Grimvalor

But Why ThoDerrick Pittman

70/10

Grimvalor feels like a well-crafted game that’s a great entry point for gamers new to the Metroidvania genre. Though the plot is meager, the lore is quite interesting as you traverse Grimvalor‘s corrupted world. The game’s soundtrack and everchanging environments sink its fangs into you, keeping you invested. The simplistic gameplay evolves, furthering the “easy to pick up but hard to master” theme for a Metroidvania. Grimvalor has a little something for everyone.

GamerBravesRKM

9/10

Grimvalor went into early access on 3 May 2019, but it wasn’t until recently that we got around to playing the game. So, here’s our review of this 2.5D action adventure platformer.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

8/10

Sometimes a game doesn’t need to be groundbreaking in order to be good. It might feature gameplay elements from the most saturated genres out there, but if the developers manage to polish everything well enough, people won’t mind. It will be an entertaining game and it will be worth recommending to people. Direlight’s Grimvalor is a great example of this. In theory, it’s a game that couldn’t have been more uninventive. In reality, it’s an excellent, albeit flawed, addition to the ...

Nintendo World ReportWillem Hilhorst

8/10

While it might be unfair to compare Grimvalor to its obvious inspiration, the fast pace and satisfying combat make it truly stand out from the crowd. The style and setting might not be breaking any new ground, but the core of the gameplay is unique in its own right. It might even provide a good challenge for players looking for some brisk action that is great in short bursts.

Worth PlayingAndreas Salmen

7.2/10

Grimvalor is a hack-and-slash action-platformer with compelling combat mechanics and exploration.