Rate top gamesRue Valley held me captive for eight straight hours—its 47-minute time loop is a masterstroke, constantly shifting your understanding of its sun-scorched town and the damaged souls who inhabit it. Every reset reshapes the story, unveiling new layers through sharp, intimate conversations and puzzles that deliver genuine “I’ve got it!” moments.
The emotional reveals hit hard, the desert ambiance settles deep under your skin, and the game tackles personal healing with a refreshing lack of melodrama. I did get frustrated early on by freezes and loop-breaking bugs, but recent patches have smoothed out most of the rough edges.
Compared to Disco Elysium, Rue Valley is more introspective, tighter in scope, and built around repetition rather than sprawling dialogue trees. It’s the kind of game you finish in one long, reflective evening. At around €29.99 (often down from €34.99), it’s a little gem worth discovering on Switch, PS5, and PC.
Full French review: https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-rue-valley/