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Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Review · Adventure · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Nintendo Switch

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Nintendo Switch · PC · iOS · Android · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Ubisoft Montpellier · 2014

LumiScore

68/100

Good

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is an adventure puzzle game that develops problem solving and critical thinking through a narrative, though it contains mature themes.

Growth (BDS)

51

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.45

Valiant Hearts: The Great War offers a deeply engaging narrative experience, fostering empathy and critical thinking through its historically authentic portrayal of World War I from multiple human perspectives. Its puzzle-adventure gameplay encourages problem-solving and reading comprehension, making it a rich educational and emotional experience.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While largely free of manipulative design, the game's World War I setting includes moderate violence and mature themes, which may require parental guidance for younger players. The historical interpretation, though nuanced, could be seen as mildly propagandistic depending on individual perspectives.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~6 hReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Valiant Hearts: The Great War safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Valiant Hearts: The Great War a LumiScore of 68/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Valiant Hearts: The Great War appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Valiant Hearts: The Great War (T), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Valiant Hearts: The Great War?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Valiant Hearts: The Great War is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Valiant Hearts: The Great War?

While largely free of manipulative design, the game's World War I setting includes moderate violence and mature themes, which may require parental guidance for younger players. The historical interpretation, though nuanced, could be seen as mildly propagandistic depending on individual perspectives.