| Developer: | Tub Club |
| Publisher: | Those Awesome Guys |
| Genre | Cozy Parkour |
| Release Date: | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Price | $14.99 USD |
| Platform | PC |
| Where to Buy/Wishlist | Steam |
The following game, “Valley Peaks,” was provided to me for thedailygamepad.net and was given to thedailygamepad.net for free by the developers and publishers of the game. I would like to thank the developers and publishers on behalf of thedailygamepad.net for providing a free copy of the game to play for this video and for the following review.
Picture this! What if the game “Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy” was made to be cute and cozy? That is what you get when you play Valley Peaks. Valley Peaks is a fascinating first-person platformer in which each mountain is like a puzzle. Install Radio Towers at the tops of each ridge to connect the froggy inhabitants to the outside world, then journey further into the Valley, conquer each mountain, and solve mysteries! Going into the game, I had no idea what to expect because I prefer to play games blindly to avoid being persuaded by others’ gameplay, but I found the game to be a lot of fun.
The graphics of the game made me a little concerned at first because the art style is done in a shading that makes it feel like the game is incomplete. So when I first played the game, I was unsure if everything had loaded in, but as I continued to play the game, the graphics started to grow on me, and I started to love them. The game is set to 144 FPS, but it performed very well on my Lenovo Gaming Laptop without any issues. Of course, you do have the option to change the FPS if needed.
The game contains two modes. There’s a normal mode, which is what I played on stream. I tend to play the game as intended on stream, so people can see how it is played. However, I will admit that I am happy that there is also a cozy mode, which I tend to enjoy a lot more. Yes, there are still some challenges involved even in cozy mode, but it is a lot more chill than normal mode. When playing the game you can play with controller, or keyboard and mouse. I played with both control types, and for this game it does feel like keyboard and mouse are the way to go. I felt that the controller controls were a little clunky, while I experienced no issues with the keyboard and mouse controls, and they flowed very well. I was able to get from point to point with little to no effort. Whereas with the the controller, it took a little effort and felt strange to use.
In conclusion, Valley Peaks offers a unique and enjoyable experience for players who appreciate both challenging and cozy gameplay. The game’s art style, while initially concerning, grows on you and adds to its charm. With the flexibility to switch between normal and cozy modes, Valley Peaks caters to a wide range of players. The keyboard and mouse controls provide a seamless experience, making it the preferred choice over the clunky controller controls. I would like to extend my gratitude to the developers and publishers for providing a free copy of the game for this review. If you would like to play Valley Peaks for yourself, you can get a copy of the game on PC via Steam for $14.99 USD.
