Valley Peaks Review (Steam)

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Valley Peaks Review, Embark on a cozy climbing adventure in Valley Peaks, a ribbiting first-person platformer where each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the top of every ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the wider world, venture further into the Valley, conquer peaks, and unravel mysteries!

Valley Peaks Review Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • 4.59GB download size.
  • Steam achievements.
  • Full controller support.
  • Video settings – resolution, the field of view slider, fullscreen, motion blur, camera smoothing, screenshake, camera tilt, and grass height.
  • Can remap the controls for both the keyboard and the controller.
  • Assists options – distance Crosshair, aim assist, vignette, motion dots, and motion dots spacing.
  • Game settings – mouse sensitivity slider, controller sensitivity slider, Invert axis, vertical climb, show Crosshair, and Crosshair size.
  • 3 save slots.
  • Two difficulties – cozy mode, and normal.
  • Beautiful in-game cutscenes and character interactions.
  • Mountain climbing gameplay.
  • First-person view.
  • Fantastic game world full of charm and great characters to meet.
  • Opening tutorial section.
  • You grab rocks and can use your left and right grabs along with jumping to reach the top of a mountain or wall.
  • Collect stamps for your stamp card and fill it to get rewards.
  • The journal keeps track of missions, stamp cards, the map, etc.
  • Install radio towers to uncover parts of the map.
  • Find materials and resources in the world or by breaking objects.
  • Has a playable piano!
  • The icon changes green to show what you can grab onto.
  • The controls are simple and it handles really well and fluidly.
  • A chilled gameplay experience with just enough to keep you engaged.
  • No fall damage.
  • When approaching mountains you get a little hint as to how difficult the climb could be.
  • To mix the climbs up you get orbs that can let you jump again or you may have to hit certain ledges or collect things as you go.
  • It’s a surprisingly deep game with a lot of variation and things to do.
  • A lot of characters to find and talk with.
  • Mountains are not always just a big straight wall, some require proper movement and jumping from different climbs.
  • Unlock new abilities that open the world up again.

Valley Peaks Review Cons:

  • The map is very cluttered and can be hard to read and understand.
  • It’s way too easy to fall off climbs.
  • The comfort settings do a lot but if you are sensitive to this sort of thing then it may still affect you.
  • None of the characters have voice work.
  • Getting rocks to recognize your grabs can be frustrating.

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Valley Peaks:

Official website.

Developer: Tub Club

Publisher: Those Awesome Guys

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Steam

  • 7/10
    Graphics - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Accessibility - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Length - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Fun Factor - 8/10
7.4/10

Summary

Valley Peaks offers a visually appealing experience with decent graphics and a manageable download size of 4.59GB. The game supports Steam achievements and full controller compatibility, enhancing its accessibility. Players can customize their experience through various video settings, including resolution, field of view, fullscreen mode, motion blur, camera smoothing, screenshake, camera tilt, and grass height. Additionally, the game allows for control remapping for both keyboard and controller and offers assist options such as distance crosshair, aim assist, vignette, motion dots, and motion dots spacing. Game settings include mouse and controller sensitivity sliders, invert axis, vertical climb, show crosshair, and crosshair size. With three save slots and two difficulty modes (cozy and normal), players have flexibility in how they approach the game.

The game shines with its beautiful in-game cutscenes and character interactions, set in a charming world full of interesting characters. The mountain climbing gameplay, presented in a first-person view, is engaging and supported by a helpful opening tutorial. Players use left and right grabs along with jumping to scale mountains or walls, collecting stamps for rewards. The journal feature keeps track of missions, stamp cards, and the map, while radio towers can be installed to uncover parts of the map. The game also includes a playable piano, adding a unique touch.

However, the game is not without its flaws. The map can be cluttered and difficult to read, and it’s easy to fall off climbs, which can be frustrating. Despite the extensive comfort settings, players sensitive to motion may still experience discomfort. The lack of voice work for characters detracts from the immersion, and getting rocks to recognize grabs can be challenging. On the positive side, the controls are simple and fluid, providing a chilled gameplay experience with no fall damage. The game offers hints about the difficulty of climbs and includes orbs that allow for additional jumps or require hitting certain ledges or collecting items.

In summary, Valley Peaks is a surprisingly deep game with a lot of variation and activities. It features a vast array of characters to interact with and mountains that require strategic movement and jumping. Unlocking new abilities opens up the game world further, making it a rich and engaging experience despite some minor frustrations.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!