Valkyrie Profile is a favorite of role-playing enthusiasts, but it came
out too late to garner much fanfare when it was released in 2000 on the
PlayStation. Square Enix is hoping to expose new players to the unique
story and beautifully drawn graphics of the game by bringing it over to
the PSP, complete with some new content.
We recently brought you impressions
of the import version of the game, and nothing has changed since then,
but here's a rundown to refresh your memory: Valkyrie Profile is the
story of a valkyrie named Lenneth, who serves the god Odin. Lenneth is
ordered to go to Midgard, the mortal realm, and recruit warriors to
serve in the Sacred War between the gods Aesir and Vanir.
The gameplay in Valkryie Profile involves some light platforming,
exploration, puzzle-solving, and of course lots of battles. The battle
system is focused on combos that you can pull off by chaining attacks
together. Each member of your party is assigned to a specific face
button, and fighting is as simple as hitting the appropriate button at
the right time.
The original Valkyrie Profile had a unique look derived from
some amazingly detailed, hand-drawn backgrounds. The art style appears
to hold up well on the PSP, and the character sprites and environments
look great.
New to this version of the game are computer-generated cutscenes that
serve to further illustrate the story. Additionally, these cutscenes
contain key elements to tie Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth into the story of
the upcoming Valkryie Profile 2: Silmeria.
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is already out in Japan, and it's scheduled
to be released in the US later this year. We'll bring you more details
on the game, so be sure to check back soon for updates.
Watch the game trailer video here.
Source: GameSpot