energy. Powerful beings from another world would emerge on Erebus, drawn by this powerful energy. These 'Tyrant Gods' would rule over humanity, until a small tribe led a rebellion against them. Magix video pro x crack mac. When the rebellion's leader was assassinated, his grief-stricken wife—Valdis—would awaken to her powers over death and lead humanity towards victory.
Becoming a Goddess, she would then create a daughter of Light (Alagath) and a daughter of Darkness (Myrgato) to watch over humanity in her stead. Wishing to live in solitude, Valdis would then live among nomadic warrior tribes (The Goibniu) in frozen wastelands. Living amongst them would reignite her passions and lead her to becoming an active part of Erebus once more. The frozen wasteland she inhabited would then become the prosperous city of Sitheil, with Valdis as its leading figure.
Towards the end of the game the protagonists find Valdis during her final moments of life, where she reveals that it was both of her daughters whom attacked her, not just one. They did so out of fear of her power over death and fear of the Goibniu's acquired knowledge of weaponry and techniques in defeating the Gods. In her final moments she laments that her daughters became as Tyrannical as the Gods she freed humanity of many years ago. She reveals that Reina is her daughter; she precipitated the protagonist's capsized ship to bring Reina to her; and that Wyatt's father was a Goibniu whom assisted her in getting Reina out of Sitheil and who also bred with a powerful demon for the explicit purpose of having strong offspring who could protect Reina. Before she dies she informs Reina that her sisters do not know of her existence, and that she must eliminate her two mistakes.
As the protagonists make their way out of the now inundated city, they all form their own personal resolves to bring the war between Myrgato and Alagath to an end, with Reina as their leading figure.
Gameplay[edit]
Valdis Story is a side-scroller in which the player controls one of four protagonists. Each can run, jump, traverse obstacles, and use unique weaponry and magic to defeat enemies. The undersea city consists of several zones, between which he player can freely move. The player will acquire many items throughout their journey, and some of them will grant new abilities; for example, they will be able to create platforms out of ice, which will allow them to access areas that were previously inaccessible. The game contains many RPG elements; enemies will drop loot (i.e., better equipment), and the player character gains experience from combat. As they level up, the player will be able to acquire new combat skills from the in-game skill tree.
Kamu suka main kartu Yu-Gi-Oh!? Kali ini Jaka punya beberapa rekomendasi game terbaiknya yang patut kamu coba! 45 Game PC Terbaik & Terbaru Semua Genre (Update 2019) 20+ Game Offline Android 2020 Terbaik Paling Seru, Tanpa Kuota! 18 Game Android Terbaik dengan Grafis HD Ala PlayStation 4 Update Juni 2019 20 Game Online Terbaik 2018 yang. Yugioh pc offline game. Download Yu-Gi-Oh! - The Eternal Duelist Soul emulator game and play the GBA ROM free. Cross-platform game works on desktop PC, mobile, and tablets. Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the Duelist Free Download (PC) – Bagi Anda yang mengenal permainan kartu Yu-Gi-Oh. YGOPro The Dawn of a New Era (TDOANE) is the best free Yu-Gi-Oh! Online game, TDOANE is fully automated and gives players access to all cards. Latest cards from both TCG and OCG are available and new cards are added as soon as they get announced. The ygopro engine was used to develop the game. Players can chose between single, match and tag. DUEL LINKS: Platform ：iOS / Android / Steam®(PC).Not compatible with some devices. Online Multiplayer Card Game: Free to Download and play (with in-app purchases).Screenshots and Illustrations were taken during development.
Reception[edit]
Valdis Story received positive reviews, and holds an average of 83/100 on aggregate web site Metacritic.[3] Andrew Barker of RPGFan gave it 93%, saying he 'had a wonderful time playing Valdis Story. Time and time again it exceeded my expectations, and it's a privilege that I was able to play and review it.'[4]Destructoid awarded the game 9/10, concluding that it 'simultaneously succeeds as both an action platformer and a Metroidvania with RPG elements, and it's a must-play for fans of either genre.'[5] GamingTrend scored it 8/10, criticizing the game's control scheme; it said the '[j]umping has an uneasy float to it', and was particularly critical of the need to do a 'Street Fighter-style 'hadouken' movement' to perform a dash, noting that this requirement was '[a]ll the more confounding [given] that the left and right bumpers on the controller go entirely unused while combinations of buttons are needed for things like menus and special attacks.' However, it still recommended Valdis Story overall, saying, 'Valdis Story makes you earn your progress, and that makes success all the more satisfying.'[6]
References[edit]
- ^Pinsof, Allistair (May 2, 2013). 'Calling all Metroidvania fans: Check out Valdis Story'. Destructoid. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
- ^https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/460275866/valdis-story-abyssal-city/description
- ^'Valdis Story: Abyssal City'. Metacritic. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
- ^Barker, Andrew (September 16, 2013). 'Valdis Story: Abyssal City'. RPGFan. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
- ^Carter, Chris (January 2, 2014). 'Review: Valdis Story: Abyssal City'. Destructoid. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
- ^Buckley, Matt (2013). 'Valdis Story hurts so good'. GamingTrend. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
External links[edit]
Valdis Story Reviews
