Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processeur : Intel Pentium IV 630 @ 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 3000 + @ 1.8 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM) DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Notes supplémentaires : Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVidia GeForce 9600GT or higher, AMD Radeon HD3850 or higher (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Notes supplémentaires : Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compat
Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™
The story anchors Valiant Hearts, racking up 102 positive mentions out of 103 total. The game holds an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating with 96% overall positivity and 98% after launch, while most players (305) report 2‑10 hours of playtime.
What it's about: Soldats Inconnus - Mémoires de la Grande Guerre raconte l’histoire de plusieurs destins croisés, d’un amour brisé et d’un monde voué au chaos. Embarquez au cœur d'une bande-dessinée interactive en 2D, mêlant aventure, exploration et énigmes.
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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 | 103 | 102 | 0 | 1 |
| Gameplay | 46 | 39 | 6 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.7 h.
🪤 44 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 31, 2014 · All-time low: €3.74 (Mar 12, 2015)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 20 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Storytelling dominates praise: 102 positive mentions out of 103 (≈99% positive).
- Visuals receive unanimous acclaim: 34 positive mentions, 0 negatives.
- Audio design is universally praised: 19 positive mentions, 0 negatives.
- Emotional resonance is highlighted by frequent keywords – "histoire" (31 mentions) and "émotion"/"emotion" (38 combined).
- Gameplay puzzles are well‑received: 39 positive mentions out of 46 (≈85% positive) with 6 mixed remarks.
Weaknesses
- Performance issues appear in half of the mentions: 2 negative out of 4 performance comments.
- Bugs draw criticism: 3 negative and 1 mixed out of 5 bug‑related mentions.
- User‑interface receives mixed feedback: 3 negative out of 5 UI comments.
Who is it for?
Players who value a poignant, historically grounded narrative and enjoy light puzzle‑solving will find Valiant Hearts rewarding. Those seeking flawless performance or cutting‑edge graphics may need to temper expectations.
Is Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™ worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 27,409 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Storytelling dominates praise. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
Valiant Hearts delivers a deeply moving WWI tale that overshadows its modest technical flaws. With near‑perfect scores for story, visuals, and audio, it stands out as a must‑play for narrative‑driven adventure fans, despite occasional performance hiccups.
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