Valiant Hearts: Coming Home in IOS

A WWI adventure story

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Our Site Score

85/100

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home is an emotional powerhouse that proves games can be both educational and deeply moving. As a sequel to 'The Great War,' it continues the tradition of following ordinary people caught in the machinery of World War I. The graphic novel art style remains iconic, managing to portray the grittiness of the trenches with a respectful, artistic touch.

The gameplay is a mix of environmental puzzles, stealth, and rhythm-based sequences (particularly the medical scenes). While the puzzles aren't overly difficult, they serve the narrative perfectly, creating a sense of urgency and desperation. The historical facts scattered throughout are well-researched and provide sobering context to the fictional characters' struggles. It’s a rare game that manages to tell a story of trauma and camaraderie without feeling exploitative. A mandatory experience for fans of narrative-driven adventures.

Reviewed on: Sun Jan 19 2025
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Dinsun Review

Look, I respect what Ubisoft does here. It’s rare to see a big publisher treat history with this much dignity. The art style remains the highlight—it’s beautiful and haunting at the same time. However, as a 'game,' it feels a bit light. The puzzles are even simpler than the first one, almost to the point where they feel like chores between cutscenes. It’s more of an interactive graphic novel than a challenging adventure. I’m also not a fan of the Netflix exclusivity; it feels like another barrier to actually owning your library. It’s a solid story, but I wish they had evolved the gameplay as much as they did the narrative. It’s worth your time for the history lesson alone, but don't expect to be challenged.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Stunning art direction
  • Emotionally resonant story
  • Historical educational value
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Extremely easy puzzles
  • Requires Netflix subscription
  • Short duration
  • Limited gameplay innovation

Technical Report

Performance: Polished and bug-free, though some users report login issues with Netflix.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Touch-optimized puzzles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You loved the first game or want a deep, emotional story about WWI.

Skip if: You are looking for complex puzzles or deep mechanical gameplay.

Similar Games:
  • Valiant Hearts: The Great War
  • Old Man's Journey

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Pro M2
  • Playtime: 4 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 1.0.6Tue Dec 03 2024

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.


Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Become an unsung hero. Solve puzzles, fly above chaos and heal the wounded in this follow-up to the beloved adventure game inspired by World War I.

As World War I rages on, two brothers fight to survive the trenches and find each other again. Their paths will cross with new heroes who will share in the joy of reuniting and surviving the horrors of the Western Front.

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home is the second installment of the BAFTA Award-winning game Valiant Hearts: The Great War. This sequel will follow in the footsteps of the original game and continue to tell stories of ordinary people thrust into the extraordinary circumstances of World War I.

Features:

• An animated graphic novel-style adventure: From the depths of the sea and the raging skies to the trenches of the Western Front, immerse yourself in an artistically unique and touching emotional experience.

• Play four unsung heroes: As their destinies cross, help each of these characters survive the horrors of the trenches alongside their faithful canine companion.

• A mix of exploration, action and puzzles: Experience different types of gameplay as you progress through the story — solve puzzles, sneak through enemy lines, fly above the chaos, heal the wounded and even play music.

• Survive the Great War: In this fictional story, you will revisit historical locations and battles of World War I. Emerge from the sea into the middle of the Jutland naval battle, relive the Meuse-Argonne offensive and experience the long-awaited relief of the Armistice.

• Learn more about World War I: Historical facts and authentic pictures provide detailed information about key events during these tumultuous times, with a special focus on the Harlem Hellfighters. More than just a game, this interactive history comes alive.

- From Ubisoft and Old Skull Games.


Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Become an unsung hero. Solve puzzles, fly above chaos and heal the wounded in this follow-up to the beloved adventure game inspired by World War I.

As World War I rages on, two brothers fight to survive the trenches and find each other again. Their paths will cross with new heroes who will share in the joy of reuniting and surviving the horrors of the Western Front.

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home is the second installment of the BAFTA Award-winning game Valiant Hearts: The Great War. This sequel will follow in the footsteps of the original game and continue to tell stories of ordinary people thrust into the extraordinary circumstances of World War I.

Features:

• An animated graphic novel-style adventure: From the depths of the sea and the raging skies to the trenches of the Western Front, immerse yourself in an artistically unique and touching emotional experience.

• Play four unsung heroes: As their destinies cross, help each of these characters survive the horrors of the trenches alongside their faithful canine companion.

• A mix of exploration, action and puzzles: Experience different types of gameplay as you progress through the story — solve puzzles, sneak through enemy lines, fly above the chaos, heal the wounded and even play music.

• Survive the Great War: In this fictional story, you will revisit historical locations and battles of World War I. Emerge from the sea into the middle of the Jutland naval battle, relive the Meuse-Argonne offensive and experience the long-awaited relief of the Armistice.

• Learn more about World War I: Historical facts and authentic pictures provide detailed information about key events during these tumultuous times, with a special focus on the Harlem Hellfighters. More than just a game, this interactive history comes alive.

- From Ubisoft and Old Skull Games.


Ratings & Reviews

3.9 out of 5 with 264 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Valiant Hearts: Coming Home continues the story of four unsung heroes as they navigate the horrors of the First World War. From the front lines to the home front, experience a story of friendship, survival, and sacrifice. Solve puzzles, sneak through enemy lines, and heal the wounded in this uniquely touching experience that combines a graphic novel aesthetic with historical education, brought to you by Ubisoft.

Features

1

Stunning graphic novel art style

2

Deeply moving narrative

3

Authentic historical facts

4

Engaging character-swapping mechanics

Tips

Promotion Videos

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home Trailer

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Q&A

While 'Coming Home' is a direct sequel, the story is self-contained enough for new players to enjoy, though playing the first adds significant emotional weight.

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