Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume

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  • Summary: The third entry in the Valkyrie Profile series. Wylfred was but a boy when the valkyrie claimed his father's soul and sealed his family's fate. In the agony of the aftermath the boy swore revenge, and now for the man, the time has come to reap it. To the valiant she comes, and so to theThe third entry in the Valkyrie Profile series. Wylfred was but a boy when the valkyrie claimed his father's soul and sealed his family's fate. In the agony of the aftermath the boy swore revenge, and now for the man, the time has come to reap it. To the valiant she comes, and so to the battlefield he goes. Destiny awaits.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Nintendo Power
    90
    Feels fresh and unique. [Apr 2009, p.89]
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  2. IGN
    85
    This is a polished SRPG that stands out from the crowd thanks to some unique battle mechanics. The enemy AI feels a little lazy at times, but the game still provides a nice challenge. The real draws here are the high-minded script and team-up attacks.
  3. GameFocus
    81
    Thanks to alternate endings, multiple plot paths, side quest, and the dark twist of sacrificing friends, there’s a lot here to keep you happy with hours of fun. Square Enix has introduced an interesting concept to their Valkyrie Profile concept and I hope they continue to think outside the box when it comes to re-imagining their franchise games.
  4. Cheat Code Central
    76
    The story is the main reason to play this title, as the overly complex rules system makes battles a bit too cumbersome for any real replay value.
  5. Gamer 2.0
    72
    Fans of the series might consider this entry to be the worst in the series, but compared with many other strategy RPG’s on the DS, this one is actually quite solid.
  6. Metro GameCentral
    70
    An unexpected, but largely successful, change of pace as Norse melodrama meets strategic role-playing.
  7. Game Revolution
    50
    And come on, Square Enix, I know you want to re-release more of Square's back catalogue, but trying to sneak an FFTA remake past us with another title on the box is just bad form. Try VP: CotP if you like, but don’t be shocked if you end up ditching Wylford and his stupid hair for Marche and his.

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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
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  1. Vectus
    Jul 13, 2017
    10
    for a game on the ds it had very complex and satisfying battle system and a surprisingly dark yet original story for a jrpg. its may not lookfor a game on the ds it had very complex and satisfying battle system and a surprisingly dark yet original story for a jrpg. its may not look spectacular tho for a DS game that came out in 2009 it is quite amazing. i consider this quiet the hidden gem of an rpg.… Expand
  2. C.Block
    Apr 1, 2009
    9
    Covenant of the Plume is a very underrated game. It uses the series classic battle system, but with a slight differences. The game also uses Covenant of the Plume is a very underrated game. It uses the series classic battle system, but with a slight differences. The game also uses a SRPG system similar to Final Fantasy Tactics. I feel that this game is more a spiritual successor to FFT than FFTA and FFTA2 are. This game is not to be missed by anybody who enjoys SRPGS!… Expand
  4. tom974
    Dec 22, 2019
    7
    Well well, obviously one the most original T-RPG I've played these last years. The combat system particularly provides good dynamic andWell well, obviously one the most original T-RPG I've played these last years. The combat system particularly provides good dynamic and requires a real reflexion. Never a T-RPG have made me think so hard on each move and attack timing.
    Though, the difficulty may be too tough for newbies and the 100 % finishers wiil have to work hard here. The score is no higher than 7 for me not so much because of the difficulty but because of the lack of checkpoints on the hardest maps, making it all over again after 1 hour on a 2 stage map is really hard.
    It's globally an interesting game overall and a T-RPG fan must-have.    … Expand
  5. Serin
    Oct 13, 2011
    7
    I saw Covenant of the Plume for 10 bucks at a local game store, and based on C. Block's review, I figured why not? I love SRPGs, so it seemedI saw Covenant of the Plume for 10 bucks at a local game store, and based on C. Block's review, I figured why not? I love SRPGs, so it seemed like a win-win. The game definitely has some good points. First off, it's fun! Also, the storyline is based around Norse mythology, and for me that was incredibly cool. There are also three entirely separate "tiers" of plot based on how evil your choices are leading to some...interesting endings to say the least. The negatives are there, however. For starters, every battle gives you a "Sin" requirement. This is how badly you overkill an enemy through team attacks and such. If you meet your Sin requirement, the game showers you with overpowered equipment that, in turn, makes it even easier to meet the next Sin requirement. This combined with the Plume, an ability that sacrifices a party member but first turns them into a dervish of destruction, makes even the hardest map winnable in no time. That being said, using the Plume alters the story and your own path within it, so it was still interesting to see how it played out. Worth 10 bucks? Absolutely. But I'd recommend Disgaea DS if you're desperate for a good DS SRPG. If you already have that one, why not grab this one too?… Expand
  6. luffy2019
    Jan 4, 2021
    6
    I'm not gonna spoil anything (I can't get into the story as much as the other 2 titles in the series). But all I can say is that there wereI'm not gonna spoil anything (I can't get into the story as much as the other 2 titles in the series). But all I can say is that there were changes in the game that I'm not comfortable with. It would have been something special if they gave this game more time to work with. Of course it would have been a 3DS game by then but even so. Last time I played this was late 2009 and looking at it now, I still feel that this game leaves a lot to be desired.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#42 Best DS Game of 2009
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#46 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#19 Most Shared DS Game of 2009