Valheim
Steam Description:
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Video Footage of Todd and Josh taking to the Sea:
Episode Summary:
Valheim: A Viking Survival Game
Valheim is a surprise hit of 2021, with four million copies sold and a small development team of only five people. The game is set in a procedurally generated purgatory inspired by Viking culture, where players must explore, survive, battle, build, and conquer. The game offers a structured experience with direction provided by a crow that guides players through quests and hints. The world is divided into different biomes, each with its own challenges and resources, encouraging players to progress and explore further. The game's crafting and base-building mechanics, along with punishing consequences for venturing into unprepared areas, keep players engaged and excited to discover new things.
Valheim: Funny Moments, Base Building, and Exploration
The summary of this section is that the group of players in Valheim experienced funny moments such as getting killed by falling trees, building hilarious bases, and encountering unexpected challenges while exploring the game world. They also mentioned the importance of not looking up too much information about the game to fully enjoy the experience.
Exploring the Black Forest and facing boss battles
The group embarks on a mission to find a rare item in the Black Forest but encounters goblins and loses all their gear. They also discuss the challenging boss battles they have faced, with the second boss, The Elder, causing chaos and destroying their base. They also delve into the combat mechanics and different weapon types in the game.
Valheim: A Hilariously Chaotic and Polished Early Access Game
Valheim is a well-polished early access game with many hilarious moments and surprises. The game's chaotic and funny gameplay, along with its atmospheric graphics and immersive world, make it a must-play for survival game enthusiasts. Despite some minor quibbles, Valheim offers a complete and enjoyable experience with a ton of content packed into a small package.
Valheim's ranking compared to other games
The hosts discuss the ranking of Valheim among other games such as Rust, Warzone, and Hearthstone. They agree that Valheim is below Rust in terms of fun and randomness but above Warzone and Hearthstone. They also mention the potential for Valheim to surpass Rust if it opens up to larger servers in the future.
Key Points Covered
1. Valheim: A Viking Survival Game
2. Valheim: Funny Moments, Base Building, and Exploration
3. Exploring the Black Forest and facing boss battles
4. Valheim: A Hilariously Chaotic and Polished Early Access Game
5. Valheim's ranking compared to other games
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Marry
Josh - Marry
Todd - Marry