Grimvalor

Apr 27, 2020

Grimvalor is a side-scrolling platformer for people who love the challenge that the Dark Souls series entails, but hate the punishing gameplay that comes along with it. Despite its lacklustre story, the gameplay is fast, fluid and constantly evolving to keep things engaging until the very end. Grimvalor (Reviewed on Nintendo Switch) This game is great, with minimal or no negatives. Grimvalor is a side-scrolling platformer for people who love the challenge that the Dark Souls series entails, but hate the punishing gameplay that comes along with it.

Apr 6, 2020

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.

Apr 7, 2020

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Apr 14, 2020

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Apr 27, 2020

Grimvalor is a delightful surprise. Not exactly the most innovative metroidvania out there, nor the most challenge game with gameplay elements derived from Dark Souls, but it manages to provide a satisfactory level of challenge and a lot of secrets to unfold in one inexpensive package. I’d even say that the Switch was the perfect fit for a game like this because you can play it in small bursts, but I ended up playing Grimvalor in very long sessions without even paying attention.

Apr 17, 2020

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Apr 22, 2020

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May 13, 2020

I'll be the first to admit that Grimvalor surprised me with both its platforming and combat. It's a challenging and addicting action-platformer experience that was easy to get into and satisfying and challenging throughout its 10- to 15-hour run, depending on your play style. Some streamlined elements and visuals are evidence that it's still a noticeably mobile experience, but it is a fun one at that. If you don't care much for bloat, plot, or elaborate displays of visual fidelity, Grimvalor is absolutely worth a look.

Apr 16, 2020

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. Grimvalor is available now on Nintendo Switch. Grimvalor - 7/10 TL;DR Grimvalor feels like a well-crafted game that’s a great entry point for gamers new to the Metroidvania genre.

Aug 26, 2020

Some games you can talk about for a long time but other games you may find little to talk about. Grimvalor, originally a mobile game, is one of those games. Not because it is bad but because there isn’t much to talk about. Despite that, what did I think of Grimvalor? Was it good or bad? Let’s find out. Mysterious Setting The story of Grimvalor is that monsters are starting to appear outside of the border of The Lost Kingdom of Vallors when they were supposed to be within those walls.