Platforms
- PCOct 11, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.61.03K Players
- PlayStation 4Nov 05, 20198.1playscore8.04 Critics9.2581 Players
- Xbox OneNov 15, 20198.0playscore7.84 Critics9.677 Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 10, 2019NAplayscore8.015 CriticsNA0 Players
32 critic reviews · 4 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- There are plenty of 8 and 16-bit titles with mundane game play and nowadays it shows why some games stood the test of time. Be challenging, but be interesting. Don’t just punish players and throw lush visuals at them. Make the game play interesting as well. This is something Valfaris lacks, and I wish more indie developers understood when making these games that I very much want to play, I just lose interest in far too soon.
Ken McKown · Dec 19, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Valfaris is solid. The pacing is great, and with the exception of the back half, the difficulty curve isn't too bad. The juggling of weapons in relation to their balance is well done, and the constant boss fights are a fulfilling challenge once you overcome each foe. Provided you enjoy the Nintendo-hard games of the past, Valfaris is well worth checking out.
Cody Medellin · Dec 02, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Valfaris isn’t so much full of surprises as much as full of bad guys. No matter which way you face you will have some enemies coming at you – though you’l also have piles of enemies at your feet before too long! I did however find it really tough, it’s punishing difficulty almost too much at times. If you like a challenge then you’ll be right at home here, but those after a more serene experience will do good to look elsewhere.
Anthony Cole · Nov 15, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Whether you like heavy metal or not, Valfaris presents a package that’s worth your attention. From start to finish Valfaris doesn’t stop to take a breath, and the game’s quick load times keep you coming back for more after every death.
Morgan Truder · Nov 07, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Slain: Back from Hell was a master class example in teaching how to play well. Valfaris, on the other hand, doesn’t understand the same rewarding philosophy. Luck plays too big a part in beating all the hardship in Therion’s way, controls are unfortunately sloppy (again, it could be a console-specific issue) and the game even falls to punish players with its dubious risk/reward system.
Jukka Piira · Nov 04, 2019 Reviewed on PS4 - Valfaris is a frenetic, violent homage to classic shooters and heavy metal, with satisfying gameplay and challenging boss encounters, itâll be appreciated by anybody looking for something fun to head-bang to
Brad Lang · Oct 21, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Its old school roots of arcade run-and-gun feel nurtured and cared for in a way that freshens the genre up with some great ideas, a balanced difficulty curve, wonderful level design, tight controls and a wide variety of enemies to plow through. It never tries to be anything more than it needs to be, including the time it takes to beat it. It’s the developer’s second chance at a first impression that deserves to make as much noise as the pluck shredding the strings of the electric guitar that used to compose the game’s soundtrack.
Darren Palma · Oct 11, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - If you like challenging games that are full of action and are dripping with atmosphere, Valfaris comes highly recommended. And if you happen to like metal music, it’s even better. Steel Mantis has struck silver with this metal-infused shooter. It isn’t perfect but it’s bloody good. That’s better than the bronze or even maybe copper it struck with Slain: Back from Hell. Maybe next time it’ll strike gold. I’m looking forward to that.
Richard Seagrave · Oct 10, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Valfaris is a dark, mean sci-fi trek through a corrupted landscape that can only be cleansed through fire. Or firepower, at least, and with the right weaponry it can be both at the same time. The large levels are stocked with a host of creatures ranging from small and swarming to large and vicious, and you’ll frequently have to deal with both at once. Therion’s arsenal is nicely balanced to deal with the madness and the weapons are quick and responsive so each of the many deaths is theoretically preventable.
James Cunningham · Oct 10, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - While its crushing difficulty and bare-bones story may turn off some casual players, those who triumph through Valfaris' 7 hours of gameplay and endless boss battles will leave feeling refreshed. This is a definite must-play for both Castlevania and heavy metal fans alike.
Jordan Bottrell · Oct 09, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Community Reviews
- Rated on PS4
- Rated on Switch
- Rated on PC
- Rated on PS4
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
After mysteriously vanishing from galactic charts, the fortress of Valfaris has suddenly reappeared in the orbit of a dying sun. Once a self-contained paradise, the grandiose citadel now plays host to an ever-growing darkness. Therion, a fearless and proud son of Valfaris, returns to his home to uncover the truth of its doomed fate and to challenge the arcane evil at its very heart.
Developer: Steel Mantis