Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon RX 570 / Arc A380 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Low Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 x64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-6950 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX 5700 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS
Virtue and a Sledgehammer
An arresting narrative anchors the entire journey, drawing 70 positive mentions out of 74 for its story alone. Players are leaning into this dystopian adventure with a 99 percent approval rating across 138 reviews since launch.
What it's about: Retournez dans votre ville natale et détruisez-la à coups de masse dans ce jeu d'exploration narratif. Affrontez votre passé dans une histoire poignante sur le sentiment de ne plus avoir sa place là où l'on a grandi.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 74 | 70 | 2 | 2 |
| Gameplay | 23 | 19 | 2 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 28 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 47,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- The story drives the experience, gathering 70 positive mentions out of 74.
- Visual design delivers across the board, earning 17 positive mentions out of 17 for graphics.
- The soundtrack resonates deeply with players, highlighted by 15 positive mentions out of 15 for audio.
- Core mechanics feel satisfyingly brutal, with 19 positive mentions out of 23 supporting the gameplay.
Weaknesses
- Technical issues occasionally disrupt the campaign, with 4 negative mentions out of 5 targeting performance.
Who is it for?
Narrative-driven action-adventure enthusiasts looking for a heavy emotional impact and a striking artistic journey.
Is Virtue and a Sledgehammer worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 99% of 138 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The story drives the experience, gathering. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
Virtue and a Sledgehammer succeeds triumphantly as an artistic action-adventure, backed by a near-flawless 99 percent positive reception from 138 post-release reviews. While performance stumbles briefly, the profound storytelling and immersive audio make this essential for anyone seeking narrative weight in their games.
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