A game called "great cinema" - full of atmosphere, could be just a bit more challenging!

This Game is always a secret - "Valiant Hearts" comes here quite a bit unconventional therefore.
Taking the First World War as an (even on game level) far less themed historic context, is certainly one reason. Decisive, however, is that (in this connection quite) is bold implementation in graphic novel style absolutely succeeded.
Basically, a story is told: You followed in constant change the lives of four people (and a merciless lovable dog) that get into the turmoil (and horrors) of the war, and like so many others only want one thing: to survive! The paths of the protagonists cross and separate again, they experience the horrors of war and they face as individuals impotence. It is of course also about love, about friendship ... somehow the classic ingredients for "the big screen". The characters are beautifully drawn (in the truest sense of the word), they have their quirks, their charm, a certain quirkiness. Just because packs (yes, touches) a game, so you always find yourself at the thought: What happens next? Really, you can not let the fingers of it until you have it by.

This in turn is unfortunately one of the weaknesses of "Valiant Hearts": It is not very long (much longer than 6 hours play time are not.!). The compulsory courses in adventure style puzzles and mini-games are mostly not really crisp and demanding. I'd rather call it "supervised play". However, this is not as derogatory as it sounds. "Valiant Hearts" could also be a pure animated film ... and he would go near me and remember.

The great drawings and the wonderfully coordinated soundtrack create a mood that is suction-like part: It ranges from dramatic (sometimes drastic) scenes - for example, on the battlefield or in the hospital - on quieter moments to ridiculously exaggerated scenes that already slapstick character (for example in car chases). One sometimes thinks: Can the match? On the one hand a frighteningly realistic picture of war - works here "Valiant Hearts" not in spite of, but because of his comic style. On the other hand scenes where you smile or laugh too must - again, it works for the same reasons. This mixture is not completely new, yet refreshingly uncommon, and that's what makes the whole thing around and makes a thoughtful yet back.
The developers have certainly not done everything right (a little more demanding and longer might be already "Valiant Hearts"). But for a total atmospheric gaming experience, the 15 calls to my mind too much. Strong buy recommendation !!