Varied biomes, superb visual effects, and Nordic inspiration all help make the world of Valheim a joy to explore.
I`m not usually a big fan of survival games, but Valheim, the Viking-themed survival game from Iron Gate Studio, has proven to be an exception. Ever since it released in early access in February, it`s pretty much the only thing I`ve wanted to play save for the occasional hour or two of Destiny 2. Everything from the game`s robust base building system to its progression and crafting mechanics has won me over, but what I ultimately love about Valheim the most is its open world. Here`s a look at what makes it special.
Distinctly unique lands to discover
One of my favorite things about Valheim`s open world is how distinct and varied its different biomes feel. You start off in the Meadows, which is a bright, peaceful biome filled with rolling hills, calm rivers, and beech, birch, and oak trees aplenty — all of which sway to and fro as steady breezes blow through their b...
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