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Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth improves upon the classic PlayStation game, originally released in 2000, with completely new CG cut scenes to help bridge the storyline with Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria.
Finally, a Japanese role-playing game for everyone who hates how talky and slow-moving the genre has become Silmeria thrusts you into an action-packed quest laden with complex dungeons, tricky puzzles, and plenty of intense, strategic combat. Don't expect a real crowd-pleaser, though VP2 isn't afraid to kick your ass and leave you for dead. But hardcore questers who welcome a sizable challenge will likely love what developer tri-Ace has done with this new Profile. Although narrative often takes center stage in RPGs, gameplay reigns supreme in Valkyrie Profile. And, at its core, Silmeria plays much like its PS1 predecessor you control a spunky Nors Valkyrie who amasses a small army of warriors (both living and deceased) while traversing various towns and dungeons. Surprisingly, exploration here still unfolds like in an old-school 2D platformer. You're constantly running, jumping, solving puzzles, and dodging enemies in real time; VP2:s tightened-up controls and clever new twists (the previous game s Photon system now fmllowsyou to both freeze enemies and teleportto their location) make these labyrinths wonderfully engaging. Plus, the mazes get exponentially more complicated as you progress, thanks to the new Seal Stone system (you can add or remove gems that imbue either your party or dungeons themselves with various effects) and plenty of difficult block-sliding puzzles. Whereas the original VP's battles are simple 2D affairs that often boil down to frantic button mashing, Silmeria's new 3D melees actually demand your full tactical attention. You still execute attacks by jamming on the face buttons each one corresponds to a party member), but now you must also run around the battleground, carefully choosing your opponents while trying to avoid enemies' sights. You have several attacl options you can choose to quickly fell the leader (thereby ending the battle early), target foes individual body parts (to snag bonus items) or split up your party to handle multiple enemies at once. With all these options at your disposal, combat never bores, and the game s many boss encounters provide the perfect showcase for how deep the system truly is. Silmeria isn't a complete success, however. The otherwise fantastic combat engine sometimes glitches out when you use the R1 button to dash around the battlefield your party members can get stuck, becoming easy targets for foes. Lame. And the overly intricate skill and equipment systems could have easily been streamlined ..the game is tough enough already. But really, the game's plot presents the biggest problem. Narratively, it's a slow burn from the outset newcomer Alicia fails to inspire confidence as a heroine, and her exploits don't really get interesting until the endgame. Likewise, very little effort goes into characterizing her comrades (scope the sidebar to see the sad fate of the Einherjar), making them infinitely interchangeable and weirdly disposable. Luckily, stellar gameplay, lush audiovisual trappings, and sizable challenges easily eclipse the story line's shortcomings.
The PS2 has certainly aged well. We are seeing some truly beautiful games in the console's twilight years, and Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria is no exception. The game's realistic visual style (which looks a lot like Square Enix's upcoming Final Fantasy XII, oddly enough) pushes the PS2 to the brink every environment and character impress with meticulous detail and breathtaking lighting. You'll even spot some cool depth-of-field and focus tricks that lend the game an unexpected cinematic edge. You'll still be traversing dungeons, temples, and towns in classic side-scrolling VP1 style, but the surprising new 3D battle system might overwhelm even returning VP fans. Those with enough patience to master its complexities will be rewarded with some of the best role-playing combat in the genre, but don't expect an easy acclimation. After a few hours of practice and a lot of dying I was darting across the battlefield, splitting up my party, and tag-teaming hordes of lizards, kobolds, and all other manner of fantasy beasts in a flurry of seizure-inducing magic attacks and flashy sword combos.
This Valkyrie Profile prequel certainly took a long time, and it's really quite amazing that one was made at all. So thank developer tri-Ace for caving in to fan demand and creating the | sequel everyone wanted but didn't expect. It's funny, though, even with six years between Lenneth and Silmeria, how familiar things seem. While obviously a design choice, the decision to Stic with side-scrolling exploration segments in towns and cities allows the developer to create beautiful 3D environments that maintain the spirit of the 2D backdrops of the original. Shimmering, warm, and bright, Silmeria's landscapes sparkle in the glow of an almost overt use of oversaturated lighting effects. Of course, it goes the other way once you make you way down into any of the game's wonderfully labyrinthine dungeons. While the graphic detail of the dungeons veers from mediocre to stunning, one thing that always remains beautiful to watch is the battles themselves, particularly the Soul Crush moves. Silmeria isn't easy, though. If you don't pay attention to the equipment you're wearing, explore all of the abilities at your disposal, or master the art of dashing in the increasingly difficult battles, you may find Silmeria tough going. But veterans who wanted a fresh spin on the original formula will truly enjoy tri-Ace's best game since the original Valkyrie Profile.
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OverviewThe story of Lenneth, a Valkyrie charged with recruiting the souls of the fallen to fight in Ragnarok. In 2006 a PSP port was released, titled 'Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth'
James rates this game: 5/5Asgard, the realm of the gods, remains locked in an eternal struggle between the benevolent Aesir and the demonic Vanir. With the end of the world approaching, Odin, Lord of Asgard, summons Lenneth Valkyrie to his side. Possessing the ability to hear the thoughts and feelings of men and women in their dying moments, he charges Valkyrie to search Midgard, the world of mortals, to recruit and train the souls of worthy warriors to join the ranks of the Aesir in the Sacred War. Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth brings the classic PlayStation® game console title, originally released in 2000, to the PSP system with completely new CG cut scenes. tri-Ace, the developers behind the acclaimed Star Ocean series and 'Radiata Stories', introduce new fans to the spectacular combo attacks, unique side-scrolling environment, and gripping storyline that first captivated players six years ago. To give players a deeper understanding of the plot and to complement the game's dramatic storyline, additional CG cutscenes have been incorporated. Some of these new scenes contain links to the story of 'Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria'.
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