Originally posted by Neyreyan_Youtube:

Originally posted by Shaquille Oatmeal:

I like playing solo most of the times, is this a game where I can play solo? I love rust and played runescape way back in the day so this game seems right up my alley.

yes, expect 100 hours of grinding to complete the content...and about 30 hours of adventure. Sometimes it feels like an mmo where you mine the same rocks for a long time to get the required items for the next tier.

The amount of grinding is largely up to the player. For any given gear, the base cost is less than the cost of fully upgrading.
For instance a full set of iron armor cost 60 iron to craft, but another 90 iron to fully upgrade.
The base level is completely serviceable for its respective biome and fighting the boss, but the extra is there for players who want a little extra protection. Like all things in Valheim, prep makes for an easier time, but much of the grind can be thrown out the window for skilled/veteran players.