On the face of it, I assume the worst about Valiant Hearts. I expected a dry, humorless snore. A painful attempt by a young art form to capture one of humanity's bleakest episodes. I was very wrong. Valiant Hearts is a certifiable classic. A touching story of the heartbreak of war contrasted with the innate optimism of our species complimented by a charming, yet simple, art style. This alone satisfies contemporary video game audiences. However, Valiant Hearts completes its vision with some, if not terribly complex, but compelling enough gameplay situations. It's one of the best the medium has to offer.