Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
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  1. 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 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!
  2. 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 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 yourI 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
  3. 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 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.
  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 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    Well 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. 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 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 itI'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

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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

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. RPG Fan
    83
    CotP is the worst game in the Valkyrie Profile series, but it is definitely my favorite SRPG on the DS.
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  2. GamePro
    80
    The title's refreshing accessibility also makes it a perfect entry point for those new to this under-the-radar franchise. [Apr 2009, p.84]
  3. Nintendo Power
    90
    Feels fresh and unique. [Apr 2009, p.89]
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