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Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™

Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™

Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of 4 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love.

96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperUbisoft Montpellier
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateJun 25, 2014
$14.99
Peak Players5.7K
PlatformsWindows
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is a poignant puzzle-adventure that masterfully blends a painterly art style with a deeply emotional narrative set during World War I. While it is widely celebrated for its storytelling, soundtrack, and historical tribute, recent player sentiment is heavily weighed down by the mandatory requirement of the Ubisoft Connect launcher.

Pros

  • Emotionally powerful narrative following four interconnected characters during the Great War100%
  • Stunning and detailed painterly 2D art style that creates a unique atmosphere90%
  • Exceptional soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's somber and heroic themes80%
  • Meaningful educational value, serving as a respectful tribute to WWI history70%
  • Accessible and engaging puzzle-platforming mechanics that drive the story forward60%

Cons

  • Mandatory requirement for the Ubisoft Connect (Uplay) launcher even for Steam versions100%
  • Significant technical hurdles and launch issues caused by the third-party DRM90%
  • Frustrating user experience involving multiple logins and background loaders80%

Notable Mentions

  • A sequel titled Valiant Hearts: Coming Home is available through Netflix Games
  • Players frequently recommend keeping tissues nearby due to the game's tearjerker ending
Confidence: 58%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 19, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
30
Peak · last 90 days
150
All-time peak
5.7K

Price

Current price
$14.99
Lowest tracked
$3.74since Sep 18, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
100%
All-time positive
96%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews27.7K
Positive: 26.5K (96%)Negative: 1.2K (4%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

10h

Avg Playtime at Review

94%

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